Simba's Pick:

(Setting = walking through the savannah)

Reader: Hi Simba.

Simba: Hey.

Reader: So how's the Christmas game going?

Simba: I think I've got everything sorted. Just making sure the lands are all okay right now.

Reader: Really? I mean, we were only grouped together not too long ago.

Simba: I know. I haven't prepared the gift or anything, but I know what I'm going to get my person. It shouldn't be too hard to prepare.

Reader: So until then you're going to procrastinate?

Simba: That's such a harsh word to describe it, but, yes.

Reader: Is it at least going to be a decent gift?

Simba: It's one of those that's more based on utility than desire.

Reader: You mean it's a gift that they need, not one that they necessarily want?

Simba: Oh, they'll want it alright.

Reader: Okay . . . that still doesn't help me guess.

Simba: Well go find the others, see what they want. Maybe you'll be able to use the clues I've given you to determine who I have and what I'm giving them.

Reader: Okay . . . but . . . what clues did you give me?

Simba: That it's easy for me to prepare and that they'll find it useful.

Reader: Alright. So shall I just go around and use process of elimination?

Simba: That might work.

Reader: Alright, but before I go . . . one more question . . .

Simba: Go ahead.

Reader: What do you want? You know, so I'll know what to be looking for when I ask the others whose gift they have.

Simba: Hmm . . . well . . . I love my life and I know I have responsibilities as King and I try my best to live up to them, but sometimes I do wish that I could have more time to settle down, but I wouldn't want to be placing the burden of the duties of my job on someone else.

Reader: Well what do you have to do as King?

Simba: Well the worst parts are these tours of the lands and diplomatic relations. Not that they're bad, I love being able to get out and to get to meet new faces, but sometimes they do come at inconvenient times and both parts of the job can get tiresome.

Reader: Alright, well, I guess that could help. I'll catch up with you later Simba.

Simba: See ya.