A few days before the Christmas party Luna found herself surrounded by busybody siblings all trying to give her advice on how to approach Sam.

Pushing through the babbling throng she managed to get to her room and secured the door shut with a chair.

It wasn't until she turned around she realized she wasn't alone.

"Oh hey Luan what's up?" Luna said greeting her sister warmly hoping she wasn't about to hop on the Sam bandwagon.

When Luan didn't respond Luna became a bit concerned and tried again, "Hey Lu anyone home?"

The family jester almost jumped apparently just realizing Luna had entered the room, "Oh hey Lunes, nice weather," she said absentmindedly.

Something was off with Luan and Luna could tell, not only had she not made a pun but something about her words sounded hollow.

Crossing the room Luna sat on the bed next to her sister and asked, "is something the matter brah you haven't made a single joke since I got here."

Looking away Luan sighed, "Its nothing . . ."

Gently prodding her sister Luna said, "If you don't want to talk about it that's okay but you know talking about stuff can make you feel better."

This was enough encouragement to get the younger girl talking "it's Maggie, she's been a bit distance over the last month,"

How can you tell? Was what Luna wanted to say but she held her tongue.

It wasn't that she didn't like her sisters girlfriend, she just had a hard time connecting with the goth girl.

When Luan had brought her home for the first time everyone had been surprised less that Luan was dating a girl more that it was someone so different from the happy go lucky comedian.

Trying not to let her opinion come across Luna just said, "Go on."

The comedians face started to crack as she confessed, "I'm scared she might want to break up."

Suddenly Luna felt like a total cow for her previous thoughts; she felt her own heart breaking as a tear ran down Luan's face.

It wasn't important for her or anyone else to understand what Luan and Maggie saw in each other as long as they were happy.

Though Maggie might be a bit aloof she'd never given Luna any reason to doubt that she cared for her sister; why else would someone intentionally expose themselves to Luan's repeated punning?

Wiping the tear away from her sisters face Luna hugged her then asked, "I get that your worried but have you talked to her about it?"

Sheepishly Luan shrugged, "I know I should but every time I try I get worried that she'll think I'm being needy so I end up making a joke or talking about Christmas.

Pondering this over Luna said, "Maybe that's the problem," Luan's eyebrows rose in apprehension but Luna quickly clarified, "I mean Christmas, if your neediness were the issue the show would be over and the house lights out."

Choosing to ignore the dig Luan furrowed her brow "What do you mean Christmas is the problem?"

"Maybe Maggie just isn't a Christmas person" Luan paused trying to be tactful, "I'm not saying she's a Grinch; some people just don't get the warm and fuzzies this time of year."

When Luan tried to interject in opposition Luan just kept going, "I don't mean to be harsh but you can be a bit of a holiday junkie."

That got a reaction from Luan she stood defensively and said, "I'm not a holiday junkie."

Holding back a laugh Luna just smiled and said, "then why did I wake up November first to Do they know it's Christmas?; and how many days in a row have you worn your antlers dude."

Luna shut Luan down before she could interrupt, "When did you start prepping for your twelve puns of Christmas because I'd wager before August mate."

"Okay, okay, I admit it," Luan proclaimed dramatically pacing their room, "I'm a jingle bell junkie, a yuletide user, an advent addict, a festive fiend, a nutmeg nut!"

Finally winding herself down she looked glumly at Luna and asked, "but if Maggie doesn't like Christmas what can I do, I already invited her to our party?"

"Well," Luna said thoughtfully scratching her head, "Why don't you find a way to appeal to her interests through Christmas, and if that doesn't work you can just barricade yourselves in the room and watch movies."

"Ha good one," Luan said ironically, "like our family will leave me and Maggie be if we try to sneak off."

Seeing her sisters point Luna nodded in agreement, "tell you what you guys do what you need to do and i'll cover for you."

"Really?" Luan asked excitedly hugging Luna.

"Sure," Luna answered, "What's a big sister for."

A few days before the party Maggie noticed an odd change in her girlfriend; Luan had stopped sending her hourly Christmas puns, and had stopped mentioning the holiday entirely.

Initially Maggie was relieved; but as it continued she became a bit worried that her aloof behavior towards the season had put Luan off her.

That's why she was surprised when she found a mystery package from Luan on her porch the morning of the party.

She smuggled the box to her room so she wouldn't face any innocent inquiries from her mother.

Once she was sure her privacy would be uninterrupted Maggie began to examine the black and white striped box carefully; it was topped with a big black bow.

It was obvious from the lack of postage that Luan had delivered it herself early in the morning.

The only clue was a tag that read for Spooky from Kooky, though she pretended to find the pet names annoying she secretly loved them.

However knowing her kooky girl Maggie was cautious in opening the box.

Luan was notorious for her practical jokes and being her girlfriend did not offer exemption.

When the box proved not to contain a spring loaded trap Maggie relaxed and removed a black envelope upon opening it she found a handwritten letter.

Dear Spooky,

It's come to my attention recently that I have a Christmas problem.

Like comedy and most things I tend to throw myself head first without thinking.

I guess this year I was just so excited that I'd be sharing this special time of year with you that I kind of forgot about you in the process.

I wanted to try and make it up to you, inside the package is something my sister Leni made; I hope you'll like it and if you do you can wear it to the party tonight.

Yours for eternity.

Whether you want me or not.

Kooky

She sat commiserating on the letter; it was as she'd had feared, her lack of festive spirit had hurt Luan's feelings.

Most people thought of Luan as a comedian who didn't take anything seriously but Maggie knew the truth that her girlfriend was actually quite sensitive and took even little trespasses to heart.

Taking a moment to pause from her self pity she looked to see what Luan had sent her.

Gingerly she pulled out a pin striped suit jacket with extended tails, matching pinstriped pants, a white dress shirt and a large bat bow tie.

When the note said Leni had made it she'd been apprehensive but that it wouldn't be her style but this outfit wasn't entirely distasteful.

Something about the costume was familiar but she couldn't quite place it.

Though Maggie didn't understand how it fit in with the holiday if it would make Luan happy she had no problem wearing it.

"At least it's not an ugly Christmas sweater," she said to no one in particular.