<| Happy Holidays, Cass! |>

Well, well – it seems that you, my dear, were lucky enough to get me as your Secret Santa. Who am I, you ask? That's a secret, but keep your eyes out for a few (italicized words in parenthesis), as they will help you on your way to guessing my identity.

Firstly, I'm not all that talented. I should warn you of that, just to be fair. I can't craft tables or graphics like you; bloody Hell, I wish I could. You're so talented at everything you do, whether it be writing or making graphics or crafting tables or being a lovely member of the staff or just being one heck of a friend. You're flawless (collarbones), Cass. I really hope you know that.

So, shall we start?

In an act of letting you know how everlastingly perfect you are, I hope you enjoy these suggestions of FCs, which come with a unique little twist:

(Adorable) – I talked with your dear friend Claudia, also known as Python (prince). When I asked her to describe you, y'know what word she picked? Adorable. She couldn't have been more right. You're such a sweetheart, and an all around darling person. You're always virtually smiling to everyone you meet, and I wonder if y'know how appreciative all of us are for that? Because we are. I feel that Song Ah Ri is almost as adorable as you are.

(Fierce) – Sweetheart, do you know how A+ you are in the category of being a ferocious queen? You're not afraid to speak your mind about subjects that you're passionate about, you always fight for your friends, and whenever people do things that irk you or the staff, you take charge and speak your mind, regardless of how adorable you might be. You're brave, stubborn, and you know how to get stuff done. Heck, we're pretty close friends, and even I've been on the receiving end of your fierce, yet still fabulous, remarks. I respect the Hell outta ya for that, though. You're a friend, but you're also motherly – it means a lot. I think Park Jiyeon almost partially conveys the amount of fierceness that runs through your veins.

(Creative) – I asked a random person that doesn't even know you to give a word, and she said: creative. Wow, actually pretty accurate. You're such an amazing writer, and you seemingly pluck words of elegance from the starry sky itself. I was going to try and find a self-portrait model for this, but trying to do that and stay with suggesting FCs of Asian descent proved too hard, even for me (a lover of FCs). So, I hope you like Seo Kang Joon. I don't know how creative he personally is, but hey: he's pretty damn fine.

(Sassy/Fabulous) – Your friend Anzie chose this word to describe you. Pretty damn relevant, if you ask me. You're a little fireball of sugary sweetness & spicy bluntness. As I said earlier, you're blunt as Hell, and you don't hold back on anyone. You're one of many motherly people on the site, and you own yourself. Bless you, for being you. Enjoy Kim Soo Hyun, who's hardly as fabulous as you are (Kristen Stewart is my queen).

Okay, okay – I could keep suggesting FCs that you probably already know, but where's the fun in that? I'm sorry I couldn't get more traits from people, however. I ran a little late with making my gift, so that's my fault. You would have had 100+ reviews from people if I would have had earlier computer access. Oh, and also: I checked, and all of those FCs should be open! I checked each name in, like, fifty different ways. Asian surnames are not my forte, lordy.

BUT – I'M MOVING ON! A little girl in One seems to have a lot of feelings for Opal, even idolizes her. She asked me to give you this letter, so that you could give it to Opal (I love you, and I miss talking to you as much as I used to):

Dear Opal Shore Earnest,

Hi. I'm not quite sure what to write here. My teacher told me that our project for today was to write a letter to our personal favorite of the victors, and I chose you. Don't get me wrong, I could rant on about you for days. You're my favorite, of course – I mean, why else would I be writing this? Um, it's just-... How am I supposed to convey what I think of you? Make it sound worthwhile, not like some little stupid girl scribbling on parchment?

I'm gonna try and sound fancy, for you. I do hope you read this, um-... Even if I use a lot of um's, ha!
Um, I guess I should let you know that you've always been there for me. Uh, not literally, of course – you've never met me, sadly. But, well – I'm an orphan. I heard you were adopted, and – that really meant a lot to me. Can that mean a lot? I don't know, it's just – it's not the thought of thinking some wealthy family will take me in like you were, or anything like that. It's just – you're such a brave person. And you're really pretty, and you're so brave, and-... Oops, I said brave twice. I'm sorry!

I'm only eleven, I'm sorry if I sound-... Redundant, is that it? I'm not sure. I try my best in school, and try to use good grammar, but-... I don't know. Maybe, if I'm smart, someone will come and get me. Trust me, I'm not nearly as strong as you are. You totally dominated your Games, and just-... Thank you, I guess.

Thank you, Mrs. Earnest, for giving me to courage to think that, someday – a little orphan girl like me can mean something. Can be worth something. And-... My teacher told me not to include this, that I was too young and irrelevant to even send condolences, but-... I'm sorry about Potato. I heard stories about the marriage, about how you loved him. I think they're true. In the scenes I saw of you two together during the footage of the Games, you looked so-... Happy. So happy. I hope I meet a man like that, one day. Someone who makes me feel like I'm worth it, that I'm beautiful and strong and-... A man who will tell me I'm like you.

I'm going to stop writing now, before I say anything else stupid or dumb. I-... I do hope you read this, though. I know I'm not too smart, or even strong, but-... I've got faith. I've got faith that – one day, I'll smile for me, and no one else. That one day, I'll look in the mirror, and love myself like I'm sure you must do. Why wouldn't you? You're-... I'm trailing off, sorry. I-... I love you, Mrs. Earnest. I can call you that, right? Um-... Take care, and-...

Thanks for giving me something to believe in,

- a girl whose life you've inspired.

I hope you liked that, and I'm sorry for how rushed it was (I'm awfully glacial). Just like Opal is for that little girl, you're an inspiration to me. I hope that someday, with a wish upon a star, that I'll be half of the writer person you are.

Merry Christmas, Cass. May the holidays shine just as bright as you!

Love,

- a certain Secret Santa whose life you've inspired (I love you).