6th Message - [audio]

[justamessenger]

I'm not really the right angel to be giving this message, but they always give the really good ones to the boys. And I am a messenger, if not the messenger. So here goes -



Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people!




Merry Christmas to those who want it, and have a seriously awesome day to the rest of you.

Comments

[othersdie]

All people, or just Christians?

[justamessenger]

The line was 'all people' as far as I can remember. Christianity wasn't a thing yet at that point.

[othersdie]

Jews, then.

I was always under the impression that atheists, at least, were excluded.

[justamessenger]

I can't speak for everybody else, but I never felt that way.

[othersdie]

Thank you, Dulcie.

I have something for you--a gift. If you want it.

[justamessenger]

Really? You didn't need to.

[othersdie]

Maybe not, but you were trapped with me for a day. It's the least I can do.

[And Dulcie is one of four people in the City Justin is relatively comfortable with. That's something.]

[justamessenger]

Hey, I kind of enjoyed that day.

[othersdie]

So did I.

[justamessenger]

I wish I'd got you something, now. Do you have plans tonight? I was going to order a pizza.

[othersdie]

It's fine... Christmas isn't a big event.

No, I don't. Not tonight.

[justamessenger]

Do you want to join in? I'm picking up 'It's a Wonderful Life' from the rental store.

[othersdie]

Really? [Oh--oops. Sounded too eager there.] Uh... yes. When?

[justamessenger]

Any time you like. I'm probably doing pizza round 6.

[othersdie]

Okay. I'll--thank you. I'll be there.

[justamessenger]

Great! I'm excited.

[othersdie]

[Excited about spending time with him? Oookay, Dulcie.

But Justin will show up promptly and be will have a potted plant for Dulcie: the easy to care for and aptly named and colored Angel Wing Begonia.]

[justamessenger]

Justin! This is beautiful! Come on in.

[She gives him a hug - quickly for his sake.]

[othersdie]

Hey.

[It doesn't occur to him to, like, hug back.]

Is there anyone else here?