Plans Of Foreboding

Chatters of excitement went round as Santa Claus and Noel entered the workshop to chants of 'master' rending the air.

Santa smiled at his children as they all bowed to welcome him while Noel walked over to her fellow managers who could not wait to hear about how the territory exploration had gone.

"Master" the Elves bowed, as did the Yetis and the Snowmen and the Automatons and the Reindeers.

"Thank you, you may all rise," Santa said.

'My children…' He thought fondly.

"Welcome master and congratulations on your success"

Flora said, bowing deeply.

"Thank you for the warm welcome, Flora. How is the training of the Grinch coming along?" Santa asked as Flora took his blade from him and carried it with reverence to the armory.

"Splendid, he has been properly educated and would only be loyal to you from now on." She said.