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Here's a short story written by my Attendant (Curlotte's Devottee) just in case I fail to submit for Mystic Santa. HO! HO! HO!
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For the first time, Jeokyeon was on the way to the capital city,
with only Biseol to keep her company.
It was a long path to cross, and one they could not - or, at least, should not - cross without stopping to rest overnight.
"You should rest, Master.
There is a long road yet ahead of us,
and what awaits us at the end should meet you as rested and ready as you can be."
"What about you, Biseol?"
"I don't need to sleep. And as your attendant, it is only right of me to stand guard to make sure you're safe."
"Then I'll stay awake so you're safe, too!"
"No. Go to sleep. Now."
"But-"
"I shall wake you up if we face something I cannot handle alone."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
Years later...
# Biseol laying on Jeokyeon's lap?
"Maybe it's time for you to rest a while, Biseol."
"Master, I don't need to rest. Besides, it is still my duty to protect the queen of Yeol.
"Biseol, I'll wake you up if we face something I can't handle alone."
"Promise?"
"Promise."
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Later, I decided to draw my version.
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At first, I just did a sketch inspired by Chapter 59: Each Person's Destiny.
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Then I realized I could just make a Christmas outfit for the 4th Prince and his attendant!
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Behind the scenes: OOPS!
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BONUS PIC:
"Master, isn't it a bit dark here?"
"Oh? Let's find a brighter place, then."
