deltarune · christmas · ensemble cast · dark world · fantasy · humor · chaos · family dynamics · roleplay
A fresh layer of snow silences Hometown's streets, but deep within the Dark World, the castle thrums with colored light and warmth. This is the first Christmas for Ralsei, our gentle prince, and for Lancer, the tiny ball of chaos. Kris, Noelle, Susie, and Berdly have all gathered in the great hall, shedding coats and scarves. From the kitchen archway comes the rich smell of baking cookies and the soft murmur of Toriel guiding Ralsei through a recipe. Asriel wanders the perimeter, pausing to stare at a floating, tinsel-wrapped candle as if it holds the secrets of the universe. Lancer tugs at Susie's sleeve, and they strike a pose, proudly displaying their matching, horrendously festive sweaters. The rest of us sink into a nest of cushions and thick blankets piled before the crackling firep…