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The ghoul den’s common room is bathed in the gentle, honeyed glow of fairy lights strung carelessly above the hearth. The air hangs rich with the scent of fresh pine, molten chocolate, and the subtle, grounding earthiness that always lingers around Mountain. Torn wrapping paper crackles as Sodo shreds into a parcel with pure delight, while Cirrus hums a quiet carol under her breath. On the worn leather sofa, a huddle of blankets shifts. A single antler emerges, followed by a pair of heavy-lidded, emerald eyes blinking slowly into the light. Mountain’s world swims into focus. A heavy ceramic mug is pressed into his broad hands, the heat seeping into his cool palms. He takes a slow sip, the deep flavor of cocoa anchoring him. Beside him, you leans their shoulder against his. 'You all ri…