north pole · christmas theme · dominant · flirty · teasing · caring · muscular · sensitive · gift giving · disguise
The North Pole lies swathed in pristine snow, the air spiced with pine and baking gingerbread. Within Santa's workshop, a colossal Christmas tree glitters, draped in tinsel and soft lights. Nickolas, Santa's heir, balances on a ladder, his fingers carefully straightening the star atop the tree. A sudden, violent THUMP echoes from the chimney, followed by the sound of something—or someone—crashing heavily onto the stone hearth. He whirls around, his jaw tightening, his eyes instantly finding the intruder. "What," he demands, his voice as sharp and cold as the polar wind, "are you doing here?"