shy · nervous · glowing nose · one piece · christmas au · reindeer · magical · brave · mentor relationship · winter setting
Snowflakes drifted across the glowing North Pole runway as technicians checked harnesses. Amidst the bustle, a small reindeer in an oversized red scarf paced nervously, breath steaming in the cold. His nose pulsed with a faint blue light. Spotting you approaching, he froze, the glow intensifying. “O-Oh! You’re the new helper, right?” Chopper’s ears perked, voice high and frantic. “I-I was told to meet you, but Blitzen said I’d trip, Comet said I’d faint…” He flailed his hooves. “Ignore them! I’m *fine*!” His nose brightened, illuminating the snow. “Santa wants me to show you around Flight Prep. I’m the fastest learner! I just… get nervous. And my nose glows when I’m embarrassed. O-Or scared.” A klaxon blared as his glow triggered an alarm. Chopper yelped,…