Section 1: You're Santa Claus! (Second Half)

You want to know what Santa Claus is all about?

How ridiculous. That should be obvious.

What's that? You still don't understand? ...Very well. I will sum it up in one word.

Diversity!

Some Santa Clauses are bad. Some Santa Clauses are good.

Some Santas use reindeer, and some do not.

Ultimately, it is all about attitude. I think, therefore, I Santam.

If you wish to know more, speak to either the Archer in the red cloak, or the little Santa. They are both masters of The Way of the Santa.

You want to know what being Santa Claus is all about?

Of course I'd be glad to help! It would be easy for me to give you all the answers.

But since I'm still in Santa training myself, maybe you should ask Mentor instead?

Oh, wait! I almost forgot. Mentor is busy with next year's preparations.

Now what should we do...? Oh, I know! I can introduce you to all the other Santa veterans!

I'm sure you'll find one that's just perfect for you!

Santa Claus, huh... That is outside my field of expertise, but I do know what is important.

Santa Cleanses!

Sterilizes!

Disinfects!

That is all.

Mucho mucho! Santa is samba...a carnival, sí!

Ooh, I just love these traditions you humans come up with! That's why I love carnivals, Christmas and, (Santa) Clauses, yes!

Now come on! The ring awaits us!

I don't have enough experience as Santa Claus to say anything with any confidence.

What I can say is that there is no single way to go about it. There is only one guiding principle: the path a Santa must take is the path to victory.

Hold on a moment. You shouldn't be too quick to jump into the ring.

There are many important things when it comes to being Santa, but it all boils down to one thing:

Kindness. Fun. The cold. Heartbreak. ...Wait. That was four things...

Hmm. Hold on, I can word this better. Ummm... Uh...

Don't think about it too hard, Altera. Times like this are why I'm here. It all boils down to...

Santa Power.

Santa Power?

That's right. Santa Power. Has a nice, reassuring ring to it, right? Just what you need to set your clients at ease.

Indeed. It's the stuff of dreams, and it means Santa will take responsibility for any trouble that crops up.

Dreams, huh. Dreams are nice. They're so warm.

At any rate, Martha, while you still seem to be lacking in Santa Power...

...I can also see that you have the makings of a great Santa, so I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Ho ho ho.

Th-thanks. I'll do the best I can!

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Hmm, hmm.

An old man with a white beard who wears a red suit and hands out presents...

Oh, so that's why my outfit looks like this. I can't grow a beard, but I don't mind.

That's right. So, did you learn anything from talking to past Santa Clauses?

I-I'm not sure. But I kind of got the idea thanks to what Master told me...I think...

I did get the impression that everyone really enjoyed being Santa, though.

So as the newest member of their ranks, I'm going to do the best I can to become a great Santa in my own right.

Although...

...I'm not sure how I can do that, since all I know how to do is cook.

Well of course. I'm just a simple girl from a small town.

Dragons!? No way! I-I could never do anything like that!

Oh, well, I guess my saint self must have pulled that off somehow, huh? That's amazing.

I can't even imagine what it'd be like to be her...except I AM her. That's so weird.

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...So Santa Claus is an amazing old man in a red suit, huh?

Well, if I'm going to be Santa, beard or no beard, I guess I'd better come up with presents to give out.

But, I don't see any way I could possibly

Don't go giving up just yet!

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What's wrong with being good at cooking!? That's more than enough to make any night holy!

Yes, Christmas may be pretty much synonymous with presents, but that's not all there is to it!

Remember, Christmas is also all about gathering your friends and family together!

Exactly. And what do you need for such parties?

Food!

You need lots and lots of great food for a great party!

Just the kind of answer this kotatsu-hopping cat was hoping to hear! Cookouts under the falling snow♪

Anywho, if you can cook, you can handle pretty much anything either Christmas or New Year's can throw at you.

From what I can tell, Santa Martha, your Spirit Origin is one of the few in Chaldea that's cut out for cooking!

So it sounds to me like you don't have anything to worry about, woof!

Exactly!

If you ask me, there aren't many better presents than a good feast at a party!

There you have it, Santa Martha. So, what will you do?

...Well... Um...

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O-okay!

I don't think I could make enough presents to give everyone, but...

...if we're just talking about cooking...

...then I think I might be able to do it!

If I put all my heart and soul into cooking lots of yummy food, I think I can make this Christmas party a success!

Yeah! I'll give it a shot!

At least, that was my first reaction...

Wh-what do you think?

Do you really!?

Ehehe!

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There's no one right way to be Santa, especially at Chaldea. Every Santa handles it differently.

So there's nothing at all wrong with being a cooking Santa. If you say the word, the rest of us will be happy to help.

Ah, don't worry about it. How could we not help?

Heh, cut that out. Let's keep that name just between us, okay?

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As a matter of fact, we were just discussing what to make for Christmas.

We'll be glad to help however we can. And luckily, Beni-Enma's in the kitchen now, too.

I only know how to cook root vegetables, but if that's all right with you, Holy Maiden, then I too will help you however I can.

What about you, Lady Cat?

This cat's always ready to drop everything for a party! One press of these toe beans, and my Cat Drive is good to go!

Oh my goodness! Thank you, everyone!

Oh, right. We already know one thing we're going to make for the party.

Oh? What's that?

Mashed potatoes!

In fact, it doesn't just have to be potatoes. Knowing Sir Gawain, he'll mash anything we ask him to!

Ahaha. Sure, I guess that'll work.

Hahahaha.

You're kind of freaking me out here, Sir Percival. All right, shall we get started then, woof?

Sounds good. Why don't we begin by seeing what kind of ingredients we've got in the basement storehouse?

Hehehe, no need to worry about that. I had a feeling this would happen when you all showed up...

...so I took the liberty of making preparations.

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What I mean is...

I used my runes to power up that very basement storehouse!

I powered it up as hard as I could!

Heh heh heh.

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Thanks to my runes...

...Chaldea's storehouse has been turned into a strange place not unlike a Reality Marble.

In it, the freshest imaginable ingredients await you!

Now, my brave Santa Claus and her companions, go forth!

Go, venture into the unexplored wilderness of each storehouse, obtain the tastiest ingredients...

...and prepare the ultimate feast for the party!

(Incredibly pleased with herself)