Nine Story Studios, James Story a voice. Welcome to the lift, get
ready to take a ride. Hello, I'm Daniel Foy Tech and I thank
you for joining us for a special episode of Victoria's Lyft. Today, we're
presenting the fourth of five mini episodes for Christmas, called a Little Lyft for
the Holidays. Full sized episodes are coming, but until then, let's join
Victoria for today's tale, Festive Spirit by Jesse Hawk, told by Karim k
and Amber Loverling Nay Collins. Thank you all of you for being a part
of Victoria's Christmas celebration. Check back tomorrow for our final holiday tale. That
one doesn't open, does it not? What a shame? I do so
enjoy the freshness of night air, especially when snowfall is you. I don't
often see it. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. The sky is cleared this
evening. Forgive me, but I don't recall seeing you check in. No,
I don't suppose you would. I'll be everywhere at once, now,
can you? You would be surprised? Tell me how did you get in
here? I would quite like to know that myself. In truth, I'm
not even sure where here is some sort of hotel or similar establishment. Perhaps
if you think I should have checked in, Yes, well there it is.
Let me see, I know I came from out there. Oh maybe
I came down the chimney. Tis the season after all? Yes, sir,
I am not a child. I have seen things that could never be
I've watched bodies warp and stones bleed, and the very floorboards we stand on
weep, sub beg. But I do not believe in Father Christmas, and
I do not believe you came down the chimney. Who or what are you?
And how did you come to be in this room? You're correct,
of course, and I apologize a hm. Would you give me a hand?
Thank you? Now? I know you're not what you appear to be,
and nor am I as you may have guessed, And you possess years
beyond the youth you present. I did not mean to condescend or ridicule.
Yet you are young to me. You are a child to me. No
living creature, I am afraid, is capable of being as old as I
myself am. That sounds lonely, I suppose it does every so often,
though I managed to bring myself down to earth in more ways than one it's
not an exact science mine, and it's always a surprise to see who or
what I turn up as. And I must say this one is both novel
and one I am particularly fond of. I think and to boot I've even
encountered a friend in yourself. You, Victoria, have made me a little
less lonely this evening, so I must thank you. Oftentimes I don't meet
a soul on my ventures, and it is a very long gap between trips.
I'm I'm sorry to hear that you're from up there. Ah, it's
relative, but you get the gist. Yes, oh, I do so
hope it snows. I never get to see it through the clouds, but
I know it's magical. It is nice to meet someone who is alike myself,
if not the same. This place is not quite like the rest of
the world, is it, Nor indeed are you. I I apologize for
confronting you as I did. I did not realize you were No apology needed.
I intruded on your domain. I would be just as startled should the
same happen to me. You definitely are not Father Christmas, though of course
not, though for the record, I will neither confirm nor deny his existence.
I can respect that. Thank you any time. I believe you are
starting to fade, my friends, I think you're right, my dear,
Ah, well, such is life. Perhaps I'll be able to return some
day. I would like that. In the meantime, Ah, I know
I will leave something for you to remember me by, to keep you company.
I'm not lonely, quite so, But in any event, could you
keep this form safe until I can return to it? I would be so
grateful. Hmm, only if you agree that I commend it. It's in
a bit of a sorry state. It has agreed, then forgive me.
I believe the stars are calling for me. If you should ever want me,
you need only look. Okay, let's look at you one key ear
also could use a bit more stuffing. Oh, good grief, look at
this tail. A third bit of stitching required, I think. So.
There's a far tweakle in those little eyes, even without our guest in there.
Yes, there is definitely some potential here. Well, mister bear,
I'm too old for toys, but I will make an exception for you as
a favor for a friend. Let's get you fixed up. Would you look
at that, mister bear? It's knowing. Thank you to our supporters for
making the show possible. Today's episode featured Karim Kronfley as THEO and Amber Leverling
as Victoria. Today's custom score was created by our resident composer, Niko Vitez
of the Inky Pop Print. Artwork is created by Jesse Hawk of the Inky
Pop Print. Our author is also Jesse Hawk. Storry editor and producer is
Daniel Foyzek of Ninth Story Studios. Until tomorrow, keep your music box wound
and watch your Teddy Bear for sudden signs of interest in snowfall