Thread by @mibeltane

thread: the advent calendar messages
→ sebek
"my grandfather was very pleased when i informed him of my academic achievements. it did much to hearten me to study during the holidays. /you'd/ do well not to neglect your studies during our vacation too!!!"
#twst

→ jade
"night raven college is usually so lively, but the tranquil atmosphere of this empty campus has a certain charm to it as well."

→ floyd
"land-dweller's eat stuff like bread bowl stew this time of year, right? it's pretty nice 'cause it's like, super easy to clean up after you eat the bread plate."

→ azul
"the holiday season's the best time to make a killi—... no. while it may be the busy season, we've no choice but to temporarily halt the lounge's activities as so many students return home for vacation."

→ leona
"you want to know what i had today? a home-cooked meal, obviously. the food's passable, but what i really can't stand is all the griping about how i should eat my damn vegetables."

→ ruggie
"nothing beats soup on a cold day. not only does it warm you up, but the taste changes the next day, and you can even experiment by adding a ton of ingredients and broadening the range of its flavor."

→ jack
"i'm feeling good about training in the mountains since it's a good way to optimize your muscles. here's looking forward to how much my time will shrink after the holidays."

→ idia
"aa~h... man, it's cold. this is the season to stay a shut-in for sure... uh, not that that's different from my usual. guess nothing really changes for me even during the long holiday break."

→ ortho
"a lot of people will have their pupils dilate and pulses rise when they gaze at snowy landscapes. why is that, though? it's just a diffused reflection of white."

→ kalim
"the more i live away from my family at the dorms, the more i realize how precious they are to me when i'm back in town. i'm so happy i get to visit them during our long break!"

→ jamil
"i'm already finished with all our homework, but there'll be a lot of things for me to do during our long holiday. i suggest you do the same and systematically finish whatever you've got piled up."

→ silver
"i fixed us something to eat for the trip home. it'll be a fun holiday. it might be nice to eat this menu i prepared to warm us up outside as a group."

→ malleus
"holiday it may be, there will be much to carry out once we return to the valley of thorns. and what're your plans? why not come pay us a visit if you've time to kill?"

→ lilia
"winter is all about 'snowball fights'! care to join me? it'll be quite the feat if you manage to hit me with even one ball, but... why not give it a try?"

→ riddle
"one's temperature drops so suddenly on a snowy day. make sure to carefully monitor your health and conserve body heat when possible. understand?"

→ ace
"our long vacation's /finally/ around the corner and yet i've got a truckload of homework... i wish they could give us a break from that too. welp, guess i'll have to wrap this up pronto."

→ deuce
"when i eat something my mom makes, it really makes me feel like i'm home. she said it's literally just stir-fry, but... i guess this is what they mean by 'just like mom used to make', huh."

→ trey
"my little brother and sister always have me check their homework whenever i'm home for the holidays. it's actually become a pretty good review for me at this point. want me to give yours a look-over next time too?"

→ cater
"this season's literally the best with all these bright lights. ♪ not to mention all the helpful hashtags they've got trending on magicam. call me if you're looking for a great spot to see them!"

→ grim
"hey, listen up. i'm gonna let you in on somethin' good. seems like in some regions you can eat a whole roast turkey this time of year! fnyaaah~ i wanna bite of that too!"

whoops, it's supposed to be roast chicken*. two a.m. mistakes.