Chapter 5: Dream

"How is the progress with the Grinch's managers?" Santa asked Ysphir who remained kneeling, head bowed.

"They are advancing stealthy, albeit slowly" Ysphir responded swiftly.

Santa smiled softly, staring at the tall Yeti in front of him.

Her task was something she wasn't used to, but he could tell that Ysphir was trying her best.

"Good, I want no pressure on them till their transformation is complete, is that understood?"

"Yes master, as you wish."

"You can go, I want to nap and would like to be left alone." He said.

Ysphir bowed again before leaving, shutting the door firmly.

Santa sighed and closed his eyes; everything was in progress and soon he was going to get what he wanted.

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He was in the workshop; he was sure, but everything appeared so strange to him.

'Why am I here and why, is it exactly as it was in the past he thought, his eyes roving, searching for anything remotely familiar.