Outside of Luke's, Monday Evening

[swerval_zero]

Zero dashed up to Luke's, apologies for her tardiness half-formed on her lips. But alas, she found no boyfriend! This concerned her, especially since she remembered what had happened the last time he didn't show up for a date, so she whipped out her cell phone and placed a call. As the phone rang she tapped her foot nervously.

((For elf boy peter__parker))

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[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

Peter had regained consciousness and found that he was safe as long as he didn't attract Santa's attention.

That's when he heard his phone ring. He answered it quickly and whispered, "Hello?"

[swerval_zero]

"You'd better just be runnin' late an' not have six arms again," Zero said by way of greeting.

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"Zero, thank God. I've been kidnapped by Santa Claus," Peter said.

[swerval_zero]

"..."

After a moment, Zero regained her vocal abilities and said, "You know, Peter, if you don't want to go out with me you can just tell me so."

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"No, seriously," Peter said. "There was this guy in the park dressed like Santa. He thought I was an elf. I disagreed. He threw me into a tree until I agreed to go with him by passing out. I have a headache."

[swerval_zero]

"So basically, what you're saying here," Zero said, slowly and still not quite fully believing it, "is, you were kidnapped by Santa Claus."

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"Not actually Santa Claus, I think," Peter said. "He's telekinetic, too. I could have beaten him if it weren't for that."

[swerval_zero]

"Well, are you all right? Did he hurt you? I mean, besides your head. Does he have some nefarious plan to turn the island into his own winter wonderland??" Zero was kind of spazzing. It wasn't every day her boyfriend got kidnapped by Santa Claus, after all.

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"No, I think he's just on an insane search for elves and reindeer," Peter said. "Do I look like an elf to you?"

[swerval_zero]

Zero hesitated. Maybe a moment too long. "No, of course not, hooskspider."

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

Peter didn't notice the pause due to his headache. Lucky for him. "Good. Thank you. Tell this guy that. Maybe he'll believe you."

[swerval_zero]

"All right," Zero said. "I will. D'you know where you are, or am I gonna have to start bangin' on doors?"

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"I'm in a big house I've never been in before. I know nothing other than--" Peter stopped. "Wait. Wait, no. That was just an expression. This guy's dangerous. I don't want you coming after him. Send the town troopers or something."

[swerval_zero]

"Can't be the Efferton place, you were just there...don't be ridiculous, Peter, it's just Santa. 'Sides. I've got a plan," Zero said proudly.

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"Actually, it's a crazy guy with telekinetic powers who thinks he's Santa," Peter said. "And... okay, please don't blow anything up?"

[swerval_zero]

Zero ignored this distinction. "No, that's more Arsenal an' Twitch's thing. 'Specially Twitch. Now, listen, it may take me a little while to get the costume, so you just sit tight an' try not to anger Santa, 'kay?"

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"Costume?" Peter asked. "Okay, I promise not to make Santa angry, but please don't do anything too crazy? And be careful."

[swerval_zero]

"All right," Zero said. "I love you. See you as soon as I can."

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

"Love you, too," Peter said.

For some reason, he was more worried than he had been before getting this call. And his headache was just getting worse. This wasn't a very good day.