This story was started as a Christmas challenge.  The terms of the challenge are at the end.  This story takes place in the same universe as "Raising In the Sun," "Necessary Evils," and "A Parliament of Monsters." It takes place approximately two years after A Parliament of Monsters, and contains major whopping spoilers for POM. Massive thanks to Slaymesoftly, Kehf, Gene Breshears, Partri, Deb, Rainkatt, L.A. Ward, Gill, Hobgoblinn, LJCygnet, and Bruntinabuoni for beta services!