"Better?" Robin asked. Vaike just sat next to him at the dinner table with a finger in a cold glass of ice water.

"Don't worry about it. She's begun teething and bites those she doesn't like quite hard" Robin told while pointing at his earlobe. Vaike just sobbed lightly as he dipped his finger a little deeper in the glass. Sully looked at Vaike with pity from the other side of the table and asked "I can't see what you're squeaking about. She's as gentle as a lamb" as she stroked the little black dog in her lab.

"That depends on the person" Chrom said as he sat down at the end of the table. When he was seated, Cordelia and Sumia came out of the kitchen carrying beverages and canisters.

"Anyone want a beer?" Sumia asked out. Sully held up a hand and said "Right here. You want one too Chrom?"

"Sure" Chrom told with a nod. Sully took two beers from Sumia and with a flick of the top, both capsules popped off.

"Impressive" Chrom told her as she handed him a bottle. Sully just shrugged and said "Meh, it's pretty easy when you come down to it"

Chrom and Sully just toasted as Cordelia put the two canisters on the table. She was then given a bottle of water by Sumia before taking a seat across of Robin.

"So…" Robin started out. "Is all well?"

"What do you mean?" Cordelia asked. Robin had thought about what she had said about the garden and was going to ask into it but…

"Well, hello" Vaike said, cutting off any thought Robin had. "I don't believe we have been probably introduced. Name's Vaike but people call me Teach"

"Cordelia" she just responded politely. Vaike gave his biggest charming smile and asked her "I've been wondering. How do you know my friend Robin here?"

"Me and Sumia live next door and became associates after he moved in" Cordelia explained. Vaike smile was still present on his face but he slowly turned his head to Robin as he discouraged said "Really?"

"Next time you meet such pretty ladies introduce me, you lucky bastard!" Vaike whispered a little mad. Robin just ignored him and his silent glares.

"Here we are" Cherche's voice could be heard as she exited the kitchen with a big bowl covered with a blanket in hands. Sumia followed her out with a pack of butter in hand. As she put the bowl on the table looked she around to see if everything was ready. Satisfied with the table she began to tell about the food.

"Ok, we are starting a little early but there will go awhile before we will have dinner" Cherche told them to be sure. "It will mainly consist of a main dish of mashed potatoes and roast pork, with a little duck give more taste on the side. There will be a sauce to richen the taste together with a Valmish dish, Brunede Kartofler"

"Gesundheit" Vaike said. Cherche merely chuckled in response.

"Good one. No it is actually a Valmish name. The best translation would be Sugar-Browned Potatoes" Cherche told with a smile.

"Sugar-browned…?" Sully said a little unsure. Cherche just said "I promise, it's great"

"After that we'll have a dessert of same nature named Risalamande. It's not finished yet though"

"How come?" Robin asked into. Cherche just pointed at the bowl and said "Because the main ingredient is in here"

"Aren't we going to eat that now?" Sully asked perplexed. Cherche nodded and "Yes, but not all of it. We are only going eat about half of it. Then I'll take it back to the kitchen and prepare the dessert"

She then clapped her hands together and said "But enough talk. Let me show you what we're having"

She pulled the cover off and as hot steam rose into the air, looked everyone down on the white substance in the bowl.

"…what in the world is that…?" Sully just asked uncertain.

"It's Risengrød" Cherche told.

"Gesundheit" came from Vaike. Cherche just looked at Vaike uncertain if she should laugh, but shrugged it off.

"Risengrød is a thick kind of porridge with a substance almost like mashed potatoes or pudding. It's mainly rice and milk but can be eaten as both dinner and desert"

She then held up one of the canisters and said "To sweeten it, you put cinnamon sugar and butter on top. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but still quite good"

All at the table looked a little uncertain around till Robin reached out for the ladle.

"Oh right! There is something I'll have to tell you before we begin" Cherche suddenly said. She continued when she had everyone's attention.

"To follow the traditions of this dish, I have put a single almond into it"

"Why?" Sumia asked.

"It's the goal of a game. The one who finds the almond receives a prize" Cherche told with a smile. After hearing that, Robin put the ladle into the porridge and moved it around in it. He had to say it was a little different than what he was used to. While he could easily maneuver the ladle through was it still thick enough to give minor resistance. It was like a thick sauce or something akin to that. He moved it through a couple of times before he felt a sharp slap on the back of his head.

"Ow!" he said as he held a hand to the hurt area. He then looked up and asked "What was that for?"

"No fishing allowed" Cherche told with a stern look. "Take a portion and let the next take theirs"

Robin realized that his plan had been found out and took a portion as he grumbled slightly.

Some time passed and they peacefully ate the porridge during small talk. Nobody really tried out what Cherche wanted them to till Sumia gave it a go. When she gave the thumps up began the others to quietly try it out. While most of them agreed on that it wasn't especially great was it a very interesting dish. Vaike had been caught "Fishing" a couple of times but didn't let it discourage him from tasting it out.

"Has anyone found the almond yet?" Sumia asked curiously to everybody, though they all shook their heads. Cherche looked at them confused and said "Really? I was certain somebody would have found it by now. We're already over halfway through"

"Really?" Chrom said a little muffled by the spoonful he just put in his mouth. As he put down the spoon on the table swallowed he the content of his mouth before reaching a hand inside it.

"Then I guess it's time to reveal this" he said as he showed the almond he just pulled out. You could easily see the devilish smirk on his face.

"Wha! When did you find it!?" Vaike asked shocked over the development. Chrom just grinned and said "Around the first portion"

"That long!?" Vaike said as he smacked his hands into the table. Chrom just continued to grin till Sully suddenly took him by the collar and said "Give me one good reason not to sock you one"

"Calm down, Sully. It was just for fun" Chrom said as he got loose off her grip. Everybody was a little irritated by what Chrom had done but Cherche, who was laughing lightly.

"Ha ha. Don't worry. It apparently always happen" Cherche told before she got up and took the bowl. She quietly walked back into the kitchen with while the others began questioning Chrom.

"Where did you even hide it?" Robin asked unbelieving.

"Under my tongue" Chrom merely told. Sumia looked quite mad and said "I can't believe you did that! Why give us other false hope? Can you believe it Cordelia?"

"Ehh?" Cordelia merely murmured, she clearly not as mad as the others. "Well… it isn't that bad"

"Sorry for the wait" Cherche told as she re-entered the room. In her hands was a bottle with amber liquid inside. She went to Chrom's side and handed it to as she said "Congratulation. Here's your prize, a bottle of Valmish single malt whiskey"

Chrom accepted the bottle and read up the label.

"Lill Gadegaard?" Chrom said. Cherche chuckled and said "Close. It's Lille Gadegård"

"Morgen mooi weer" Vaike suddenly said. Everyone just turned their heads to him and looked surprised at him.

"…dank je…" Cherche just said, figuring he wasn't joking. She then said "There will go a little time before the main course is ready, so just mingle while I get the last preparations done" before heading back towards the kitchen. Robin took a hold of her hand when she passed him and asked "Do you need a hand?"

Cherche smiled at the offer and said "A little" before she took him with her into the kitchen. When they were there let she go and turned to him. A cheeky grin was on her lips.

"Why are looking at me like that?" Robin asked as he smiled in return. Cherche just continued smiling and said "You have great friends" as she drew closer to him.

"Glad to hear it" Robin said in response as he put his arms around her waist. Cherche let him pull her close to him and snuggled her head against his neck. They just stood like that a little while.

"I'm really glad I met you again" Cherche murmured quietly. Robin smiled contentedly when he felt her lips on his neck. Then he felt a sudden stinging sensation.

"Ow!" Robin cried as he let go of Cherche. She used the opportunity to take a couple of steps back with a chuckle. Robin held a hand on the sore spot on his neck and asked "What was that bite for?"

"Well, you had to let go or we wouldn't get any work done" Cherche told truthfully. Robin couldn't do anything but agree.

"Now, chop up these almonds and put them in the porridge when I say so" Cherche instructed before she herself went to it and began the preparations for the dessert. Robin did as told and was done before a minute was through.

"Done. What now?" Robin asked. Cherche just gave him a kind smile as she mixed the almonds into the dessert. Then she bluntly told him "You leave the kitchen to me"

"What! Why?" Robin questioned.

"Because I know that I wouldn't be able to trust you with any of this" Cherche told him as she casually walked passed him and put the dessert in the fridge. "Remember the stew?"

Robin held his hands up in defeat and said "Ok, ok. You win" before leaving the kitchen.

When he re-entered the living room looked he around it to assert where everyone was. Sumia and Vaike stood close to the doorframe and talked, Sumia looking a little uncomfortable. Chrom stood by the tree and admired the decorations. The amber liquor in the glass held told Robin that he enjoyed his prize. Close by stood Sully and Cordelia and talked with each other. He chose to approach them to see what they talked about.

"Hey girls" Robin greeted as he approached them. Sully acknowledged him by holding up her beer and Cordelia gave a slight wave.

"What are you talking about?" Robin inquired.

"Just work" Sully told him. Cordelia nodded and said "It's the first time I've talked with a fighting instructor, so I'm a little curious"

"Yeah. I'm actually trying to convince her to take a course at my place" Sully told truthfully. "She'd probably be good"

"Knowing Cordelia, she'd probably be a black belt within a week" Robin joked lightly. He and Sully chuckled a little but Cordelia was a little absent and didn't response. She first snapped to attention when Robin said "Cordelia?"

"Yeah" Cordelia said to show he had her attention. He looked over to where he meant her glance was.

"You were looking at Chrom, weren't you?" Robin asked as he looked at his friend. Cordelia cheeks turned completely red at Robin deduction but Sully didn't notice as she was now looking at the blue haired man.

"You're probably wondering how his prize is" Robin then said. Sully looked at him before looking back at Chrom. She then drank the last of her beer and said "Hey Chrom! Give me a glass of that, you cheater!" as she approach him. Robin just smiled since his plan went without a hitch. He then turned to Cordelia and said "I see you're still struggling with your feelings"

"Yeah…" Cordelia told as she nodded slowly. Robin sighed and asked "Why don't you just tell him?"

"Because…" Cordelia began as she pressed the tips of her fingers together. "…I'm uncertain if I have a chance…"

Robin put a hand on his chin as he thought about how he was supposed to help his friend here. He then got a plan when he looked around the room.

"Wait here" Robin told Cordelia before he walked away.

In the meantime Vaike were talking with Sumia. He could tell that his incredible charm wasn't enough to convince this chick so he had made a plan. While they talked, Vaike made sure that they moved unnoticed under the doorframe where the mistletoe was. If he could only kiss her without forcing her then he was sure he could win her over. They had talked a couple of minutes and they were finally in position.

"So…" Vaike began as he put a hand on the doorframe. "What do you look for in a guy?"

"Well…" Sumia said uncertain. Vaike had had sneaked a couple of questions like that throughout their conversation, but she couldn't really run away from them. "…I guess the usual. Good looking. Nice. Good listener…"

"Great kisser?" Vaike asked with his signature charming smile. Sumia just smiled awkwardly and said "I guess that would be a good bonus"

"Well then. What if…" Vaike began as he looked up to see if they were in position. He didn't end his sentence though. He just looked up with wide eyes and mouth agape. Sumia followed his gaze confused and couldn't see anything there and asked "Something wrong?"

"It's… it's..." was all Vaike could say at the moment. Sumia just looked at him before saying "I think I'll see if Cherche need help with anything. Excuse me" before leaving Vaike at the door. He just stood there a little while before quietly asking "Where did the mistletoe go!?"

Robin approached Cordelia again and said "Hey"

"Hi" Cordelia said. Before she could do anything, Robin took her by the shoulders and said "Face this way" while turning her towards the tree.

"What are you doing?" Cordelia asked confused. Robin just shushed her and said "You'll see"

"Hey Chrom!" Robin suddenly called out. Cordelia almost jumped at the mention and Chrom looked towards them. He looked a little surprised at first but shrugged it off by shaking his head while chuckling lightly. He then walked straight up to Cordelia and gave her a kiss on her forehead before she could react. Cordelia turned redder than ever when she realized what was happening and was quiet a little while after he stopped.

"Wh-Why did you do that!?" Cordelia asked completely flustered. Chrom just grinned and said "I'm just following tradition. It's this guy that's the bad guy"

"Huh?" Cordelia sounded as she followed Chrom's thumb towards Robin. She then noticed his arm was raised behind her and she followed it to the mistletoe held over her head. She just looked at him unbelieving before proceeding to punching him.

"Idiot! Stupid! Moron!" she said over and over again while continuing to punch him. Chrom and Robin just laughed as she continued to pummel him lightly. Chrom then said "Ok, I think he deserves a glass whiskey for that" as he chuckled. When he left the two of them calmed the beating down and when it died out asked Robin "Better?"

Cordelia didn't say anything at first but finally said a quiet "Thank you"

Robin just held a hand around her shoulders and said "Anytime"

Chrom then approached them and handed Robin a glass of liquor before Cherche exited the kitchen with a bowl of potatoes.

"The main course is ready" She told them with a great smile. They sat down at the table while she and Sumia carried the rest of the food in.

The rest of the meal went without a hitch. The main course consisted mainly of meat and potatoes but it all had a very deep flavor. Even Sully had to agree that the sugar-browned potatoes were great in moderations. Vaike was a little mad in the beginning but cheered up and enjoyed the evening with the others. Afterwards they sang a few songs before moving on to the dessert by the name Risalamande. Cherche told them that they shouldn't eat too much since it was very fattening and it was certainly sweet enough to prove it. Afterwards they just talked and told stories like how Vaike's first champion match felt or how Cherche began dating a girl in Rosanne a few years back.

It was now late and Vaike and Sully decided it was time to head home.

"I had a great time" Sully told Robin as she punched him on the arm. Robin just held his arm in slight pain afterwards and said "Always a pleasure"

He then turned to Vaike and said "Sorry for ruining your plan" while holding his hands together. Vaike had told him earlier when he found out that Robin was the one who took the mistletoe. Vaike just waved it off as he said "It's ok. Teach forgives you"

He and Sully then began to walk down the stairs. Vaike began to sing again but a sharp jab to the side from Sully shut him up. Robin just laughed at the sight before turning back to the apartment.

In there was Sumia and Cordelia saying goodbye to Cherche and Chrom since they had also choose to return to their own apartment.

"The food was great! You have to teach me a couple of your secrets next time" Sumia said as she held Cherche's hands in her own. "Come over to us sometimes"

"Of course" Cherche told happily. "I have to taste one of your pies one day. They sound wonderful"

Cherche then let go of Sumia and turned to Cordelia. She just chuckled and asked "Still have a hard time?"

Cordelia couldn't really look Cherche in the eyes after the story of her former relationship.

"I'm not trying to offend you or anything" Cordelia told as she fiddled with her fingers.

"What can I say" Cherche said. "I kissed a girl and I liked it"

"I'm just having a hard time figuring how it would work…" Cordelia told truthfully. Cherche smiled naughty when she heard that and lifted Cordelia's chin with two fingers, forcing Cordelia to look into her eyes.

"Want to find out?" Cherche asked in a seductive tone. Cordelia just turned red and quickly went pass Robin into the hallway.

"Welllookatthetime!Youprobablyalltiredanyway!Goodnight!" she quickly said as she entered her own apartment. Cherche just stood and chuckled amused as Robin got beside her and snaked an arm around her waist.

"You're a devil" Robin told bluntly. Cherche just looked up at him with a playful smirk and said "I prefer Succubus"

Chrom and Sumia chuckled lightly at the exchange before Chrom handed Sumia a plastic bag.

"What's this?" Sumia asked as she curiously looked into the bag. Chrom just smiled and said "It's just some Christmas presents from me and Robin"

Cherche looked up on Robin and asked "I really hope you bought something for your beautiful girlfriend who, if I remember correctly, just made the Christmas dinner"

Robin laughed at the mock-accusing glare from Cherche and said "I promise, she is going to love it"

"Just keep telling yourself that" Sumia said bluntly as she looked at Robin with a deadpanned expression. She then waved them goodbye with a smile and entered her own apartment.

"Well, may you both have a goodnight" Chrom told as he began to walk to his own room. He quickly stopped up and said "Oh! And thank you, Cherche, for the whiskey. I'll enjoy it" before continuing onwards.

"Thank you Chrom" Cherche said before Chrom closed the door. She then turned to Robin and drew him into a kiss. When they parted, she just looked him in the eyes and asked "Hmm, now what?"

"I merely have a question for you" Robin said. Cherche just responded curiously with "Oh?"

"I was wondering if you learned anything interesting from that girl of yours" Robin asked with a suggestive smile. Cherche merely smiled and slowly left Robin's embrace as she said "She did show me something for Christmas 'Festivities'"

She swayed her hips from side to side as she walked over to the coffee table. There, she picked up the mistletoe and slowly walked into Robin's room, without breaking eye contact with him. When she was out of sight stood Robin alone a little while before he sprung to action. He locked the main door and took off his shirt in a hurry before entering his bedroom and closing the door. He then opened it again, shoved out Minerva and closed it once more.

Hi everyone!

Here is the second part of Christmas. Did my best to write this so I hope you enjoyed it.

Here are a couple of things I wanted to give a quick explanation on.

As most of you probably know, Gesundheit is the Dutch way to react when someone sneezes like the English way (Bless you) or the Danish way (Prosit). But what Vaike says the third time (morgen mooi weer) is what (According to Wikipedia) is custom to say in Dutch when people sneeze three times. It means "The weather will be nice tomorrow" and nothing more.

What Cherche response with (Dank je) means. It is just a formal way to thank you in Dutch (According to Wikipedia. If someone knows what is more correct then send me a PM. I hate to be inaccurate.)

Cherche is actually very versatile in languages. She speaks English and all three forms of the Rosanne languages fluent and has enough knowledge and practice to correctly pronounce hard verbs and nouns from a language like Valms. She does it so she can easily communicate with all kinds of people.

All the weird words like Risengrød and Gadegård are actual Danish words. Don't try to pronounce them since it's a very hard accent. A typical Scandinavian joke about Danes is that they talk with a potato in their mouth.

Rødgrød med fløde is a code the Danish nation used during WW2 to confirm if they were talking with one of their own or a foreign spy.

For an "accurate" effect on what happen when you eat Risalamande, go to the webcomic Scandinavia and the World and find the comic named Exotic Food.

That's as good as everything for now. See ya next time.