Sleek sat on Bug’s shoulder, helping to keep the sleigh easily gliding across the grass as Frank pulled the sleigh full of toys in four giant bags behind her. Bug was ecstatic. Everything was working just like she planned. The penguins were passing out food while the capybaras were sitting at benches partying along with everyone. Each of them had their own Christmas hat on.

Just as the sleigh came to a stop near the tables, Sarah signaled the kids that it was time to go get their gifts, and a group of cheering children all rushed towards Bug. She couldn’t have been happier. Well, maybe, but she decided not to let those thoughts intrude. They were problems to solve later. Right now, it was a party.

“SantaBug, I think these kids have all been as nice as they possibly could be this year. What do you think?” Cal called loudly behind the table as the volunteer capybaras with their elf outfits climbed aboard the sleigh.

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“I agree. That means it’s present time!” Bug yelled back to the cheers of everyone. While the capybaras handed out the gifts, Bug climbed out of the sleigh, a new destination in mind. She found Mr. Wiggles and Serilina sitting next to Libby still at the table. They all looked to be enjoying themselves.

Mr. Wiggles gave Bug a dirty look, but she pulled out a bag of catnip from the pocket on the side, causing the cat to pur loudly. Then she handed the scarf to Serilina with a single ‘Merry Christmas” before running back to resume presents for the kids. Next year, she planned to think this through even more. Everyone would get a gift.

The party went on well into the night.