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This script is the bonus episode of a series! You can find the other parts here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

For The Speaker:

Today is the day of Yultef [yule-teff], the biggest holiday in the solar system! This year marks the first in a long time in which you are celebrating. You haven’t felt this excited for a holiday since you were very young, and that shows with the giddiness in your voice. Baba really helped you enjoy life again, and you want to use this day of giving as a way to return the favor. You’re also a bit more experienced in party planning, so you’re confident you’ll be able to make today one to enjoy.

Listener’s Summary:

Waking up in your sleeping pod, you can’t wait for the exciting day ahead. Today is important! At least, that’s what you can gather. You’re starting to understand your parent’s language piece by piece, even if you can’t talk quite yet. They seem to have planned some fun activities, leaving you restless. So you call out for your guardian in the only way you know how: Incoherent yelling!

Script:

*baby babbling*

*baby babbling*

*baby yelling* *walking fades in* (tired) My goodness, Baba. *walking stops* There is no need to shout! *baby mumbling* I understand that you’re awake; I can hear you all the way from the kitchen. *baby babbling* I know you’re excited for Yultef! In full transparency, I am as well. I haven’t been this excited for a holiday since I was a child. (giddy) I’m even wearing a traditional Yultef vest! I feel like a hatchling again! *blinking lights* *baby laughing* [simultaneous with laughing] It’s been so long that I needed to purchase a brand new one. My previous outfit was far too small.

*baby babbling* You’re correct. I am getting a bit ahead of myself. We must make sure you’re clean and fed before we start the day.

*grunt* I believe I’m finally getting used to lifting all that extra flesh you’ve been growing. I hardly even need to exert myself anymore! Are you ready? *baby babbling* Good. *walking*

*walking stops* Hold still so I may change your clothes. *rustling fabric*

These garments are noticeably more decorative than your usual fare. However, it’s traditional Yultef attire. I do hope they suit your preferences. I had them custom made for you, and I insisted the company make it as comfortable as possible.

*fabric stops* Tell me. How do they feel? *baby whining* (worried) Oh, no! Please don’t whine! They can’t possibly be that bad! (nervous) …Can they? *baby mumbling*

*sigh* Please don’t fret. These are only for one day. Besides, they’ll help reflect light so the drones can see us in the dark!

Right. I suppose I never explained the drone festival in much detail, have I? I’ll share information over your meal. Let’s get you some sustenance. *grunt* *walking*

No, no! Please don’t eat your vest. It’s a delicate material. *baby mumbling* I’ll serve you a meal in just a moment. We’re nearly in the kitchen.

*walking stops* Tell me. Which would you prefer? *rattling container* Number one? *rattling container* Or number two? *baby babbling* Come now, Baba. Use your words. One *rattling container* or two? *rattling container*

*baby babbling* (happy) That was close! Great job, Baba! I’m so proud of you! Here’s your food. *opening container* *pouring out food*

Ever since you developed those two adorable front teeth, we’ve been able to diversify your diet quite a bit. It’s rather convenient your species is omnivorous. That makes finding edible nutrients much easier.

I am truly happy to partake in your first ever Yultef. Or…I suppose we did spend last Yultef together. However, it was only by technicality. We were riding the rescue saucer back home, and everyone had much more pressing matters on our minds. I’d hardly call it a holiday. All the stress left no room to celebrate. (slightly embarrassed) Er- Not as though I was the type of person to celebrate back then. I considered festivities like these…I suppose trivial is the best word. I was so focused on my work that I couldn’t appreciate the joyful reprieve they offered. *chuckle* What a fool I was. Don’t you agree?

*giggle* *blinking lights* *baby laughing* It’s fantastic to see you enjoy your meals so much. I know adjusting to another planet’s diet can be rough on one’s stomach, but it seems you’ve taken to it rather smoothly. *baby babbling* Ah, right! The drone festival. Thank you for reminding me.

As I said earlier, Yultef is all about giving gifts. It’s customary to give presents to those you believe made your life better over the past year. However, that’s a rather modern introduction to the holiday. Historically, on the night of Yultef, care packages would be attached to parachutes and dropped to random strangers out of the sky! This was typically done with drones, although they were far more primitive than the ones in use today. Traditionally, these gifts contained things like food, liquids, blankets, and other such items. But now, anything can be a Yultef present if one so chooses. History is also the reason our attire is so reflective. These shiny garments originated as a way for the poor to be noticed by drones in order to receive essentials. Now they’re worn by everyone in the community! The drone festival is an extension of that tradition. In the modern day, people frequently decorate their drones with bright, colorful lights and drop numerous gifts throughout the night! With all the glowing lights and multicolored displays, I’m certain you’ll enjoy it!

(worried) Oh my goodness! *blinking lights* *baby laughing* You’ve gotten your vest covered in food! Baba, what happened?

 *baby giggling* No, don’t laugh! *sigh* You haven’t caused this much of a mess while eating in a long time. Have you suddenly forgotten your table manners?

*huff* In any case, allow me to sanitize your vest. *rustling fabric* It should still be presentable in time for the drone festival, even though it must be washed with a gentler cycle. *walking* (mumbling) I hope…

*walking stops* *opening and closing hatch* *pressing buttons* *machine whirring* *walking* *machine fades out*

*walking stops* (out loud) Say, Baba? Did you dirty your vest on purpose? *baby mumbling* *sigh* You troublemaker…*baby giggling*

I’ll be sure to serve dinner before putting on your vest tonight. I understand you are opposed to it, and I truly despise seeing you unhappy. Believe me when I say nothing shatters my heart more…But if we don’t wear any reflective items, the drones won’t drop any presents for us! And I’m sure you enjoy receiving gifts more than you detest wearing that clothing, am I correct? *baby babbling* I assumed as much. I’m glad we could reach an understanding.

Speaking of gits, I have some in store for you. Would you like to open them? *baby babbling* Wonderful! Let’s make our way to the living area. *grunt* *walking*

Now that I’m seeing you face-to-face, I am curious. How long will it take for you to reach my height? The adults of your species are typically around four feet in length, if I recall correctly. Although, I could’ve sworn some of them were taller…They towered over me! *shiver* A truly frightening thought…Of course, I could never be scared of you! It’s simply that being on an unknown planet surrounded by potentially dangerous creatures left me quite distraught…

*walking stops* There. You wait here, and I’ll collect your presents. It will only take a moment. *walking*

*walking stops* *rustling bags*

*baby babbling* *rustling stops* Hm?

Baba! What are you doing here? I told you to wait on your playmat. *baby babbling* You’re quite excited, I take it? *baby babbling* *happy sigh* I love you too. It’s wonderful to know you enjoy being around me this much. But now’s not the time for another long-winded lecture on how much I care for you. I believe these presents will show that well enough. *walking*

*walking stops* Traditionally, you’re only meant to give one gift for each person who made your life better. However, for you, I bought multiple.

(sincere) Baba…you’re the most important person in the universe to me. Ever since I met you, I’ve been happier and more fulfilled than I ever could’ve dreamed of! Today, I want nothing more than to show you exactly how much you mean to me. However, your value is unquantifiable. And it’s sadly impossible to purchase an infinite number of presents. Still…I hope these will help you understand even a microscopic drop of my immense love for you. *blinking lights* *baby laughing*

*happy sigh* You truly have turned me into a sap. (angry mumbling) How your biological parents didn’t feel this same pull is beyond me… (out loud) (normal tone) but enough about them! I’m sure you’re eager to open your presents. *baby babbling* I thought so.

This first gift is one I believe you’ll quite enjoy. Well, I do hope you enjoy all of them. But this is one I’m particularly confident in. *rustling bag*

Go on! Open it!

*rustling paper* Can you tell me what it is, Baba?

No, don’t bite it! It’s a bouncy ball! You know how these work.

*baby mumbling* It’s not just any ordinary bouncy ball. Watch what happens when I drop it. *ball bounce* *baby laughing* It lights up exactly like my head! I know how much you appreciate lights, so I thought it would be nice to give you a way to experience them at your leisure.

*ball bounce* *baby laughing* *chuckle* *blinking lights* As fun as it is to watch you chase after the ball, I have more gifts for you to open.

*rustling bag* I noticed you enjoy chewing on things that aren’t meant to be placed in your mouth. And as demonstrated earlier, your habit has not changed. This present should give you a specialized outlet for those urges. *rustling paper*

This item is intended for use by avians and other creatures with talons. It’s meant to be a pseudo-practice dummy to release their hunting instincts. However, in your case, it’s large enough that you can’t choke on it, but soft enough that you can safely bite into it. It is also made of nontoxic materials. Believe me, I ordered tests. Give it a try.

Go on! You have my permission.

Why don’t I demonstrate for you? *lightly biting* See? Now you try.

Well done! What do you think? Is it better for chewing than your blankets?

I’ll take your silence as a “perhaps.” Hopefully you’ll warm up to it.

The next gift I have for you is- [interrupted] *machine beep* Hm? Who could that be?

Please excuse me for a moment. *walking*

(slightly frustrated) Who in the universe would be messaging me on Yultef? Most businesses are closed for the holiday. If my time with Baba was interrupted by some triviality, I swear…*walking stops* *clicking button* (happy) Oh! It’s Fanin! *clicking button* “Happy Yultef! Ralio and I have gifts for your family. When can we bring them over?” That’s so kind! *screen typing* “There is no need to come all the way out here. We also have gifts for you. Will O’ one-hundred work for a visitation period? And happy Yultef to you as well!” *typing stops*

Now then, I should get back to- [interrupted] *baby babbling* *intense, happy gasp* (excited) Baba! You’re walking! You’re walking all on your own! *blinking lights* *baby laughing* (worried and excited) N-no, no! Don’t laugh! You’ll lose your balance!

(excited) Come here! Come to me! You can do this!

Yes! *big hug* I am so incredibly proud of you, Baba! You walked all by yourself! This is amazing! *baby babbling*

Oh, Baba! This is the best Yultef gift I could ever ask for! *big hug* *blinking lights* *baby laughing* You’re growing up to be such a wonderful individual. And now you can walk! This is fantastic!

I love you so much, Baba. Thank you for this truly special gift. And I don’t only mean walking. I mean allowing me to raise you. I couldn’t ask for anything better.

*baby babbling* Happy Yultef to you too. I love you, Baba. More than the universe itself. *blinking lights* *baby laughing*