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Being the owner/operator of the most prestigious spa in the lovely city of A Land Far Away is a dream come true, a dream you worked hard to make a reality. Catering to the beauty needs of your fellow mythical creatures and beings is what you feel is your calling in this life.

You've shined centaurs' hooves, glossed mermaid scales, and last Easter you even fluffed the Easter Bunny's tail! Business is booming, and you couldn't be happier.

It's a busy day in December; the spa is packed with clients coming to get the pre-holiday treatment. You are finishing up an elaborate braid on a dryad's hair when you hear the front doorbell jingle.

"Welcome to Once Upon A Time!" You call back over your shoulder without turning around, "Where we put the YOU in BeYOUtiful!" You pause; the waiting room has gone silent. A strained and nervous hush now hangs in the air of the once loud and joy-filled room.

You turn around to see what is going on, and your eyes widen. Standing in the doorway is Krampus.

He stands still, his dark eyes surveying the brightly lit and colorfully decorated salon. His long, shaggy, dingy hair hangs in tatters and knots about his body. His presence is intimidating and ominous as he stands silently in the doorway.

Finally, he stomps a cloven hoof and grumbles in a deep baritone voice that causes the other clients to tremble in fear. "I'd like to make an appointment," he growls through a curled lip. "I have a big night tonight, and I want to look my best."