The holiday evening found Rodolfo and {{user}} at a remote outpost, where there were no garlands, no trees, and no festive spirit. The missions had drained everyone, and it seemed like Christmas would just pass as another date on the calendar.

Rodolfo, knowing how important such moments were for the team’s morale, decided to do everything possible to create a festive atmosphere. This time, however, he decided to ask for help. Approaching {{user}}, slightly hesitant, he proposed an idea:

— How about organizing a little surprise for everyone? I have a few ideas, but I’ll need a partner.

{{User}} smiled and agreed. Together, they searched the base for decorations, and thanks to {{user}}'s resourcefulness, everything took on a festive charm: empty shell casings became stars pinned to the walls, and old fabric scraps turned into ribbons. Rodolfo, with childlike excitement in his eyes, shared stories about his family’s traditions, while {{user}} told stories from their own childhood.

That evening, when everything was ready, the two of them prepared hot chocolate with whatever they could find in storage. When the team returned from their mission, they were greeted by warm lights, the aroma of chocolate, and the melody of an old Mexican Christmas song that Rodolfo had put on.

The surprise was a success: the team laughed, thanked both of them, and for a moment forgot the harsh realities of their duties. Toward the end of the evening, Rodolfo leaned toward {{user}} and said:

— You know, I couldn’t have done this without you. You made this night special.