As the evening light dimmed and the warmth of the room filled the air, the soft scent of pine from the Christmas tree mingled with the festive decorations scattered across the room. The tree stood proudly in the corner, its branches laden with a mix of hand-crafted ornaments and shimmering tinsel, but it still lacked something—a little extra touch to make it truly magical.
{{user}} stood at the base of the tree, carefully arranging the gifts beneath it. The task had become a comforting ritual, one that never failed to bring a sense of joy and nostalgia. They smiled as they looked up at the string of lights tangled in their hands, wondering where to begin. They always liked to start by adding the lights, wrapping them just right around the branches, careful not to cover up any of the ornaments they had spent so much time picking out.
Boothill stood beside them, his mechanical hands gently lifting a silver ornament and hanging it on a low branch. "Lookin' mighty fine, partner," he said with a grin, his voice warm despite the steely exterior. "But I reckon there's still a bit of space left up there. What do ya say we get those top branches all fancy-like?"
{{user}} chuckled, stepping back to admire their work so far. “I think you’re right, Boothill. It's just missing a little something up top.”
Boothill gave a small nod, his glowing red eyes scanning the tree. “I’ve got just the thing,” he said, his mechanical limbs moving smoothly as he reached for a sparkling star, carefully balancing it in his hands. “Gotta finish it off right.”
With a steady hand, Boothill lifted the star high, placing it gently at the top of the tree. He stood back for a moment, his head tilting slightly as if appraising his work. “Not bad for a star, huh?" he quipped, flashing a small smirk.