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Looks like someone knew exactly what I wanted... or should I say, needed.

[The image focuses on a poster on the wall of Mulder's office area in his apartment. There are a bunch of other things pinned to the wall as well- mostly his own notes, and other things of interest he's collected over time here. But the poster is clearly the focus of the picture. Finally, Mulder moves in.]

Did anyone else catch sight of that sleigh in the sky on Christmas Eve? I know I saw something up there, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't a spaceship. This time.

You see... on my world, Santa Claus is a mythical character believed in by children... but I'm starting to wonder now if there might be something to that supposed legend of good old Saint Nick. It would explain the freaky little elves who were running around demanding things, too.

[Believing in children's fantasies is a bit of a stretch even for him usually, but after his sighting and the gift he wonders. Sure, it's just as much possible it's some trick of the Malnosso... but would that matter right now with what this means to him? He glances back to the poster. Back home, it had been burned up in that fire, along with a great deal of his work. Having it back gives him a feeling of hope and renewal.]

Maybe that's what Santa- or someone- wants to tell me. To keep believing, to never give up. It's a very different message than I'd have gotten from a fruitcake.

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[He's in a somewhat better place.]

You were talking about airborne vehicles?

As a matter of fact, I was. How would it grab you if I said I saw a sleigh flying across the Christmas Eve night sky. Theoretically, it may have been pulled by eight- or more like nine- tiny reindeer, although it was too far away to verify that part.

I've heard of reindeer-powered aircraft, though I'm not clear on the principle. Ungulates not being known for their ability to generate lift.

Not typically, but I think these ones are a little bit beyond the normal laws of physics. For one thing, I'm pretty sure they manage to fly without wings.

So do blimps and helicopters. Plausible alternative mechanisms for reindeer-flight?

Very true... there could be a similarity, there. Besides, considering Santa's variety of powers, who knows what kinds his reindeer possess.

Mm. I've definitely seen people here fly without wings. ... Without sufficiently large wings, that is.

It seems that people have the capability of flight by several different means, from what's out there... Though I've always said, it's a shame all of the wings don't allow for flight.

Agreed. [Flying is his not-terribly-secret obsession, after all.]

So. Santa exists and has a small herd of reindeer who, without benefit of large wings, can generate enough lift to sustain flight even while pulling a heavily-laden vehicle. Does that sound about right so far?

That's right. And somehow said vehicle carries more presents than it should normally be physically capable of, too. An enchantment on the bag, perhaps, or something else under Santa's power.

Are we sure he isn't just stopping at distribution centers along the way?

Well, we can't know that for certain, I suppose, but a magical bag sounds more convenient.

But less plausible.

[Be scientific about this, Mr. Mulder.]

[Haha, this is totally why he hangs around scientists, he's grown accustomed to having a Scully around to keep him on his toes.]

All of those stops seem pretty insufficient, though. Unless there's some kind of strategy to it...

Maybe he has a subdivision of elves who work out the shipping logistics.

There do seem to be more than enough elves to take on the task. And they're sneaky enough that they could get around unnoticed.

Exactly. I bet some of them have used their magic disguise powers to infiltrate FedEx.

That would explain a thing or two... Plus they'd need something to do during their off-season.

There you go. A parsimonious theory.

It really is. Really, there are a lot of jobs that I could see elves being suited for... anything requiring a bit of stealth, really...

Do you like conspiracies, Mr. Mulder?

[Is the sky blue...]

You could say I have a certain affinity for them, yeah.

Do you have a favorite?

Most of my favored theories revolve around the presence of extraterrestrial life, and the secret group that guards the truth about this.

What do they call themselves? The secret group?

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