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Thread: Scene 10: Shepherds visit
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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You're not coming in here smelling like that!
So last night we met the shepherds, who incredibly enough were on a hillside, with sheep, and washing their socks - as the prophecies in the Christmas carols foretold. Unfortunately they ended the night by getting sloshed with the host of angels, so lets hope they get to the right place at the right time tonight...
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Narrator
Nativity Play
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Hark the herald angels sing
They to shepherds great news bring.
Told to men most rude and wild
Of the birth of the Christ child.
Told to simple men, not wise
God had come in human guise.
When the shepherds heard the same
They at once arose and came
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King.
Thought their pints had just been poured
They at once their beer abjured
They left off their evening drinking
Came to Beth'lem without thinking.
They only cared that they might be
Here at his nativity
Brought along the sheep as well
(They're very close as you can tell).
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King.
Ale they drink to great excess,
Ale their hardships do suppress.
And they're fond of barley wine
But hearing of the birth divine
They at once thought they must fly.
To reach the stable they must try,
So come they now, and full of mirth,
To greet the God of all the earth.
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King.
But let us not miss one more thing
An angel with the blackest wing.
From head to toe in darkest cloth
There's no doubt that she's a goth.
What can be her purpose here
Can it be to cause great fear?
Let us listen to her tale
And then buy her a pint of ale.
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King.
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Several hours ago...
Brrr. Cold. Purple. Purple? Purple?? PURPLE????
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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[Even Lowlier Shepherd crawls out from under the table and looks up at the horde of angels and winces.]
Is it morning already?
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the ferret normally known as Siegfried
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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That's right -- blame the angels!
(Heaves heavy sigh, pulls out Flaming Sword, points drunken/hungover shepherds in the right direction.)
Do their socks ALWAYS smell this bad?
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 sings along:]
Baaaa -ba-ba-ba-baa-baa-baaaaaaaaaa
Baa-ba-ba-baaaaaa, ba-ba-baaaa-baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Now let me try to get this staright. first I was washing my stuff.
Then some illuminated ladies arrived.
Then there was a long bit about a gift for a baby.
And then...there was a magic pub...
And now?
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Right.. I think we shepherds need to act like the sheep and get ourselves in synch. Shall we go in order of seniority, top to bottom?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
# 3709
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
...And now?
And now, off you go to worship and adore the newborn king. And you might give a nod to his Evil Twin while you're at it.
But first, take a bath!
I trust you've already checked with the gift registry?
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Mary hurriedly pushes several bags of Christmas shopping out of sight behind a bale of hay and assumes her serene look. She has also assumed a new blue dress and a somewhat slimmer figure within it
Well, that was a peaceful night, wasn't it Joseph, darling?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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BVM, my dear! What a lovely dress. It really brings out your eyes.
We've got some shepherds straggling along near here, planning to worship and adore, etc. You ready for them, or shall I make sure they get cleaned up first?
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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A gift?
Will beer do?
seems to be plenty left over!
Or, we could just party again...hair of the dog, eh?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
A gift?
Will beer do?
It might for the Evil Twin, although I believe she prefers vodka.
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Where did I put that sheep I wrapped up?
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Mother Mary
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
BVM, my dear! What a lovely dress. It really brings out your eyes.
We've got some shepherds straggling along near here, planning to worship and adore, etc. You ready for them, or shall I make sure they get cleaned up first?
Glances at the Little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay
Oh, I think there's a well outside, they might just want to smarten up a bit first.
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Now, I was washing my clothes last night. Where did they go?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
# 3709
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
Where did I put that sheep I wrapped up?
Careful -- I understand PETA is monitoring this nativity play.
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
Well, that was a peaceful night, wasn't it Joseph, darling?
Hastily disposes of "Bowling For Columbine" ticket stub, and sits on bale.
Indeed it was, dear! And look at little Jesus...
so peaceful!
![[Love]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
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Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Aside to angel (Or sober up, at least) ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Dunno about the laundry. And it looks like we drank all the vodka. How about some whiskey?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
# 3709
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
Aside to angel (Or sober up, at least)
They're a bit overly odoriferous, it's true. Right!
(Dumps shepherds in well, washing off assorted sheep byproducts, dye jobs, shepherd byproducts, etc., and leaving them at least marginally sober as a special bonus.)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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glug...splutter...dang!
What be you a doin of?
I 'as a bath once a year, whether I needs it or not!
And this ain't bath night!
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I be also known as Moth!
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
Now, I was washing my clothes last night. Where did they go?
Oh sorry - clothes were they?
Threw them in the recycling bin as rags ![[Embarrassed]](icon_redface.gif)
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It could only be Nanny Ogg
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 trots up, carrying a bit of one of the robes which the sheep ripped off the sleeping shepherds last night (hint - remember?)]
Baaaaaa.
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
...And this ain't bath night!
Excuse me, you comic git, but you are going to meet your Lord and Savior, the New-Born King, and you WILL be CLEAN before you are admitted!
This is your deodorant. It is your friend.
(Honestly, the things we angels have to do in the line of duty...)
![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif) ![[Ultra confused]](graemlins/confused2.gif)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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[ELS comes up out of the water spluttering!]
If I wanted to be baptised, I'd have gone to the Jordan and waited 30 years for John the Baptist!
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the ferret normally known as Siegfried
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Joseph darling, there seems to be rather a noise outside. I wonder what it could be! I hope they don't wake the baby!
Look, isn't he lovely?
I think he's about ready for a nappy change. Would you do it this time, sweetheart? Hmmmm?
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
Oh sorry - clothes were they? Threw them in the recycling bin as rags
I hope you've not lost that ferret skin coat I lent him
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Even Lowlier Shepherd:
If I wanted to be baptised, I'd have gone to the Jordan and waited 30 years for John the Baptist!
Well, this way you're ahead of the game, and you didn't even have to take a number. Count your blessings, Mac!
![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
Oh sorry - clothes were they? Threw them in the recycling bin as rags
I hope you've not lost that ferret skin coat I lent him
That's what it was - it's out the back there as I thought it would make good polishing cloths
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Well, then, I wants a new coat!
Otherwise I sues!
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
That's what it was - it's out the back there as I thought it would make good polishing cloths
What say we direct them to the Salvation Army used clothing emporium? They've got a special today -- teatowels, 10 for a denarius.
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
Well, then, I wants a new coat!
Otherwise I sues!
I'd have sued by now if wardrobe had expected me to wear that lots of rags
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
# 3709
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quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
I'd have sued by now if wardrobe had expected me to wear that lots of rags
Fortunately for the play's budget, shepherds have little or no fashion sense.
Love YOUR dress, darling!
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
Well, then, I wants a new coat!
Here, Chief, have this purple thing I was given last night. I've a spare one.
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
I'd have sued by now if wardrobe had expected me to wear that lots of rags
Fortunately for the play's budget, shepherds have little or no fashion sense.
Love YOUR dress, darling!
Oh thank you so much - purple is so in this season.
Gives a twirl
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Thanks, Dep.
I likes the black lace on it!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
Fortunately for the play's budget, shepherds have little or no fashion sense.
Love YOUR dress, darling!
aside, to Angel 6
What about mine? I really do think blue suits me, don't you? This one was a real bargain, half price if you bought two more to go with it!
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
shepherds have little or no fashion sense.
Well, looks like we're not the only ones? ![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif)
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Right then.. are we all here?
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
...I likes the black lace on it!
As I was saying about shepherds and their fashion sense -- or lack thereof....
![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Fairy Godmother
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
Fortunately for the play's budget, shepherds have little or no fashion sense.
Love YOUR dress, darling!
aside, to Angel 6
What about mine? I really do think blue suits me, don't you? This one was a real bargain, half price if you bought two more to go with it!
Actually you should get your colours done - that shade makes you look washed out.
Try a deeper hue or leave blue to the experts
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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So, run this by me again:
we has to visit some bird with babies?
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I be also known as Moth!
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Mother Mary:
aside, to Angel 6
What about mine? I really do think blue suits me, don't you? This one was a real bargain, half price if you bought two more to go with it!
It's gorgeous -- but I already complimented you! See above: quote:
BVM, my dear! What a lovely dress. It really brings out your eyes....
And it's just wonderful the way your girlish figure has come back so perfectly, and so swiftly! Nothing short of....well....miraculous! (You go, girl!)
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
So, run this by me again:
we has to visit some bird with babies?
That's what the angels said...
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Er... Joseph.....
....darling......
....nappy!....
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Wanders up to the shepherds. Not sure if he recognizes these guys. They're so ... clean.
Baaaaaaaa!
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I may be just a purple sheep with a funny nose, but ThatsMrJuice 2U!
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Angel 6
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quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
So, run this by me again:
we has to visit some bird with babies?
(Angel 6 sighs again, still more heavily; we all have our crosses to bear -- or will, in another three decades or so -- and the Comic Git is one of mine. Egad.)
The Mother of God, with the Son of God, and her bozoid husband AND the Evil Twin.
Have you got the presents?
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Mother Mary
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Joseph?
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Even Lowlier Shepherd
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
quote:
Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd:
So, run this by me again:
we has to visit some bird with babies?
(Angel 6 sighs again, still more heavily; we all have our crosses to bear -- or will, in another three decades or so -- and the Comic Git is one of mine. Egad.)
The Mother of God, with the Son of God, and her bozoid husband AND the Evil Twin.
Have you got the presents?
Holding up a bottle of whiskey Yup! Right here!
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