Christmas with the Crew | Part 3 (Patreon)

Vexx

Growing up on Goldis, Christmas always happened during the warmer months, and the Silver District especially was a bustle of activity. People usually kept to themselves and their families when celebrating the holidays in the District, and though Vexx's family celebrated, they preferred not to make too big a fuss of it.

When he was acting as a Guard at the Palace, the entire place was lavishly decorated for Christmas, with balls or parties every other day. It was a time of the year when he and Traveler could get away with spending time together while everyone else was busy with the festivities.

Together they would sneak sweets from the feasts, play around under the snow machines in the gardens and celebrate Christmas in their own way. Sometimes they could even convince Nerissa and (reluctantly) KY-L3 to join in with them, though only for a short while.

He often found himself having a lot of fun, though he would never let himself forget his parents or the true reason he was stationed at the Palace...

Bash

For many years Bash avoided Christmas. The celebrations, festivals and feasts were all a cruel reminder of the family he had lost. Today, with his new family, the crew of A6, he has regained his love for the holidays, and is at the forefront of spreading Christmas cheer throughout the ship.

Each Christmas, him and Damon cook up a huge feast for the whole crew and spend the day relaxing, drinking and eating. He always cooks way too much food than what's needed, but will always make sure that nothing goes to waste.

Aya and Ryona have banned him from helping with the Christmas decorations after a mishap with a circular saw, but that doesn't stop him from coming up with doodles of everyone in Christmas outfits and posting them throughout the ship.

He'll wear a Santa hat for about a week straight and hang mistletoe throughout the ship, trying to convince anyone who gets caught under it to give him a hug. Certain members of the crew are less than impressed by this "tradition" but for Bash, it's simply his way of spreading the love.

Calderon

Christmas is a human tradition that has passed down among generations since their time on Earth. It doesn't snow on Goldis, due to the almost non-existent surface water, and Christmas usually falls during the warmer months in Silta Vie.  

When Cal was growing up, his moms were well-known for throwing the best Christmas Eve parties in the city. As a child, Cal was extremely spoilt, and though he was raised to be kind and sensible, he didn't always practice it. He was showered with presents on Christmas Day, and didn't want for anything. 

After he joined the Guard, and saw for the first time how the people in the lower Districts lived, Christmas began to lose its appeal for him. Nowadays, Cal attempts to avoid Christmas as best he can, which can be difficult when there are others on the ship who love it. Although he misses his family constantly, every Christmas Day he spends away from them hurts the most.  

The crew do their best to cheer him up around Christmas, reminding him that they are also a part of his family, and he will see his moms again one day.