Along with a series of Lifetime Christmas specials, spending every last penny I have has caused me to wish that the holiday season would cease to exist. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for seeing family and all that jazz, but everything is commercialized to the point where even driving to work gives me a headache. Speaking of headaches, it seems I'm being forced to go to my sister's fiance's parents' house for Christmas dinner. Ponder with me how that'll be fun, cheery, and not at all awkward in any sense.

My cynicism aside, we actually have a column up this week! Aggi shares a Suikoden V piece featuring Kyle, who's apparently a rabid woman-mongrel. Meomeo, ever loyal, graces our humble courtyard with two Final Fantasy VII submissions that are as pure and lovely as a natural mako fountain. Ending this festive night, Elizabeth A. Timmer warms our hearts with Link and Zelda sharing a very tender moment.

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday season, and make sure to schedule breathers in-between family time. Random sketching is a good way to relieve some stress, so use it if you feel it's necessary. But as always, feel free to send in any fan art for the following week.

Steven Ardo will not use all that rum in his Italian rum cake