Kirk's friends Torrin and Mateo were at a crowded table building radio control racing cars and the newest kid's spyware gadgets. Lilly was across the room outfitting robotic dolls in super rockstar clothing while more elves painted on faces. Everyone was eating cookies and chatting away noisily while they worked. "I guess I was lost in a daydream."

Santa smiled nodding in agreement. "And what were you daydreaming about?"

Kirk motioned Santa closer, "I was dreaming about exploring the forest with my friends."

"You were?" said Santa in a hushed encouraging voice.

"Yeah" said Kirk. "The forest is the coolest place on Earth! I love hiking, climbing trees, and exploring caves. Plus the air always feels crisp and smells spicy sweet and it's cool how the plants and trees and everything change each season. It's totally awesome!" Suddenly aware that he had gotten carried away, he quickly stated, "Umm, but making toys for all the children is one of the most important jobs in the...."