Drabble Theatre: Off Season

Rodney was not a happy Christmas elf.

The North Pole economy had taken a drastic plunge in the last quarter of the 2008 fiscal year, and as a result many hard working elves had lost their jobs. Those left were having to double up on work, and sometimes assignments could be less than ideal.

"Could you hold your beard outta the way? I can't see to tack the lace on the hem of the skirt."

Rodney huffed as he moved his beard. Somehow, he doubted he would ever see Bratz dolls the same way again.

Melanie E.



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