Old art from 2009. Presented with original comments.

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"Oh, don't forget the star, now!"

"Move, bitch. You see me trying to do something."

"Eesh. You want this present or not?"

"Sorry J-Lu, just don't make me drop this, okay?"

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Christmas can be tricky if you're a Lucario, especially one with a feral-like build. You've always got to worry about snagging things on your spikes, and those thick, stubby fingers are better suited for punching faces in than holding delicate little ornaments. Or that's what March is figuring out, anyway.

Finally having dropped out of high school, gotten his GED, and getting ready to start his new job as a bicycle courier, March is starting up a new life with his friend Jupiter Lucy, who is attending Viridian City Community College. The two of them have just moved into a tiny apartment in the Latoya Stantlene Housing Projects, and are slowly beginning to turn it into their home.
Moving around the holidays is always chaotic, and March managed to injure his right spike while dealing with a heavy box. To pick up his spirits, Jupiter Lucy decided to brighten up the place with a tiny Christmas tree. It sort of degenerated from there. Not willing to let being broke get in the way of being festive, the two started getting creative. The ornaments were made with paper mache and hi-bouncing balls from the bodega across the street, and they even managed to get a small star and some plastic mistletoe from the dollar store.
Once they start getting settled in, the two plan to start getting re-acquainted with the city. For Jupiter Lucy, finding out if all of her favorite shops are still open, and getting in contact with her two cousins. For March, it means stopping by his old school and seeing some of his old friends, as well as tying up certain unfinished business.

As for why Jupiter Lucy is floating, she knows Mimic. March knows Magnet Rise.