Santa removed his pince-nez and placed the document on the desk. He glanced around his workshop, at the half-finished rockets and cars covering all available surfaces. Smiled at the memories evoked: of reading children’s letters; designing fun gifts; forming a team of industrious elves.
His gaze returned to the contract. An opportunity to retire. To be rid of the late nights, the stress, elves’ demands for employee status, the complaints from ungrateful recipients.
‘It’s a generous offer Elon, but you haven’t accounted for goodwill.’
A decillion was swiftly added to the valuation. Satisfied, Santa added his signature by the X.
His gaze returned to the contract. An opportunity to retire. To be rid of the late nights, the stress, elves’ demands for employee status, the complaints from ungrateful recipients.
‘It’s a generous offer Elon, but you haven’t accounted for goodwill.’
A decillion was swiftly added to the valuation. Satisfied, Santa added his signature by the X.
