Not Santa’s helper

Journal entry 1: (first observations)

I’ve now been in this town for only 10 days. Already I see the strange customs of the humans, putting up pine trees and decorating them with glass balls and other trinkets. I was sent here to blend in and study the humans, but all I have gathered is that they seem to worship a fat man in a red suit. Whether this is their God or their ruler I do not know. I also have learned that they depict elves as being small and with funny clothing, happily being enslaved to the fat man to create objects for his followers. This offends me somewhat, but it is understandable and probably for the best as elves do not wish the humans to know of our existence. In actuality, we are quite tall, slightly taller than the average human. We do have the pointed ears as the ones they depict, but we are a proud race that would never wear such heinous clothing.

Journal entry 2: (the elusive caribou)

I have come to learn that the fat man has transportation of a sleigh pulled by flying caribou. I must learn more of these caribou and where they come from, they would make a great asset to the elven people.

Journal entry 3: (human advancement???)

The elves have lived in seclusion far away from the humans for over a thousand years now. I never knew how advanced humans would come to be, especially with there vehicles and tall man-made structures. They may even be taller than the life tree at the heart of Elvin territory. On the other hand, I am very confused as to why humans insist on digesting chemicals and fake sustenance that only harms them in the long run. Foolish? Or simply disregard for life? I do not know and I doubt I will ever understand that part of human life no matter how long I watch them.

Journal 4: (entertainment??!)

I have just returned from what the humans call a ”festival”. It alarmed me to see them putting themselves in mortal danger simply for entertainment and fun. There were some who spit a flammable substance from there mouth setting it on fire. Risking death by painful incineration simply for the ”coolness factor” as they say is beyond me.

It is not all bad though. There was a simple mechanical ride that spun simply in a circle, taking you slowly up and down. The lights of the buildings and structures were mesmerizing, and it was quite enjoyable considered the questionable safety of the metal pod I was in.

Journal 5: (ending of my research)

I have decided that there are many things to become of humans, but none of which will involve the elven people in any way. It is better that we are apart, simply living in peace with the humans never being aware of our existence. So I travel back to the great tree to report my findings and warn the elders just to leave the humans be.

Hopefully, the humans wisen and no longer put themselves in harm's way for entertainment in the future, but I doubt that will happen.

Journal end.