The Ballad of Adler Young, Canto 2.5

>The Agent: You were able to finally get out of that chest. You did so by reshaping the candy canes locked in there with you into a set of peppermint flavored lock picks. It took ages, but you finally got out. You're looking a little worse for wear and you reek of eggnog. You were originally supposed to read Adler's notes to continue his story while he's in hiding, but honestly, you're at a loss for what to do now. The entire plan and mission has gone completely fubar. There was no contingency for this. You're going to get in contact with other agents and see what to do next. It's unlikely you'll be able to actually stage a rescue for Adler from the Krampus, but you have to try and think of something. The Kringle was bad, but at least he treated his "labor-force" a lot more gently than that horned monster does. Rest assured that the story will continue once Adler has returned and recovered from whatever horrors he has endured. (Though you're not entirely sure anyone in the audience actually deserves it, considering none of them lifted a finger to help you.) The audience should enjoy the rest of their terrifying winter celebrations while they still can. As for you, you've got work to do.

[Here is an excuse for the author to take a well deserved rest for Christmas and New Years if he so desires. Put your feet up, you deserve it.]