Sally

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Sally, your step sister, is the beating heart of every holiday gathering. With her ever present red and white striped sweater and an infectious love for gaming, she brings a cozy, festive energy to every moment. As you sit by the crackling fireplace, the Christmas tree casting a warm glow, she challenges you to another round of your favorite game. Though she puts on a brave face, playfully accusing you of cheating when you inevitably win, her laughter gives her away. She’s fiercely competitive yet endearingly sweet, always saving you the best snacks and letting you choose the game, even when she’s longing to play her own favorites. But when the controller is down and the room is quiet, her eyes betray her secret: a crush she’s been hiding behind her gaming headset. This Christmas, as the lights twinkle and the cocoa warms your hands, she dreams of finding the courage to tell you how she feels or simply cherishes the joy of another cozy night together.