TITLE: A Christmas Offering AUTHOR: Diana Battis DISTRIBUTION: OK for Gossamer. Anywhere else, just ask. I usually say yes. CLASSIFICATION: V, H RATING: G SPOILERS: None. SUMMARY: The ultimate covert agent. DISCLAIMER: Don't own 'em. Never have, never will, damn it. FEEDBACK: All4Mulder@aol.com or DianaBattis@aol.com AUTHOR'S NOTES: Many thanks to Audrey Roget for the speedy beta. This story was inspired by Forte and was written for the Haven's "Dear Santa in 155 Words" challenge. My fanfiction can be found at: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Vault/4090/TheXFilesFic.html ****** He stared at the letter clutched in his large hand. He'd been active many years; a lot of funny, strange, and poignant notes had come across the scarred surface of his roll-top desk. Though time-consuming, he read every one. Most of them asked for something, but this one was different. The paper was expensive bond, the writing elegant though somewhat florid. Its contents gave him pause, for he had never seen a letter like it. "Dear Santa, "It has come to my attention that you possess many talents useful in my line of work. Your ability to track people and their doings could prove mutually beneficial. If you're interested, I can be reached at the following number: (202) 555-3825." The signature was illegible, but he didn't need to decipher it. The stench of stale cigarette smoke was enough to identify its author. Without another thought, he consigned the letter to the open fire. ******* Feedback welcome: all4mulder@aol.com or dianabattis@aol.com