Cogs,

I report very glad tidings. Those foolish Toons, too caught up in their cheer and festivities, do not suspect a thing. The idea that a silly little thing like the holiday spirit could stop us from getting our hands on a good deal is one so absurd that only a Toon could believe it. The perfect sleight of hand. Yes, this "peace-treaty" will give us the upper-hand over those half-baked pie-faced simpleToons.

They've taken to our scheme with open arms this time around. No, we won't be letting them out of our grip again. This process may have been quite the handful, but projections are up massively next fiscal year once their… handiwork isn't always gumming up our gears.

What I'm not glad for are these Legal Eagles. They've been rather hands-off in handling the paperwork, adding a rather unhandsome delay in negotiation. Nothing a hand on the scales can't correct, however.

Don't let those hands get cold and rusty before the New Year. Follow my lead and take a hands-on approach. Perhaps by reaching those targets you've underhandedly neglected while implementing my plan. The Toons are more than prepared to shake on my deal. Open some appli- what was that?

That's not great. We'll get a handle on this situation, hold tight.

Happy New Year!

...When will those Cogs learn?