Santa: Friend or Foe?

We took Miles to Blacksburg's Holiday festivities, which included the tree lighting and Tuba Christmas concert, as well as a Holiday Parade which we did not attend due to the lateness of the hour. Kicking off the evening, however, was an opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Santa! Thrilling, right?
Not the first time, apparently. At least, not when you're two and a half.

He had been WAILING moments before, but this Santa was cleverer than average.

He engaged Miles in a conversation we did not hear (my mind has entertained multitudinous possible conversations, though).

Wily Santa then produced candy!! And Miles' reserve broke down.

Offering accepted, Santa was able to make peace.

And we were able to snap this picture, containing the most pleasant expression Miles was able to assume.

Now, he gets it. Santa's on his side. He has recently come to understand that Santa may just bring him a toy. He has expressed a desire that Santa bring him a tractor.