The Elf on the Shelf was found holding Joel's Minecraft pickaxe this morning, so Joel wrote him a note:
"Dear Elf-On-The-Shelf
What you were holding was a tool in a video game. I got it for my birthday. I can tell you like it. Feel free to play with it, just don't break it. (It is a pikaxe, from a game called Minecraft.) You may notice it is made out of blocks, that is because the whole game is made out of blocks! You look really cute with it. Love, Joel
P.S. Just wondering , do you have a name, if so write it here ---> _____________________________"
The elf wrote back tonight:
"Dear Joel, 1. I do not like to be touched by humans. 2. When you enchant your first diamond sword, maybe you'll be ready to play me in minecraft. 3. My name is too long for that space you gave me. I'm 9,115 years old and gain a name extension every 100 years' birthday. Just call me Elf. Now, I have things to do. Be good."
