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Father Time ([personal profile] timefather) wrote in [community profile] mythmaking2013-12-08 03:00 pm

Once upon a time...

[ For the residents of Märchenstraße, and all the land surrounding it, the eighth of December was a day to look forward to. Looking at it from an outside perspective, strangers and travelers could easily assume it to be a holiday. At the very least, a day for a festival, if a modest one. A day that shopkeeps spent all morning preparing for, that all manner of creatures spent days traveling to the city to witness. They'd heard the talk that passed around, the rumors from those still left. But would it work? No one knew for sure, no matter how confident the stories seemed to be. But hope was very quickly becoming all they had left.

They had decorated the whole town. Streamers, banners, wreathes and garland made of autumn flowers, plus whatever the Fairy Godmother had cooked up. Oh, she was just giddy. No skepticism could be spoken around her, not if you wanted to escape the wrath of her wand! Rumor had it that she had caught wind of a few piglets squealing about the likelihood that their magic would fail, and that they were subsequently transformed into the band of musicians who could be found performing in the park.

Well, at least the music was festive.

Of course, the decorations weren't for the newcomers alone. Autumn was coming to a close in just a few weeks, and Old Man Winter would take the reigns like he did every year, and their weather would turn cold and harsh. The chill was already there, cool and biting when the wind picked up speed. Lady Autumn was much preferred to the citizens of the city with her gentle nature, even if she failed to show up, finishing her work in the orchards instead. That was what they liked about her.

It was mid-morning when Father Time was found outside of his tower, checking one of the numerous pocket watches he kept on his person. "Unnecessary, but comfortable," he called them, and closed the watch again. It was twelve o'clock in the afternoon, and where empty space had been just seconds before, now they were. Sitting on benches, lying in flower patches, scattered about the city and outside of the gates in peaceful slumber. They would awaken to the bells of the clock tower. Some, to many friendly and relieved faces all around them, some to grateful ones carrying gifts of food and clothing and magic, and some to fearful, cautious faces. Regardless of how the town treated them, they would awaken to a celebration of their arrival, and choices to be made, and the books. Each and every one. ]
goodfairy: (09 ✧)

[personal profile] goodfairy 2013-12-10 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ A plump, older woman walks past him, toting a large (and arguably over-filled) basket in her arms. It's filled with unmarked bottles and fresh herbs, and she looks considerably frazzled despite seeming to know where she's going. Not a second later she walks backwards toward him again. ]

Have you lost something, dear?
lil_sunspot: (Who what now?)

[personal profile] lil_sunspot 2013-12-10 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Rude, Kiri. Be happy she's being gracious about it -... or, not and continue pining for Elle. At least he listens to her question(?); pink hair. Here he thought blue hair was distinct coming from the kid with red eyes and blonde hair.]

Nah. I'll keep an eye out for her long as you keep one for Elle.

[He's already starting to part ways before he's half-way done talking.]

Gimme a holler if y'find her!

[Really, this entire time he hasn't thought of how they'll get a hold of him. As far as Kiri is concerned, it doesn't matter much, anyways. If he can't find her himself, chances are she'd be -... no, don't think like that. Just keep moving.]
pishirogane: (Eighth Member)

[personal profile] pishirogane 2013-12-10 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
[She isn't. Really.]

Yes. Thank you, Father Time. [She nods once more to him and takes her leave.]
righthandcat: (are you happy? or sad?)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Hearing the boy picking off the items, Ranulf pulled back his paws and just waited patiently for a few more seconds. What Kageyama sees when he's cleared enough things is a thankful-looking cat with two eye colors. Doesn't look like he has any reason to feel threatened, unless he has a phobia or allergies. ]
righthandcat: (how far is the distance?)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ Huh, come to think of it he heard the stranger's companion speak earlier to his aid, didn't he... Something sensitive as other animals' languages was previously only something he understood within laguz species. ]

Oh, you know. I'm always diving into random junk. It builds character.

Okay but serious answer is I thought I could handle carrying them, but looks like it didn't work out... [ No duh. He wasn't supposed to shrink... ]
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[personal profile] goodfairy 2013-12-10 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
Someone who needs a large amount of space to fill, I should say.

[ There's a frazzled older woman standing not feet from him, squinting at an open scroll in her hands. There's a basket at her feet, filled with bottles and plants. She wasn't there a moment ago, was she? ]

Would you do me a favor, dear, and tell me what this says?
themortalson: ([Akihiko] Brothers)

[personal profile] themortalson 2013-12-10 02:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Shinjiro's still trying to figure out how he's going to do all this huntsman nonsense when animals will beg for their lives.]

[There's a smirk]


Why'd you think it would? You need two paws free for that to happen.

[He picks off Ranulf's belongings so he can stand up. It's all seems small... even the journal? He turns it to read the spine. That makes sense.]
righthandcat: (but unknowingly I waited)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ If he's lucky maybe he'll find animal blokes too prideful to beg for their lives. Still it'll be tough hunting them at all when he can understand them, huh... ]

Ha ha! Guess that's true. It was a lapse of judgment on my part. You really don't have to bother yourself bringing those... [ Oh, so he's noticed the book. ]

Yeah, I think I'm supposed to give that back to the owner. Because I think I'd remember owning something like that. Still no idea why that would end up with me though. [ Among other confusions. ]
Edited 2013-12-10 02:37 (UTC)
subdueme: (glasses)

[personal profile] subdueme 2013-12-10 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Fifty children could live there comfortably.

[He mutters under his breath, making his way to the old woman's side. Zero lives the most spartan life imaginable, no one would barely be able to tell anyone lives wherever he does. He's not one for material things. Looking over at the scroll, he asks a single question.]

What part did you want to know?
themortalson: Persona 3 Anthology (Hierophant)

[personal profile] themortalson 2013-12-10 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[So just find the asshole animals. That can be done.]

[Shinjiro doesn't appear to be listening because if he remembers the story, there's a reason the cat begins walks on its hind legs. Those boots seem small enough; he puts them in front of Ranulf]


Try putting those on. They should help.
righthandcat: (if this continues)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Huh? These? They don't even look that comfy, but alright.

[ It's not like he was going to lose anything trying clothes on. And once they're neatly on his feet, he pulls back and finds himself standing completely upright??? ]

Well that's... weird.

[personal profile] sciencewhizard 2013-12-10 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wally really had to make sure he wasn't going insane, but there was the cat: meowing to everyone else, but saying, Feed me to him.

He looked up to Yui, still wide-eyed.
]

Please tell me you heard- that. [ And he jabbed an accusing finger in the cat's direction. All it did was slowly blink its eyes at him. ]
themortalson: ([Akihiko] This plan sucks)

[personal profile] themortalson 2013-12-10 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Shinjiro nods. He knew it.]

Take it you never read Puss in Boots.

[He hands over Ranulf's belongings now.]
lil_sunspot: (*long distance yammering*)

[personal profile] lil_sunspot 2013-12-10 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
[The apology flies right over him. Only the girl's offer for help hits home.]

Thanks! Gimme a holler if y'find her!

[It's more half-heart'd than Kiri intended, but it's hard not to think about how useless that actually is -- won't do any good when Elle's incapacitated by seizures and vani -. No. Just keep moving. Kiri starts off running, and cups his hands around his mouth for another yell.]

ELLE!!!
righthandcat: (if we lie we'll decide)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Never heard of it, no...

[ And just like that, the load was no trouble at all. Huh. ]

That's interesting...
themortalson: Art by: クマ悠 (Dog chef)

[personal profile] themortalson 2013-12-10 03:13 am (UTC)(link)
You should try reading up on it. It could help in the long run.
springlamb: (one little bud)

[personal profile] springlamb 2013-12-10 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
I hope so! I can't imagine not being able to talk to someone because they don't like me.

[No one dislikes Lamb. It's just impossible. Well, she likes to think so anyway, and for the most part it probably is true.]
springlamb: (nine little buds)

[personal profile] springlamb 2013-12-10 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
I will!!

[Yeah she's just going to watch him go, shaking her head a little bit. She's sure he has a good reason for such panic, but it's probably a reason that doesn't matter now that they're here.]
lil_sunspot: (*serious exclamation*)

[personal profile] lil_sunspot 2013-12-10 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[The lack of ceremony Kiri puts into running around, searching, has an oddly manic focus. And when he stops by Eponine, her comments go right over his head.]

Hey, y'seen a girl with blue hair? I need t'find her.

[personal profile] youdidwell 2013-12-10 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh. So it is a cat. That's definitely a relief.

Anyway, clearing stuff off one by one like this is too slow so instead he grabs the cat by the scruff of its neck and pulls it out of the pile instead. Then, he shuffles over a bit before setting it down on the ground.]
righthandcat: (placeholder!)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Woah, kid's a little on the impulsive side huh he could've hopped out himself... He appreciated that he cared enough though to do the gesture.

Looking back at him curiously, he wondered if the boy expected him to run off. But he wasn't exactly dealing with a random unfortunate stray like he might have figured. ]

[personal profile] youdidwell 2013-12-10 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He still has no idea what half the things coming out this guys mouth is.]

Okay??? I said I'd stop but you're obviously too stupid to understand human words too.

[personal profile] youdidwell 2013-12-10 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[The cat's staring at him now and so Kageyama stares back but to be honest even that's making him a little awkward.]

Uh. Hi?

[What is he doing? Cats can't understand people. He did that without thinking but now he feels stupid.]
righthandcat: (I wouldn't have cared)

[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-10 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Huh... why not. I've probably got time, assuming we've got no way out.

[ He's taking it pretty well, considering. ]

So is your book's label a story too? Or just a random title...

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