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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. ]
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[personal profile] libero 2013-12-11 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
[He looked a tad bit disappointed at not being able to see Karkat's attempt at flying, but okay, maybe next time!]

I see, I did not consider that. But when you are strong enough I would also like to watch if you don't mind.
topgun_textiles: (Wait.. y'sure?)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2013-12-11 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[His eyebrows lifted. That's right- it's all they had right now. After that, they'd be stuck with period pieces, and he thought of nothing but powdered wigs and coattails. Then again, he didn't see any of that on the servants...]

[The color left him a little when she was right again: Beauty was kept home by her deceitful sisters who begged her to stay, hoping the Beast would grow angry and eat her, when instead he slowly died of heartbreak. His hand went to his chest. H-how far would their roles go? Would her being away actually hurt him?]

[Whew, subject change.]


Yeah, somethin' like two sisters or twelve or somethin'. Dad's been busy.

[He continued to flip through the pages. The rose theft, the switch, the proposals (he's skipping those, that's for damn sure), and the dreams Beauty has every night of a beautiful prince, not knowing it is the Beast's true form. Wow, he remembered a lot from the story.]

Uhh... Beauty got weird dreams every night when she slept in the castle. I always thought it's 'cause of the castle's magic, so maybe that'll happen, too.

[But he paused. She'd lost her parents...]

...Didja wanna go lookin' for...?

[Shit, how does he put this delicately?]
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[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, so it might be characters? But why would these things end up with us in the first place?

[ After a brief moment of contemplation, he shakes his head. ]

Sorry, you probably don't know much more than I do. We should help each other out where we can, though.
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[personal profile] righthandcat 2013-12-11 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, language! But Ranulf didn't mind Kageyama going through it so much either. As far as he thought, the journal wasn't really his and he had to return it to the poor bloke who did lose it.

He frets, unsure what to say. (Not that he could say a lot anyway, at the moment.) Maybe this boy could make sense of the situation though. ]
howherolls: (better off bread)

[personal profile] howherolls 2013-12-11 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ he doesn't look out, his attention placed squarely on the gun beside his chest.

And the swan flies into him. Peeta initially panics, batting it away with his hands and fighting down the inner voice that's screaming MUTT! ]


Go!
howherolls: (panned out)

[personal profile] howherolls 2013-12-11 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ Peeta stares at the hand for a long time, as if it's ready leap around his throat. Hesitantly, he takes it and stumbles out of the box

He hasn't been called 'kid' in a long time. Peeta stares into the man's face, trying to position him in his varied assortment of memories ]


I'm sorry, I don't know you.

[ he frowns, troubled ]

Do I know you?

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[personal profile] pishirogane 2013-12-11 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Naoto continued reading on in the story, eyes trailing over words quickly and mind absorbing them even faster. There were subjects about the tale she didn't want to linger on and others she wanted to discuss.]

... Perhaps. I haven't slept yet so I can't say.

[She didn't want to sleep yet; there was more information that needed to be process.]

[When he spoke and his words trailed off, she lowered the book slightly, thumb marking the pages as it closed about an inch.]


... Eventually, I'll have to. It will... narrow down which version of Beauty and the Beast we're meant to retell. [She shook her head] Still, that can wait a few days.
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[personal profile] howherolls 2013-12-11 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Peeta, preoccupied with his own concerns as he had woken up that morning in a wooden box next to a gun that seemed to appear wherever he went, was oblivious to the man sleeping in the field until he tripped over him

Gracelessly, he hits the ground, rolling over with a wince]


Sorry.

[ it sounds flat. With the way today's been going, Peeta's not 100% sure if the man on the ground is actually there ]
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[personal profile] themortalson 2013-12-11 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[He adjusts his beanie before talking again.]

... I spoke to someone. Said we're to replace fables that are disappearing. Father Time or whatever thinks it should save them all.
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[personal profile] moonflowering 2013-12-11 04:08 am (UTC)(link)
[She stumbles back after hitting him and lands on the ground nearby. A little shaken she has to take a moment to catch her bearings.]

I'm sorry-- I just--

[Right, she's forgotten that no one seems to understand her when she speaks. None of this is right. With a sigh she glances back up and to him. Maybe she'll try anyway.

. . . Although he seems about as shaken as her]


Excuse me...

[Still, though, nothing she says is discernible to the human ear.]
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luna had to admit, the question was unexpected. Which would have been interesting, if she wasn't concerned with the possibility of being kidnapped again. Though at least this time she had a hat.

She stares at him for an almost uncomfortable amount of time without blinking, reaching a decision: ]


I'm sorry, I don't think I'm like you at all.
offbeet: (totes zen yo)

[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
I've never heard of nobs, but I imagine yes, they drink tea. Most everything does.
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luna slowly stands from her sitting position, still holding on to the ridiculously over-sized hat ]

I suppose it is a party, isn't it? How interesting. Though I don't believe it's mine. I would have remembered cutting off all those crusts on the sandwiches.
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ she accepts the hand and stands, brushing off her school robes with the big hat as she stares at the newcomer and the table in speculation ]

I suppose tea in this capacity is produced by someone who wouldn't miss a cup or two.

Do you think they have plum? I find it to have quite the lightening effect on any mood.
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ and there's Luna, wearing a ridiculously big hat, standing a few feet away, and watching the entire spectacle unfold rather passively ]

I don't think he'll listen. He seems rather comfortable.
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Luna has been wandering around rather listlessly with a big, ridiculous hat on her head ]

I'm not sure, and I'm afraid not everyone gets a hat when they arrive here.
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[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ And Luna stops what she's doing to look up

and up

and up

at the big, blue ox. A small, serene smile grows on her face ]


Oh, he's lovely! [ she shouts, to make sure the man hears ]
topgun_textiles: (...buh?)

[personal profile] topgun_textiles 2013-12-11 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[The staring was beyond uncomfortable, and a small frown formed. What? What was she staring- he jumped when she replied, and the frown grew.]

Huh? So... you always lived in this Marchen place. I always thought the Mad Hatter was a guy.

Uhh, where's Hare n' Dormouse? They're supposed to be here at the party!
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[personal profile] under_the_wire 2013-12-11 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure the people here will help you figure it out. I take it your friend there came with you?

[He's interested in the creature, since he's never seen anything like it. He thought it was just a pet of some sort, but now it seems like it's understood their conversation enough to comment on it, albeit silently.]
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[personal profile] direhit 2013-12-11 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
Well, yeah, but... that's something that's already happened. Plasma revived Reshiram two years. You went away with him, but Ghetsis tried to use another Pokemon along with him...

[That's pretty much when she realizes that she's probably said just a little too much, and pipes down, looking distraught. She shouldn't have said all of that to him, especially when/if he doesn't know her.]

...Sorry. I just this to make sense...
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[personal profile] direhit 2013-12-11 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, just so long as they don't chase after me like this did to you.

[Mei beams, reaching out with a hand to pet the top of Hibiscus' head. The snake, unfortunately for Mei, ducks and dodges that pet, if only just to show off.]

Hibi-! Yeah, she came with me from home. This is Hibiscus! She's a Pokemon, a Serperior actually, and she's one of my good friends too.

[The Serperior inclines her head for a small bow.]
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[personal profile] direhit 2013-12-11 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[It probably doesn't help that she's bombarding him with questions.]

But what happened to them in the first place?
offbeet: (lols shrug)

[personal profile] offbeet 2013-12-11 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no, I've just woken up here. It's strange...I thought I stopped falling asleep in flower beds years ago...

[ she shrugs. Whatevs. ]

Really? I do like parties when I'm occasionally invited to them.
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[personal profile] under_the_wire 2013-12-11 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Ja'far folds his arms in his sleeves and bows as well.]

Pleased to meet you, Hibiscus. I apologize for not giving my name before now. I'm Ja'far. How lucky you are to have a friend with you in this strange place.

[As he's been doing so far, he omits his titles, since they're completely meaningless here.]
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[personal profile] big_n_tall_paul 2013-12-11 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Babe's head raises and his back straightens out. Well, she's on Babe's good side now. Anyone who likes Babe is okay in Paul's book.]

He is a handsome beast, aint he? Can be a little bit ornery when it's Summer, but since we're on the verge of Winter, he's tame as a kitten and twice as cuddly.

[Suddenly an idea hits Paul.]

Do you wanna ride him?

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