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Mutato Krystallos: March Catch-All

Who: Cedric, Shoka, Kinger, and possibly others
What: Light Quests, plus potential one-on-one interactions as previously discussed
When: Throughout March
Where: Heavy Downmoor and around the city
Warnings: Cedric being mocked for his shiny fixation /shot (Serious ones will be added later if necessary)

((See threads below! Also, if we've discussed a thread between Cedric and your character, feel free to start it here! Or you have an idea for a thread, PM his account or poke me on Plurk!))

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[ Festivals aren't really Bigby's scene, but who is he to turn down seasonal snacks whenever they happen to pop up? They still haven't gotten pizza right, according to his humble New Yorker opinion, but the stuffed dough pockets vaguely resembling both a pierogi and an empanada has been a surprising treat.

Anyway, this isn't about his food reviews. In actuality, Bigby has gone out of his way to invite Cedric out for an evening of star gazing, mostly to catch-up, but also to check-in. Losing two friends to a sudden coma in one month has made the Morpeko more than a little paranoid about everyone else he's close to, not that he's going to openly say as much. Instead, he turns to the Murkrow, head tilting slightly. ]

You celebrate stuff like this back in Enchancia? Stars and wishes...

[ You know what, as the fellow fairytale guy, the answer is probably obvious. ]

[Cedric is a little surprised to receive the invitation from Bigby, but he's not complaining either. It's not like they've had much time to relax, with all of the nonsense last month, and at this rate the Wolf probably thinks he likes anything that glimmers in sight. A bit silly a presumption, but- oh, the stars do look pretty tonight, don't they? Maybe they are somewhat brighter than usual...

A-anyway, focus Cedric! He just asked a question! He tilts his own head in thought.] Oh, I wouldn't say we celebrate them exactly. We study the skies in school, of course, but there's no astronomy festival or anything. Some do believe in the wishing thing, but personally I think it's overrated - not every star has a Blue Fairy, after all.

Why do you ask? [Wait, silly question- wait, did Bigby ask because he- oh no, was he just inadvertently rude-?] I mean... do you, wh-where you're from?

Hm. [ As good an answer as any, and one that Bigby considers casually despite the mention of the Blue Fairy. One of the Fables whose whereabouts are unknown, but that's not something Cedric needs to worry about. Instead, he lets out an amused huff, repeating: ] Overrated, huh?

[ Pinocchio would get a kick out of that. Bigby, meanwhile, is finding some mild enjoyment in hearing Cedric save face over nothing at all. ]

Oh, yeah. Huge deal back in the Hesse. [ It's not, at least not that he remembers, and the look on Bigby's says it before he does. He snickers. ] Cedric, I grew up in the forest. You spend too much time looking up, something big and bad is bound to get you. [ That said, he does look up. ]

... It's nice though. Don't get this kind of view where I live now.

[Oh, he made that emphasis just to make him feel bad, didn't he? Bigby, you tease. But this is Cedric, so it works.] Listen, I know how important the stars are, but it's not exactly relevant to my job eighty percent of the time!

[Yep, he was absolutely messing with him. And like a fool, he got defensive anyway. Even now, the friendship thing still feels difficult sometimes. He lets out a sigh.]

Yes, well, I suppose it's nice to look at them once in a while. We have an observatory in the castle, but I don't go there very often. Usually occupied by Princess Amber anyway, it's become her 'passion'.

[That's a little rambley of him, so he does stop talking to admire the view. With the newfound quiet, this is quite a peaceful experience. Until his scholar brain starts going again and he softly adds, with a hint of sadness:]

The pattern is different here than in Enchancia. We really are far from home.

[ For a wolf — or maybe rodent is more apt now — he sure does know how to put on a cat-like grin, even for just a second. When he's the one usually getting messed with, he does have to take any opportunity to do it to someone else. Sorry, Cedric. ]

Amber... the older one, right?

[ His smile falters. At least he's got the listening part of the friendship down, even more so when he picks up on Cedric's tone shift. ]

You could always chart some of them here. Take that back as a souvenir. [ His ear flicks. Whenever that might be. ] Does make you wonder what it is about this place, pulling us from all over. [ He glances at Cedric. ] At least we have some familiarity here.

[ Who else can he casually talk to about stuff like the Blue Fairy without causing a bunch of questions. ]

That's right.

[Though the idea of being able to gift Amber something... bring something home.. his head dips just a little.

He says quietly, gently:] Is that possible? Going back? Or is that familiarity all we have?

[If they're not the first ones pulled here, that doesn't bode well for their fate. Not to mention all those who have fallen into a coma...]

[ His ears droop in sympathy. For Bigby, if there's a way in, then surely there's a way out, but Cedric's also right to question that kind of thinking. ]

I— ... I can't say. But there has to be more than what we know now, right?

[ He goes quiet. No sense in lying, but that doesn't mean he can't feel bad about saying it. ]

And with all this talk about rifts lately... maybe it's something. [ No telling what it's all leading up to though. For now, he looks over at the Murkrow, brows furrowed. ] So tell me, Cedric. If we have to rely on familiarity for a while, what festivals do you celebrate back home?

[He gives Bigby a side glance, still facing down. Much of this situation feels fruitless, but he also wants to believe his friend. As appreciative as honesty is, he's grateful for the optimism. It's what Sofia would do, after all, if she were here, albeit with less gruffness.]

I only hope that's true.

[Having something to share is at least a nice distraction, so he won't deny that offer.] Well, there's the Festival of Plenty, that's sort of a cultivating celebration. Then there's the Royal Jubilee - for the kingdom's establishment, I have quite a lot of fun with that one. And of course we have Wassailia, Halloween, and the parents' days...

Yeah. Me too.

[ Bigby isn't a generally hopeful person, but he's stubborn enough to pass off as one when the situation calls for it. At least shifting topics helps lighten the mood for now. ]

More than I expected. Hopefully you have all those holidays off. [ Bigby could only dream of a day without working. ] Halloween, we got that too. Wassailia, a bit like Christmas, as you probably figured. [ Noelle probably told him all about it already. ]

New Year's Eve is a big one. So is, uh... Remembrance Day.

[ Maybe they don't need to get into that last one. Still, he does shake his head with a small huff at himself. ]

I never really did much for any of 'em though. Not exactly on top of everyone's invite list, as you saw.

[ He wasn't even on the list for a dream birthday party. Sheesh. ]

Euh, I often do spells for King Roland, but otherwise I have them off, yes. [He usually enjoys doing those spells now anyway, now that it's widely respected.

Cedric gives a warm smile at the mention of Christmas; some kingdoms do celebrate it, and hearing about it now makes him think of Noelle. A bright little soul who makes him feel closest to home. He sobers a little when Bigby says Remembrance Day - he's never heard of it, but he can suspect it was for something serious. Days focused on memory usually are.

Especially when Bigby brings up the party.] That was just a d- [But wait. He can't confirm if he would have been invited. Roland perhaps would if they knew him, but it may take some introductions. Nevertheless...]

Next time I arrange a party, Bigby, you'll be at the top of the list.

[Will he be hosting one any time soon? Probably not. He can socialize, but he's still inexperienced with the organising part. But he would definitely mention it to those who are, and his vouch would already make a world of difference.]

No rest for the wicked, huh?

[ Nor any invites to parties, apparently. He doesn't seem particularly bothered, even when Cedric cuts himself short to course correct, but he does smile a little in appreciation. ]

Promise I won't make you regret that. I'm pretty tame for a wolf nowadays. [ Debatable, but he laughs at himself all the same. ] So this mean the locals can tap you for whatever festival they have next? I can see you being a meticulous party planner, Cedric.

Oh, I'm not exactly anyone's first choice.

[This is accompanied with a blush and a sheepish smile as he puts a wing behind his head, reminiscent of a human rubbing the back of his neck.]

But, nevertheless, I can pull some strings with Roland if it comes down to it. If we can have fairies and centaurs at the graduation party, a simple lupen should be a cinch by comparison.

Mind you, I'm not just any wolf, Cedric.

[ Sure, there's some big names among the faeries and centaurs, but none as bad as his. That his friend would vouch for him all the same does warm his heart in a way he doesn't quite know how to express other than with a joke. ]

But don't worry. You'll be at the top of my list if I ever throw a party myself.

[ He puts his paws into his pockets. Despite the humor in his tone — because why would he of all people host any parties — there's a sincerity underlining his words. Hard not to be genuine with someone who feels like they're cut from the same cloth. ]

Let's just enjoy this one for now though. Or try to, at least.

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good to wrap here for new things soon? ;u;