audio & action @L.Mills forward dated to April 8th

[thestoriesarereal]

[The audio turns on to the sound of silence for the first few seconds before Lucy asks her question.]

If you could have one wish, what would you wish for? Not like...money or anything. Not for powers, but what would you really wish for?

[Because it's her birthday, and she wasn't really in the mood to celebrate. Of course, she'll wish for her family to be okay, for them to remember and come here so they could meet Victor. But...would that be a waste of a wish? Sure, wishes were powerful, but she was in another world, and she didn't think they would be strong enough to pull her family from one realm to the next...

Or, maybe she's just over thinking things. Maybe she just wants to talk and not think about her birthday.]


[ooc: Lucy's birthday is on April 8th, so here's her birthday post! She won't say it's her birthday, not yet anyway. Either way, this post can double as action too. So have fun!]

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[bringbackgold]

Because it won't come true?

[private]

[thestoriesarereal]

Mmhmmm.

[private]

[bringbackgold]

I don't know if that makes it a waste. I think it's a good thing to wish for. There's no guarantees any other wish would come true.

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[thestoriesarereal]

But this wish is different--when Emma made a wish on her birthday to not be alone, Henry showed up and that's when her story began.

So wishes are very powerful and could come true.

[And in a roundabout way, Lucy mentioned it's her birthday..kind of.]

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[bringbackgold]

So a birthday wish is particularly powerful, hm?

[ he doesn't really celebrate his own birthday, and doesn't believe in wishes. so this is a new concept to him... ]

Happy Birthday, though. I hope you find something good to wish for.

[private]

[thestoriesarereal]

..Sometimes it is.

[There's a weak smile on her face.]

Thank you.and I hope I can find something too. I didn't want to say it was for...I just wanted ideas.

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[bringbackgold]

I understand that. [ Small smile. ] Because they're meant to be for yourself.

[thestoriesarereal]

[There's something of a nod.] And...with Emma gone, and being away from my family it's...bittersweet to celebrate it without them.

[bringbackgold]

Ah, well, I know for most people birthdays are pretty important. It's not the same, but I'm sure there's people here to celebrate with.

[thestoriesarereal]

I know Papa would want to celebrate, but I don't really want to think about it.

[bringbackgold]

You should for him.

[thestoriesarereal]

Because it's the right thing to do?

[bringbackgold]

Because it's good to be connected to your family even when they're not present.

[thestoriesarereal]

...I'll think about it. But, you have a good point.

[bringbackgold]

Well. Good.

And again, Happy Birthday.

And since I'm making some - would you like some Baursak. They're like Biegnets. Or fried dough.

[thestoriesarereal]

Thank you...

[She perks up a little.]

Biegnets? Uh, sure. I just need to ask Papa first when he gets home.

[bringbackgold]

Of course.

[ There's a softness in his tone. He likes to give gifts. It's part of his culture, really. ]

Sure. I'll give you some extras for him, too.

[thestoriesarereal]

[He really is a nice guy, and very sweet too. Lucy will want to repay him for his kindness...and giving gifts is something she likes to do.]

Thank you. I'll see if I can come by soon, after talking things over with Papa.

[bringbackgold]

OF course. Just let me know. I'm Otabek.

[ And that's a unique enough name that she should have no problem, he thinks. ]

[thestoriesarereal]

I will!

Oh, I'm Lucy. Guess I should've said that sooner.

[Yes, his name is unique, so she won't forget it!]

[bringbackgold]

Nice to meet you, Lucy. It's fine.

[ And he's got a solid memory. So he'll surely keep her in mind. ]