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[umbrastaff]

[The camera turns on, and shows these babies -


- before moving to show Lup's face.

She has a bit of flour on her nose.]

I call them 'Lupcakes'. This is prime Flour Up Desserts advertising, obviously.

[She grins and settles the phone at a good angle.]

Frosting's got some spice in it, like those red candies. I'm offering some taste-testing free of charge if you tell me a good story.

...or for any tips on really good napping spots. We elves might not need to sleep like you poor chums, but chagirl's got priorities next month and like half of it is gonna be naps.

[She's so into getting a real body, okay? This vessel was great but undeath is shit for snoozing.]

Comments

[thestoriesarereal]

I think she should be. Maybe you know her, Emma Swan?

[...Uh-huh.]

You sure?

[umbrastaff]

Can't say I do, sorry.

[She rolls her eyes a bit. What was it with kids and their perception checks?]

It just reminded me of my true love. He's a big nerd.

[thestoriesarereal]

That's okay! I'll send you the address, I'm sure she would be okay with it.

[Give her a moment to send it through the phone device thing.]

Oh....I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you upset. [Because she gets the feeling either things didn't end well or he's not here, or both.]

[umbrastaff]

Oh don't worry, I'm just a sucker for the true love shit, I'm telling him all about that magic when he gets here.

[She checks the address she´s given and sends an unseen servant to deliver the bakes goods. It's... pretty much an invisible force carrying a lupcake for Lucy about five minutes later.]

[thestoriesarereal]

There are a lot of people who enjoy the true love thing, and it runs strong in my family. Like, my great grand-parents have the most epic love story.

[Lucy's waiting those five minutes and then...FLOATING CUPCAKE?! She's in shock and in utter joy. Really, it's the simple things in life.]

THANK YOU!!!!

[umbrastaff]

Daaaamn, girl. Sounds like you have a nice family.

[She's looking a little smug at the girl's amazement, giving her a little wink and completely unnecessary finger guns.]

Try it and tell me what you think!

[thestoriesarereal]

I do! Well...I did? It's complicated.

[The grin is still on her face as she takes a bite of the cupcake.]

IT'S AMAZING!

[umbrastaff]

[That sounds... concerning, honestly.

...it's not her business, though.]

I'm glad you like it. Do you think it should be on the menu?

[thestoriesarereal]

[It's...confusing, considering the curse and all and she hasn't heard much of great-grandparents. Things should be fine, at least that's what she's telling herself.]

It so should be! I love the spice you used! I just wish there was more.

[Wait a moment...]

Can you make beignets?