[jere-me--oh-my]

Picture Perfect Moment - Open

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno could feel his cheeks flush in embarrassment. Still he posed next to his creation proudly. "I'd be honored he insisted." Doing his best to flash a photogenic smile.

"I don't think I'd call this my element " He chuckled. "I didn't grow up in place with alot of snow. But as soon i moved to place where it snow I tried my best to do all things ive missed out on. Snowmen, sleding snow angels. You know all the classics. Still haven't gone ice fishing yet.. "

[jere-me--oh-my]

Jeremy chuckled, and beamed as he stepped up to take the photo. He paused for a moment, adjusting his camera, before he took it, and hoped that it would turn out alright.

"Perfect," he gave the guy a thumbs up, and lowered the camera.

"Oh? So it's more like, a learned love?" Maybe that was what had caught his eye, a moment of the sort of joy snow brought when you didn't grow up with it, when it felt so utterly magical that you simple HAD to revel in it. "See, I grew up in Swynlake, so I've always been used to getting a good amount of snow each winter," Jeremy explained. "I can't say I've ever tried ice fishing though. I hear the key is to remember to take a seat with you, because sitting on the ice is a bad idea-" He joked.

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"Yeah something like that." He nodded in agreement. "More like... I wanted to make up for lost time. Make sure i don't miss out a things. You only get one shot at life and i dont want to spend thinking about all the things i didnt do. Even if im a bit too old for them"

He wandered away from his snowman to face the man better. "What about you? Anything on your bucket list you haven't checked off yet?"

[jere-me--oh-my]

Picture Perfect Moment - Open

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno couldn't remember why he started building a snowman in the first place. Despite that he was pretty proud of his work. He was working on adjusting its crooked smile made of rocks when a voice broke his focus.

"Huh? Oh of the snowman? Sure. I don't think its that good but if you want to go ahead and be my guest."

[jere-me--oh-my]

"Yeah! Well, and you, if you'd like?" Jeremy smiled. It was a lovely scene, with the man concentrating so hard on positioning the smile just right, and the snowman looking so full of life in that moment.

"You don't have to. I just like taking pictures of people when they're in their elements," Jeremy explained.

He loved candids, and seeing how people behaved when they weren't thinking about being perceived.

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno could feel his cheeks flush in embarrassment. Still he posed next to his creation proudly. "I'd be honored he insisted." Doing his best to flash a photogenic smile.

"I don't think I'd call this my element " He chuckled. "I didn't grow up in place with alot of snow. But as soon i moved to place where it snow I tried my best to do all things ive missed out on. Snowmen, sleding snow angels. You know all the classics. Still haven't gone ice fishing yet.. "

[jere-me--oh-my]

Picture Perfect Moment - Open

[jere-me--oh-my]

Oh Jeremy did love it when the Lake froze and the ice skating begun. People huddled around cups of hot chocolate and groups of people held hands to try and keep their balance. The ice only seemed even better this year, perhaps thanks to the WInter Hollow residents? Or maybe Jere was just getting overly sentimental.

He had his camera strung around his neck, as he walked up and down the shore. "Hey, excuse me?" He smiled at someone, right in the middle of a perfect wintry scene. "Is it alright if I take a photograph?"

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno couldn't remember why he started building a snowman in the first place. Despite that he was pretty proud of his work. He was working on adjusting its crooked smile made of rocks when a voice broke his focus.

"Huh? Oh of the snowman? Sure. I don't think its that good but if you want to go ahead and be my guest."

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

Do You Know Magic? | Open

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He could see tbe wonder and fear in fhe boys eyes. Which was about the usual reaction he got whenever he montioned his magic. Suddnely being confronted with your destiny seemed to humble people in way he couldn't quite describe.

He felt sympathy for him. He understood the pressure the boys "friend" was going though. "That definitely is quite a weight he's carrying on his shoulders. A lot of expectations. I mean sure, I could take a glimpse and tell him... but is that the answer he'd want ? He knows its in him. He dosent need some old psychic to tell him that. We forge our own fates."

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

"Well that's the thing. He hopes it's in him. He thinks it's in him," Mushu explained with probably just too much passion about it to arguably be about anyone else but him but he would try to stretch it anyway. "But he told me that sometimes...a person could have the gene but just be human-locked forever," he added with a wrinkle of his nose.

"So I guess he'd be afraid that the answer he'd get wouldn't be what he wanted to hear..." Mushu finished with a shrug. "Can't say I blame him. Then he'd have to face the reality of the situation no matter what."

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[a-forgotten-miracle]

"That's definitely a scary thought." He nodded in agreement. "But it shouldn't stop him from trying. At the end of the day that's what's gonna matter to him most i think. Even if he can't do you think its more important to say gave it your all?"

Bruno offered them a shrug. "Reality is going to happen no matter what. No use avoiding it. If there's one thing I think people try and do once i tell them their future is think they can delay it. Time doesn't wait for any of us. You gotta move with it no matter what. Thinking you know what's ahead won't change anything."

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

Do You Know Magic? | Open

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"Ive had the privilege to study a decent amount of magic so I'd like to say im well versed in most areas. But my specialty is divination." He told the boy. He would personally never describe his magic as helpful but objectively speaking it had many desireable traits.

"Depends on your definition of help. Seeing the future can change the future. So its very hard to use it accurately. What kind of help dose this friend of yours need?"

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

This guy could see the FUTURE?

His eyes practically popped out they were so wide at that. That was definitely not what he thought this guy would be saying. It was both extremely cool and terrifying.

What if he could tell if Mushu would ever wake his Dragon side? What if he could know definitively that Mushu was just destined to be human-locked?

It honestly made him a little queasy. "Uh... well you know, he's a guy who comes from a proud family and stuff and he... well he's trying to figure out if he can ever wake his Dragon side and stuff. Cause yeah...everyone in his family is a Dragon and he should be too. Crazy right?" Mushu hoped that if he made it sound wild enough it would seem less likely that this was a him story and it would sound like it really was coming from a friend.

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

He could see tbe wonder and fear in fhe boys eyes. Which was about the usual reaction he got whenever he montioned his magic. Suddnely being confronted with your destiny seemed to humble people in way he couldn't quite describe.

He felt sympathy for him. He understood the pressure the boys "friend" was going though. "That definitely is quite a weight he's carrying on his shoulders. A lot of expectations. I mean sure, I could take a glimpse and tell him... but is that the answer he'd want ? He knows its in him. He dosent need some old psychic to tell him that. We forge our own fates."

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

Do You Know Magic? | Open

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Bruno didn't know why he was so surprised by the question. The town was very open and inviting about magic and it wasn't exactly taboo. But he still found himself looking over his shoulder before he spoke.

"Yes? Technically. Well not Technically yes i am a sorcerer but im not exactly running around with spells on my belt...well not alot of them. Why do you ask?"

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

He found a sorcerer at the first try? Niiice! That was exactly why he was blunt and straightforward. Good thinking. It might have been a questionable approach, but it was getting him somewhere. Maybe. Potentially.

"Oh that's awesome though! What kind of sorcery? I mean... say you had a friend who might need some sort of uh... magical help. Would your sorcery be able to do...something?"

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"Ive had the privilege to study a decent amount of magic so I'd like to say im well versed in most areas. But my specialty is divination." He told the boy. He would personally never describe his magic as helpful but objectively speaking it had many desireable traits.

"Depends on your definition of help. Seeing the future can change the future. So its very hard to use it accurately. What kind of help dose this friend of yours need?"

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

Do You Know Magic? | Open

[dragon-not-a-lizard]

After being unceremoniously dropped off at the university, Mushu decided that the best way to get it together would be to go out there and ask about what he wanted. Was it subtle? No. Not at all. Would it get him results? Maybe. He didn’t really think too hard about it.

He found his way on…some street in town. Honestly they were kind of mixing up and now he wasn’t exactly sure if he would be able to find his way back to campus. That was a problem for future Mushu. 

This Mushu was going to get right to what he needed. “Hey!” He called out to the first person he saw. “Do you know how to use magic?”

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno didn't know why he was so surprised by the question. The town was very open and inviting about magic and it wasn't exactly taboo. But he still found himself looking over his shoulder before he spoke.

"Yes? Technically. Well not Technically yes i am a sorcerer but im not exactly running around with spells on my belt...well not alot of them. Why do you ask?"

[goodeveningjasper]

power for a penny || open

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"Oh! Well that's definitely something I can get behind." Bruno grinned as he reached down and signed the petition. "Thanks for doing this! Stuff like this is important and its nice seeing people hitting the streets and really trying to get projects like this off the ground.

He dug into his bag and fished out a wallet. "Do you guys take donations? Id love to support you more if i can!"

@goodeveningjasper

[goodeveningjasper]

Jasper was ecstatic that this guy was so impressed. It was nice to see there was some involvement in town and also some intelligence. The morons running around were starting to our shine the smarts. "I figured it was a good way to get myself involved honestly!" Jasper flashed a fake smile on top of his genuine smile. " I didn't get your name. I am Jasper...Jasper Badun." He held out his hand for a shake. "Oh no no donations needed truly!"

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Bruno." He shook the man's hand grinning back at him. "Bruno Madrigal." It felt strange to say his full name. relate him to his family. To be considered one of them.

"You sure? I really don't mind. Do you guys take volunteers? Ive been meaning to volunteer and do something like this. This seems like the perfect opportunity.

[goodeveningjasper]

Oh! A Madrigal! Jasper was a huge fan and knew the family ran deep here in Swynlake. “A madrigal! I am quite close with Isabela and coached Mirabel during a tourney in the spring!” A smile grew on his face. “I feel like I am always playing catch up the list of Madrigals goes on and on!”

The option of volunteers was kind and thoughtful but Jasper was only keen on using his own level of help. Yet there were other ideas in his mind. “If you are looking to volunteer I am actually working with Isabela for a veterans society in town. Would love some volunteers for that…”

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Brunos heart sank when he mentioned his niece. Their last conversation didn't exactly go well. She made it clear she didn't him around. He tried his best to keep his smile straight.

"That's wonderful to hear, thank you for being such a postive force for both them. It is really assuring to see good people in their life." He forced back the creeping anxiety in his chest.

"There are alot of us...ive been away from the family for sometime and weve been working on reconnecting. I feel a little confused around them so don't worry you're not alone." He joked.

"I... am not sure that would be the best idea. The girls are still adjusting to having me around and i don't want to rush things."

[goodeveningjasper]

power for a penny || open

[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Oh! Well that's definitely something I can get behind." Bruno grinned as he reached down and signed the petition. "Thanks for doing this! Stuff like this is important and its nice seeing people hitting the streets and really trying to get projects like this off the ground.

He dug into his bag and fished out a wallet. "Do you guys take donations? Id love to support you more if i can!"

@goodeveningjasper

[goodeveningjasper]

Jasper was ecstatic that this guy was so impressed. It was nice to see there was some involvement in town and also some intelligence. The morons running around were starting to our shine the smarts. "I figured it was a good way to get myself involved honestly!" Jasper flashed a fake smile on top of his genuine smile. " I didn't get your name. I am Jasper...Jasper Badun." He held out his hand for a shake. "Oh no no donations needed truly!"

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Bruno." He shook the man's hand grinning back at him. "Bruno Madrigal." It felt strange to say his full name. relate him to his family. To be considered one of them.

"You sure? I really don't mind. Do you guys take volunteers? Ive been meaning to volunteer and do something like this. This seems like the perfect opportunity.

[goodeveningjasper]

power for a penny || open

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno had quite honestly forgotten what he was doing. It was simply one of those days where he was lost in his thoughts and found himself wandering around the town trying to make sense of his jumbled thoughts and hectic life. Sometimes he'd walk the streets for hours talking to himself.

A voice snapped him back to reality. They were motioning for him to sign something. He reached out and grabbed the pen still a bit dazed and reached to sign when he realized he had no idea what he was doing.

"I should probably know what you're asking for me to sign first shouldn't it?"

[goodeveningjasper]

This man was nothing short of a stranger to Jasper but most people would be wouldn't they. He really should have spent more time getting to know his neighbors or what have you yet...he didn't. Work was far more important and spending down time was better spent with Lucky or out on the open road. "Oh well its a petition of course." Jaspers eyes narrowed as he cleared his throat. "Looking to add a secondary all natural power source here in Swynlake." Jasper pointed over to his flyers. "Going to utilize the secondary school as a prime location for solar panels...."

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Oh! Well that's definitely something I can get behind." Bruno grinned as he reached down and signed the petition. "Thanks for doing this! Stuff like this is important and its nice seeing people hitting the streets and really trying to get projects like this off the ground.

He dug into his bag and fished out a wallet. "Do you guys take donations? Id love to support you more if i can!"

@goodeveningjasper

[goodeveningjasper]

power for a penny || open

[goodeveningjasper]

With a table set up just at the opening to the park Jasper set out his essentials. This wasn’t the first time he had done a sense of canvassing and although lately this would be a lackeys job he was going to take full responsibility of this agenda. Solar energy wasn’t his forte but he could talk his way through anything - plus he did his research.

Flyers on solar energy cover the table a long with his own business cards Jasper proudly took a seat behind his table. The petition sat in front of him ready for signatures. “Oi come on over mate!” Jasper waved “Just need a signature won’t take more than a minute…”

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno had quite honestly forgotten what he was doing. It was simply one of those days where he was lost in his thoughts and found himself wandering around the town trying to make sense of his jumbled thoughts and hectic life. Sometimes he'd walk the streets for hours talking to himself.

A voice snapped him back to reality. They were motioning for him to sign something. He reached out and grabbed the pen still a bit dazed and reached to sign when he realized he had no idea what he was doing.

"I should probably know what you're asking for me to sign first shouldn't it?"

[fi-fitz-flynn]

"Someone's pet?" The idea of that was so unreasonable to Flynn. Something he couldn't imagine.

And yet it was so on par too.

"I'm not even sure that's a far off potential."

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[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Yeah, In Columbia there was a guy in my village that had a pet gator. So I imagine if someone can manage to tame a gator a raccon isn't too far off." He reasoned. "I don't know if tamed is the right word... It kinda listnted to him,"

[straythisway]

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Bruno meets her gaze and smiles at her, and Majdala shakes her head, a small grin still tugging at the edge of her mouth, despite herself. She would have been mad at anyone else. Should have been here, too, because he'd just gone off. But she also knew what it was, that it had been about family, and she'd been the one to encourage it in the first place.

So, really, it would be a hint hypocritical.

"Mmm, then we'll call it even, darlin', and settle it 'at way. Glad tah make it easier fer yah, I really am. That yah spoke with 'em, too."

[a-forgotten-miracle]

The grin tugs on his heart more. He pulled her back in for another hug not satisfied from the first one. "I couldn't wait to come back and tell you everything. Both of my sisters are dying to meet you. But we can take that at our own pace. Half the family still thinks I'm dead so we have other things to work though first." He joked. "I think it's gonna be complicated... any messy. But I'm really gonna try and be part of the family again"

[fi-fitz-flynn]

King of the Hill {OPEN}

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" I mean he's not hurting anyone." Bruno shrugged. " I think it's pretty impressive he's able to keep it on his head."

[fi-fitz-flynn]

"I'm sure he's hurting the environment or some shit. I swear Raccoons. Don't belong here." Sure this was low stakes but man did people just not give a flying fuck.

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Bruno couldn't help but laugh at the man's frustration. "By wearing litter? If anything he's helping reyelce. But... I think you're right I don't think they're native to around here. Is there like a number to call or something? Like exotic animal control. Maybe he's someone's pet." He mused

[fi-fitz-flynn]

King of the Hill {OPEN}

[fi-fitz-flynn]

"Are we just ignoring that raccoon wearing a paper crown? Why the fuck does Swynlake even have raccoons?"

[a-forgotten-miracle]

" I mean he's not hurting anyone." Bruno shrugged. " I think it's pretty impressive he's able to keep it on his head."

[ralph-wreckin-reilly]

Back at it Again || Open

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"Well from someone who's been in your shoes, You're doing great. Cheers to you." He held his drink up with a small smile. It was nice to know other people dealt with what he had been through. "Nothing to apologize for it's not that bad. I'm a pretty bad dart player now but depth perception is overrated anyways." He joked. " God please no, I can barely handle getting a gift card from my job for my birthday. I think I'd explode if someone tried to present me with a medal. "

[ralph-wreckin-reilly]

It was…honestly nice to hear. In fact, he felt his chest seize up a bit, a lump forming in his throat. What the hell? Was he about to cry? Okay, it hadn't been that nice to hear, he attempted to scold himself, but the wave of emotion just kept coming.

While his inner self worked desperately to push it all back down, he sniffed and tried to nonchalantly wipe his finger across his nose. "Thanks man, I appreciate that," he replied, his voice only slightly strained. He cleared his throat. Then he cleared it again. Then he clinked their drinks together before knocking the whole thing back.

Once it was all gone, he swallowed and exhaled, finally getting a hold of himself. "Yeah well, I'm just saying. You deserve one. Very least you deserve another drink. I can, uh, buy the next round. If you want."

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Bruno could hear more emotion in his voice and realized he didn't even know the strangers name. "Uh. My name is Bruno, by the way. Nice to meet you. " He gave the man an understanding nod being all to fammiler with emotions suddenly feeling overwhelming. "It's no problem. I'm sure you knew that but, it's just nice to hear someone say it sometimes ya know?"

He grinned at him trying to lighten the mood. "Sure I got nothing better to do and good company in a bar is a rare thing. Who am I to pass to pass up."

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[ralph-wreckin-reilly]

Back at it Again || Open

[a-forgotten-miracle]

"Well from someone who's been in your shoes, You're doing great. Cheers to you." He held his drink up with a small smile. It was nice to know other people dealt with what he had been through. "Nothing to apologize for it's not that bad. I'm a pretty bad dart player now but depth perception is overrated anyways." He joked. " God please no, I can barely handle getting a gift card from my job for my birthday. I think I'd explode if someone tried to present me with a medal. "

[ralph-wreckin-reilly]

It was…honestly nice to hear. In fact, he felt his chest seize up a bit, a lump forming in his throat. What the hell? Was he about to cry? Okay, it hadn't been that nice to hear, he attempted to scold himself, but the wave of emotion just kept coming.

While his inner self worked desperately to push it all back down, he sniffed and tried to nonchalantly wipe his finger across his nose. "Thanks man, I appreciate that," he replied, his voice only slightly strained. He cleared his throat. Then he cleared it again. Then he clinked their drinks together before knocking the whole thing back.

Once it was all gone, he swallowed and exhaled, finally getting a hold of himself. "Yeah well, I'm just saying. You deserve one. Very least you deserve another drink. I can, uh, buy the next round. If you want."

@a-forgotten-miracle

[a-forgotten-miracle]

Bruno could hear more emotion in his voice and realized he didn't even know the strangers name. "Uh. My name is Bruno, by the way. Nice to meet you. " He gave the man an understanding nod being all to fammiler with emotions suddenly feeling overwhelming. "It's no problem. I'm sure you knew that but, it's just nice to hear someone say it sometimes ya know?"

He grinned at him trying to lighten the mood. "Sure I got nothing better to do and good company in a bar is a rare thing. Who am I to pass to pass up."

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