wishes of the world

Florence Tayllor, sixteen years old without a care in the world.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Midday Mischief || Florence & Miyako

[miyakothepixie-blog]

"You’re lucky you had someone to raise you." Miyako closed her eyes for a moment, shuddering at the memories of being lost in the forest. How long had it taken for her to finally turn her fear into anger? "I was alone, but I learned to survive." She also practiced her magic, learning that anger made it a lot stronger. 

"Did you ever find out what happened to your parents?"

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Florence couldn't even imagine being alone in the woods for a whole day, but Miyako had lived there for years - long enough to teach herself the ropes and accept that it would be her home for the rest of her life. It was a terrifying thought. "That explains why you're drawn to the forest here," Flo muttered. "Ah... no. Well, I can put the pieces together. They probably sailed away to finish up whatever business they needed to address then realized they liked that place better than our old home. I don't blame them." Yes I do. "This happened years and years ago. I don't care about what they're doing anymore." Florence bit the inside of her cheek and turned to Miya. "How'd you end up here at the academy?"

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

Oh, by the way. I figured we could make a trip to town soon. I feel that I should own more stuff. My half of the room looks a little bare.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Sounds good. I already hung up some things on my side, so our room finally won't look like it's about to tip over anymore.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Midday Mischief || Florence & Miyako

[miyakothepixie-blog]

"My parent’s abandoned me when I was twelve." She took a deep breath, trying to control her anger. If she couldn’t control it, then her magic could get out of hand. "Just left me in the forest, telling me they would be right back." She laughed bitterly and took another swing at the next puck, channeling a little too much magic into it. "Filthy liars."

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

The forest? "Mine abandoned me when I was seven," she said honestly. It surprised her how similar their situations were. Florence had yet to forgive her parents for leaving without a trace. "Had some business thing they said they had to take care of. I couldn't come. I told them not to go, but they did. And they didn't come back." Flo looked straight at Miyako and shrugged like it wasn't a big deal. "My neighbors had to take care of me."

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[littlebirddarling-deactivated20]

Oh, I’m sorry. I personally don’t mind shoveling that much, as long as I can make a game out of it. Back home shoveling usually ended up just being a snowball fight with my brothers.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

That sounds like so much fun. I wish I had siblings.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

As long as cinnamon and marshmallows are also included.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

That's a given. Let's go.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

{ OPEN }

[king-of-never-land]

Peter followed her line of sight to the tree branch, watching with interest as she gathered up her energy and created…a dead flower. He said nothing for a moment, but then he plucked the bud out of her hands and examined it himself. “Impressive. Never seen anything like it,” he stated sarcastically, scoffing a bit. Was this all she could do? 

"Is it because you’re not trying harder?"

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Flo raised an eyebrow. "I never said I could do anything special," she replied defensively. "I don't know. Maybe. Most likely." Ambition and absolute focus were the keys to success when it came to magic -- the blonde knew that -- but she could never master them. If she put all her concentration into a spell, she would quickly give up and lose her determination and interest. If Florence was dead set and making something work, her mind would wander. And more often than not, to her parents. "Magic isn't my forte, obviously."

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Midday Mischief || Florence & Miyako

[miyakothepixie-blog]

"Oh.." Miyako bit down on her lip and looked down. She had not prepared for that question. Before now, no one had ever asked her about where she came from. "It’s complicated. Nothing good happened there so not really worth mentioning." She attempted to smile and proceeded to hit another puck towards the building. Successfully breaking another window. 

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Florence frowned slightly and spoke up, feeling obligated to offer her share too. "I know what you mean." And it was true. She wanted to talk about her life in her old home, complain, and marvel about all the great opportunities in Storybrooke, but she couldn't. "That doesn't mean it's not worth mentioning though."

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[littlebirddarling-deactivated20]

I definitely agree with you on that. I’m excellent! Er, I mean, I’m pretty good. Not too busy, which is good. What about you?

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Same here thankfully. Although yesterday I had to shovel the sidewalk instead of detention. That wasn't fun.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

As your friend, I have decided to forget that little conversation.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Okay, much appreciated. Now let's please go get some cockroach-free hot chocolate.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Midday Mischief || Florence & Miyako

[miyakothepixie-blog]

Miyako managed to catch the brief moment of panic that crossed Flo’s face and she grinned. Finding it fun to tease her friend. “If this place is as magical as you say, then I would love to see it.” She tilted her head and challenged her friend slightly. “Perhaps we could make a little trip there one weekend?” 

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

"Perhaps. We'll see." Florence bit her lip hard and tried to concentrate as she aimed at the next window. Naturally, it hit the wall next to the glass and merely left a scratch on the bricks. "How about you?" She asked, trying to change the subject. "Anywhere worth mentioning from your hometown?"

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[littlebirddarling-deactivated20]

Well, thank you? And definitely! I could go for some hot chocolate myself.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

It's basically Heaven in a cup. {She walked down the corridor with Wendy, making her way to the dining hall} So how are you?

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

Is that all it takes? I’ll be sure to note that.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Please don't.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

{ OPEN }

[king-of-never-land]

”So show me something, then,” Peter shot back, watching her intently. It wasn’t as if he doubted her; in fact, he believed her words fully. Anyway, he wasn’t going to leave this conversation empty handed. He merely wanted to see what she could do, see the extent of her magic.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Florence opened her mouth to say something, then closed it and looked up at the tree above. To say she was skilled was a complete overstatement, but this was a new land. Maybe magic would work differently here, or at least somewhat to her favor. "I can try," she muttered and focused all her energy on the lowest branch. One of the simplest spells having to do with nature was making flowers grow, but that certainly didn't mean that it was the easiest.

Flo pictured a beautiful pink flower blossoming in her mind, but when she felt the magic surge through, a withered, dead redbud drooped down in its place. "Fancy, right?" Florence said with a sigh and picked the flower off the branch, watching it as she twisted it in her two fingers. "It's... this kind of thing happens a lot when I try magic," she admitted.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

Does anything ever ruin your optimism? 

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I'd be pretty upset if I found a live cockroach in my hot chocolate.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[littlebirddarling-deactivated20]

I think so. They have all sorts of other drinks. It would only make sense for them to have hot chocolate, as well.

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

You're logical, and I like that about you. Care to join me for a trip to the dining hall?

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Midday Mischief || Florence & Miyako

[miyakothepixie-blog]

Miyako eyed Flo suspiciously, wondering if she actually meant the Enchanted Forest. It would explain why Miyajo could feel a magical energy surrounding the girl. Deciding to take a risk, Miyako used a little magic in her next hit. Making it fly faster than a normal puck would, causing it to nearly break the building’s sign in half. 

"So, this Enchanted Estate… Was it really cheesy and designed to look like it was from a fairytale?" She asked as she waltzed away from the row of pucks. 

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Florence's eyes widened at both Miyako's fast hit and her question that was obviously laced with suspicion. Fuck, Florence thought. There was of course the chance that it was a coincidence that Miyako connected the estate fib to a fairytale, but she doubted it. "Something like that," she replied weakly. "You'd have to see it to know what I mean."

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

I really wish it wasn't so cold.

[miyakothepixie-blog]

I’ve never had a nickname before… Miya… I like it. Might just be strange at first. 

[foreverjustflorence-blog]

Strange isn't a bad thiing in my opinion, so looks like we're all set.