Practically perfect in every way

Anything can happen if you let it

[hadleypoppins]

“Oh you have a Goddaughter? How nice.” He smiled, “I’m the youngest of my lot. So I spent a lot of time being babied rather than being around them. My brother was the worst.” Though he couldn’t find himself to wholly hate it, “Well, he was anyway.” He chuckled, “Who doesn’t love Halloween? Heck, I’m dressed up for it now.” He gestured at his outfit. “Monarchies are very interesting, especially for looking at the social graces of a nation.” He smiled softly, “Well, that’s probably why it suits me so well. I’m a dab hand at lying as needed.”

“Did you have many siblings then?” She asked curiously with a tip of her head to the side. “I just have my younger brother. My chummy Ella is the one with the babe. Though, I don’t see my goddaughter as much as I really should.” Hadley said regrettably. Laughing, she nodded at his costume, “Very dashing, that is.” Screwing up her face, Hadley answered playfully, “I’ll have to keep that in mind. Mind you, I’m rather gullible and proper awful at telling when people are lying. I just enjoy the family dynamics of the monarchies.”

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“Aren’t you full of compliments.” Lottie teased and feigned a look of pain as she rubbed her arm where Hads had poked her. “Nothing wrong with that. If it gets too bad though try a red bull or something.”

“Oh you know me Lottie, I always have a nice thing to say.” Hadley grinned at her friend. ‘If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’ her mum had always admonished her whenever she fought with her brother before she adopted a policy of always having a compliment. “No good. Red bulls have me bouncing off the wall. Last time I took one, my boss told me I was annoying.” She frowned, her feelings having been hurt by the original comment.

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Levi’s smile widened just as Hadley’s did when she turned to look at him. He had always found himself smiling around Hadley, it was hard not to when she was seemingly happy all the time. It was infectious. He wrapped his arms around her waist in return, resting his head upon her shoulder as they hugged. He attributed the fact that he looked great to the fact that he was still wearing the makeup he was forced to wear with his costume. Apparently Flynn Rider wouldn’t have dark circles under his eyes. Levi laughed lightly, and nodded in agreement. “It’s so good to see you, Hadley. I’ve missed you. Out of everyone, you seem to be the happiest to see me.”

“Oh I’ve missed you as well!” The petite Brit exclaimed happily, giving her friend a squeeze. “Anybody not as excited to see you as I am clearly isn’t your true friend.” She joked with a giggle, pulling away. “Where’ve you been hiding all this time?”

[grxciebennett-blog]

   Gracie swallowed a bite of her sandwich and set down her library book. She looked at the person sitting across from her at the picnic table, “Hey, sorry to bug you, but do you know if the trams are running after closing tonight?” She put her elbow on the table, her arm upright, “I can’t make it to the bus stop on foot before the last bus shows up, and I think I remember someone saying something about the tram schedules being changed.”

[hadleypoppins]

Hadley was lost in thought, mindlessly scrolling through the news section on her phone when she realized someone was speaking to her. She squinted, looking across the picnic table at the girl before she finally realized what the question was. “They should. Or you can tell your supervisor about it and they’ll hold one for you.” She offered a kind smile at her fellow brunette before she noted the book on the table, “Reading anything good?”

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“A new experience for us both then, huh?” he asked with a smile. “How have you been, Hadley? You look great.”

“So it would seem.” She turned with a small smile on her face to face the person with whom she was speaking. Her grin widened and her eyes sparkled when they settled on Levi, “Levi!” She threw her arms around his neck and engulfed him in a big hug, “You look great yourself. It’s been too long, it really has.”

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Pearly Band by Disneyland_lover

[hadleypoppins]

“Well, I only moved a few states, you moved continents.” And frankly, he’d less moved and more ran, but he didn’t want to dwell. He missed his mother but was too hurt at her lack of support to get in touch, and his father? Well, safe to say that relationship had withered, being alone wasn’t so bad though. “It’s got a bit more to it than American history, I’m focusing on Celtic practises in my studies, fascinating the beliefs that created a people even the Romans feared.” he said, smiling softly, “Hmm, we can always pretend though. Sometimes it’s a rather good coping mechanism.”

“I visit from time to time. Mostly to see my goddaughter. It’s not so bad.” Hadley shrugged, hoping her rather expressive face wasn’t betraying how she really felt. “Celtic eh? Halloween must be a very exciting time for you.” Her eyes lit up with interest, “I always loved studying history, though I preferred the histories of the various monarchies.” What little girl didn’t want to be a princess? Hadley chose to study them and how they acted until it bloomed into a full on love affair with the family trees and their scandals. “I suppose we can. Our jobs are all play pretend after all.”

[hadleypoppins]

“Someone else was already covering for me, so I have to pick up another job tonight.”

“I do hope you have a good night. I’ve heard that the party is a fun time. I just love the kids in their costumes.”

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“Honestly I’m happy I made the change. Don’t have to deal with so many people now like when I was a character.” Lottie just wasn’t a people person. “Do you have to have a reason to be tired? Hell.”

“You’re a beautiful dancer as well. Everyone gets to see your talent now.” She poked her friend in the arm. “I mean, not really. I’m just exceptionally lazy and I tire easily.”

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❝ nothing makes me happier than when kids see me in costume and get so scared they cry.❞ storm thought audibly, a broody grin upon her face as she monotonously finished her statement: ❝ reminds me why i work there.❞

[hadleypoppins]

“Oh...” She frowned, admittedly taken aback by the fellow brunette’s words. “You work here to scare children, then?”

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“Mine too, usually someone else covers for me while I take my little brother trick or treating, but my mom’s taking him this year so I get to be one of the pirate banner people this year.”

“Oh how exciting! I’m starting my night as Mary but then they’re moving me to pass out candy. So I suppose I’m covering all bases tonight.”

[hadleypoppins]

“If you say so.” he responded mildly, knowing full well they knew nothing of the sort. “You’ve come a long way from home then. That can’t have been easy.” He’d moved a few states and was managing though. But then, there was no love lost between him and his parents, that’d all come earlier. “Really? There’s a hobby. I like finding old books myself. History journals.” he explained, “Glad it’s memorable. The only other Frederic I’ve known is Chopin, but I doubt that’s where my mother got the idea.”

“It was easier than you’d think.” She muttered to herself. In reality, it had been a matter of life and death. Had she stayed, she would’ve surely died. Sure, she missed her family deeply, but Hadley chose not to think of it. “You and my grandad would get along, I think. He loves history. Mostly European though, which I know isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.” She laughed, “I’ve never met another Hadley either and the only one I can think of was Ernest Hemingway’s first wife. And I know for a fact that isn’t where my mum got it from.”

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“Don’t I know it! She loves your snuggles though, and probably the fact you spoil her rotten.” Duncan let out a light chuckle as he watched Hadley with his daughter. “She loves that ride, but come on, we know the real reason why you’re doing that… to annoy her daddy.”

“With my goddaughter back in England, I have to spoil someone.” Hadley joked lightly, bouncing the little girl gently in her arms. “You’ve got me there,” she laughed, “I will admit, I want it stuck in your head.”

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“Tell that to the fighters.” he responded wryly, thinking of his father and brother, “Oh you’re British? Interesting,” he said, smiling politely, “I imagine they thought you perfect for the job. How about I choose the name dependant on the costume?” he asked, “Mine is Frederic, though Charming will work in a pinch.” he added, bowing his head slightly.

“Oh I think they know it deep down.” She smirked before continuing, “Yes, born and bred. I suppose they did, they didn’t have to train me much. I already had the accent and I’ve seen the movie nearly a million times. My nan collects vintage Mary Poppins knickknacks from boot sales.” Realizing she was beginning to ramble, Hadley clamped her mouth shut with a shy smile, “Frederic...I think I can remember that. I’ve never known a Frederic.”

[z0esugg]

“I’m one of those people who thinks everyone should have a therapist. People go to the gym, they eat healthily and visit the hairdressers but no one really looks after their mind.”

[hadleypoppins]

“Thank you so much Hads, you’re a life saver.” Duncan handed his daughter Anastasia over into Hadley’s open arms. “I know. No, not at all. She loves being babysat by her Aunt Had anyway.” He smiled as he saw a grin appear on his daughters face.

“No, thank you Duncan. You know I love giving her a snuggle every chance I get.” Once the little one was securely in her hands, Hadley poked the baby on the nose and cooed. “I’m totally taking her on It’s a Small World so she comes back humming it all day.”