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indie blog for the mayor "c." holiday [follows back from mossmuses]

[mayorc]

Would you like to run for higher positions of power? Imagine being governor!

"If I wanted to run for a higher position, I probably would have by now. I'm content with just being the mayor of Hometown." She's also not sure she could handle whatever stress came with a job like that.

[mayorc]

Mrs. Mayor, what is your favorite thing about Christmas?

"My favorite thing is just enjoying the holidays. I always try to be free for them. They're important. I mean-- I am a Holiday, of course."

[screamingarrows-archive-deactiv]

[mayorc]

ruinsache​:

she wasn’t expecting the mayor to be at her door at this hour! warm dark eyes blinked in surprise at her neighbor. she glanced at the gingerbread cookies carol had in one hand and looked up at her, giving her a friendly smile. “oh, but ginger bread cookies sound absolutely wonderful right about now, actually! and do come on in! get yourself out of the cold and make yourself at home.” door is opened wide and toriel gestures for her to come inside. 

“the fire is already ablaze as well, so please come on in and warm yourself up. we cannot have you turning into a popsicle in this cold. would you like a beverage as well? tea or hot chocolate, perhaps?” 

“I’m glad you think so.” There was a small part of her that did think, at least for a moment, that her offering of gingerbread cookies wouldn’t be accepted. She enters once Toriel welcomes her in, free hand rubbing at her arm once she’s inside.

“Well, uhm..thank you.” She sets the tin down on the table, hands clasping together so she can twiddle her thumbs. “..Well, since you’re offering, hot chocolate does sound rather nice.”

[mayorc]

heartlessdream​:

There was a sense of revulsion within Kris when they saw the Mayor. Unlike the relation they had with Rudy. Kris had always hated the Mayor. She was cold, out of touch, creul in ways she didn’t even know she was. That was how Kris saw her, even as a child they were wary of the Mayor.

“Most of my tricks don’t work anymore…Noelle sees through them…”

Kris didn’t intend for anyone to understand why they scared Noelle so much. Part of it was fun, but the other was because they wanted to help her face her fears. Noelle needed to become able to stand up for herself. Part of the reason she was so withdrawn was due to the Mayoir. That was what they thought.

“I wanted to speak…but only if you had the time…”

@mayorc​

“You wanted to speak.”

Carol sighs, shoulders dropping as she gestures for them to just sit down somewhere. “Lucky for you, I’m taking a break to get out of my home office for the moment, so I do have the time.” She’s not sure what Kris of all people wants to talk about though, considering it never really seemed like they enjoyed talking to her.

She moves to sit in a chair, tapping her fingers against her mug. That serious, professional look doesn’t go away, even for this moment-- though that’s mostly because she’s not sure why Kris wants to speak to her, or what it’s about. How serious was it, really? What do they have to say to her?

“What do you want to speak to me about, Kris.”

[mayorc]

lostctrls​:

     *  ah,  so  she  does  have  a  sense  of  humour!  and  here  you  were  thinking  that  mayor  carol  isn’t  able  to  make  a  joke.  maybe  it’s  because  she’s  so  stone-faced  and  less  ..  expressive?  than  the  usual  adults  in  your  life.  not  that  you  try  to  actively  approach  her  anyway  ..  you’re  admittedly  intimidated  of  serious  people.  seriously!  how  can  they  be  so  serious?  you  laugh,  unapologetically  grinning  at  the  dry  way  she  jokes  and  the  way  she  had  to  emphasize  that  it  was  a  joke  like  you  did.

     *  ‘it’d  be  a  nice  to  have  a  public  pool  around,  but  maybe  not  just  during  ..’   you  tilt  your  head  to  the  side,  thinking  of  the  proper  words  to  choose  for  a  moment.  ‘winter.  but  i  guess  that  didn’t  stop  me  from  treasure  hunting,  huh?’  it  really  didn’t.  you  are  probably  going  to  get  scolded  for  getting  your  clothes  so  dirty  though,  but  that’s  for  future  kris’  problem  ..  not  yours.  ‘also,  i’d  like  to  differ,  mrs.  holiday.’  you  gesture  to  the  “junk”  next  to  you,  alongside  a  few  coins  that  seem  to  be  a  bit  rusted,  but  otherwise  still  useable  and  noticeable.  

    *  ‘i’m  getting  loads  of  treasure  already.’  the  idea  of  hypothermia  biting  you  in  the  ass  doesn’t  even  cross  your  mind  as  you  squeeze  the  remaining  water  out  of  your  striped  sweater.  ‘maybe  i’ll  give  some  of  the  cool  ones  i  found  to  noelle  and  susie  ..  oh,  speaking  of,’  noelle,  you  mean.  you’re  sure  she’d  know  who  you  are  referring  to  without  having  to  specify.  the  hell  would  she  know  about  susie  anyway?   ‘how  is  noelle?’

The slightest hint of surprise on her features shows that she was not actually expecting for Kris to laugh at that-- she supposes that’s a good thing though, considering that it was supposed to be a joke, and those tend to be laughed at..well, if you’re funny, she guesses.

“It definitely did not.” She wonders if this is going to become a problem of some kind, but then thinks about the headache that trying to stop it would cause, and she just hopes that they don’t get sick and leaves it at that. Why would anyone with actual sense jump into the lake in the middle of winter?

She takes a moment to examine the stuff next to them, giving the smallest nod. “So you are. I stand corrected. I’ll add it to the list of things that are apparently in the lake.” That’s also a joke, mostly. “Noelle is fine.” It’s a short answer, but probably the best one she can give. “A little busy. We tend to be during winter. We are Holidays for a reason. Haven’t you spoken to her recently? I thought you two were good friends.”

[mayorc]

chamomile and chrysanthemum

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ? are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?

i think she learns from it, depending on what the experience is. she uses what she knows in order to become stronger in a way, and also be prepared to process another situation like that one if she has to. she doesn't necessarily like to be seen as weak, so if she IS haunted by something, she definitely wouldn't show it unless she was on her own, or with someone she really trusts.

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ? how do they feel about love as a concept ?

she is not always one to directly say "i love you". i think she has trouble expressing it sometimes, at least in the traditional way. she can be very affectionate sometimes, and seem so distant for a majority of others. but she truly does try. as for how she feels about it..i wouldn't say she's someone who "absolutely loves love" or anything, but she does think it's nice to love and to be loved.

[promptfairy]

❥     𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒    [   𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙳 𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂    ]   .

headcanon prompts with questions based on plants   &   what they represent in flower language .  happy roleplaying !!  ♡

abatina :   is there anything in life your muse has changed their mind about over time   (   due to becoming more educated on the topic ,   certain experiences  ,   etc .   ) ,    or that they   would   change their mind about under certain circumstances ?  

acanthus :   is your muse deceptive ,   or willing to lie or deceive to achieve certain means ?   why or why not ?   

aloe :   how does your muse handle grief ?

amaryllis :   what is something or someone that your muse takes pride in ?   how do they express that pride ?   

anemone :   how does your muse view the world ;   as a cruel   &   unforgiving place ,   a land full of wonders ,   or something in - between ?  where does that world view come from   (   what experiences ,   life lessons ,   etc .   ) ?  

angelica :   where does your muse draw inspiration in life ?   what motivates them ?

apple blossom :   how does your muse go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality ?  

bachelor’s button :   does your muse actively seek romantic companionship ,   or cherish the liberties of being single ? 

basil :   does your muse have a love - hate relationship with anyone or anything ?

bay tree :   does your muse seek glory   &   accolades ,   or do they favour a simpler ,   more personal life ?  

begonia :   how cautious is your muse ?   are they prone to noticing red flags ,   or paranoid to the point of untrusting most everyone ?   why or why not ?  

belladonna :   how does your muse respond to silence ?   do they take comfort in soundlessness ,   or seek to fill the void with noise ?   

bluebell :   does your muse learn from their past ,   or are they prone to repeating the same mistakes ?  

carnation :   what is your muse’s relationship with their gender ?   how do they express or not express this relationship ?  

chamomile :   what is your muse likely to take away from a painful experience ?   are they one to be haunted by adversity ,   or to use what they’ve gone through to become stronger ?  

chrysanthemum :   how does your muse express romantic love ?  how do they feel about love as a concept ?  

daffodil :   is your muse one to be loyal in relationships ,   or are they likely to quickly move from one bond to another ?

daisy :   did your muse ever feel as though their innocence had been lost ?   what moment in their life could be described as the end of their innocence ?  

edelweiss :   what was the bravest moment in your muse’s life ?  are they known to be courageous from then on ?  

fern :   does your muse believe in magic or cosmic forces ,   or are they more likely to think their life is ultimately a matter of their own control ?  

forget - me - not :   has your muse ever forgotten something that is or was important to them ?   are they afraid of forgetting things like that ?  

gardenia :   is your muse one to confess romantic feelings early on ,   or to conceal them for long periods of time ?  

gladiolus :   describe a moment from your muse’s life that they will never forget .

goldenrod :   does your muse believe in luck or fortune ?  why or why not ?   where do they believe these things come from ?  

heliotrope :   does your muse believe in soulmates ?

hibiscus :   how does your muse view the gentler ,   daintier things in life ?   as things worth preserving   &   caring for ,   or things only bound to wither   &   disappear ?  

holly :   how strong is your muse’s sense of intuition ?  are they aware of it ?   do they ever fear that it is only paranoia ?  

hollyhock :   how strong is your muse’s sense of ambition ?  what’s something they strive for in life ?  

hyacinth :   is your muse athletic ?   does it come naturally to them ,   or have they had to work for their physique and/or skill ?  

hydrangea :   how much does your muse value communication in their relationships with others ?  are they prone to being misunderstood ?

iris :   if your muse could convey one last message to someone they have lost or left behind ,   what would it be ?  

ivy :   what are your muse’s views on marriage ?   do they believe it is something strictly for love ,   or an institution rooted in business   &   social benefits ?   do they desire or have they desired to be married ?

lavender :   how easy is it to gain your muse’s trust ?  once their trust is broken ,   how might one go about mending it ?  

lilac :   what was your muse’s childhood like ?   how has their upbringing affected them as they’ve aged ? 

lily :   how does your muse view their mother ?  

lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ?  

magnolia :   describe your muse’s relationship with nature   &   the natural world .  

marigold :   is your muse prone to jealousy ?  how might they handle envious feelings ?  

mint :   does your muse view themself as virtuous   &   moral ?  what do these words mean to them ?

nasturtium :   describe your muse’s relationship with their birthplace ,   or homeland .  

oak :   who would your muse consider the strongest person they know ?  

pansy :   does your muse often reflect on their own actions ?   do they ever think a lot about the past ,   and what they could have done differently ?

parsley :   describe a holiday your muse enjoys ,   and why they enjoy it .

peony :   what would a   ‘  happy life  ’   look like in your muse’s eyes ?

poppy :   what comforts your muse ?

rhododendron :   is your muse receptive to warnings   &   advice given by others ?

rose :   how much does your muse value other people ?   do they wish to have many friends ,   lovers ,   and/or associates ?   are they an easy person to love ?

sage :   what is your muse’s legacy ?   what do they want to be remembered for   &   what might they actually be remembered for ?  

salvia :   is your muse possessive over people or things that matter a lot to them ?  how do they express that possessiveness ,   or lack thereof ? 

snapdragon :   is your muse merciful ?  why or why not ?

southernwood :   how seriously does your muse take themself ?   do they prefer a solemn   &   intellectual atmosphere or do they delight in jokes   &   banter ?  

sunflower :   what brings your muse the most joy in life ?  

tulip :   how does your muse view people in general ?  

violet :   how does your muse respond to betrayal ?

willow :   how does your muse handle sadness   &   depression ?

zinnia :   how has the loss of fallen comrades and/or loved ones affected your muse ?   has it taught them anything or given them any new perspectives ?

[mayorc]

What happened to Dess?

She's not even going to answer this question-- the only tell she acknowledged it at all was the way she froze at the mention of her name.

[feverdreamsuggestion]

you haven’t slept in a whole day. you want to cry. you’re so tired.

[mayorc]

“If people are trying to imply that I am up to something sinister, I wish they would at least say it to my face.”

[mayorc]

gyftmasjuly​:

“Well, if it ain’t the Ghost of Christmas Present!” He jokes, clear boredom shifting to what can only be called elation upon seeing Carol enter the room. Rudy takes a moment to sit up proper, ignoring any discomfort that comes with the movement as his grin never once falters. It wasn’t every day the mayor of town, came to visit, after all! ..Not that he can remember the last time, but that just made now all the exciting to him. “It’s the best place in town since you walked in, Sugarplum!” 

He laughs, slapping his thigh and doing his best to suppress the deep cough that tried to follow. Rudy fails, of course, but he’s quick to play it off nonetheless. “It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t so boring in here. Noelle visiting definitely helps…”

He does perk up again when Carol mentions the game, chuckling with less gusto to keep himself from coughing.

“Oh, Dragon Blazers lll, yeah! Have y’ seen the graphics? I never would’ve believed it’s from the same series as the first one. I’m glad Noelle has something to keep herself busy with in her spare time, even if she won’t play it without me.” 

It’s the first time most people would see his usual grin droop at the corners, but that’s once again quickly returned to normal when he remembers there’s someone actually in the room with him. 

“Gosh, got me flowers, huh?” he asks, glancing over to the bouquet set on the table. “I’m sure we’ll be redoin’ our vows in no time, no need t’ be so hasty!” 

“Yes, one might even consider it a miracle that I’ve been spotted.” That both is and is not a joke, considering how often she was actually seen outside of her office..or outside at all, actually. “Well, I’m glad that I can still light up a room enough for you, at least.” Carol clasps her hands together and rests them in front of herself, wincing slightly at the sound of him trying to suppress that cough.

“...It is a hospital, and from what I know, they are usually rather boring.” Especially a hospital in a small town like Hometown. “I am glad Noelle’s visits are helping make your days seem more exciting, though. It’s one of the highlights of her day as well, I’m sure.”

She smiles softly, giving the smallest shake of her head. “I, surprisingly, have not. I will definitely take your word for it, though.” That is definitely one of the least surprising things she has ever said-- she doesn’t even remember the last time she’s watched Noelle play a game. “I’m glad you two have been enjoying..Dragon Blazers III.”

She opens her mouth slightly, before closing it again. There was no point in saying she did, in fact, see that change in his expression. He probably knew she did anyway.

“I did.” She gives a snort, a hand moving up to her mouth to stifle her laughter. “I suppose my flower choice was good, then.” Simple and safe, considering they’re roses, but good nonetheless, she’d think. “I’ll try to be more patient for you, dear.”

[mayorc]

newsaveplus​:

“Oh, alright…” Walking into the Holiday home shockingly hadn’t been on her agenda, but she does move inside with a bit of trepidation. This house was far too nice for someone like her to be walking into, after all, though she’s quick to make her way to the living room to set it on the coffee table. 

She pauses when the question comes up, a nervous laugh bubbling up as she finds something interesting on the floor to look at while scales pinken.

“Oh, yeah, I thought it’d be cute, I guess. I didn’t know what flowers she liked so I figured… y’know, Christmas-y was probably a safe bet.”

She turns from the door in order to keep an eye on Susie as she enters her home, gently pushing the door with a hoof enough that it was almost closed, but not quite, a sliver of sunlight leaking in and better lighting up one section of the floor.

“I see. Well, Christmas-y is usually the safest bet.” At least for the Holidays, anyway. It would be kind of weird for most other people.

“Though if you like my daughter enough to make her a flower crown, I would consider checking in about what her favorite flowers might be.”

[mayorc]

👤+ Asgore (if youre still doing it)

"I'm not really sure what you want for me to say about him. I don't hate him, if that's what you're looking for. We aren't on bad terms or anything. I talk to him about as much as I talk to the rest of the Dreemurrs." Which is not much at all, really. Even less now that he's living in his shop.

"I believe my husband would know him better, since they were often partners in crime before Rudy ended up in the hospital. I believe he brings him flowers, at least I think I heard that once." Does she feel bad for his situation? Of course, but there's nothing that she can really do about that.

"I haven't spoken to him in a while."

[mayorc]

lostctrls​:

     *  sometimes  you  forget  how  hard  it  is  to  talk  to  mr.  holiday’s  wife.  it’s  not  that  you  have  any  bad  blood  with  her,  she’s  just  less  flexible  to  talk  to  in  comparison  to  the  other  holiday  members  you  know.  noelle  is  easy  to  talk  to  for  she  is  your  friend.  conversations  held  between  the  two  of  you  have  never  once  been  boring,  and  mister  rudolph  holiday  is  ..  a  dad.  the  type  of  easy  going  dad  that’s  a  lot  easier  to  interact  with  that  you  forget  how  his  spouse  can  be.  again,  not  meant  to  be  in  any  negative  connotations.

     *  ‘nah.’  you  repeat,  sending  a  peace  sign  towards  her  direction.  just  because  you  are  toriel’s  child  doesn’t  mean  she  needs  to  know  everything  you  might  be  doing.  you’re  just  like  that.  besides!  it’s  not  like  you’re  committing  any  heinous  crime,  you  are  simply  being  a  dumb  teen  with  morbid  curiosity.  ‘just  trying  to  test  my  lung  integrity.’   (  definitely  not  trying  to  be  a  menace  to  onion.  )

     *  ‘and  trying  to  see  if  there  are  underwater  treasures.  i  heard  people  used  to  throw  coins  in  a  water  source.  too  bad  we  have  no  fountains  up  here.’  you  realize  you’ve  been  a  little  too  descriptive  with  the  location  of  fountains,  but  you’re  sure  she  would  just  brush  it  off  anyway.  she  can’t  suspect  something  that’s  only  an  inside  thing  between  you  and  your  friend!     ‘just  wanted  to  see  if  i’ll  get  a  coin  or  two.  maybe  even  a  treasure  chest  so  i  can  buy  the  diner’s  entire  stock  of  food.’

“Nah.” she repeats, considering how much this conversation really means to her for an entire second. If Toriel doesn’t know, that’s fine, she guesses, because she actually wasn’t going to tell her. Why should she? This seemed like a normal Kris thing, in the grand scheme of everything that Kris has ever done that she’s aware of.

“You’re going to keep it up and I’m going to have to consider a place to put a public pool.” That is her joking, in case it wasn’t obvious by her line delivery, or the fact she sounded serious because of her tone. “That was a joke.” She feels like she has to say that considering.

“..Underwater treasures. In the lake.” She raises a brow at the mention of there being no fountains up here, before deciding that she doesn’t actually care about what that means. It was probably just some thing between them and some other kids in Hometown, or something. “I doubt you’re going to find any coins in the lake. It would be easier to find those on the sidewalk. It’d also be easier to spot a treasure chest.”

[mayorc]

@ruinsache​ \\ starter call

Carol had decided that she would make a visit to the Dreemurr home while she had the time, knocking on the door and waiting patiently-- there’s some sign of relief on her face when she realizes that Toriel is actually home once she answers the door. 

“Hello, Toriel. You’re not doing anything right now, are you?” She takes a deep breath of the cold winter air, holding out the offering of a tin of gingerbread cookies she had made after a moment’s hesitation.

“It’s no pie, but.. I thought it would be nice to visit while I’m not busy.” They were neighbors, after all. “May I come in?”

[mayorc]

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