MR MAGORIUM.

all stories must eventually come to an end.

[muchwonder]

MUCHWONDER. a selective , indie portrayal of EDWARD MAGORIUM from MR MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM. inspired by the movie , novelization &&. personal headcanons.

a study in :: living life to it's fullest , the importance of having whimsy and a childlike sense of imagination , believing in magic , death being a part of life , dealing with grief , and moving on.

writer info :: undy. he / they / it. 22. this account is 18+ for potential dark and suggestive themes.

rules :: information :: verses :: playlist :: memes

follows and likes from @sungtales.

[storiesecho]

I can make knick-knacks move and dolls dance but I can't do basic division, this is my personal hell

[muchwonder]

don't beat yourself up too much. we all have our strengths, and this in particular happens to be mine.

..which is why you could've just asked me to do this for you in the first place.

[storiesecho]

( About the start sobbing over tax forms. ) It's so many NUMBERS-

[muchwonder]

(blinks a few times. silently puts his hand on the stack of forms and slides it over to himself.) ... why don't you take a break, and I'll work on this, yeah?

[muchwonder]

(guy who just walked into the toy store to mahoney saying all accountants should be shot dead) ... okay! okay.

[muchwonder]

ooc

thinking about a muppet show episode where mr magorium is the guest. also i believe in kermit the frog and magorium yaoi and nobody can tell me otherwise

[muchwonder]

it’s christmas eve and the store looks so festive. is everyone in their- mutant! i just love your ugly sweater! you’re going to win the contest for sure!

(a man in a plain, gray suit looks behind him and then points at himself) yes, you! it’s so ugly!

[lickskywalker]

I fell so completely in love with these shoes, I bought enough pairs to last my whole lifetime. This is my last pair.

[bypoisedapples]

Technically, Snow wasn't supposed to be out right now. No, her stage time had ended five minutes ago by now ! But the princess just couldn't leave. It was nice outside, and she loved people watching in the park... Rules be dammed, she was older than the whole property, she could bend them a bit.

And if she just so happens to find herself gravitating to an older man sat on a bench dressed like it was dapper day on main street, topped with a pair of fantasia ears on his head, well... " Why, I do hope I'm not the last to say it today either ! "

Snow titters, taking his hand and dipping into a curtsy instead of a shake. For a moment, she had thought someone had left their poor grandfather by his lonesome, but by his overall demeanor, she was very happy to be wrong !

" Oh ! I'm Snow White ! I simply must say, I do love your outfit ! Golly, you look like a citizen of our own main street ! How do you do ? "

[muchwonder]

A HAND RAISES TO HIT THE TOP OF HIS HEAD GENTLY , as if to say 'duh.' He recognized her from the beginning , of course , because there's no princess more recognizable than Snow White in his humble opinion. Still , he found it more enjoyable to play the part of not knowing at all , and so he does. "Snow White! Why , I should have guessed. It is an absolute honor to meet you , Princess."

"I WAS DOING JUST FINE BEFORE ," He begins with a soft chuckle. "Now that I'm in the presence of royalty , however , I'm doing even better." There is something that's bothering him , no matter how pleasant their conversation may be. He already has his fair share of magic , and this being the most magical place on Earth , he's sure there are other people that would love to be talking to her. He looks left , and right , and left again - before finally looking at her and gesturing to his lone self.

"I DO HAVE TO ASK , as lovely as your company is , aren't there far more interesting people you could be talking to right now? I'm just an old man , after all , and I'd hate to hoard all of the magic to myself."

[muchwonder]

@bypoisedapples asked :

❝ you have a nice smile, has anyone ever told you that before? ❞

ONE WOULD THINK THAT THE EVER-PRESENT smile on Magorium's face couldn't grow wider than it already is , and yet he positively beams at her compliment. "People have told me a lot of things , my dear." A man who has lived as long as himself is one that has heard almost everything there is to hear , both good and bad. He hears good things far more often than bad , thank goodness , and today just so happens to be chock-full of amazing things. He loves these sorts of days. "But there's something very special about hearing it from such a lovely young lady."

HE EXTENDS HIS HAND OUT TO HER TO SHAKE. "And what , may I ask , is your name , o' connoisseur of smiles?"

[psyducksgfx]

Character Development Questions

here are a bunch of questions to ask for the mun in terms of headcanons and getting to know their muses better. some of them are silly, some of them are very specific, and some of them are "what if" scenarios.

Are they a good liar or a bad liar?

Are they an early bird or a night owl?

Are they an introvert or an extrovert?

Are they philosophical?

Are they self-conscious?

Are they superstitious?

Are they Team Magic, Team Religion, or Team Science?

Do they believe in happy endings?

Do they fit their Astrological Sign?

Do they have any addictions?

Do they have any fears or phobias?

Do they have any nicknames?

Do they have any pet peeves?

Do they have any superpowers?

Do they see the glass as half full or half empty?

Have they ever had their heart broken?

How blunt are they?

How do they feel about politics?

How easily do they make friends?

How many languages do they know?

How well do they handle criticism?

How would they react to meeting another version of themself from an alternate universe?

What are their hobbies?

What are their political views?

What is their biggest regret?

What is their Character Alignment?

What is their Enneagram?

What is their favorite color?

What is their favorite holiday?

What is their first name?

What is their MBTI?

What is their gender pronouns and sexuality?

What Lantern Corps would they be in?

What makes them stand out from the rest?

What song best describes them?

What sort of people are they attracted to?

What type of person is your character most likely to be drawn to?

Who is the most important person in their life?

Who would be their Signature Mon?

Who would be their Digimon partner?

[yokaimemes]

THE NON-ROMANTIC SHIPPING GUIDE

inspired by various (romantic) shipping memes i've seen, this is a non-romantic shipping guide meme! this is for those who are interested in dynamics that are solely familial, platonic, antagonistic, and/or simply general, without being romantic or sexual in nature!

ㅤsend 🌊 (or wave emoji if unable to see it) and i will fill out the below form based on what i would like to see between our muses! alternatively, feel free to fill out the form yourself & send it in an ask if you would prefer to share your ideas! (please remember to specify what muse you're sending from or for with multimuse blogs!)

ㅤㅤㅤbold = absolutely, italics = maybe, strikethrough = never. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ(s) = sender, (r) = receiver.

FAMILIAL

blood relatives // half relatives // step relatives // adoptive relatives // found family // (s) is a parent(al figure) to (r) // (r) is a parent(al figure) to (s) // (s) is an older sibling to (r) // (r) is an older sibling to (s) // our characters were raised as siblings together // our characters are cousins // (s) is a sibling (figure) to (r)'s parent // (r) is a sibling (figure) to (s)'s parent

PLATONIC

childhood friends // family friends // teenage friends // university friends // work friends // adult friends // new or recent friends // best friends // queerplatonic // friends who live together // friends through circumstance // exes to friends // enemies to friends // (s) previously had feelings for (r) // (r) previously had feelings for (s)

ANTAGONISTIC

frenemies // rivals // friends to enemies // exes to enemies // family-based // work-based // circumstance-based // misunderstanding-based // ideology-based // (s) betrayed (r) // (r) betrayed (s) // (s) believes (r) is a villain // (r) believes (s) is a villain // (s) is a former villain // (r) is a former villain // (s) is actively antagonizing (r) // (r) is actively antagonizing (s)

GENERAL

coworkers // frequent the same locations/cross paths often // grumpy & sunshine // share a brain cell // begrudgingly connected // hot & cold // straight man & funny man // opposites attract // other not specified

specific dynamic(s) i'd like to see between our muses not specified :

(list here as needed)

[untitledmemes]

4-Word Sentence Prompts

Part I An assortment of prompts and/or starters using only four words. Adjust as necessary to fit pronoun and/or descriptor. Reblog, please do not repost or add.

“ I don't need you. ”

“ Celebrate while you can. ”

“ It was too much. ”

“ I'm so, so sorry. ”

“ Let me love you. ”

“ Where have you been? ”

“ Why am I here? ”

“ I would love to. ”

“ I tried but failed. ”

“ You'll never forgive me. ”

“ I want to confess. ”

“ I will protect you. ”

“ You don't deserve me. ”

“ I don't deserve you. ”

“ You are safe here. ”

“ You choose your fate. ”

“ I have lost control. ”

“ I don't recognize myself. ”

“ You are to blame. ”

“ You lack the skills. ”

“ Be still, don't move. ”

“ Yet again you lie. ”

“ You are so beautiful. ”

“ Take it off. Now. ”

“ Look at you now. ”

“ Shoot before it escapes! ”

“ You can't do this! ”

“ Please don't leave me. ”

“ Please leave me along. ”

“ Worship me or die. ”

“ Bow before me, peasant. ”

“ Did you make this? ”

“ I can't believe this! ”

“ You are my villain. ”

“ You are my hero. ”

“ I don't take sides. ”

“ Run, don't look back. ”

“ My life is perfect. ”

“ Don't lie to me. ”

“ When is it over? ”

“ What is this madness? ”

“ Cut loose, have fun! ”

“ I hate you all. ”

“ I love you, dear. ”

“ You drive me crazy. ”

[leneemusing]

for muses that are getting to know each other

❝ what's your favorite color and why? ❞

❝ can i come with you? ❞

❝ you have a nice smile, has anyone ever told you that before? ❞

❝ how do you take your coffee? ❞

❝ sorry, what was your name again? ❞

❝ it just occurred to me i never asked you what your last name is. ❞

❝ actually we've met before. ❞

❝ i've heard a few things about you. ❞

❝ care to join me? ❞

❝ i'm not really sure why i trust you. ❞

❝ i don't usually talk this much, it just feels easy to say stuff when you're listening. ❞

❝ i know we don't know each other that well but if you wanna talk about it... ❞

❝ could you help me with something? ❞

❝ do you like it here? ❞

❝ are you new around here? ❞

❝ you can ask me anything you want. i promise i'll answer truthfully except the things i feel like lying about. ❞

❝ i don't mean to be too forward, you just seem like you could use a friend right now. ❞

❝ you can come with me. i mean if you don't have anyone waiting for you. ❞

❝ we're friends now. you can ask me for help. ❞

❝ do you like this music? i can change it. ❞

❝ what are your favorite snacks? ❞

❝ really? i wouldn't have guessed that about you. ❞

❝ do you mind if i ask about it? ❞

ACTIONS:

VISIT: for sender to go to receiver's home for the first time

VISITED: for receiver to go to sender's home for the first time

CRYING: for sender to see receiver cry for the first time

CRIED: for receiver to see sender cry for the first time

BEGIN: sender and receiver are on their first date together

TRIP: our muses go on a group trip but end up stuck together, away from the rest of their friends.

SITUATION: our muses are acquainted because one of them is their friend's roommate. muse a shows up when their friend isn't there and ends up hanging out with muse b one on one.

GO: our muses go to a zoo or theme park together and get lost.

INVITE: sender cooks for receiver for the first time

INVITED: receiver cooks for sender for the first time

TOGETHER: our muses spend the night for the first time

TRY: our muses hooked up and are hanging out the next day

COMFORT: sender is going through a break up and receiver offers to cheer them up

COMFORTED: receiver is going through a break up and sender offers to cheer them up

OFFER: sender gives receiver a ride to the airport/picks them up

OFERED: receiver gives sender a ride to the airport/picks them up

AID: sender helps receiver redecorate

AIDING: receiver helps sender redecorate

[whatmust]

Well, because it's silly and there's no point to it, but Obi-Wan can tell from nearly one look at him that those arguments won't get him anywhere. He's never been in a toy store before, obviously, but this is roundabout what he would have imagined one would look like, and so the man can carry on however he sees fit, even if Obi-Wan does have a pinched look on his face about it.

"I see. I'm afraid I've not much time for any animal-based rowdiness outside of porg hunting," he reiterates seriously, watching with only a small amount of relief as the man flips himself right-side up again. "We intercepted a smuggling operation and I'd much prefer that I was the one to relocate them." He wouldn't say he's attached to the little critters, after the runaround they've been giving him, but he doesn't want to see them sold on some exotic market, either. He halfway wishes he hadn't lost his holopad hours ago - a visual would save him time and a headache. This place is noisy and chaotic and— and he can't think of any more appropriate descriptors than that. He just does his best to avoid touching anything. Or looking at anything, really.

"I'm... not sure what a zebra is, but I doubt it. And they would have stuck together," so unless he'd found just one and had the time to name it, then no, this Mortimer is probably not a porg. He'd call that business over and done with, then - he's not one to pick up tagalongs if he can help it - but he arches a brow at the offer all the same. "Where exactly is it you were thinking to check? I must have looked across half the city by now."

[muchwonder]

THIS SERIOUSNESS IS TOO , WELL , SERIOUS for an establishment like this. And from such a young man no less - why , Magorium just wasn't going to stand for it. Good thing he was hanging upside-down. Imagine what would have happened if the two had met in his normal , upright state.

BUT NOW THAT HE IS STANDING , he knows that this might be a tough nut to crack. He can tell by that look on his face. He's seen it time and time again , a man of his age gets used to seeing it. The look of someone who bought into the propaganda about life being a serious affair. "It's never too late to make time." He offers with a smile. "If I can't help you find your Porgs , I can at least help you with that." He's far more experienced with monkey business than Porg hunting , anyways. He's not even quite sure he knows what a Porg is. Perhaps when this is all said and done he can keep one. Mortimer needs some company , after all.

"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT A ZEBRA IS?" He certainly has his work cut out for him. With his head on a swivel , he looks through the crowd of stuffed animals on a nearby shelf before plucking a small Zebra off of it. "This ," He twirls around , accomplished , and holds it in front of him. "is a Zebra. Very majestic animals when they're not raiding your refrigerator or eating the gushers you saved as a little treat." But that's not what this young man has his mind set on , is it? "Have you tried the Air and Space section? Unless they're flightless birds , then I think you're really out of luck."

[muchwonder]

SOMETHING has made a nest in the back of the store-- though it remained elusive. Eventually though, it's possible the eccentric shop owner would catch a glimpse of the creature here and there. Tiny webbed feet, a shark-like tail-- and the distinct scent of fish.

Surely someone as resourceful as Magorium could figure out a creative way to catch the little beasty.

AT FIRST HE HAD THOUGHT THAT it was just one of the fish from the mobile that had gotten loose (slippery things , they were. The fresh ones , anyways. They've never had any problems with the fish sticks). After the third instance of his sandwiches going missing and Mortimer claiming that he hadn't done it , Magorium was actually starting to believe him. The only problem with that was if Mortimer wasn't eating them , he didn't know who or what was.

HE SAW SOMETHING OUT OF THE CORNER OF HIS EYE from time to time , and that stench was undeniable. There was only one thing he thought to do : if the Emporium's new guest was as hungry as he thought , then perhaps the very unassuming plate of ham sandwiches that just so happen to be left right by the register would seem appetizing.

[muchwonder]

for @whatmust , continued from here.

"WHY NOT?" IS THE REPLY HE GETS , a hand raising to gesture vaguely at the store in front of them. "I don't know if you're aware of this , my dear friend , but you are in a toy store. This place is built for monkey business , horsing around , and any other animal-based rowdiness you might be able to think of." Hanging around is one of the most obvious (and relaxed) things to do.

IT'S USUALLY THE PARENTS THAT are baffled by this place , and while the person keeping him company obviously isn't a child , he's never met someone so horribly out of place. Well , other than the mutant , of course. But this is a very , very different case. A different case indeed , and quite a serious one. This young man seems to be on a mission - and his answer only confirms that. Magorium's eyebrows furrow thoughtfully , and he finally finds it in himself to flip right side up again (all of that blood rushing to his head isn't exactly good for thinking , after all.) "Porgs , you say?" Fascinating. "What a funny name. Porg. Well , I'm afraid the only animal I've seen all day is Mortimer- and unless Porg just happens to be another name for Zebra , I don't think that's of any use to you." And he's pretty sure they're not native to toy stores , either. "But perhaps I could help you look elsewhere?"

[storiesecho]

The What

[muchwonder]

well , we both know i am a very old man .. and in this very specific case a normal weed brownie just wouldn't do.