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continued from ( x ) with @sonofneverlandโ
The cricket jumps just about a foot in the air, and teeters on the railing when he lands, arms pinwheeling to maintain some semblance of balance. The Village Hausโ guests usually only have one thing on their mind - food - and Jiminy more or less blends in as a set-piece. His people-watching usually goes uninterrupted. But he spins on a heel and rather quickly recognizes Peter, relaxing visibly once he does. No autographs today. Theyโre a real workout, holding those pens.
โWhat brings me out here?โ He echoes, and jabs an umbrella upwards towards the painted decals and intricate carvings lining the rafters from top to bottom. The theming is unmistakable. โThink I oughta be askinโ you! Itโs my restaurant.โ
Canโt fault a fella for liking to go in and take an occasional look at the murals of himself. Really, what else is he going to do with his time? All the rides have height requirements. Heโd remind Pete that his meet-and-greets are across the street, but a glance at the crutches tells him those arenโt really in the cards for the afternoon.
โNot doinโ the parade today, I take it. Probably a good idea. Thinkinโ itโs gonna rain through half of it.โ Crickets are excellent at predicting the weather. Not Jiminy, but. You know. The other crickets. Normal ones. Jiminyโs just good at spreading their gossip.
Peter and Jiminy both knew thatย โheight requirementsโ didnโt mean anything to Jiminy; he went wherever he wanted, and Peter was good enough to not be a snitch about it. He set his crutches aside and took a seat; heย blended in pretty well whenever he was inย โincognito mode.โ Though, he was a good deal taller than most of his Friends who stood in for him, just about any borrowed outfit from Costuming would make Peter completely invisible.ย
โOh, I thought Iโd come around for a quick bite. The CMโs here are quiteย โgenerous.โโ
Ghosts needed to eat too. Sometimes. The flatbreads were better than most of the otherย โpizzasโ that could be found around the parks. Peter swore off PizzeRizzo for reasons other than rats in the kitchenโฆย
โIt rains here more than it does in Neverland, which is saying something. Last thing I need to do is slip off the Jolly Roger and either fall and break my leg again or get exposed for flying off of it.โ
One of the cast members brought over a tray with the flatbread and soft drink Peter ordered, and the ghost offered her a wink as thanks while she skittered away to go brag to her friends that she just metย โTHEโ Peter Pan.ย
โIโve got enough here to share if you want some. I havenโt seen you around in a bit; surely youโve got some adventures up your sleeves since we last took down that hag-and-a-halfwit a few months back.โ