32 | In Which the Wizard Warms Up [Dictated]

[strangewonders]

Well, that was a fun bit of déjà vu, wasn't it? Not that I mind an occasional change in the scenery, but I'm not sure we need that on more than a yearly basis.

Looking for a pattern is probably fruitless, but I don't suppose anyone noticed anything different this time around? Other than an apparent desire for out-of-season Christmas cheer...

Comments

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[wizard_redfive]

We definitely don't need another Christmas around here.

Dictated

[strangewonders]

I'm inclined to agree, but our feelings don't seem to have been taken into consideration.

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Are they ever?

Dictated

[strangewonders]

Oh, I'd argue the castle sometimes takes perverse pleasure in giving us what we want. In the most bothersome way possible, of course.

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[wizard_redfive]

That sounds like there's a story behind it.

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[strangewonders]

You've never had a wish go wrong? Maybe it's just me the castle dislikes.

Re: Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Nothing comes to mind... [Though now she's thinking back and trying to analyze all her wishes. Did she get the short end of the stick somehow and not notice??]

[gottaknockhard]

I didn't get compensated at the end, if that's what you mean.

[Usually suffering through that holiday gets him a killer lobster or a couch or something.]

[strangewonders]

Good point. I didn't notice any reward either. Not that I really appreciate the caste's idea of a 'gift.'

[gottaknockhard]

What'd it get you last time?

[strangewonders]

A suit, in seven pieces.

[gottaknockhard]

Sounds pretty harmless.

[strangewonders]

And completely useless.

[gottaknockhard]

Did you give it a list?

[strangewonders]

That would just be asking for trouble.

[gottaknockhard]

I'm not sure asking would make much of a difference there. Not like calling a gift boring, anyway.

[strangewonders]

I'd be happy enough with a boring gift, so long as it was actually useful.

This should at least have come with a 'some assembly required' warning.

[gottaknockhard]

[Oh... so that's what he meant.]

And tailors can be hard to find.

[strangewonders]

Unfortunately true.

[gottaknockhard]

Well, with any luck, it'll be a while until you need to dress up.

voice;

[wishmadeinfire]

I am afraid I was a bit to busy keeping myself warm by the fire to look around much.

Did you see anything, Howl?

voice;

[strangewonders]

I didn't, but that doesn't mean nothing happened. It just means I was too busy making an endless supply of tea to notice.

Re: voice;

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ There is a laugh. ]}

I understand, as I was in the same position. Perhaps it was just an odd little bit of whimsy from the Castle?

voice;

[strangewonders]

I certainly hope so.

Re: voice;

[wishmadeinfire]

I like to think so. It has never been to very upsetting in the winter, after all.