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[fantasies]

[It's been a rough month or so for Henry. But today he sounds determined.]

Hey, everybody.

I know this month has been-- [horrifying, terrifying] --bad. Really bad. I've only been here a few months, so the castle's never done anything like this since I've been here, but.... I know it has before, and I know it probably will again. It's using its magic for evil, but not all magic has to be used that way.

What I'm saying is, we can make it better. Show the castle that it's not going to beat us with stuff like this.

[That's his speech. He's not as good at it as some of the heroes in his book of stories, but he thinks it's about time he start practicing.

What do people need when they're upset? Distractions, distractions are nice. There's a pause, and then, gentler:]

Halloween is soon, we should do something fun for it.

If you don't have Halloween in your world, don't worry about it. The only important things you need to know are that you get candy and that it's awesome.

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written

[mom_to_us_all]

What kind of candies?

[fantasies]

[His handwriting is messy, so he's going to err on the side of caution and dictate back.]

All kinds! Chocolate, starburst, gummy worms. Some people hand out toys. Or fruit, but those aren't the good houses.

[mom_to_us_all]

[Eeek, chocolate!

She would dictate if she could but she can't so she writes:]

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with any of those candies, but chocolate.[D:] Are they any good?

[heloise]

I see it has not beaten you down.

[fantasies]

It's trying, but I'm not gonna let it.

[heloise]

Tell me more about this halloween then?

[secondchances]

That's the spirit. There's bound to be a lot of candy in a magical castle, right?

[fantasies]

Exactly!

[beat]

But nobody should wish for any. That's important.

[secondchances]

That's cheating. It's way more fun knocking on doors.

But you need a costume for that.

dictated;

[luthored]

[ This kid's voice seems familiar. It takes some reading around to remember what his name is, though.

And even if it's not the most poetic speech, the fact that a child is the one stating it carries a lot of impact for Lana. What a brave little dude.

Talking about Halloween seems strange to her in light of recent events, but hey why not? ]

Do you have a costume planned out?

[fantasies]

Yep! I just have to make it.

[luthored]

You're going to make it yourself?

[pharaohlighting]

It's free candy?

[fantasies]

Yeah. All of it. That's why you have to get as much as you can.

[pharaohlighting]

What do we have to do to get it?

[the_effect_she_has]

Uhm. Okay. What's Halloween?

[Because hey, if it's going to help Henry keep them all going, Katniss is going to help.]

[fantasies]

It's the best holiday ever.

You dress up in a costume and go around to different houses, and people give you candy.

[huffythedragon]

We call it Nightmare Night where I come from. But we still go and gather candy.

[fantasies]

As long as there's candy. That's the most important part.

[fulltilt]

I honestly think I've had enough creepiness to make me want to forget Halloween. Forever.

[fantasies]

Halloween doesn't have to be creepy. You could be a pumpkin! Or a teapot.

dictated forever

[valuedstrength]

[That is something Steve really needed to hear. There's a smile in his voice as he dictates.]

That's some very good advice. You know there was a group last year that went trick or treating from the castle to the city and back. I'm sure we'll get together again this year. You should come along.

[fantasies]

Really? Yeah, that sounds great! I'll definitely come.

dictated; what is being on time to posts?

[staggeringego]

Of course. There's more than enough dark magic out there, but doesn't mean the good won't win in the end. It's how these things work themselves out.

ALWAYS ON TIME

[fantasies]

Exactly. Good will always win.