» twelfth snitch

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

It seems like everyone is in a hurry to leave, at least from my world. Ron, Luna, Remus, Hermione. There aren't many of us left now, yeah? Admittedly, it makes me a little nervous. Cedric and Sirius, I think they were both here before me so I s'pose that makes me the newest arrival. If I can help it, I really would like to stay.

Halloween is coming fast, isn't it? Mum took me trick-or-treating when I was younger. If I remember correctly my first costume was this awful looking witch one. Ironic, that. I can be thankful that the green skin and long, crooked nose didn't come with graduating.

[ Cedric; ]

The catcher, did it help any? You've been really quiet lately, I was worried something might have happened. It was a bit late when I came to visit, I didn't want to knock because I wasn't sure whether or not you were asleep.

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[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

Ah...sorry to hear about so many people from your world leaving, Cho...

[a small laugh] But that sounds like it must have been a fun Halloween!

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

You don't have to apologize, Allen, it's hardly your fault.

I don't remember much of it, but I still have the costume. It's packed away in a trunk.

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

I...suppose so. But if you do want to stay, I do hope that you stay here a long time then!

Wow...that's really nice.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, I hope I do, too.

I imagine it's fallen apart by now and it certainly wouldn't fit, but mum has a habit of keeping things like that.

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

[a pause] Ah, thanks.

It's not a bad habit...it's sweet.

[a small laugh] Think you'll be a green witch again this year?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

It's sweet until you have various knick knacks spilling out your windows.

I'm not quite sure, I haven't thought much on it. Have you?

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

[a laugh] I suppose that's true.

Um, yeah! My friend Ravi and I are going to go as pirates.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

She isn't as bad about it as she used to be.

[amused] I'll look forward to seeing your costumes, then.

[save-the-souls.livejournal.com]

That's good!

Thanks. I'll look forward to seeing yours as well!

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

[laughs] At this rate, I think I'll end up running around with a bed sheet over my head.

Cho

[kedavrad.livejournal.com]

It's a bit worrying, seeing everyone leave so suddenly, isn't it?

It has helped, actually. Thank you.

[a pause; changing the subject and vaguely amused --] Tell me about trick-or-treating.

Cedric

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

I was sure I would be next. But it.. hasn't happened.

I'm glad. Crafts weren't my specialty, I was worried it wouldn't work.

[laughs] I was small and the holiday was all about candy, it was wonderful. I'm too old to trick-or-treat now, however. Mum and I, we went through the entire neighborhood, I think she tired before I did.

Cho

[kedavrad.livejournal.com]

I'm... I'm glad.

[a laugh] Cute.

Cedric

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

You've never been, then? We ought to do something special then, the holiday is a lot of fun.

Would you like to dress up with me? I won't make you look silly.

Cho

[kedavrad.livejournal.com]

[aha] ... All right.

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

Why do you want to stay here?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

It's a bit selfish, actually.

Someone from my world is here, someone who can't go back. My mum, dad and friends -- I do miss them, but I missed him, too.

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

I assume, by that, you mean he is dead. My condolences.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

He.. yes, he is.

[pause] Thank you.

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

If I may ask... given Paradisa's tendency to rip people away at any moment, with no advance notice... do you live knowing each minute could be the last?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

It.. was the last minute, the moment he died. Our time here is a blessing, even if it won't last forever. I know that, one day, I'll have to go home but.. until then, I'll enjoy what time we have together.

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

You won't remember this time when you return. However, it is good that you're taking this somewhat positively as it is. Coping with death is never a pleasant business.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

Are you speaking from experience?

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

You are not the first, nor the last, to lose someone. At this point, I have nothing but apathy.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, I didn't mean to sound so--

I know others have lost and will lose people, but it doesn't make things any easier. Seeing him here, sometimes it just feels like it was an awful nightmare.

[illusionist.livejournal.com]

It wasn't my intent to insinuate that you were being rude. It was simply a remark.

Perhaps it was. You can never tell what this place has done to your mind. For all you know, you've been here all your life.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

I see.. I apologize, then.

It's already taken memories from me, I'm not sure I want to think about what else it could do to my head.

[shirtless]

Gotta say, knowing you has definitely killed that green-skinned witch stereotype for me. [ chuckles ]

Not really sure what I should be this year. I was going to doing a themed costume with--[ he cuts himself short, and forces him not to get worked up about Bella leaving again ] I just need some new ideas.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

I should hope so!

[baww Bella :(] I'm at a bit of a loss myself, maybe we can think of something? I haven't asked Cedric if he's dressing up yet.

[themoonspirit.livejournal.com]

Halloween?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

Children, and sometimes adults, dress up in costumes. The children go door to door for candy and the adults usually gather for elaborate parties.

[themoonspirit.livejournal.com]

Ah, it sounds like fun. What kind of costumes do the children wear? Are they formal robes of your land?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

Formal robes.. ? Oh, no, nothing like that.

The costumes vary really, from scary to cute. Angels, ghosts, faeries, pumpkins, devils, witches and monsters.

[themoonspirit.livejournal.com]

Ah, that kind of costume! And this happens every year?

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

On the 31st of October, yes.

[ikurademo.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that so many you knew have left... Since you really want to stay, I hope you stay as long as possible, without anything bad happening to you and the people you care about.

Halloween... You must have had fun.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

You don't have to apologize. [pause, omg why is she so sweet?] Thank you, Michiru, that's very kind of you.

From what little I remember of it, I did. I wonder, d'you feel up to baking with me later? I don't imagine mine are as nice as yours, but we should make cookies, perhaps in Halloween shapes. What do you think?

[ikurademo.livejournal.com]

Mm... [She's going to make Cho a good luck charm now. Really, she has nothing better to do with her time.] You're welcome.

Oh! Um.... that sounds fun! I've never actually made Halloween cookies before. We have to be secret about it, though, or else my friends might eat them all before we can finish baking them.

[seekingheroes.livejournal.com]

[laughs] You're talking about Jacob, aren't you? I haven't either, but I imagine it could be fun.

[ikurademo.livejournal.com]

[a surprised noise, followed by embarrassment] I-I didn't say -- !! [giggling now]

[apologeticangel.livejournal.com]

What is Halloween? Do you dress up?