#ooc// fr this entire event is ending up much longer than I anticipated

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Vern's Hometown: Centennial Celebration

Book 4: Rhapsody of Seasons

Chapter 2: Countdown

The town square has been converted since earlier. Heat from a large bonfire fights back the night air. Long benches and tables are now organized, bread and hor dourves lining their centers. Vern shifts nervously as he glances around the area. His gaze hovers on the main table, counting the seats carefully.

"Don't worry, we get that table this year," Folia points to a table just to the side of the main.

"Yup! We said we needed room for your guests," Shirley chimes in.

Vern glances away and struggles to pull out a handkerchief. He quickly dabs around his eyes. "I-I umm... th-thank you..."

"It's nothing. We got it set up so you won't be next to Victor."

"I could kiss you," Vern mutters under his breath.

"You're welcome," Folia lightly chuckles, "shall we?"

Vern can only manage a nod. The crowd easily parts for them to reach their seats. Familiar snowy hair gives him pause. A chill crawls over his skin as an unwelcome spell spirals around him. The cool night breeze across his thighs is a warning. The skirt is too short, the bodice is too tight.

"Hey, sweetheart," the winter sprite grins, "you looked a bit ruffled."

Vern's fingers twitch, "how... generous. Unfortunately, white doesn't suit me."

Ooc// when Vern says: "I could kiss you"... it's a figure of speech. It's a way to express extreme gratitude.. Do you guys like having me post the song(s) I write these to?

Song: Counting Stars OneRepublic

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Book 1: [1] [2] [3]

Book 2: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5A] [5B] [6] [7]

Book 3: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Book 4: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]