002 - The Stargazing Meme

[aflockofmemegulls]

the stargazing meme

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prompts

one → meteor shower you just saw a falling star! and another! make a wish!
two → aliens what was that? was that really? omg no way a ufo!
three → lunar eclipse you've been sitting out for hours, waiting for this. it's so cool!
four → comet does it move fast or slow? either way, it's amazing.
five → full moon the moon is so huge! just don't look too long, it's really bright too.
six → star dust anything can happen in space. make up your own plot!
seven → solar eclipse this might be happening in the middle of the day!
eight → planet sighting is that a new star? nope, just a neighbor in the solar system!
nine → constellations do you know the stories behind these odd patterns?
ten → deep space normal stargazing isn't that much fun. you got a telescope!

Comments

[snowymischief]

[Good thing it's dark out because he flushes just a tinge when she takes his hand, but he'll hold her hand in return despite that.] Hey, lots of wishes are a good thing.

[He stares back up at the sky, his gazed specifically fixed on Manny. He was kind of a jerk for those three hundred years, but now Jack knows Manny wanted him to find the answers on his own.] Not a thing. Aside from I wish the kids can always have fun, but that's kind of what I'm here for.

1/3

[myownhand]

Aren't you just th'regular do-gooder now?

[A grin and she almost leans over to kiss him on the cheek--]

[myownhand]

[--and then oh, yeah. Whoops. Pulling back. Getting out of your personal space.--]

[myownhand]

[--Instead she'll pull away from him, trying to cover up the slightly awkward moment, and run a bit forward-- night dress twirlling along with her movement--]

Let's see...

[And nooooooooooooow. She's wishing. Enjoy the silence, it's one of the few moments of quiet you'll have with her.]

[snowymischief]

Haha, very funny. [Why yes, her suddenly leaning in did cause him to panic a little on the inside. It's a good thing she ran ahead because he needs a moment to get rid of that blush, and run a hand awkwardly through his hair. He twirls his staff around a little, putting a hand inside his coat pocket and walking over to her.] So, what're you gonna wish for?

[myownhand]

I can't tell y'that. It's a secret!

[DUH]

[snowymischief]

Okay, okay, keep your secrets, then. I was just asking. [He hops up lightly to sit on top of his staff, one leg hanging over as he stares at the sky.

Sup, Manny?]

[myownhand]

Everyone knows wishes don't come true if y'tell someone what they are.

[DUUUUUUUH X2

Though now she'll chance a glance back to jack, balancing like a goddamn bird on his staff--]

Y'know. Y'always stare at it.

Th'moon that is.

[snowymischief]

Sounds like you're getting a little greedy with 'em.

[His eyes widen as he blinks at her a few times. He hadn't noticed.] Well... here, maybe I should introduce you first. [He gestures to Merida, then the moon.] Merida, meet Manny, the Man in the Moon. He's the one who created the Guardians.

[myownhand]

[..... wat. She'll just wander up beside you on your staff.]

Someone creates you? [It never really occurred to her.]

[snowymischief]

Sorta? I mean, all of the Guardians were people before. After we all died, Manny brought us back as the Guardians. [You know. Like you do.]

[myownhand]

[SHHHHHHHHHHHHH]

...Isn't it sad, knowin' that y'died?

[snowymischief]

[Way to ask the hard questions.] Of course it is. But... [That's one of the most important "buts" of his life.] I'd rather have it be me than my little sister. Besides, I'm needed now, too. By kids all around the world.

[myownhand]

[She thinks on that for a while, knowing that if if was she and her brothers... well, she would have done the same thing. She rounds to the front of Jack, doing her best to look him in the eyes.]

What was she like? [A beat.] Your sister.

[snowymischief]

[He hesitates on answering, instead taking a deep breath. Gotta prepare himself for this. He hadn't talked about, or even remembered her, for the longest time.] She was... really out-going. She loved to be outside, running around, playing with friends. [There's a soft chuckle.] She really loved my tricks, too. Every minute she could, she wanted to spend with me. That's why she was... [Ho boy.] why she was so excited about going ice skating.

[myownhand]

[.... Another long quiet moment]

You loved her a lot. [It's not a question. It wasn't hard to tell.] I'm sure she's still out there, watchin' you and believin' in you.

[snowymischief]

[He gives a small smile before pulling his hood to cover his face a little. Sorry, he just needs a moment.] ... thanks, Merida. She... probably believed in me the most. [Even on the lake, while she was scared, she held onto her belief in him.]

[myownhand]

[Considering he loved her that much.]

I know she did.

[You're still up on that staff.... She'll just tug on your arm a bit. Come down here. There won't be any biting she swears.]

[snowymischief]

[He glances at her arm, then gently hops off his staff.] That's actually why the Man in the Moon chose me. Because I saved my sister. I was her guardian.

[myownhand]

[You're getting a great big hug--that's why she wanted you down here]

Because you were and are an amazin' person, Jack.

[Just a little less actually alive than before.]

[snowymischief]

[The hug makes him stumble a little, but it's not long before he's hugging her back.] Thank you, Merida. That means a lot.

[Shhhhh don't ruin the dere dere we worked so hard to get.]

[myownhand]

[She'll just stay there for a moment longer, arms locked around him when she looks up Is that a blush?? and then smiles a bit, pulling just the slightest amount away]

Milord Frost, may th'Lady DunBroch have permission t'kiss you now?

[BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO KISS YOU ON THE CHEEK.]

[snowymischief]

[Well, Jack's definitely blushing a little now. WELP, SUCK IT UP, BE A MAN.] ... just one kiss.

[Please don't be on the lips--]

[myownhand]

[dsahsioa he's blushing it's kind of adorable. There's a soft giggle and then she'll just press a hand to his cheek and draw him down, and plants a soft kiss to his cheek. Before pulling away]

Just one.

[snowymischief]

[SHHHHH he's not adorable. He flushes a bit more after the kiss, and smiles back at her.] See? It's a lot better when you give me a warning.