MAKE A WISH; VIDEO

[demonsional]

[Things have been very weird. There have been a lot of kids? Suddenly? Some of the kids are his friends but they don't remember him? It's weird! Hayden has no idea. What he does know is that he's "do everything for Hope" quest never sleeps. So he's posting a new video waving around an empty jar.

Some former squad members may recognize this as the selfsame mud jar. But it's clean now. Thank God.]

This is my wish jar! Please I am hoping to fill it with wishes for Mister Lord--I mean--I mean--

[He hesitates, practically choking as he stammers in confusion.]

For Hope.

[The sudden lack of titles makes him look very guilty and uncomfortable and he loses his enthusiasm, if only for a second. Then he snaps back to attention.]

I am going to give him many happy things and it will be from all of us and then he will feel better so please tell me all of your wishes and they can be whispered into the jar and they will make him feel much better!

[He's kind of stuck on a repetitive loop here but he's hardly noticed. He just shakes the jar even more.]

Wishes! Please! Thank you!

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[demonsional]

Everything helps, I think!

[He actually has no idea that any of this is going to be helpful in the first place but it was the best he can think of to do and...it's the thought that counts?]

I will add your wish to the wish jar and it is now one wish stronger!

[roseofthetyrells]

I'm glad. Perhaps I ought to visit Hope personally and--and make my request.

[she hopes that it will work. her relationship with the gods is tenuous at best, but she's more willing to work with them in the wake of the Null attack]

That's good. Have you had many others add their wishes?

[demonsional]

Not yet! I don't think I'm very good at explaining it.

[Non-believers. Not having faith is the whole problem!]

But I think this way more people will!

[roseofthetyrells]

I think you did just fine. Perhaps the others are shy?

[well, after her ordeal with the Faith of the Seven, Margaery finds it hard to have faith in much of anything]

Even if it doesn't work, Hayden, I'm sure that Hope would appreciate your efforts on his behalf.

[demonsional]

I hope so...

[He looks at his jar, petting it with care.]

I don't know how much is enough, so I want to collect as many nice thoughts as I can!

[roseofthetyrells]

I'm sure that's what it is.

[she watches him pet the jar. it makes her want to pet his hair affectionately, but she's not sure how the gesture would be received]

Would it help if I added another?

[demonsional]

Yes! The wish jar has a lot of room for wishes!

[All of them! Give them all to the wish jar!]

If you want to tell the wish jar yourself I can come find you!

[roseofthetyrells]

I'm glad to hear it.

[she will as soon as she sees him]

Do you know where the Sewing Shop is? That's where I am.

[demonsional]

I'll figure it out!

[He has no idea, but it's only a matter of trial and error...and error, right? So Hayden begins his search--he's been getting better at learning the town, but he's always been content to just rip holes in his clothes without consequence, so a place to get clothing fixed hasn't seemed relevant. Still, the use of his ability means that it's not too long before Margaery can expect to find him stumbling in through the front door.

He looks a little tired. And dusty. And out of breath. Hayden thrusts his jar before him as he nearly loses his balance (which he does a lot).]

I've brought the jar and all of your wishes will be safe inside!

[roseofthetyrells]

All right. I'll see you soon.

[Marg would be happy to repair those holes, should he ask. in the meantime, she smiles and rise from her seat to greet him when he arrives in the shop.

d'awwww. he is just too cute. she places a steadying hand on his shoulder]

Wonderful. Should I speak directly into the jar for it to work?

[demonsional]

Yes please!

[He grins toothily at her.]

You just have to be careful not to let the others out, so you have to just open it a little bit and close it really fast after!

[These are the rules that he's invented and they're law now.]

[roseofthetyrells]

[she gives him a warm smile back]

All right. I'll be careful.

[she opens the jar open a crack, puts her lips to the opening and says]

I wish for Matt to return to me. And I wish to join him in his world after my time here is through.

[she shuts the jar quickly and offers it back]

Was that good enough?

[demonsional]

That was perfect!

[He jumps up and down after her takes the jar back and hugs it to his chest.]

It was perfect and you are perfect also!

[roseofthetyrells]

[she smiles warmly at Hayden. it's impossible to be gloomy in his presence]

Why, thank you Hayden. I think you're perfect, too.