a welcome;

[mallowmods]

Who: Everyone and everyone!
What: Welcoming in the new members to Mallow Hallow
Where: Everywhere!
When: March 2nd.

[ Once everyone’s settled in their particular districts, no doubt thousands of questions running between each individual mind, there’s an announcement. Not over the devices, but rather in speakers all over each and every district. A familiar voice should ring out—you did, after all, hear the voice of your Queen earlier today. ]

Ahem! Can you hear me? Ah, right then.

Hello loveies! You might recall this particular visage which speaks before you—that is, I am your Queen. Call me Queenie, if you must! I’ve met you all on this particular day, and I find it important to bestow some of my boundless knowledge onto you, sweethearts.

Now! Done with formalities, let’s see where we stand… ah, yes! Might I be the first to welcome you all to Mallow Hallow, our wonderful little country. Not too big, not quite too small either! It’s just lovely, isn’t it? Oh, how all my new babies will love it here! Or—perhaps not. [ She clicks her tongue. ] Either way, it doesn't really matter. You're stuck here for the time, so do try to make the most of it, dears.

Of course, there are our sectors within Mallow Hallow. Six… [ There’s silence for a short moment. ] Yes, there are six, aren’t there..? Well, six different communities you might stem off from! Surely you remember the name from our meeting earlier? If not, I’m sure one of the regular inhabitants of each particular district will assist you in naming your new home!

Live where you’d like, eat what you’d like, do what you’d like! Our homes are now your homes, so please, consider us all a big happy family to you! Remember you can reach me or any of the other rulers of any of the districts, over at our voicemails! [ Somehow, that seems sarcastic… ]

Also, don’t cause any trouble, or I’ll personally end you. [ There it is. ]

I suppose that's all. Well then, bye now, dears! And let the word spread—Mallow Hallow is up and rising once again!

[ ooc: Quick links: Lochwell | Mallowhallow | Orlea | Astralfield | Crystalden | Highcrest | Whitewood | Network ]

Comments

[on_thin_ice]

That's right.

[He twirls his staff, casually] I was made three hundred years ago. Back then, all the houses looked like this.

/flails over this thread ;w;

[eyeofamiracle]

[At the confirmation, Jim nodded with a small smile; he had a feeling that'd be the answer. Listening with rapt attention, Jim allowed his shoulders to slump. Chuckling just a bit, he cleared his throat - it wasn't every day that this type of thing happened to him.]

Huh. Guess that might give some back story to this place, then.

[He eyed the staff with interest as he continued walking, steps relaxed but still maintaining a decent pace.]

Still, pretty interesting meeting someone from a legend. Sorry about me sounding a tad slow, mate, but this doesn't usually happen to me. Don't get me wrong, though. It's been great to meet you. [Cue him adjusting his hat again, fingers scratching his head - clearly he was kind of bewildered. Karen, however, just continued to roll her eyes in his direction.] Anyway, on to house hunting, I suppose.

GOSH ME TOO

[on_thin_ice]

Legend? Me? People barely knew my stories, let alone my name.

<333

[eyeofamiracle]

Really? Where I'm from, we've heard of you - you're a pretty well-known guy. Well, what we know of you, although the story is different depending on who you talk to.

[Jim was trying to be careful, hopefully choosing the right words that didn't seem to hurtful. Despite talking to an entity, the tale of Jack Frost back home did differ from person to person, book to book, place to place. Considering the real deal was right next to him, that probably wouldn't sound like great news unless he just liked the fact he was known.]

If you want, I can share one that I remember?

<3~

[on_thin_ice]

Sure, I don't mind hearing one.

[eyeofamiracle]

Heh. Well, I remember that there was this old maid back home, loved telling stories. Whenever we were lucky enough to have snow, people took their kids and she told everyone a story of Jack Frost. Of course, she told her own variation; like I said, it differs between people.

[He smiled at the memory of his mother retelling Jim what she had overheard; he himself had never been lucky enough to visit the woman.]

The tale always went on about Jack being a kid, about eleven or twelve years old who was carefree, bringing winter and cold to the places he went through. He'd play with the people there, and all would be well. Sometimes she'd say the weather was light snow, sometimes it'd be a storm. That's only a basic version, though; guess my memories fuzzy.

[Chuckling to himself, he added:] But I remember that kids always loved the story. Every time the maid finished the story and their parents bundled them up, they'd go out to play in the snow.

[on_thin_ice]

...That's a nice story. I love playing with kids. It's the only thing that kept me happy.

[He smiles]

[eyeofamiracle]

[Jim smiled, although the words came close to making it completely fall. It did, however, sink just a bit.]

You said before about people seeing you. Does that mean some people can't...well, couldn't? I mean, if you don't mind me asking, mate.

[on_thin_ice]

[Hearing that accent makes him miss Bunny. A little]

That's how it works. If you don't believe in Jack Frost, you can't see him. So for three hundred years, no one knew I was there. They couldn't see me or hear me, or even touch me.

[eyeofamiracle]

I'm mighty sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what that'd be like.

[Sure, he'd been lonely since he had someone like Karen with him, a creature deemed dangerous by most of the people around him. But for three hundred years? He really couldn't imagine, and hoped the man still wasn't alone like that.]

...What about now, though?

[on_thin_ice]

Now... I don't know. Things have changed... but I don't know how long it'll last.

But that's fine. I'm okay.

[eyeofamiracle]

Mm. Sometimes, I guess it's okay not to know.

[Even though that's hard. He's aware of that.]

But if you say so, I believe ya.

[on_thin_ice]

Thanks.

[eyeofamiracle]

[He chuckled.]

You're welcome.

[on_thin_ice]

Anyway it looks like people can see me here without a problem.

[eyeofamiracle]

[Somehow, the statement didn't come with the surprise Jim would've guessed, but it didn't mean he wasn't also happy about it.]

That's nice to hear. You've found a lot of people here?

[on_thin_ice]

Hmm. Enough for a town, I think.

[eyeofamiracle]

Huh, impressive. Haven't seen that many people yet.

[on_thin_ice]

I can fly. Plus, being on rooftops gives me a good view of everything.

[eyeofamiracle]

[Okay, that cracked a smile out of him.]

Flying...I've always wondered what that was like. Rooftops, I know - scaled them all the time back home.

[on_thin_ice]

It's great!

[he bounces slightly!] I ride on the Wind.

[eyeofamiracle]

[The enthusiasm, childlike and pure, had Jim laughing as he strolled along the pathway, peeking into the trees and scanning over houses as he walked.]

Sounds like you're awful light on your feet.

[on_thin_ice]

Hm? I guess.

[eyeofamiracle]

Ahh, just an expression. I guess I tend to use them too much.

[Karen then lifted her head, sniffed the air. Jim recognized the stance, and found himself straining to see in the direction she was facing.]

I think she found a water source.

[on_thin_ice]

Yeah!

[leaping towards it. Once he steps on the water, it freezes]