19 Dec 2022, 06:19
Christmas Eve With Clair
Waiting for @Clair Fernandez at the festival of lights
24 December 2022
He had been there just the previous night to meet up with his father and while he might dare say that encounter went better than he had expected - he figured this particular meet-up would be more successful.
Simon was at Crystal Palace Park, waiting at the entrance of Lightopia, a festival of lights in London. He stood there with two tickets in his pockets, one for himself and one for Clair. Once again she found herself on break in London, at least for the beginning of it, as did he. His plans were to be there the previous day, this day, and the next, and then he was off to spend some time with his girlfriend, AngelFyre McCubbin. She had stated her days of preference to have him but didn't tell him why or where they would be for the Winter Holiday Break from Hogwarts.
It would be nice to catch up with Clair. Between broom racing and studies and prefect duties it seemed he just didn't have the time that he needed to properly devote to his friend and this would give him a chance to catch up with her, as well as give her the present which he had gotten for her for Christmas.
He was pretty sure that she'd like the light display. Some were just amazing, some were moving Chinese lantern displays, some were interactive changing lights, and all were fantastic. Her favorite would probably be in the Magical Forest, as there were a lot of woodland creatures there and Clair certainly liked her creatures.
Taking his cellphone from his pocket, he peeked at the time. They had plenty of time, but he'd have to also keep his eye on it so it didn't get away from him. That evening he had to get to Church to help set up for midnight mass and then partake in said midnight mass. He and his friends had the task of getting the candles ready for the Christmas Eve candlelight service.
Be kind to one another.
(*iNPC is Miles Thatcher [also Cassian Mercer, caretaker])
19 Dec 2022, 12:12
Christmas Eve With Clair
Clair was so excited for Christmas. She had arrived in London yesterday (as had any student who had come home for the holidays) She had then found out that she would be staying at her grandmother's until the night of the 24th, after she had seen Simon, and then she would catch the next flight out, and take the somewhat short flight to Carlisle. She was not to enthused about the flight, but a 1 1/2 flight was better than a five hour drive.
She had decided to wear something christmas-y, so she had run to the nearby store the day before and picked out black yoga style pants, a plaid skirt and a black shirt. She had come to the agreement with her grandmother that she would not have to wear dresses. In fact, her grandmother had dropped most of her rules, Clair was free to eat whatever she wanted, she was allowed to dress how she wanted and she was allowed to do what she wanted. After their last time together, Clair felt that her grandmother had really tried this time.
Clair had a light wool sweater, but it was not too cold, so the Ravenclaw had decided against a coat.
She also had a small box wrapped in red wrapping paper, inside the box was a gift that Clair had picked out special for her friend.
Reducio
As soon as she caught sight of her friend she came barreling down at him, and tackle hugged him, hoping to have surprised him.
"Merry Christmas!" She handed him the box, with a huge smile.
(wc 270)
@Simon Kincaid
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11 Mar 2023, 13:20
Christmas Eve With Clair
Meeting up with @Clair Fernandez to exchange gifts and see the lights
Simon had just slipped his phone back into his pocket when she ran into him but it didn't scare or startle him. Knowing quickly it was Clair, he smiled and and returned the hug before taking the box that was presented to him. "Happy Christmas, Clair," he replied and moved the box to one hand so he could retrieve a very thin wrapped present of his own to hand to her.
He didn't have time to get her anything between catching up with Aunt Maggie and meeting his father, so this would have to do. He had made it back at Hogwarts and couldn't all Ravenclaws use another bookmark? He hoped that she would like it.
"I'm glad we got to meet up for the holiday." Having some of his wizarding friends in London was great, although he knew that Clair would rather be elsewhere. He hoped she could get back to somehow staying at her family farm back in Carlisle like she wanted, and not with the grandmother in London. London was wonderful to someone like him but he knew she missed her animals and her sisters (even if she wouldn't quite admit to the later).
"You're going to love some of these lights," he said as he motioned to the festival they were about to enter. "Was here just yesterday to meet my father. There's lots of animal themed ones," and as he spoke he unwrapped her present, soon revealing the calendar in the box. It brought a smile to his face at how thoughtful it was. Someone could always use some prayers and with the way his emotions seemed rather scattered recently, he felt he could use more than ever so this was much appreciated. "Thank you, Clair," he said as he leaned in to give her another hug, "for both the present and being such a great friend."
Be kind to one another.
(*iNPC is Miles Thatcher [also Cassian Mercer, caretaker])
11 Mar 2023, 15:17
Christmas Eve With Clair
"Its wonderful to see you, its been far too long." Ok, well only like three days but still, for a certain Ravenclaw that felt like a million years. "Merry Christmas."
Clair smiled as they exchanged gifts, she opened hers and her smile grew even more, "Oh that's so sweet of you, I've been needing another bookmark!" She ran her finger over the bookmark, how thoughtful of him.
Clair nodded, "I am too, the holidays would be too lonely without seeing my best friend at least once."
It was true, holidays without seeing the person you've seen almost everyday for two years just feel different, they feel longer and like somethings missing. Clair's mind wandered home for a moment, she wondered if Carlisle would have any snow, surely there had to be a dusting. She thought of Cinnamon, of her Sisters, and despite wanting to, She thought of Josh.
Clair's attention was caught again when Simon started speaking, "You got to meet your father? How is he? Is he as handsome as you? I doubt it" She grinned at him, "You bet I'll love it if there is animals"
She watched him open his gift, she felt like a toddler again. Her excitement about how he would react bouncing around in her, she hugged him back, "No, Thank you for being such a good friend." She grinned, "no Hag will ever be problems as long as your around."
(Wc 240)
@Simon Kincaid
WHAT IF I FALL? OH, MY DARLING
WHAT IF YOU FLY?
WHAT IF YOU FLY?