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[It's Sunday night! Boy, today sure has been a day, hasn't it?? Memories returned, Father's Day Gifts given, and Benjamin sure had a Time, didn't he?

Looks like it's time to find ways to cope.

Thus, the bed frames from Broadhurst dorm are being worked on being taken apart by Varian while the mattresses are becoming The New Floor.

Additionally, there's plenty to eat and drink, what with the hot pot provided by Rina, cookies that might just taste a bit burnt from Farrah, apples from Orpheus, more delicious potatoes from Maya, as well as sandwiches by Cassandra. There is also quite the variety of pie, from caramel, to bittersweet chocolate and strawberries, and several other varieties from the vending machine. Finally, there's popcorn brought in by Spongebob. If someone wants a drink, there is some delicious hot cocoa, provided by Elsa, as well as the tea brought in by Discord. There's also a variety of drinks from the vending machines.

Everyone's invited of course. There are a variety of games happening, and there's even a TV that's been wheeled down from the Library. So bring your pajamas, whatever they happen to be, and settle in for a sleepover!]

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That's exactly right, Elsa-san.

[She glances around the crowd, gaze settling on one or two faces.]

There are good things here, despite it all. Things that we should cherish. The Wizard has sought to tear us down, but he has also given us a weapon in doing so. Most creatures are far more fearsome when they have something to protect.

[And Maya, of course, has sworn to protect them all.]

But... I doubt you came here to listen to me wax so philosophical.

[Elsa just shakes her head.]

No, no. It's okay, really. It's... a good thing to talk about. We have to focus on the things that make us stronger.

[It's like when she realized the true strength in her magic. It wasn't forcing control on herself, or locking it away deep within her heart... it was letting herself feel, to let herself love and be able to show everyone her potential. Being with her sister again has made her feel stronger than ever, and wanting to help her people has given her the drive to grow and do better.]

... I'm glad I was able to find people like all of you here. It doesn't make our situation any better, but... I didn't have many friends in Arendelle.

[She doesn't sound sad or melancholy over that. She was fine with the circle she had, and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. But it's still nice to bond with new people like this.]

We'll have to make sure to stay in touch then, won't we? [Maya taps her chin a little thoughtfully.]

I am sure I could convince Discord to deliver letters here and there. Perhaps even some photos of my performances. Invitations, even!

[She leans forward, far enough that she can look Elsa in the eyes.]

Take it from me. Being alone is... not always the best way to live.

[Elsa laughs at that, but there's.... not a hollowness to the sound. Quite the opposite, really; there's a weight to it that speaks volumes.]

It's really not. I... I've tried it. For a long time. But all it did was make me hurt more, instead of feeling like I'm doing good by avoiding hurting others.

[Three years have been good to her, but three years isn't enough to make up for thirteen. She's made good strides in her self-esteem and how she views herself, but a part of Elsa will always hate herself for how much she hurt Anna by sending her away.]

That sounds nice, though. I think the most concerning question regards to that, though, is... do you think Discord would do that without tampering with our mail first?

At least you had noble intentions. [Instead of, you know, keep your distance because only you can stand at the top, or anything like that.]

He absolutely would try to tamper with our mail, I'm sure. But I would like to think that I am smarter than him. [She taps her head.] Once you get to know him, he's an incredibly predictable creature.

[That gets another laugh out of Elsa, one much more genuine and amused.]

Oh, don't let him hear you say that. He seems to pride himself so much on being a creature of chaos, so hearing someone call him predictable... I think that would be a grave insult.

Oh, I have told him as much to his face. Our first week here, even.

[Fearless, absolutely fearless.]

He isn't nearly as menacing as he believes he is.

Oh no. How badly did he take it?

He was incredibly hurt, of course. His poor, godly ego, brought down by a mere mortal.

[Maybe she's embellishing, but only a little.]

I see. It seems you've made yourself quite an enemy. I'd be careful, if I were you.

[There's a beat, then Elsa's smile fades somewhat. That... ugh. That was probably in bad taste, wasn't it?]

I'm sorry, that... probably wasn't the best joke to make in our current situation.

[Maya, however, only lets out a delighted laugh.]

Discord-san is a menace, but not a dangerous one. In fact, he and I have a contract preventing him from doing anything particularly harmful.

... A contract? Like the magical ones from stories?

[She was thinking more like the kinds demons offer, but. That would feel kind of insulting. Discord is strange, but she doesn't get that sort of feel off of him.]

Strange. I can't imagine a being of chaos like him would agree to a contract.

Something like that, I suppose.

[Maya keeps right on laughing.]

Salieri-sensei and I bound him to one another after the tried to coax Varian into making a bomb. At least I can trust the two of us not to go along with any terrible schemes of his.

And I'll Be With You When You Dream

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