We Work Together

[missrecalled_mods]

Cold weather was definitely settling in in Auradon. The days were brisk, most of the non-evergreen trees were down to bare branches, and the nights were becoming downright cold. The snow everyone woke up to not long after returning from the Isle was long gone and no more had fallen, but most mornings saw the school lawns covered with a silvery sheen of glittering frost.

And of course, with cold weather came yet another concern to add to the supply issues, namely the fact that very few of the Missrecalled arrived with anything resembling winter clothing. While a certain amount of it could be dug out of storage at the school, it's not nearly enough for everyone, especially the adults, never mind having any left over to share with those on the Isle, because if cold weather was a concern in Auradon, it was doubly so there.

Fortunately, between Bibbity Bits and Bobs and what’s in storage at Mouse Made Gear, there was plenty of warm fabric available. Unfortunately, as no one currently in Auradon quite had FG's skill with magical makeovers - except maybe Mal or Mallia - it fell to the denizens of Auradon to turn yarn, fleece, fabric, buttons, and zippers into things like sweaters, caps, coats, and mittens the old fashioned way.

Given the amount of clothing needed and the fact that it was needed somewhat urgently, Ben, Mal, and Sylvando had hastily organized a sewing circle of sorts. Those with some sewing, knitting, or crocheting skill to their names were set to work putting together basic winter wear. Those less confident in their sewing skills were encouraged to help by using patterns to cut fabric or to help make simple blankets for those on the Isle by stitching together two large pieces of fleecy fabric; such blankets, after all, didn't need to be well fitting or done particularly neatly, they just needed to hold together. And for those who didn't feel confident doing even that... well, someone had to take care of the other chores while most of the others were busy sewing, right?

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[lovebites_sodoi]

"I promised truth. I never said I'd give you the whole truth." She reached over to poke Utau's nose. "Always read the fine print before signing a contract, or you could be a poor unfortunate soul."

With a flick, she resumed her busywork.

"I can tell you it was at a construction site, in the dead of night, where she had no business being. She was nearly crushed by a bunch of falling blocks and materials, so I ran in to grab her before it was too late."

[utauhoshina]

She snorted and got back up. "Without the details how am I supposed to know if it is more or less dramatic than saving someone from falling from a helicopter?" she asked before heading to where the rest of the work was happening to look for something she could wear.

[lovebites_sodoi]

If she could change the topic away from herself, for once she gladly welcomed it.

"Hey, if you want to brag, don't let me stop you. I doubt it'd be the first or last time."

[utauhoshina]

She snorted. "It will be too easy for me to win bragging properly after your half hearted attempt."

[lovebites_sodoi]

She gave a half-shrug. "I won't drag it out of you. Instead, I can leave it up to my imagination, of the wind flapping the hair in your face."

[utauhoshina]

She looked like she was about to respond, but closed her mouth. She shook her head and turned away. She looked like she was fighting not to speak... or not to be sick. She walked out of the room, glaring at everyone and everything.