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[dawn_is_breaking]

Were there chunks in it? Little floaty bits? XD

Of course it is, you know how much I like comfortable and cozy things.

[shadowtruths]

I don't know what was worse, the chunks I could identify or those I could not. Likely the latter.

Summer is your true enemy isn't it, keeping sweaters to air conditioned areas only?

[dawn_is_breaking]

Hahaha oh my god, gross! XD

I wouldn't call it my enemy, I enjoy parts of summer but I am definitely a much bigger fan of fall.

[shadowtruths]

Indeed. My elder sister was ever inspired to have me partake of experiences from the waking world. That time I did not heed her advice.

Fall does have an air of anticipation about it that comes with the weather changes in many parts of the world. I can see the appeal, though if asked to choose, I suppose I would say winter.

[dawn_is_breaking]

I'm still just making a face over the idea of lumpy ale. XP

I think I love fall the most because you can wear cozy sweaters, drink hot cider and the smell of all the leaves changing is always so invigorating and beautiful to see.
Winter is also nice, especially if you can spend most of it in front of a warm fire.

[shadowtruths]

You're making me feel validated, you know. [It truly had looked and smelled abominable. Perhaps other places served better back then, but humanity overall has come a long way in that regard.] If this is to give your craft beer a chance... I'll allow it.

Change seen as invigoration and promise is... very human. I don't mean that disdainfully. It is a persevering characteristic to find that spark of hopeful coming spring as the days grow longer dark in winter. And of course such trials begin as early as in fall. [A hint of teasing there but also underlying endearment.] I hope you never find fear in the changing of leaves, Dawn. Only hope of what their colors might wrought.

I like rain freezing into snow. The blanketing not as a cover of ills but rather a transformative time of what might be found once it thaws.

[dawn_is_breaking]

You are totally validated for not wanting to drink chunky beer, I promise that the stuff I pick out will NOT be chunky or gross.

Are there any human customs about the changing seasons you find endearing? And thank you, Dream. I appreciate you saying that.

Snow is so beautiful, I love how quiet it makes everything.

[shadowtruths]

I trust you won't lead my proverbial taste buds astray.

The dressing up for holidays like Halloween. There's a long tradition of festivities including that element, for various reasons. The idea that one can wear another's face safely, be a different person they've always aspired or feared to become for one night, to represent something larger than themselves even, is intriguing.

[dawn_is_breaking]

I value your trust. :)

I haven't dressed up for Halloween in a long time but I've always enjoyed it as well, it's fun to see what people pick out to wear.
What would you go out as for Halloween?

[shadowtruths]

Honestly, I haven't the faintest idea what I'd dress up as. I think I just prefer seeing the stories others play out for themselves. What was your favorite costume you've done, if any?

[dawn_is_breaking]

I guess technically you could just wear you helm and coat and people would think that was a costume...

When I was little my favorite costume was a cat because my mother let me wear her fur coat.

[shadowtruths]

There was once a child who dressed up in a superhero costume, thinking he was the Sandman in his dreams. The circumstances surrounding the dream were unfortunate, but the image itself was admittedly adorable.

Quite a luxurious and warm costume, then. Ears and a tail as well, or just the coat?

[dawn_is_breaking]

Aww that sounds adorable and sweet.

Very much so, it was a white fur coat of course. And yes, she made me a tail and ears to go with it.

[shadowtruths]

It was. He very much wanted to be a hero. Still does, it seems.

Imagine the scandal if it was black instead.

[dawn_is_breaking]

Oh?

Such a scandal! Although an all black outfit with my pale hair would still look good.

[shadowtruths]

Yes. He's alive and well now. A much more heroic Sandman than the real one, but I've let him keep that illusion.

My mind went to Odile rather than a cat, I must admit. Perhaps you might switch up your color scheme one day.

[dawn_is_breaking]

You don't think of yourself as heroic?

I actually had a moment where when I started getting back into vigilante work I debated changing my costume from white to black. But I kept it white to try and remind myself of hope.

[shadowtruths]

I can't think of why I would consider myself one.

Hope is a most powerful ally, in the day or the dark.

[dawn_is_breaking]

Because you keep Dreamers safe.

[She shivers a little when she reads that.]

I like that.

[shadowtruths]

That is my purpose. I exist to serve dreamers.

[He simply can't wrap his head around Destruction who abdicated his duties, or Desire whom he sees as abusing them. The sense of obligation runs too deeply in him.]

Hope saw me out of Hell once. When I faced the Morningstar. There it was merely a concept. You bring it to others in person.

[dawn_is_breaking]

Do you have to? I mean, if you chose not to would you die?

Oh. Wow.
Dream I.....thank you.

[shadowtruths]

I honestly don't know what would happen to me. [Nor what happened to Destruction.] I do know that all who dream would suffer terribly. That much is apparent.

You're welcome. I would not have said it if I did not believe it.

[dawn_is_breaking]

I still think that you protecting everyone while they dream is heroic and protective. Also I'm sorry if my question upset you at all, I'm just always trying to figure out more about you.

You're making me blush.

[shadowtruths]

No, you haven't. I suppose the circumstances surrounding how I know that dreamers would suffer in my absence is not a pleasant tale to share. I don't take lightly putting my burdens, past or present, on someone else. [Though he supposes getting to know someone includes their dark moments, and he has welcomed learning about hers.]

I admit some satisfaction in being able to draw that out. Although I'm not around to see it.

[dawn_is_breaking]

Sharing your story with me wouldn't be a burden, Dream. But I also understand if you don't want to talk about it just yet.

Maybe you'll get lucky and it will still be there when you arrive with bbq. ;)