You're From The Isle If Anybody Asks

[missrecalled_mods]

First Awareness

Those used to this by now probably knew what it meant when they felt their magic return for a moment. For the rest, suddenly their powers were back. Just for a few minutes, but a lot could be done in a few minutes. If the person even noticed their powers were back, that is.

Of course those on the shore might have seen the hazy indistinct shape through the barrier coming closer, might have seen the moment the hole in the barrier opened. Might have seen King Ben leading people down a gangplank through the barrier with crates of supplies....

Unions, Re And Otherwise

Once the supplies were unloaded, the barrier was sealed up again. King Ben seemed to be in charge during the unloading, Once the barrier was closed again, by the green magic streaming from the Queen's finger, it was Mal who seemed to be in charge.

"Alright, listen up. We have 2 hours and the clock is ticking. I'm not FG but we're keeping to a deadline anyway. If you want to come to Auradon or know someone you want us to bring back, you have 2 hours to convince us. You and everyone else, sharing the same 2 hours. Along with anyone who has a supply request for our next visit, or updates. Those of you bringing supplies to the school, time to get cracking. Two hours passes faster than midnight at the ball."

Those Who Left

(Please TL Here for boat and Auradon Shenanigans. TY)

Those What Remain

Once those going back to Auradon had left and the barrier was back in place, it was for those who remained on the Isle to sort the supplies and figure out how to get done everything that needed to be done with the people that remained.

Comments

[mist_the_point]

"There will be plenty of time for great feats and heroic quests when you're grown," he said. "Rushing into them before you have the necessary strength, skill, and wisdom will likely only cause further problems... as you found out to your great cost before arriving here."

"Tis a wise person that recognizes when a thing is beyond their limits," he said. "And a wiser one still who knows that those limits need not remain where they are forever. As you grow and gain strength, wisdom, and confidence, you'll find that you don't feel the need to merely react out of fear or anger, or take desperate measures to accomplish your goals. You'll be able to better judge which situations are dangerous and which are not, which require action and which can be resolved with words. You can become the strong, steady protector you wish to be... with time. And work."

He gently poked the end of Chara's nose with a fingertip as if to emphasize the last point. There was really no getting around the need for hard work if they wished to become stronger.

[fallen_child]

Chara's nose wrinkled a bit at the poke, their eyes crossing. Then they added a head tilt and stuck out their tongue at him.

[mist_the_point]

Foulques gave an amused smirk. If they were resorting to sticking their tongue out, he suspected the point was won, at least for now.

"In any case," he said, "there are still preparations to be made. Do at least attempt to behave like a civilized child for the duration of our guests' visit? It would be of great help to me." He had things to do and arrange while the King and his retinue were there and having to manage a child while doing so would make them all twice as difficult and time consuming.

[fallen_child]

"I make no promises," Chara said, shoulders hunching in.

Good place to wrap?

[mist_the_point]

Likely a wise choice on their part, but not especially reassuring to him. Still, it would have to do. He carefully got to his feet and set Chara down on the edge of the desk-come-bed. "Then we'd best be about it," he said. "As they say, the sooner a task is begun, the sooner tis done."

Makes sense to me. TY for the thread!

[fallen_child]

Chara sulked but nodded.