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"So far, yes. Fumizuki has started baking different types of cakes, and Drael built a brand new brick smoker"

"Wow, that sounds really cool. Sorry I didn't visit more, things were pretty busy on the station for the last little bit."

"I understand"

"Well I'm glad to be back to see you both. How's Drael doing?"

"I must leave now; I have a recruit needing training. Thank you for your hospitality, Mathius," Alexandria said as she stood up and exited the tavern. Before she left, she added, "But I will return..."

"Mrrrr"

"I'm fine. Thank you for asking"

"That's great to hear, Drael."

The door creaked open, and a tiny pumpkin wobbled its way into the bar. At first, it seemed like any ordinary pumpkin... until, slowly, little black wooden limbs sprouted, and a purple cloak appeared around its body. Then--poof!--a cheerful Jack O’Lantern grin appeared on its face. The little guy stood about 2 or 3 feet tall, looking every bit like a miniature Halloween mascot (Well, he kinda is.).

He glanced around, tilting his pumpkin head as if scanning the crowd. This was Jack (yes, really. So original, right?), and he was on a mission. With his tiny hands, he pulled out a little sign. On it was a picture of a girl with sky-blue hair in playful pigtails -- a teen witch.

The sign also read:
"Hi! I'm Jack! I'm looking for this young witch, Twyla Bishop. She sneaked out of our Academy during curfew. If you've seen her, please let me know!"

At the bottom, the school’s contact info was neatly scribbled, just in case anyone wanted to help... or maybe just get a good laugh at a talking pumpkin doing lost-and-found duty.

"We haven't seen her in quite a while......"

(Hey! I just saw that pumpkin on a lofi music video! Very chic! I like it! Dig the Halloween vibes!)

Sue popped in after the pumpkin, ready to spend another hangout at the bar. She along with Sue bot came to appreciate the chill atmosphere and she took in a deep breath. The pumpkin was asking about some witch. "Ya work for a school of witchcraft huh? Can I go too?" she asked in the most serious tone. Sue bot seemed overly excited about the idea as well. "I wanna be a witch too Mommy!" she sang! "We're gonna be witches~ We're gonna be witches~" She toddled up to the little pumpkin and kneeled down to tickle his head! "Awwwww wook at you widdle guy! He's so gyoot!"

When Jack heard @Drael’s voice, the little pumpkin gave a firm nod of understanding.

That’s right! Twyla had visited this very bar a few years ago on Christmas Eve (2023). And yes, a Jack had come to pick her up back then, too. Not this Jack, though. A different one.

Note: There’s more than one Jack in Hallow Academy. What sets them apart are the Roman numerals stitched onto their cloaks. This Jack was CCXXV (225). The one from before? CXIII (113). (Yes, they keep track. No, it doesn’t make things less confusing.)

Anyway, Twyla had always been a troublemaker since day one at Hallow Academy. Sneaking out, breaking curfew, finding new and creative ways to escape, and honestly, it was almost impressive at this point.

Just as Jack was about to skitter off, he bumped into Sue and Sue Bot. He froze.

Jack couldn’t speak, so he quickly fumbled through his flashcards, flipping them up one by one:

“Yes, I work at Hallow Academy for all things magic and spooky.”
“Sorry. I am not ‘gyoot.’”
“Please do not touch my head. It might fall off.”

He held the last card a little tighter… just in case. Hehe.

((PS. @Sue Watanabe Cool! Can you share that video by any chance? Would love to listen!))

He approached the small jack-o-lantern.

"The only witch that comes here often is the one that is currently in a romantic relationship with my bartender, good sir"

Jack blinked--well, as much as a carved pumpkin could--as he turned toward the voice. His little flashcards quickly slipped back into what seemed like his infinite pockets.

He tilted his pumpkin head and gave a small, polite bow; his glowing grin flickered as he processed the information. Then--fwip!--a new bunch of flashcards appeared in his tiny wooden hands:

“A romantic relationship, you say…?”

Another quick flip...

"That doesn’t sound like her.”

And another...in a slightly more aggressive way this time:

“That girl is a TRAIN WRECK when it comes to dating. Like… romantically cursed. Chronically.”

Jack held the last card up for a second longer… Then, he slowly nodded as if very confident in that assessment. He knows that the one @Mathius is referring to is definitely not the witch he's looking for.

"Mrrr?" Jeff stares at Jack in confusion.

"Wrong person, Mathius...."

He picked Jeff up and held him. "My apologies. I think I remember. I'm not sure where she went, and it seems she has cloaked herself because I can't seem to see her"

Jack shook his pumpkin head lightly and flipped up another flash card.

"It’s alright, sir. No need to apologize."

Flip.

"Anyway, I’ll be off. I’m grateful for the assistance. If you do see her though, please let us know."

He gently handed over the poster, showing Twyla’s picture, name, and the school’s contact details.

Then, with a polite little bow to everyone, Jack turned to leave, but not before giving the little shark, Jeff, a light and amused pat on the head.

Jack waved goodbye to everyone, and with soft little steps, the tiny pumpkin--or Jack o' lantern--quietly made his exit.

He stepped into the bar and made his way to a table and he sat and let out a breath.

"Brother." Greyhowl nodded in Ubba's direction in greeting.