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Winter Solstice
December 21, 2017
Reuben was running around the house like a chicken with it's head cut off. Getting everything cleaned and ready for the party. They were to meet Calista’s new boyfriend, Darian, and he wanted everything to be perfect. Not only that, but Evan and Reuben had only just began truly connecting again, hanging out during the weekends, spending time with each other whenever possible. The entire time just being 'buddies', although Reuben couldn't help but think of it as more than that.
Ryder stayed put in his bedroom, because as he had realized, when Reuben was going crazy cleaning, it was best to stay away. After all, he didn't want to be put to work, and he knew that he would be told to do something to help if he was even seen.
As the night continued, the guests arrived, and Ryder was told to come out and be courteous and spend time with everyone. As it was, Ryder did as he was instructed. He played the 'outgoing kid', and tried to be as "normal" as he could..
The night went on, and Ryder was socially and mentally exhausted. Trying to be outgoing and act like he wanted to be there was the hardest thing to do. He'd much rather be in his room reading or...well...even attempting to practice magic. But he couldn't, for if he wasn't socializing, Reuben would be angry.
Thus, the Winter Solstice passed. The cold came and went. But around the Rothmore fireplace, friends gathered to enjoy a day of peace in a rather solemn time.
Ryder stayed put in his bedroom, because as he had realized, when Reuben was going crazy cleaning, it was best to stay away. After all, he didn't want to be put to work, and he knew that he would be told to do something to help if he was even seen.
As the night continued, the guests arrived, and Ryder was told to come out and be courteous and spend time with everyone. As it was, Ryder did as he was instructed. He played the 'outgoing kid', and tried to be as "normal" as he could..
The night went on, and Ryder was socially and mentally exhausted. Trying to be outgoing and act like he wanted to be there was the hardest thing to do. He'd much rather be in his room reading or...well...even attempting to practice magic. But he couldn't, for if he wasn't socializing, Reuben would be angry.
Thus, the Winter Solstice passed. The cold came and went. But around the Rothmore fireplace, friends gathered to enjoy a day of peace in a rather solemn time.