[[If I don't get this up now, it may never happen. So just... do with it what you will. ILU ALL OKAY. REALLY.]]
[The bed is made, in Violet's room. There might be a change in the air, for those who can tell such things. Three envelopes lie on the dresser.]
[Behind Francescu's envelope is a plate of biscuits labelled "Gargamel Hugs". Inside the envelope is a recipe and a note.]
Francescu,
I'm afraid that the time has come for me to leave this place. Much as I may be needed at home, I had hoped to stay here a while longer. Some things are not to be argued with. No matter what awaits us in the future, for now my heart is at ease knowing that you and Sophie will have each other.
- Violet.
(For when you are in need - a different kind of magic perhaps, but effective nonetheless.)
[Beneath Clark's envelope there is a collection of recipes bound together with string - a promise, once made, should always be kept. One page has been carefully torn out. Behind it is a large chocolate cake with "Happy Birthday" printed on it.]
Clark,
It seems that my time here has come to an end. Thank you again for every kindness that you have shown toward my family and myself. Perhaps we shall all meet again at some time - in a different place, or even the same.
- Violet Gargamel.
[Between Clark's envelope and Sophie's lies the key to Violet's hotel room. It is slightly closer to Clark's side, but the choice is nevertheless there.]
[Sophie's envelope rests upon a folded scarf which, when opened, has a small cat embroidered on one corner. A single flower rests on top.]
Sophie,
We have always been defined by the choices we make, no matter how impossible that may seem.
You have always been loved.
- Violet
[[... and that's it. That's all she wrote, and I promise to stop trying to be poetic and/or sappy and/or meaningful now. Especially since I fail at it. If there are problems with this for your characters, buzz me on irc/gchat and there shall be fixings. Your characters are really the important ones right now.]]
[[Thanks for the ride, guys. &hearts whatever happens, i must not cry ]]