By The Power of Greyskull (For Zell)

[polly_okeefe]

It's a bittersweet time, after the rash of disappearances. First there was Harry, followed by Coraline's adopted parents. All those things and more hit home the fact that Zell and I were doomed. One of us was going to mourn the other far sooner than they should. I almost felt guilty having Zell, with others losing so much, but I knew in my heart

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[spirited_hero]

[polly_okeefe]

My hand went to my mouth. The important thing, the really important thing, was not to laugh. Gaping was probably almost as bad, given how self-conscious Zell could be, but not gaping was nigh impossible. I had to admit, though, that he had the physique that did the costume justice.

"Um... that's... unique," I managed, with a cough. I couldn't take my eyes off him. "You won't be... cold?"

[spirited_hero]

[polly_okeefe]

"Nono," I said, getting up and stopping his hand. "Remember, everybody else is going to be in costume, so just relax and have some fun. Besides..." I ran my finger along the edge of one of the chest straps. "I don't think anybody could fill out this costume quite as well as you."

That was my story and I'm sticking to it.