Antonio finished with another round of hugs and added a sprig of fresh peppermint to the crowns. Snow White danced her way over, and she smiled brightly at everyone. A giggle escaped her lips as she and Antonio exchanged animal gossip. She happily sang her verse.

When everything's not okay

And you're in dismay

And there's the call to run away

Flashbacks to the day Sirius ran away came to the forefront of Regulus' mind. He had been made the heir that night. He remembered that there had been a small part of him that wished that he could've ran with him. Shoulda, coulda, woulda, Americans would say.

That brought Bruno back to the day he chose to be exiled in the walls of Casita. He truly thought that they would've been better without him, but when Casita fell, he learned that it hadn't been the case. Now, he was glad that he hadn't gone that far.

We want to help you through it all the way

Even in the midst of the most dangerous fray

The performers met each of their gazes and the prophet was grateful for their kind offer, but also refused it as he knew that their families would blame him for the harm that befell their family members.

The musician didn't believe that they would follow him like that. Who would? That would be utterly stupid. Not only that, he wasn't worth the trouble. His actions show that he didn't do the good things that made his worth worthwhile.

Let us help you starting today

At this, there was an imploring note to her voice and Bruno couldn't help but let them help. They were so much like Mirabel, wanting everyone to be just who they were and who they wanted to be. He smiled as he reminded them that they were helping in their unique ways.

Regulus tried his hardest to resist the pleading in the princess' voice. Harder still, was it to ignore the ache of exhaustion in his fingers that had started to build. The plate of Tres Leches was becoming very tempting.

Even if it means just helping you to get your telenovelas on display

The pianist was impressed with how much seer smiled, for he did it again. Also, what were telenovelas? Regulus imagined that they might be like the drama shows that he read about in perusal of Muggle cultures.

"I'd be happy to have your help," the writer stated warmly. "I'm ready for all of your new ideas!"

We refuse your pay

The man sputtered. "But I want to give you something in return!" he cried. The girls shook their heads.

"If you insist, then what we want is special time together and signed copies of all tour stories," Giselle compromised. The storyteller grinned.

"I can do that," he said. Regulus gave Bruno a look.

"You should just let them help because they want to," the younger man stated. "You don't have to give them anything."

"Says the man who won't let us help you with the pain in your hands," the Colombian retorted. Regulus finally ate that bite of cake and blinked with intrigue as the pain disappeared.

We open to play

"Me too," Bruno agreed.

"And I'm playing," Regulus remarked. The Latino snorted. There was another joke.

We're excited to get started without any further delay

Snow White produced a stack of paints while Rapunzel revealed a stack of sketchbooks and pencils. The others had note paper to brainstorm ideas.

Regulus was impressed that they had those stored in their clothes. He conjured a list of settings that could be used.

Without you, the family would be in disarray

Indeed, they would. At least, for Bruno, that is. He was beloved from how he was treated in this room. It was mutual as well. He adored each and every girl.

As for Regulus, everyone could live without him. After he had faked his death, no word had arrived to say that he had received a funeral. No one had grieved him, it seemed.

In addition to being in decay

We'd miss you for all of our days

"I'd m-miss you all," the soothsayer responded with deep sincerity. "I love you all." They all smiled and told him that they loved him.

Regulus couldn't reconcile with the idea that these people would remember him, let alone miss him. He wasn't supposed to impact people like that.

Pour out all that you have to say

We've got all day

There was their patience again, saying that they would wait for him to speak his mind no matter the subject. It was unfair how they were so willing to listen to others,him especially, and how few returned the favour.

We hope and pray

That you know that we always want you to stay

"I'm glad because you're stuck with me from now on," Bruno declared with a grin.

"We want to be stuck with you," Alice replied happily. Regulus didn't think anyone would be happy to be stuck with him. He was as uninteresting, taciturn, and unentertaining as they come.

You are so special that we believe that you could return those who've gone astray

Bruno laughed as he thought of all the people that had been changed by him. The list was growing at a moderate pace now. There was a fun little competition between him and Mirabel, but more often than not they would team up.

Again, Regulus was confused as he hasn't impacted anyone and that he honestly tried not to. There was a messiness to impacting others and he preferred to stay clear of human emotions. Though, he was prodding the cocoon to start feeling openly.

And that you will absolutely get through all that is gray

Yes, they did have resilience in common and in spades. Though, how they approach those challenges couldn't be any more different. One has support and the other doesn't and that's all the difference.

Loo-li lai-lay

The German princess beamed as she finished her verse. Regulus indulged her slightly as she peppered his head in kisses. He reached his limit and he shooed her away as gently as he could. She giggled before giving him a Baby's Breath Flower and doing the same to Bruno.

A/N: While most of it is in British English spellings, the word 'gray' is not and it's like that on purpose.