The key glows in Presley's hand, sparkling as he shows it off to his friends. With the linchpin found, the scene comes to life once more, all subtle movement at first.
Desmond's fingers stay curled together in his lap once the woman apparates away, managing to hold still for only a few moments before they're eagerly pulling at the top of the paper bag - wrapping around a pastry and shoveling it into his mouth fast enough to puff out his cheeks.
One leg swings as he chews, powdered sugar smearing onto his chin. And then footsteps. A seed of hope stretches out roots in his heart and grows leaves right up into his mouth - until a man turns the corner, tugging his collar up about his throat as he walks past the bench, past the door - and the whole thing withers, curls back up to sit heavy in his gut.
It'll be fine. His momma always comes back. She'll be the next person turning the corner if he can just wait.
[MEMORY COMPLETE! You have found the linchpin. You may continue to thread in this scene or exit. Use the key on the door to open a portal back to Peckenpaugh's auditorium.]
MEMORY: Just Wait - LINCHPIN FOUND & CAPPED!
Desmond's fingers stay curled together in his lap once the woman apparates away, managing to hold still for only a few moments before they're eagerly pulling at the top of the paper bag - wrapping around a pastry and shoveling it into his mouth fast enough to puff out his cheeks.
One leg swings as he chews, powdered sugar smearing onto his chin. And then footsteps. A seed of hope stretches out roots in his heart and grows leaves right up into his mouth - until a man turns the corner, tugging his collar up about his throat as he walks past the bench, past the door - and the whole thing withers, curls back up to sit heavy in his gut.
It'll be fine. His momma always comes back. She'll be the next person turning the corner if he can just wait.
[MEMORY COMPLETE! You have found the linchpin. You may continue to thread in this scene or exit. Use the key on the door to open a portal back to Peckenpaugh's auditorium.]