To set the world in motion by reaching out for each other's hand

[thewisdomwithin]

Sometimes, Mokey didn't get to see much of Gobo for a while, and that was okay. Even though she was also in Outer Space now - along with Red, Wembley, and Boober - she still often led a quieter life than he did. He kept out of their new underground home more often than she did: Case in point, she hadn't been expecting to see him that day, necessarily... But there he was, sitting by their little pond - not nearly as grand as the one in the Great Hall, but it suited the five of them just fine.

Mokey quietly walked over and sat down by him, resting a hand on his shoulder - right away she noticed how tense that felt, and it gave her inner pause, though she didn't miss a bit before speaking. "Hello, Gobo."

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[gobetween]

He bobbed his head in a nod at first, then there was a small double take as he glanced up.

"You kept that old thing?" A small laugh as he spoke, "Why?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"Of course, Gobo! It's part of our history, now, and it's important to preserve those things - and we all worked very hard on it, too!" she explained.

[gobetween]

He laughed again, amusedly of course, and shook his head some.

"I guess, but. I don't think I could even fit into it anymore."

[thewisdomwithin]

She giggled, leaning in with her hands on his sides and lightly shaking him. "We could always fix that! Make it Fraggle and a half-sized!"

Word got around, even from Ducks to Fraggles.

[gobetween]

He looked down at the jiggle, then snorted through his nose and gave her a dry look, though he had to bite his lip to keep from smiling, and didn't really hide that.

"I meant that I was still a kid when that costume was made, wiseacre."

[thewisdomwithin]

She pressed a quick kiss to his cheek. "I know what you meant, but the point stands."

[gobetween]

Even as they were, he still blushed delightfully at the kiss, smiling.

"Yeah, well... I am what I am, eh?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"Yes, and I like you just that way," Mokey assured him, lightly tickling him since she was still holding his sides.

[gobetween]

A little jolt went through him and then he squirmed, starting to laugh.

"Mokey-ey-yyy! That ticklllesss!"

[thewisdomwithin]

She slowly eased up on the tickling, then winked at Gobo. "A head-start on silliness!"

[gobetween]

He breathed brokenly, still giggling some and playfully nudged her with his elbow.

"Yeah, I suppose." Then he blinked, and glanced off thoughtfully, rubbing his chin. "Hey uh- what date is it today?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"It's a week before the Doozer Equinox, why?" Mokey asked - there was a touch of concern in her tone, too. Had Gobo really been so stressed he hadn't kept track of the days at all?

[gobetween]

"That's what I thought!" Apparently he knew, and had something up his sleeve. He was certainly looking quite excited as he sat up some, facing Mokey on his knees.

"Louie's birthday is coming up! And well, Huey and Dewey's too a'course. We can do something for all three of them later, but! What if we..."

Grinning, with a mischievous gleam in his eye, he leaned forward to whisper his idea into her ear.

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey listened, a grin spreading across her face as she did so. Then, she nodded with a delighted laugh. "Gobo, that's a wonderful idea!"

[gobetween]

He was lifted just by her excitement in the idea, his tail flipping back and forth behind him as he sat back.

"Y'really think so? You don't think Louie will figure it out?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"I don't think so! Although, Louie is very clever - but that might make it even more fun for him. It'll be something for him to figure out," Mokey pointed out.

[gobetween]

"You're very clever too, and you didn't recognize your own roommate in front of your face." He chuckled some, and looked up and off with a smile, pressing his fingertips together. "Yeah, I think this'll go off just fine! Even if he does figure it out."

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey just giggled at that point, then nodded. "I'm sure Louie will appreciate it - I think it's the perfect thing for all of us."

[gobetween]

"I think so, too. I'll address a postcard to the Beglerbeg just as soon as I can get it written out, then."

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey nodded, folding her hands in her lap. "Please send him my best! Oh, this is so exciting!"

[gobetween]

"Will do!" Already writing the card in his mind, he glanced up at a thought. "Hey, y'know how Louie recently got his own Fraggle form, right? Think you could get his measurements under the guise of putting a play together or something?"

[thewisdomwithin]

"Hmm? Oh!" Mokey beamed, and nodded. "Yes, I'm sure I could!" she giggled. "Very sneaky, Gobo!"

[gobetween]

"All part of thinking ahead!" He grinned some, pleased at the remark. "Why don't we go find Louie and take care of that, so I can get the postcard sent as soon as possible?"

[thewisdomwithin]

Mokey got her feet and offered Gobo a hand to do the same. "A wonderful idea! Let's go!"