“Keep up, Snufkin.” The taller called behind him without looking back, the brothers were on a mission to uproot signs Nuuskamuikkunen had found in the middle of the forest, warning of trespassing and loitering. things Nuuska was fond of doing. “we’re going to get there by midwinter at this rate” it was a soft jab at his younger brother, Nuuska meant no malice or harm with his words.

“Oh Snufkin!” moomintroll called to his friend. trotting his way towards him. he held what seemed to be  flowers fashioned into a crown, with a lavender rose in the center. “I made you a wreath for your hat!” moomin spoke excitedly, handing the carefully crafted bundle of plants to his friend. other flowers on the crown seemed to be  irises, pink carnations, and blue flax, along with a few bits of myrtle. “i hope you like it!”

“oh?” moomin perked up, standing from where he sat to accompany his friend. “what’s under the bridge? besides refreshments” he inquired, was there a party going on under the bridge that moomintroll didn’t know about? was it a surprise party? oh boy he sure hoped it was

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“but you’re not alone!” moomin exclaimed, sitting next to him by the fire. “I’m right here with you.” The troll was currently stuffing his face with a burnt marshmallow he had held over their camp fire for a second too long. he was glad he brought a bag of marshmallows with him, it was fun to burn them over the fire and eating them as they were still hot and melty “so. i guess neither of us are alone, now”

Moomin looked over at Snufkin. the two of them were sitting quietly on the river bed as The mumrik in question was fishing, no one else was there to bother them. Moomin watched the water for a moment before briefly leaning over and pressing a kiss to Snufkin’s cheek before going back to doing absolutely nothing as he watched his friend fish.