[ people do deserve it, Tink just hopes that this day is lighter than the last major event in this town. she has a knife in her bag in case something goes wrong, and where that instinct comes from is more real to her than her identity here. people grow cautious if there's suffering in their past, she's probably not the only one here with a plate of food and a weapon just in case.]

As far as I know, it's specific to - [ she pauses, aware of rules that have been in place and the fact that she might be breaking one. it's what she did as a fairy, safe to say she hasn't learned her lesson since then.] This country. I haven't experienced it myself, but I'm surprised they're celebrating.

[ the last thing anyone here wants is for the residents to declare their independence from the Pines.]

Personally, I'll never turn down a celebration, but everything here is a little less wonderful than they say it is, just about all of the time.