#(fox and charlie were definitely the most interested in it but sometimes victor would join in as well)

[theaterism]

on sunny days at the mansion, their father would sometimes trap a simple noise in a jar — like the chime of a bell, or the buzz of bees — and then release the colored ribbon of sound in the garden for the children to chase. as soon as he removed the lid, the ribbon leapt from the jar and darted away over the grass and flowers. the kids, laughing, raced after it. it always faded in less than a minute, of course, and it always slipped through their fingers if they managed to reach close enough to touch it — their father was the only one who could truly grasp the ribbons — but they nonetheless enjoyed chasing it to see who could come closest to “catching” it.

#|☆| headcanons #(it was a game to them!!) #(especially in the spring and summer) #(sounds temporarily gained an additional dimension when nathaniel trapped them inside a jar or vial) #(although their color and shape was only visible when the lid was loosened or the jar broke) #(but yeah like!! another better memory with their father) #(and their mother would feign disinterest but she’d often still sit out in the garden) #(and sometimes her amusement shone through) #(just!! a simple and silly memory but a brighter one!!) #(fox and charlie were definitely the most interested in it but sometimes victor would join in as well) #(otherwise he enjoyed watching them while reading outside) #(fox and charlie were just… competitive…..)