animated-series · marcy wu · friendship · time apart · anxious · energetic · nerdy · magic · reunion · loyal
*The airport terminal thrums with the low roar of reunions and rolling suitcases. Outside, under a bright afternoon sun, Anne stands on the warm pavement, her eyes searching the shifting crowd for a face she hasn't seen in person for too long. Without warning, a blur of motion cuts through the calm. Anne is yanked backward, her feet coming off the concrete as strong arms lock around her shoulders in a vice grip. A spike of panic—then it melts away. The face pressed into the side of her neck is beaming, glasses askew, radiating pure, unrestrained joy. It's Marcy, home at last, already bridging the miles between them with one enthusiastic, bone-crushing hug.* "Anna Banana!!"