"Introverts deserve sanctuary," the character Bazeema says as today's animated movie plays.
"That's the truth," Wren Noel chimes in.
"Do you consider yourself an introvert?" I ask. It's not a word I'd use to describe my friend here.
"Not all the time. But there are days when I prefer to be alone. Or, at least, alone with a friend." They smile and wink at me. I smile back.
"The trouble with this movie is that not all wishes are good or fully articulated. Still. Maybe it's not so bad to wish to be accepted."
Wren Noel ponders this before replying. "What if wishing to be accepted meant that others had to surrender their beliefs, or at least bend them?"
"That is what it means. That's seriously the primary roadblock. Some people are unable to accept others because they harbor an intolerant belief that not everyone deserves acceptance, or deserves to be alive without conforming to make others comfortable." I cross my arms.
"Easy now. You're talking to a transgender individual who dresses in splatter punk style. Trust me, acceptance isn't something I feel often."
"I know," I lean against Wren Noel's shoulder. "I didn't ask for my psychic abilities. Acceptance for being born would have been nice."
"Wish for loved ones to be safe. That'd be my wish."
"It's a good one. I make that wish often."
We keep watching the movie. It isn't overly popular, possibly because the plot is a bit complex for a children's film. Star, the nonverbal main character, is cheeky and adorable, though. Reminds me of some of the mythical creatures I care for around here.
"Do you ever wonder why they call celebrities stars?" I ask Wren Noel.
"Probably because they stand out. I mean, we look at the night sky, and you know there are planets and space rocks and stuff, but you mostly see the stars."
I nod as I look up the answer online. "Interesting," I say before reading the answer provided.
"Celebrities are called ' stars' because they are seen as brilliant, shining, and distant, much like celestial bodies, representing figures who stand out from the crowd and offer inspiration or guidance. This metaphor originated in theater, referring to top performers whose popularity and charisma made them shine brighter than others, with usage dating back to at least 1779.They act as guides in culture, providing a focal point in a chaotic world, akin to how sailors navigated by stars."
Wren Noel nods. "Yeah, that makes sense too."
"Want to wish for food from Instacart? I have some restaurant credits."
We end up ordering from Anna's Brick Oven in Bethlehem. A Shrimp Crabmeat Pizza and a 10-piece bucket of Boom Boom Wing Zings. 🍕🍗
7 Down ___ upon a star ⭐
The crossword clue will contain the LETTER of the day, though it might not be the *first* letter in the word.
My April 2026 Blogging from A to Z Challenge Theme is a slice-of-life short story with two characters binge-watching shows and movies while creating a crossword puzzle. Read and play along!
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