Linden
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Post by Linden on Apr 24, 2021 11:22:28 GMT -8
The Commonwealth had been the site of Summer events before, and likely would be again. The last time Linden set foot in the spacious bar the entire place had been reserved for their Court, from the dancefloor to the rooftop bar. It felt like a little of the magic had rubbed off, seeing it operate like any other bar as the Ogre wound between patrons on their way to the VIP room. Not even a giant in sight; not yet, at least.  The room Summer had reserved this time was more intimate, still more than enough space for what they needed. The meeting with the Sun's Tongue would benefit all of them, but most of all those among the Court's ranks who had yet to seek vassalage to a Knight. Linden certainly wanted to know a bit about their options without cold-calling anyone; just seemed disrespectful. Or something. Stepping up to the more modest bar, Linden smiled at the young woman who was already behind it. Cinderella wasn't someone they knew well, but she'd gone out of her way to be friendly the times they'd met. "Evening! Thanks for being up for this." They sank onto a cushioned stool and started to play with one of the candles, rolling the textured glass it was set in between their palms. "How've you been?"
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Post by Cinderella on Apr 25, 2021 17:17:02 GMT -8
Light sparkles and dances across the walls as Cinderella enters with her fake ID, wearing a powder blue tennis skirt and a pineapple pattered white button up. She had accessorized with a collar chain where the middle finger's stiletto nail connected the links. "Oh! Awesome, all around. Got the paperwork moving and the charity's already helped pay for legal services for three families. ICE has free reign, but the business owners don't appreciate the media storm plunging their stock because a bunch of influencers decided to hawk the donation link in their challenge videos. I'm trying to find a third party that will design merch without exploitation, but good fucking luck."Tomato juice is dumped into the pint of beer as she hops onto one of the stools. "What about you, Linden? You seemed to be healed up okay?" There was the unasked question about mental health, but she left it up to the Ogre whether they were comfortable getting into it before the rest of the Court arrived. |
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Apr 25, 2021 17:49:25 GMT -8
Fire walks into The Commonwealth, making her way up to the meeting spot. She's a little nervous, but she knows what she wants, she just needs to find a way to get there. This will provide information, right? It feels lazy somehow, but then, if you don't need to fight for something, it'll always feel lazy. This is a good thing. Her head feels perpetually dizzy, too much has been going on and she knows she hasn't had enough time to properly process it all, but it's okay. It'll be fine.
Her outfit tonight is a simple pair of black skinny jeans and a black ribbed tank top, frizzy hair somewhat tamed in a bun on the top of her head. There is a slight seriousness to her today, a woman somewhat on a mission.
She approaches Linden and... Cinder at first, but then thinks slightly better of it for the moment. She didn't really want to interrupt what conversation might have been happening. Instead, she goes over to the bar and just gets herself an iced water with lemon. It feels like since the Diner, she just doesn't talk quite as much as she used to. Or really socialize for that matter. Maybe it was also the fall out with Rowan, but she's felt more like spending time with herself, working out, reading, thinking about what do to about her sister.
She's not sure yet if it is taking care of herself or if she's becoming a bit reclusive, but it hasn't been horrible. The out time she does have is usually with Riley or whatever socialization she gets at work.
Her water is cold in her hands and it makes her wince just a little bit, the excess dribbling down the sides tingling her hands. She takes a sip and lets out a slow breath, in that awkward state of waiting with a certain amount of unsure. Like walking into a room with a group of strangers.
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Post by Wayland on Apr 25, 2021 20:57:14 GMT -8
Listening carefully, one might hear the sound of Wayland’s motorcycle pulling up outside, that rumbling engine fading and dying as she finds somewhere to park. Moments later, the Ogre herself appears, entering the room with a helmet under one arm and a motorcycle jacket unzipped over her band-T. Black leather belt and boots, and jeans in decent condition complete the ensemble. She looks comfortable, confident. Riding her bike does that for her, and a smile dimples her cheeks.
She tilts her head slightly, looking down the room towards Linden and Cinderella. But doesn’t interrupt, just tilts her chin up at them if they notice her. Her feet instead carry her over towards Dani. Wayland pulls her helmet out from under her arm and sets it on the bar, giving the Elemental a smile. “Hey Fire,” she greets, “Good to see you.” She walks around the bar to join the Ifrit behind it, plucking another clean glass from where they’re arranged and pouring herself some water.
“How’ve you been?”
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Linden
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Post by Linden on Apr 26, 2021 9:42:40 GMT -8
Linden got the gist of what Cinder said, but the details were a mystery; businesses, influencers, merch? Their important takeaway was that she was helping folks that needed it, and seemed very on top of things. It made them feel a little old for a moment, a little jealous that she seemed to have a strong direction so early. Very early- was she old enough to drink?
That wasn't their job right now, and just thinking about what would happen if they, untitled in the court, tried to tell the Sun's Tongue she coudn't do something made part of their brain hurt.
"I'm good- the new scars just blend right in." They cracked a grin, leaning over their end of the bar to grab a glass and fill it from whatever tap they could reach. Giving the pint a sniff, it seemed like some kind of fruity beer. Linden shrugged and took a sip. "Folks were really nice in the aftermath, got a lot of kindness to return. But it feels a bit like I'm spinning my wheels, you know? I'm not great at thinking about the future but I don't want to get left behind."
They eyed Wayland and Fire at the other end of the bar, knowing they should wrap things up. "So, hoping to pick your brain a bit."
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Post by Kai Rose on Apr 26, 2021 9:57:10 GMT -8
"I really should introduce you to my motley-mate, Cinder," Kai said as she found a chair at the bar somewhere in the middle. The Polychromatic's colours were like a kaleidoscope, a base of gold with flickers of other shades as others spoke and emoted. "Ivory loves a good cause."
Kai's outfit was chill, the deepening Spring warranting shorts and a tank-top that said 'VENUS LIFTING CLUB' across the front with an adorable picture of Sailor Venus pumping iron in the middle.
"How y'all doing tonight?"
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Post by Cinderella on Apr 26, 2021 10:03:02 GMT -8
Cinderella lifted her beer in solidarity, looking to the rest while Finn settled in the corner with a friendly nod to the court, "Whelp! They're really putting the irons to everyone to swear vassalage, so I'm happy you folx tapped me. It's not anything sinister, though. What happened with the Revenants put the lack of martial training into perspective. Without any oversight for lethal engagement, there was a total breakdown in communication, and we're not taking advantage of how small our court is."
She positioned herself on the bar stool to properly face everyone. "So are we looking for a general rundown of the Knighthood? I can talk about everyone, really, but unless you want this to turn into a lecture hall, I'm fine with Q and A."
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Linden
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Post by Linden on Apr 28, 2021 12:32:51 GMT -8
"General rundown sounds great to me," Linden volunteered, glancing at the others. "I don't think I know what questions to ask yet."
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on Apr 28, 2021 15:10:22 GMT -8
Fire looks up to Wayland. She hadn't seen them since Ostara, right? "Hey, Wayland. Nice to see you," She puts on a smile, "I'm doing pretty good, how about you?"
Kai enters and she gives a wave. Watching them walk by, there is such a confidence there that the Elemental just admires. She wants to be like that. Maybe this will help her find that footing, getting herself into a place where she knows she'll be able to grow. That's the whole reason you swear to a knight, right? Growing under someone's tutelage, finding your own path of Summer. Giving back to the season and to the court. ...something like that.
She pays attention as Cinder begins to speak and she nods, "A general walkthrough/rundown would be a good start," she agrees with Linden.
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Post by Wayland on Apr 30, 2021 9:08:50 GMT -8
Though she nods in acknowledgement as Fire says she's doing well, how Wayland's doing might have to wait for another time, as this meeting is getting going. Kai's shirt gets some notice from the Ogre though, she might have to ask about that club sometime. But as the Maker takes a long draught of cool water from her glass, Cinder makes it clear what this meeting is about. Wayland nods when Linden and Fire express an opening to being lectured at, and makes a small motion with one silver hand, open with the palm-up and extending outward. A sort of 'the floor is yours' gesture.
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Post by Aello on Apr 30, 2021 9:38:48 GMT -8
Aello sits next to the Polychromatic. How they get her in was a mystery; she was probably even younger than Cinder. Her lack of Seasonal allegiance felt loud in the silence, drawing attention to her vulnerability with the whispers of the Thorns cracking through the wooden varnish instead.
She sips on a clear soda, occasionally resting a finger to her lips to taste the lime she was fiddling with. The harpy clearly doesn't know anyone else but the Wizened and Sun's Tongue, though Firebringer's greeting is a little more awkward. It was like she expected Rowan to appear and crash the party if she says her name too loudly.
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Post by Cinderella on Apr 30, 2021 11:23:29 GMT -8
"Oh wow! You're in a motley now? Congrats," Cinder laughed, toasting Kai at the mention of Ivory. She glances briefly at Aello to see if her own motley member had specifics, but had the silent permission to continue scaffolding a political landscape. "All right, so, I figure you're all aware that the current knighthood under Queen Uriel comprises of three people: Sir Solomon, Sir Bastille, and Dame Bloody Mary," she reiterated, glancing to the group to see if anyone was expressing surprise or confusion. "Bloody Mary is the oldest, and renewed her Knight's Oath after the death of the previous monarch, Indra, a little over a decade ago. She was given the moniker Knight of Storms because of her expertise in the occult, that goes beyond the average Summer Courtier?
She's a sort of vizier to the Queen and nobility, and advises the Iron Spear on the more primal aspects of Wrath as a concept. Think sage stuff, where she's examining the shifts in dreams and the Hedge and how our Bargains are reacting to the world at large. She tends to the wards and defenses of the Freehold, and you can guess that that means she's often consulting Fall Court.
I'd say Mary's retired, but she's still acting as the Knight-Commander of the Tolltakers. Actually, she trained Uriel, Loki and Solomon when they were initiates. Her vassalage are usually scholars but she also takes the Lost who are too volatile to not chafe under the other two and sort of...uses her extensive knowledge in military training to get the loose canons integrated."
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Post by Kai Rose on May 1, 2021 19:59:05 GMT -8
The Polychromatic flashed a smile at the Sun's Tongue, not saying more but keeping her senses open to get a sense of whether or not the Harpy found it uncomfortable or cool that Ivory and Kai had formed a motley. She dipped further into her drink, just listening for the moment to the descriptions. Bloody Mary sounded like a fountain of knowledge, someone she probably ought to meet at some point. With all the weird shit going on and all the consultation calls with Gravewrights that had been necessary, boning up on her Nerd Shit sounded like something she ought to consider.
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Finn
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Post by Finn on May 1, 2021 21:33:09 GMT -8
Finn showed up a touch late, grabbed a over-sized glass of water, and settled in. He was here because he needed to figure out how to fit into this court. It seemed to him that the issue last Autumn was exacerbated by the fact that no one had any connection with the knighthood. Yet, he had some serious reservations about how the Summer Court was run. He settled in to listen and evaluate his options. He gave a nod to Kai and to Firebringer, people he recognized and had worked with. But something about all of this seemed off...
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Firebringer
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Elemental Ifrit, Presence 3 (Intimidating)
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Post by Firebringer on May 2, 2021 11:53:13 GMT -8
Fire listens intently, not really paying to anything or anyone else around her. Finn registers in her peripherals, but it isn't important. Not until after this conversation, this informational lecture.
Bloody Mary sounds like someone with hella knowledge, but she isn't the one. Fire is focused on her strengths which lay in survival, the hedge, hobs, and combat. Though, perhaps she could stand to work on her social abilities. Reading people. Would she be able to help with that? It doesn't feel like a fit.
The Elemental nods her head, taking in the information. Good to know though that they are mostly retired. Were any of the Summers that unhinged to need her to come out of retirement-ish? Loki, she wasn't surprised with. Was he scholarly too? This puts into perspective the fact that she doesn't really know. She doesn't know enough about her fellow courtiers, not that she'd expect to know everyone. At the same time... what has she been doing with her time here thus far?
That's why we are here. To find full direction.
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