(1109) Eternal Summer

**Sam Barkley** · Sep 8th, 2011 05:39 PM

The former Summer Sovereign takes his flask back from the other former Summer Sovereign and slips it back into his jacket pocket. He listens intently to Spartan's speech, then wonders if he heard right. A fleeting thought about the usefulness of Q-tips is just that- fleeting, for Sam has little time for hygienics. He raises his voice and tries his best not to sound like the delusional paranoiac that he surely is and counters, "Eh, 'scuse me, yer highness, beggin' yer pardon an' all that, but, uh...what?" He clears his throat and tries again. "We already taken the Freehold Pledge, an' Sam kent in good conscience take another promisin' not to hurt people. Uh, yeh know. In case one a yew is a traitor or gone batshit, pardon me French, Sam reserves the right to decapitate yeh with extreme prejudicial enforcement, like. Nothin' personal to anyone, yeh know?" Sam stops, takes a deep breath, and finishes, "Dangerously care-bearish, if yeh ask ol' Sam, which no one ever does, but he tells yeh anway. Um...I guess I just don't get yer point, Sovereign. No offense."

Rook's accusation against Rust has to be ignored for now, as he doesn't want to ignore or disrespect any retort Spartan may have, but his inner gears are whirring away at this new information, and wondering if Rust popped a gasket or had some angle he was workin'...he'd have to ask later. And then he'd have to find out the truth.

Sep 8th, 2011 06:16 PM

"Sam," Spartan says turning to the Wizened, "I appreciate your concern. And I respect you for it."

Spartan looks to the group, "My goal for this oath is not to reproduce or take the place of the Freehold Oath. Nor am I requiring anyone to join with me in this. I only ask." The Spartan King says, "I ask for the Summer Courtiers to come together in an oath to protect those loyal to the Freehold. I ask that we become a Brotherhood in Crimson."

Spartan paused thinking for a moment,

"Rest assured Sam, that if we find anyone who has betrayed the hold or gone batshit, Justice will be served as the people of the hold demand."

**Dusan** · Sep 8th, 2011 07:47 PM

The Manticoress emitted a soft *oooomph* as the air was squeezed from her by all of the vigorous hugging.

"I have missed you as well, Al-Adin, and we need to go on an adventure soon. I fear that I am getting bored with sitting in front of a sketchpad, and I need the air. I do feel jealous, though, of what's going on over here -- where's my kiss?"

**Rust Mane** · Sep 8th, 2011 10:44 PM

"I hurt your fee-wings...?" Rust sneers. Rust is surprisingly good at sneering. "Blood for blood. I'll bleed here now if that is the wish of the King. If doing so will put your precious heart at ease." Power lies behind the words. Rust wonders if Spartan would take the opportunity too make an example.

"Hit me. Live your words. If I betrayed you, If I harmed you then an Eye for an Eye." Rust stands boldy. "Hit me if you really think that." Rust had to get this out of the way. Better now then latter when the distraction would cost something dear.

**CyledyrWyllt** · Sep 9th, 2011 01:07 AM

Not wanting the Sage Escort to feel left out, Jack turns away from Otto and plants one on Juno's slightly less hairy cheek as well.

"And... mmmmmmmwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!"

Sep 9th, 2011 08:13 AM

Rook was still musing over his options when he caught Marcus' look. A mildly bemused expression flickered over his face, before the creeping sensation of the fact that his mouth had moved slipped up his spine. Well, Goddamnit! That was precisely what he hadn't wanted to say, but there was no way to take it back. And it wasn't a lie. That was always the worst thing about slip-ups like that; he couldn't recant them, because they were always genuine.

Just Goddamn inappropriate. Like accidentally telling the truth when someone asked 'Do you like my new haircut?', only often a damn sight worse.

Then Rust opened his mouth, and Rook's remorse vanished. At first, he'd been concerned he'd have been kicking a man when he was down. As it turned out, the former Summer King clearly did think he had a right to sit there glaring as if he was the judge of all that was right.

"Why? Are you too much of a coward to admit you have feelings?" Rook said pleasantly, standing up. He took off his suit jacket and folded it. "Was that a challenge, Rust? 'Cause if it was, I accept. You and me, right now. No contracts, no cop-outs, no fae bullshit. Just you and me, bare-handed. Loser's the first one to yield."

**Marcus Evan** · Sep 9th, 2011 12:21 PM

"Enough."

The Constable of Calefaction's Mantle pulses with angry Summer heat as he stares first at Rook, then slides his steely gaze at Rust. Although he doesn't raise his voice, there is an undercurrent to Marcus' words that clearly indicates that he will not tolerate any further schoolyard foolishness from his fellow Courtiers.

"The Summer King is addressing his Court."

Marcus wonders at his former king as he stares hard at Rust.

Is he doing this on purpose? Is he trying to steal this moment from His Brother?

The metalflesh marvels at how he had once thought this man was worth fighting for... possibly even worth dying for. For all Rust's pretty speeches about love and honor and brotherhood, he's forgotten the most important thing. How to be human. Marcus gets a real glimpse at Rust Mane now, and begins to wonder if, in fact, all the metal lion truly wants is to tear himself apart... and take the entire freehold along for the ride.

I'll deal with you two later...

**Forn Clakes** · Sep 9th, 2011 03:44 PM

The petite Beast stood in the peripherals of the swirling Summer Mantles, a lone smell of Autumn in the heat. She listens to the words spoken, glad to have given Spartan her support. Her full support. No half measures, if Terri wished to help Summer, she would have to give 100%, otherwise she would not be doing her job.

She would not be true to herself.

The Rust Mane once again turns the Court into a mockery as Rook's ire is raised, threatening to break the Hollow into sudden violence.

Terri takes a step forward, just as the Constable makes his order. Her foot returns to its original spot as she smiles inside at how much authority Marcus has learned to control.

Fu · Sep 9th, 2011 08:03 PM

Fu had crossed his arms as people had started to bicker. What was done was done, he holds no grudge against Rust now. Especially given his fellow courtiers mood. Though that doesn't stop Fu's mantle from rolling off of him as things progressed. Fu ignores the bantering, though giving Marcus a small nod as he reigns in the others.

"Sam the thing is, loyalty to the hold does not mean that we can't take care of someone who would be a risk to the hold. We would have to actually." The stone dog grins even as his eyes flick to Terri as she steps closer.

**Al-Adin** · Sep 9th, 2011 08:51 PM

"Spring Hug!" And everyon'es breath is stolen as the Prince shows he's stronger than ten regular men. Fortunately for the lungs of all involved, Al-Adin stops soon after.
"Yeah, you should hang out, we are doing some stuff with Maxine and the Empty Orchestra. Its good times!"

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2011-09-08 17:23:23		barkley rolls 6 to pres 1 + pers 2 + Summer Goodwill 3 (10 Again)		7, 5, 10, 2, 10, 9, 8, 5		4 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2011-09-09 12:08:32		Marcus rolls 9 to PRE+Intimidation+Mantle (10 Again)		2, 4, 2, 10, 9, 2, 9, 6, 2, 2		3 successes

(1109) Eternal Summer

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