(1303) Coronation of Spring

**Changeling ST** · Apr 18th, 2013 08:03 AM

While the other Sovereigns walked over to the dais, Mrs. Rosemary remained by the buffet, cutting off a slice of the cake for herself. It was the season of Desire after all, and her desire at that moment was to enjoy a slice of her own cake. Catching the smile from Violet, the Ogress returned the gesture with a cheerful smile of her own, and a slight nod before she turned to find a seat in a nearby table. Eating while standing was not exactly proper, and definitely not as enjoyable...so the Gristlegrinder chef took a seat and began to dig into her little slice of heaven.

**Degnar** · Apr 18th, 2013 08:09 AM

Degnar stopped in mid-bite, a biscuit in hand as he blinked his black beady eyes a couple of times at Jack. Asides from Smudge, he hadn't really shared much with anyone, nor borrowed anything from anyone. Sure, there were times when he "borrowed" stuff from people, but that wasn't exactly the same...considering those people didn't know the things were being borrowed, and sometimes they were never returned. "Umm, sure...I guess that's alright," said the Darkling in response to the Runnerswift, wondering if maybe the hare girl would become a new friend.

Two is better than one...right?

An awkward silence settled in after he said those words, which he filled by continuing to eat the rest of his biscuit as he turned his attention towards the dais. As Katrin approached the throne, the Tunnelgrub turned back towards Jack. "That's Queen Byeli, monarch of our season," he said to her, nodding in the Treasured's direction.

**Key** · Apr 18th, 2013 08:27 AM

Nova could hear the progressions of what was going on outside of the white curtains that were currently hiding her shame and pain. Winter was almost over, spring and desire were almost here. But she was alone....well did Mary even count.

Something in her bones rumbled.

She was hungry, but the outside world and their mantra of conformity threatened her delicate mind.

Spring was almost here.

And she was hiding her desires from the world, because the simplest of those she had had been contested by those of her own.

“Is any place free?”

She let herself cry on the Muse.

And let the hope that she was free drain from her mind like color in the Wizard of Oz.

Apr 18th, 2013 02:10 PM

Jacks eyes scanned over the Monarchs that had approached the throne. Hearing Degnar mention their queen her focus was pulled to Katrin. She took in the woman for a moment, the way she held herself, the expression on her face.

"How does one go about meeting Queen Byeli?" she asked softly, not wanting to interrupt what was about to happen. Though things seemed to pause when the Ogress decided to make her cake and eat it too.

It would be good to meet her, make my presence known.

Her eyes darted to Degnar in anticipation of his answer. Before she looked back to the stage. She did not want to appear rude especially at such a crucial moment. Spartan seemed obvious to what position he held, and seemed well suited to the image, his stern face caused Jacks foot to twitch at the thought of ever pissing off someone like that. Than she looked to Terri who was a bit of a confusion to Jack. Not the image she expected for the Queen of Autumn court.

Perhaps that's to her benefit... surprise is useful in fear.

Apr 18th, 2013 02:57 PM

Rook turned his head slightly, as he watched Mrs. Rosemary sit down, and nod to Violet. That wasn't right. He didn't like it when things didn't form up correctly, and it had been exhausting enough trying to interpret whatever reality people were perceiving this Coronation. The mechanical perceptions of the Board clicked patiently through his head, as he observed. Exchanged? Why? Mrs. Rosemary had been doing a perfectly acceptable job.

Certainly the best that Spring had experienced for a long time.

But then...

It occurred to him, with the slow, steely thoughts of metal, that if Spartan had died before Rust had abdicated the Crown, it would likely have fallen to him. And he would have done the same thing - worn it for a Season and groomed a successor. He wasn't designed to be King. It wasn't in his nature, not like it was for some people - like it would be for Summer's Heir apparent, who might as well have already worn a crown for the potency of her personality.

It was unlikely to be exactly like that, but perhaps it was a little bit of the same. Just a spark.

Rook watched the dias, and smiled slightly, at the corner of his mouth. His half-smile was private, and thoughtful, but at least for once he almost understood what, if not why.

Apr 18th, 2013 04:01 PM

Danny looked slightly surprised as L'aire brought the newcomer's attention to the great Emblem Tree at its position on the Dias. He was proud of it, certainly, and sometimes he came just to ensure that it was functioning just as it should, but it had not occurred to him to draw attention to it. After all, it wasn't very emblematic of a Paladin.

But it was very Danny.

"Ah, you're both too kind," he said quietly, but there was pride in his gaunt face, and dancing in those black eyes. "Such a flattery. But yes... it is truly a work of art. I'm proud that the Freehold will always have a representation standing there."

But it was magic, and the Wyrd, and it spoke of Autumn in a beautiful way. Just as the passage of the Crown showed the turn of the Seasons, and spoke too, of the nature of the Wyrd itself...

His Artist's senses tingled.

OOC

**Morgan Bellanar** · Apr 18th, 2013 04:31 PM

Morgan wasn't too sure what to think about the depressing words spoken by Jezebel. Sadly it might be true that Lost would choose to not "rock the boat" by opposing powerful members of the Freehold. But she might be wrong. The Sovereigns did seem to know that they were doing based on her chats with Terri and Katrin. They had both come across as kind and understanding people, as opposed to the imposing individuals they had been during the incident with Black Jessica. Plus, from what she'd heard people say it sounded like the Lost trusted them to do the right thing more then feared them. Yes, they COULD be scary (well, maybe not Mrs. Rosemary). Maybe the Crown is just a job to them?

But Jezebel didn't seem to like the topic, so maybe best to just go past it, right? So, Morgan just shrugged, unsure how to say it, " I understand what you mean. About Lost being to scared to rock a boat. I, uh, don't really get the politics in Freeholds well. Just the basic ideas, heh-heh. But I think its nice that it helps us connect with each other." She gave a dry chuckle. Complex concepts could be difficult to grasp sometimes, like politics. So she tended to give it one shot then move one. The Beast continud, hoping to find a happier topic for the Elemental, "Heh. Um, is there some other stuff, not like the stuff we've been talking about, that you'd like to talk about? Heh-heh, sorry I not good with words sometimes." She put on a friendly smile.

She then gave a nod of her head at the food part. If the Elemental didn't want to ask, the Beast wouldn't push. "Okay, just thought I'd ask just in case. Heh, no harm meant." She then noticed what Jezebel had turned her head to look at. It had been Mr Bates calling the monarchs to pass the crown. Oh, time to watch the kings and queens play hot potato with the crown...okay, do NOT EVER say that out loud.

She had a good view from here and could pay attention. Mrs Rosemary was getting the crown and seemed like a very nice Lost to the Beast's perspective. She was the only Sovereign that hadn't scared the Hell out of her, yet. So for the Beast, that was a good sign. She spoke absent mindely outloud: "Heh, looks like Mrs. Rosemary is getting her crown soon. That's good, she's nice, not scary at all."

**Mary Lee** · Apr 18th, 2013 04:53 PM

No. It's all shades of slavery, whether to another or your own mind, Mary thought, but that sort of depressed rant was exactly the sort of thing that wouldn't help. So she just hugged. And thought.

And then, she suggested, in a statement outside of opinion, "Maybe it'll get better. Maybe they just need to get to know you."

That sounded hopeful, right? And maybe it isn't a lie. I hope it isn't.

**CyledyrWyllt** · Apr 18th, 2013 05:39 PM

Marcus cocks an eyebrow in slight surprise, yet still hands Ion an identical business card to the one he had just given Justin.

Apr 18th, 2013 06:03 PM

Anya tore her attention from the cake with some amount of difficulty. It might not have been filled with the delights that a dragon generally favoured, but there was just something about Queen Rosemary's tasty treats that made the mouth water. It was frankly amazing that Anya hadn't visited Fresh Tastes yet, since coming to Sacramento quite some time ago.

It was something that needed to be rectified in the future.

A slender eyebrow arched as Mrs Rosemary seated herself at the buffet, and the woman she had not spoken to, but knew to be Violet, took to the dais instead. That was odd.

She remained quiet, merely waiting for the Sovereigns to finish gathering and the ceremony to begin.

(1303) Coronation of Spring

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