(1303) Coronation of Spring

Apr 18th, 2013 10:48 PM

The Winter thought she may have embarrassed Danny, but she didn’t. Maybe back in the days when she first met the Wizened she may have, but that wasn’t today.

A small smile on L’aire’s lips to the Mirrorskin with a quick nod to Danny. “You know, he was just telling me earlier everyone has their own talents. I’m sure you probably have some too…?” It was half statement, half question to the Darkling.

“And you should be proud Danny. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.” Genuinely grinning to him, he did deserve it. Glancing one more time to the Dias and the Emblem; she saw herself their… the Mein that she avoided looking at if she could. She sometimes wondered what she looked like through another’s eyes.

L’aire grinned at Terri Nutkins as the spirited Truefriend popped up front. She’d been through a lot in previous months even her own season. “Ah, yup that’s them. I’m sure they’ll make the announcement about swearing the Freehold’s pledge if that’s something you’d like to do.” Looking to Spook curiously. It probably helped that Danny was here as they were both Autumns.

Apr 19th, 2013 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Terri Nutkins:

"Are you ready for the Season of Desire, Spartan?"

"The Seasons continue to turn along." Spartan responds. As for the season of desire, he gave it little thought. He had other things on his mind. One step closer, he felt it there, the heat of summer just beyond his grasp, but soon it would be upon them.

**Malcolm Green** · Apr 19th, 2013 03:46 AM

Green took one, long, look at the cake. And moaned!

**Swift** · Apr 19th, 2013 11:32 PM

Magnus, having snagged a couple pieces of cake before the announcement, quickly makes his way to the bar. He places one of the slices on the bar before his stool and slides the other across toward Sam. He then nods to the back of the bar where the drinks are on display. "Something to match," he says by way of order before turning to watch the ceremony. He tilts his head as he notices Mrs. Rosemary taking a seat instead of approaching with the other Sovereigns. It was odd, unexpected. But then again no Spring monarch should rule who did not Desire it.

**Orianna** · Apr 20th, 2013 08:26 AM

Leah had found it easy to talk with the mask on, which surprised her. “I found it easy to talk as well, it was only difficult and weird starting a conversation with someone you have no idea if you knew them or not. I guess I just like seeing someone face to face when talking with them; it is easier to gauge facial expressions, which help in adding in conversation. Then again, it could just be me.” She added with a small shrug.

Leah listened, nodding her head in agreement, “There was a sort of mystery surrounding who you were talking with wasn’t there? It certainly added something extra to the evening, you could kind of be carefree, or be someone totally different and be able to get away with it. Sounds like you had a good time. I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman, and I still don’t know who he is.” She adds with a laugh, “I guess that adds to the mystery you were talking about.”

Apr 20th, 2013 12:38 PM

The question of his own talents made a toothy grin flash across the Darkling’s plush face. “Well, my kith does afford me some natural talents…Mirrorskin,” he interjected, “not many guess it right away. So I have a small knack for some creative characterization and sleight of hand.” He leaned toward his audience for that last sentence like he was sharing some sort of secret; apparently oblivious that stereotypes exist and most people use them.

“I also enjoy my dreamcrafting,” he mentioned as an afterthought. “Although, I don’t think I’m good enough to exactly call it a talent yet, but it’s my own artistic fun; not to be compared to that sorcerous masterpiece, of course. If you don’t mind me saying, you have every right to be proud, Danny.” Closer inspection, even at that distance, proved the Emblem to miraculously intricate. It dawned on Spook that the designs were a clear representation of many of the Changelings scurrying about the very room. Amazing.

With mention of the Oath, Spook swiveled his head back to L’aire. “It is. It very much is.” Too intense; tone it down a bit. “To be honest, I probably wouldn’t have come if not to swear my allegiance to the Freehold today. It would have been a mistake because then I wouldn’t have made your acquaintances…” Polite, good. “but I wouldn’t have come.” It was true. If he had no intention of swearing his fealty he also would’ve attempted to be more invisible when he arrived in Sacramento. But no, he’d revealed himself immediately and had felt welcomed at every turn by the Changeling community. Although capricious, Fate could also be very kind. Spook was meant to make his home town his home again. He was sure of it.

“But I’m glad your Freehold accepts new courtiers at the Seasonal Coronations. As the Seasons change, the Freehold ages and grows…it’s fitting, almost poetic I’d say.” He winked one of his big bulbous eyes.

**Terri Nutkins** · Apr 20th, 2013 02:52 PM

Terri never responded to Spartan 's reply but did offer a smile as she waited for the other Sovereigns to join them. As Katrin Byeli stepped to the dais, the Autumn Queen offered her Winter counterpart and grin and respectful bow; fully in keeping as the longest Sovereign of them all.

However, her smile seemed to falter when she noticed Mrs. Rosemary take a seat nearby and eat her cake.

Have I missed something? she thought, her confusion no doubt etched on her face.

Apr 20th, 2013 03:22 PM

Spartan followed Terri's eyes seeing that the Spring Sovereign was not joining them. Spartan leans over to Katrin, "What is going on?" Spartan asked quietly... but he had a suspician.

**Heath Moore** · Apr 20th, 2013 05:00 PM

As the Sovereigns approached the dais, Heath spoke more softly to Juno to at least reach a pause in their conversation. "Ah. It sounds like you knew him well. I'm sorry to hear he left. Sounds like we would've gotten along swimmingly," offers Heath sympathetically. Maybe there was something like fate that had guided Heath to this city, filling a void that was much needed. Although when it came to fate one had to be cautious who owned that guiding hand...

"Sage Escort?" says Heath with a gulp. "Is that so? That must be an interesting...position to fill. And body art too? That does sound pretty wild. I wouldn't mind stopping by to get some inspiration." Sometimes humor was about making people uncomfortable, exposing them to a side of life they usually didn't have to face. Sexual humor, dark humor, sometimes all you could do to cope was laugh, as long as you had a skilled guide to walk you through it. Piercing and tattoos were still considered wild by many.

The Minstrel notes that Mrs. Rosemary had yet to take approach the dais. "Why isn't isn't Queen Rosemary going up there?" Heath asked in a whisper to Juno with a hint of concern. Unless...she wasn't planning on taking the crown?

Apr 21st, 2013 08:15 AM

Danny listened thoughtfully to the new Autumn particularly - not of course, because he was not interested in conversing with the graceful Winter Dancer, but because it was necessary, as the Paladin of Shadows, to pay attention to the incoming members of his Court. After all, they were people he was responsible for championing, just as he was responsible for Terri's protection. With that, his gaze moved over the people gathered on the Dias.

And the absence of the Spring Queen.

The Smith felt a note of surprise. If Mrs. Rosemary didn't want to take the crown, who would? There was no Spring Courtier who had performed quite the service to the Freehold that the current... former? Queen had. The Spring Court had never been the strongest. Had it failed all together?

His gaunt features didn't show much, because there should have been fear, and he felt nothing of the kind. But still, there was perplexity, and he considered it. This could be a problem to all the Courts. This needed to be thought through.

"It's always better to attend the Coronations. You get to know the Courts, the faces that you can trust to have your back in an awkward situation," Danny said simply. "Not to mention getting to meet other members of your own Court, and seeing that the Crown has passed safely from one Sovereign to the next." The Smith's voice was quiet, and very respectful, his gaze on Terri first of all.

"And I appreciate your enjoyment of the Emblem. Once the Crown has passed on, we can go get a closer look."

(1303) Coronation of Spring

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