(SN 2014) Gregory, L'aire & Degnar

[Degnar]

Degnar turned to the gargoyle-looking fella as he spoke. "Ehh, thanks," he said in response to Gregory, offering him a quick nod. He then turned to the Dancer and offered her a similar nod in gratitude of her words. "I am glad that I can serve our Queen and Court in such a manner." As L'aire excused herself to go swear her own pledge, the Tunnelgrub offered her another nod and stay put.

There was a moment of awkward silence, as he looked over at Gregory, unsure of what to say next. He was definitely not one for small talk, but he knew that such things were expected of him; especially in such occasions. "So...how are you finding Sacramento?" he asked of the other Darkling, figuring that was a safe question to ask. Just then, the violet-eyed Fairest returned, which at least made him feel more comfortable.

He glanced over at the woman that L'aire was referring to, and then just offered a simple shrug. He didn't understand most people and their motives, so whatever the Artist had been trying to do was lost on him.

[Gregory]

Gregory had not been facing the man directly, his attention following after L'aire as she left to make her Pledge. At Degnar's reply, Gregory turns now to look at the fellow Darkling.

"I find it well, my thanks," he replies, his expression forming a polite grin that causes his eyes to crease at the edges. "Many polite and good-natured Changelings here. They be very accepting of me, a new, if perhaps unsightly face, within their midst."

It isn't long before L'aire returns, however, and there is not much more to be said between the two strangers.

"Well-spoken," says Gregory to the Dancer. "Your Court hosts a fine celebration, Winter Courtiers. Though, L'aire, I did have a thing to ask you. This be the Blue Note, as you once spoke of. Might you introduce me to your friend, Harvey, before the night is through? I wish to speak to him on the matter of obtaining identity while in this city. It needn't be immediate, if only when convenient."

[Malcolm Green]

A great shadow falls over the group as Green ponderously closes upon them. Well... upon Gregory at least.

"Hey guys," the mountain grunts to his fellow Courtier and his Motley-Mate. Inclining his head to the gargoyle, he rumbles: "Gregory. How you been?"

[Gregory]

"My apologies, L'aire," says Gregory, still maintaining his smile. "Please ignore my bouts of self-pity. Yes, I would not wish to trouble Harvey if he be busy. An appointment for a later time will do fine." He would just have to trust L'aire's judgement that it is not a good time. A Sun Banisher? Gregory searches his memory, wondering if he has heard the title before but is uncertain.

When Malcolm arrives, Gregory's grin widens. "Malcolm Green, how have I been? Been well and welcome still. And you? I did see you at a fair in town not long ago. Forgive me that I did not come to speak with you then."

[Degnar]

Degnar tilted his head slightly to one side as he listened to Gregory. He didn't understand the sentiment behind the other Darkling's words, self-pity being a foreign concept to him. "It is best if you make an appointment with him," he said in agreement with L'aire. "But he is the man you are looking for, if you are in need of such things." The Tunnelgrub nodded his head once to the Lurkgrider before turning his attention to Green.

"Hello," he offered to his motley mate, followed by a quick tip of his hat in the Elemental's direction.

[Malcolm Green]

Green shrugged, somewhat. "Ah. You were busy and I was... um... eating. Yeah. I been okay. You settled in yet?" His eyes shifted from the gargoyle to his motley mate and he returns the hat-tip with a slight nod of his own.

By the sounds of it, Gregory was already exploring possibilities with the Onyx Court. Green lapsed into awkward silence, looming self consciously over the group.

[Gregory]

"Ah, my thanks. And yes indeed," replies Gregory to L'aire. "Antiques and such aged things. Were you there? Apologies again then that I did not see you. I saw many there, many Changelings. A Samuel, a Catherine Brume, and Mary Lee. Many to meet and many to see." It was an enjoyable outing overall and Gregory trusted that L'aire enjoyed herself as well despite his lack of notice. Additionally, it seems Gregory hardly notes the strange mention of the ice cream brand, equating its meaning to something they had been talking about before his arrival into the conversation.

Turning back to Malcolm he answers, "But by your query I be mostly settled. I plan to stop by Edna's soon to barter for housing but otherwise I be well enough. Perhaps with Harvey's help I may even find employment and a fresh start all my own."

[Malcolm Green]

Green grunted as Gregory spoke.

"I heard that Edna's offers fair rates. Thats good for our people." He cocked his big head to one side. "Maybe he will. If not... well... maybe he can point you in the right direction. Or something?"

A long pause slowly enveloped him. "What kind of work you looking for?" he asked the Gargoyle in a sudden burst of self awareness.