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[Seraphina]

Eyes widen, “That’s exciting! Have you found anything to buy yet?” cause if it’s her favorite corset place, surely she was going to buy something from them. “I’m going to have to find some dresses and pick your brain about if I should get them or not! And of course you as well should you decided to get dragged along.” there was a wink and a laugh. Second opinions were always good. Well third opinions if Lucian joined them, she wasn’t opposed to it.

Nope, no one had been crowned yet. And Sera was pretty sure she didn’t want it to be her. While she had her thoughts and opinions on Spring in the Freehold, she was no leader. Least not that she knew of, maybe time would change that.

“Yes! You should defiantly stop by! Such a cozy place and it’s easier to talk about club business.” Cause human ears all over the place here.

“Aww, that’s sweet, thank you.” Some girls simply change their names when they escape. But she’d never turn down a compliment.

“Maybe you’ll know some of the other club members then! They all seem pleasant, but getting something together soon where we can all talk will be good. I’ll make some calls and get something going. Streamers?” she asks with amusement on her face and in her sapphire eyes, “We need something better then streamers! Oh, the ideas are endless right now! And thanks for the offer to help, I’ll certainly be taking you up on that offer!” she had nothing to prove, so help would be good.

At the mention of exchanging numbers, she takes out her own cell. “Sure,” and she’ll give him the number and enter his own in once he gave it. Having his number would make it easier to call him if she was able to get the others together.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

"Not quite yet." Mhairi gives the Nix a smile. "Sure! Do you need dresses just because you want some or is it for work? Did you talk with Sasha about singing at the Blue Note?"

Fel-flames flicker, and a small smile grows, "Thanks, I always did like the sound of it." which could be taken as her always liking her name, but Mhairi means that she'd taken it up once she Returned because it was so different then her real name, and it was soft and pretty.

"It wasn't a planed event, after the club presented was elected last year all your fellows just started trickling out of Sacramento, maybe they knew there was a better party elsewhere." a shrug, "I'm sad to say that it was last Autumn when the rest left the city." Coco left during the Autumn Equinox, Sacamento had been bad for her friend, she'd needed healing away from the source of her ills. Bronson arrived, stirred the pot, engaging the Rick that was actually Fairweather in an argument that promoted her to make the Pledge to take Autumn's Crown. Keeping it from the Dragon's talons. Was pulled into Ava's dreams, and disappeared just as quickly. And...Scampy, he'd also been pulled into Ava's dream to aid the Autumns to find the Dragon's Bane...but maybe that was it. Neither Spring was seen after they'd awakened from the Dream.

Spring was Autumn's Seasonal opposite, generally their purviews clashed, even if Desire and Fear were very, similar, and opposite, in nature.

The Springs talk parties, though Mhairi suspects that when the whole Court will be getting together will be for the Equinox and Coronation.

"If you're Lost and need a place to stay, or a place to find yourself. There's a place for you." Even if that meant giving the hide-a-bed a workout. "And don't worry about payment, I know some of us are hard up on cash, we can always work something out." With the looks she'd been giving Lucian, the elemental fails to realize how her words could be taken. Nodding at Sera, "Sera's helping out in the kitchen. Well, I think everyone who's staying takes a turn." doing chores in a place where a Brownie had claimed was a precarious balancing act. Mhairi didn't want to see what would happen if Mumphert got angry with her, "Oh and don't eat the Lucky Charms in the bowls set out around the place."

A laugh, "Sure." says the wisp before she gives her number to the Shadowsoul. "So, what brings you here? To the Quicksilver Gate? And to Sacramento I guess."

[Seraphina]

Nodding, “A little of both actually.” She says with a laugh, “But mostly I need something nice to sing in, cause I did talk to her, and she’s going to let me sing.” It was very exciting for the Nix.

Sera was more than happy to let Mhairi explain what happened to the Spring in the Freehold. She had been here longer and new more than she did. Well, Sera had asked questions, but perhaps not the right ones or enough.

“Oh yeah, it defiantly could!” and as far as the crown, she didn’t have anything to say either way. It would go to whomever would do the best job. Well, she hoped anyways.

“Had any luck with the whole Craigslist thing? It’s always freaked me out, maybe I’m just not trusting enough, or have seen too many daytime court shows.” There was humor in her voice. Truth was she was a little too paranoid to share a house with someone she didn’t know and found online. Seemed like a good way for Them to catch Lost.

“Huh, who would have thought there was that much to talk about with decorative wax.” It had its uses, but it wasn’t all that interesting.

She simply listens as he talks about his Fetch. Though she wasn’t really sure if he was being nice about it for the sake of where they were or not. She hated hers, and it would be very hard for her to have a nice thing to say about her rather in public or not.

Shaking her head, “You didn’t interrupt anything, I had actually just gotten here when you did. So you had perfect timing!” And it was true.

“I do, though I can’t be called or considered a professional by any means. And if you want to hear me sing, you should stop by The Blue Note! Like-minded people tend to gather there and the atmosphere is amazing. The owner, Sasha, is cold, but really nice once you get to know her.” She hopes she worded that right. “Hmm, that could be a fun idea! Maybe the next time we have a party there! But the club is more jazz based, so I was thinking of something eye catching, but classy too. Though I do love a good costume! Maybe that’s the party we could throw! A costume party….but with a theme!” the excitement had crept into her tone, she was getting into the idea of a costume party.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

Mhairi really shouldn't speak for another Court, but she knows there's a lot of want around the Crown, and who get's to wear it, but it's really the Wryd that decides.

Mhairi gives Lucian a smile, "Sure does, besides, there's always a little something special about a Boarding House, isn't there?" Sharing a look with Sera, she nods. "There's just something about Craigslist that creepped me out too."

A nods, a witch-y circle. Hopefully they were simply mediocre at their craft. If they were spectacular they'd probably be Taken...and they might be Taken even if they were horrible at it. One of Them could easily take offence to mundane souls being horrible at sometime they've had forever to perfect. "Speaking of candles, I might want to pick up a couple for the house. Probably nothing scented though...but first. What I came here for." a drippy fingered hand waves at the collection in the stall they'd been hovering around.

Mhairi laugh, "I've met a fair few folks who think lute's are hot." most of those people where hobs though. "I'm sure you've know who I'm talking about." she says, fell-flames flickering.

Mhairi nods, "My twin had a horrible accident with a bus." that the Current Dread Queen was the cause of. She wasn't proud of it, realizing she'd been gone twenty mortal years and that her Fetch at a husband, two kids, cat, dog and white picket fence....she threw a temper tantrum, and left two kids without a mom.

Shaking her head. "Fashion montage it is!" Mhairi chirps quickly, eager to indulge in some socially acceptable leering. Even if it was under the guise of posing. "Hmm the Blue Note, it's a jazz club, Sasha run it." Mhairi adds, then to help Sera along, "You'll find her wreathed in Onyxes, with the AC cranked."

The Wisp nods along with what Lucian's telling Sera, and then her head's bobbing to what Sera's saying. "Oh yeah, after the next big Spring party, you guys should plan a costume party, the Roaring Twenties one at the Blue Note, was stupidly fun."

[Seraphina]

It was good to hear she wasn’t the only one creeped out by Craigslist, there was just too many risks for her liking.

“Candles do add something whimsical to a room. Oh, and taking a nice hot bath by candle light is beyond relaxing!” one of her favorite ways to relax.

Looking into the stall and the various corsets and what not, “Have any caught your eye?” she didn’t know the Elemental well enough to venture a guess on what she would like. So she’d wait and see what was pointed out before offering her opinion.

There was a laugh, “Bet it would make for an interesting pickup line.” She’d seen her fair share of lutes during her time away, and found the sound to be quite annoying. Cause seriously, you can only hear a sound for so long before it grates on your nerves.

An eyebrow was raised at the revelation, damn. Talking about her Fetch wasn’t really a topic she liked, so the Nix remained quiet. Though she was curious as to what lead up to the accident with the bus.

“The Roaring Twenties was such an awesome party! I’ve always found costume parties a great way to get to know people. The costumes create a natural conversation piece and the rest just seems to flow from there.” Plus she liked getting dressed up.

Another laugh, “Oh, I won’t sing jingles for cash, I’ve always saved my singing for the stage. And while there have been times where money has been tight, but at those times I can be found waiting tables.” One doesn’t use a voice like hers for jingles. She’d never find herself in a park just belting out a song, it wasn’t her thing.

“Ah, red is always a winner, great call! I have yet to find the perfect red dress to sing in, but now I have to!” there was a grin, “A nice sultry jazz song sung by a woman in red, yup, it needs to happen!” and it would, if she could find the perfect dress for it.

She looks to Mhairi, considering what he said about the emerald, “You know what, that does sound like it would look stunning on you!” she gushed.

Shaking her head, “I got nothing. And I couldn’t sew to save my life!” it was true, never let her try and sew anything. “I’ve found that the second hand shops are treasure troves for costumes if you’ve got the imagination to put it together. Normally I wouldn’t do second hand, but when you need something and money’s tight, it works. You’d be amazed at what you can find.”

[Mhairi Ankaa]

The Autumn Wisp hums nodding, at Lucian's words and at Sera's. "See, that's one of the reasons I wanted to pick a few up. With so many of-" The Shadowsoul's throaty chuckle, stopped Mhairi's words, a flush raises, as her own nervous laugh joined in, the pick tint of her moonlit skin darkens as she listens to his words, her strangely expressive fell-flames dance, showing exactly where her mind had gone with his words. Shaking her head, and focusing back on Sera,"...us around I-uh thought that having some around would be a good idea."

The merriment dies down, fell-flames smolder, still flickering as she was lost to memories. "Survived by her husband, a son, a daughter. A cat and a dog, and a white picket fence." she blows out a gusty sigh, and shakes her head. It didn't matter now. She caused a mother to die, and just because she was mad at what the Fetch had turned her life into.

Her melancholy simply had the wisp nod, Lucian got it, The Blue Note, L'aire - Sasha, the Winter Sovereign's Seat of Sorrow.

Her mood slowly turning, but turning as Lucian paints a picture of Sera in red. Mhairi could picture it, the red set against the gold of the dragoness' scales. Formfitting, with a slit up the side. Or a mermaid style with flare. "You really, really do Sera!"

Tilting her head, her arms crossing as she leaded back on her heel, "I think that was the first, besides Halloween, that I've seen that could have been called costume parties. Hopefully this signals a change." Probably one Spring would spearhead.

Fell-flames flicker, first at Lucian, then at the display, "You really, really can't. I know I wanted to get something for me....but I was also thinking of maybe trying to find something for the Spring Party...I found these awesome boots. I'm just trying to build an outfit around them....and maybe seeing if I want to wear them to the Spring Party or save them for Autumn's..." the wisp darts forward, fell-flames eagerly eating up what she could see, while her quicksilver coated and dripping fingers danced over the fabric, the boning, the lace and metal. "I just got a black on black shrug," looking up she decided to clarify for Sera's benefit, because she had a feeling that Lucian would have already understood. "A shinier black on a matte black with lace accents, I want something for that...but I didn't pick it up to only be for one outfit, so...." Mhairi trails off once more, as different pieces catch her eye. "Usually my corsets are leather, or black, with whites or silvers. I have a pair of heels that I adore that I wear when I feel like I need a pop of color. They match my eyes." she says, and for any muggle eavesdroppers, they wouldn't understand, at best, upon seeing her Mask, they would assume grey, or blue if the lighting was right.

"I might not be a stitch witch, but I'm trying. I was talking with Sera a while ago, and we were talking about Desires and wishes....I want to get into fashion. Shoes at first I think, but I've been known to head to the park and sew, so if that up your alley....well. I might just be the lady to talk to." she confessed with a teasing tilt of her lips.

[Seraphina]

Did Mhairi just…blush?! Everyone could blush, but she just wasn’t expecting to see the Elemental get flush at a comment. This was fun!

Damn, the whole American Dream thing. She could understand hating the Fetch, been there, but then again, the children were innocents in the matter. Though they would find closure one day, sadness was not her thing. It didn’t look good on her and it made her uncomfortable.

Laughing, “Ok ok, you guys have twisted my arm! I’ll try and find a red dress.” It was such a sensual color, one she knew she could pull off.

“Oh, it certainly signals a change. Spring is in the air and it’s time to party! My head is already filled with ideas.” No one could throw a party like Spring could.

She listened as Mhairi clarified what she was talking about. Black on black? It was something she could picture working, but it needed color. Least to her.

“Sounds like you have some ideas. But why not venture out of your comfort zone for the Spring Party? And I’m not talking about not wearing a corset, but adding more than just shoes for a pop of color. What about a corset with other colors mixed into it? Green would be stunning like Lucian mentioned, or perhaps even a rich purple color. Both would play up your stunning eyes and highlight your beauty. Not that what you wear doesn’t do that, but sometimes adding just the right color can transform an outfit. Something to maybe consider?” she asks with a sly grin, “Or you could even try one on, see for yourself, you never know.” To her Spring was about more than desires, it was about rebirth and a new beginning. When flowers bloomed and showed off their colors.

Nodding, “Yup, and I cannot wait to see what you come up with!” she was really eager for a hedgespun item.

That was true, there were worse ways to make money, and she had been offered her fair share.

“Now that would be something, a designer who would do that. I wouldn’t even know where to start trying to find someone like that.” She adds with a chuckle, “I mean, is it something you take out an ad for, aspiring singer seeks dress designer.” She laughed more and shook her head, “Or perhaps it’s one of those things best left to chance and Fate.” She wasn’t opposed to fanning the flames of chance in her favor if it meant free clothes. Not really how it was supposed to be used, but surely it couldn’t hurt a lot if she didn’t abuse it right?

“Exactly! That’s part of the charm and reason I love second hand.” That and she didn’t have much money yet.

Hunting party look? Bolero….Balero? It made no sense to her. She wasn’t exactly up to date on what was considered fashion. Plus most of the clothes that were considered fashionable were way out of her reach.

“A fashion show? Huh, now that’s a new idea! Though I would be very curious as to who would agree to model, but I can see how much fun it could be. Now would we let others come up with their own costumes or outfit choices? Or come up with a theme and let them run with that? Oh, this is great!”