Raiment Configuration

[Seraphina]

Nodding, “I’d also be interested in seeing how it’s done. That way when I decide on something else, I don’t have to bother you about it. Though I’m sure I’ll have questions.” While she wouldn’t ask her to make her another item, she defiantly wanted to pick the Elementals brain about it.

She nods again, a little more vigorously, in agreement of the choker being badass, it was a better way of putting it.

Her eyes seem to light up when she hears about being able to have more than two. “I could have a whole jewelry set!” she says with a laugh.

The sapphire eyes then widen, “Oh, now that would be freakin’ amazing! Though it could get a little dangerous, increasing my voice. But I can see how it could be beneficial, considering what I can do with my voice.” Thanks to one of her Kiths. “See, now my mind is wandering over all the little things I could invest in.” like, maybe a ring that could increase her punch, yeah, that would be fun!

As the conversation moves to Lucian specifically, Sera kinda tunes out. Her mind working over what items she would want to create. Would she stick with just jewelry? Or maybe branch out to something she could wear? The possibilities seemed to be endless and like a kid in a candy store, she didn’t know where to start or look.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

The Ashen Wisp nods understanding Sera's point. "Come watch me 'spin, it'll be a great lesson, and it'll show you if you'd want to 'spin your own things. We need to be in the Hedge to do it. A Hollow'll do." Fell-flames flicker towards Lucian, "You're totally welcome to come watch too, maybe at different times though....it might get complicated if I try and craft all of these things all at the same time." she gives a smile and a laugh.

"Yes, yes you could!" Mhairi chirps, then she beams as Lucian lists off some wonderful suggestions. All of which are added to Sera's side of the list.

Earrings like dew
song bird call set in a necklace
rings like new dawn

The pencil stops, the wisp blinks, and Mhairi looks up at Sera, "Sorry that I preemptively added. But Do you think what Lucian suggested? I could scratch it out if you like." but Mhairi thought that Sera would let the additions stay, since it seems her own mind was buzzing with new ideas.

Mhairi nods quite seriously, even as she smiles, "Oh, yes, yes you should. Hedgespun Raiment, made by a Queen for a King..." weird, that this was her life now. "Glad my instincts weren't off, I was wondering if you'd want something looser, or with more draping...uh-fabric." Her head tilts as she thinks, before nodding, making more annotations of the Lucian part of her notes.

Mhairi hums, "Spring and Autumn might be on opposing sides of the Cycle, but...Fear and Desire are just two sides of the same coin. Two of the oldest emotions. People always forget that." the Wisp nods again, quite pleased that there was someone else who understood the subtleties of the Wyrd and the Cycles. "I can totally get everything together."

People had asked about her eyes, the flames, but no one had yet to ask about her hair. Even when it had changed from a moonless expanse to full galaxy of stars.

"Yes." Mhairi answers. "It's the sky above us...not Their sky." her answer was soft, not clipped, but uncomfortable.

Stars...the reason she was Taken.

[Seraphina]

Eyes widen slightly as Lucian describes pieces that would be perfect, “We’re you reading my mind?” she asks playfully, “Though I was thinking of something that can help my fighting with a ring. But no reason it has to be a ring, there are other things that can incorporate into fighting easy enough. But I love the way you’re thinking!” this meeting was going better than she thought it would.

His questions about Mhairi’s hair was a little surprising. She had never thought to ask another Lost about their appearance, so she watches. Wondering what will be said.

Smiling, “I’d love to watch you ‘spin! I learn best by watching someone and then trying it myself.” and she made a great point, if Sera wanted to try it herself, it will help to watch the process.

A hand was absently waved, “I like his suggestions, and if I didn’t, I’d say something. Especially the singing one. That first song you hear from a bird, when Spring is newly awakening, is a beautiful thing.” And could def help her.

And then there was the answer to the question, her hair was real. Not that Sera doubted it, the Wyrd and their Endurance changed them each in amazing and terrifying ways. Smiling again, “It is pretty badass.” She adds, which was true.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

Lucian takes his leave, absently Mhairi adds his parting words to his section of the sketch pad.

I can never repay your welcome. Know that there are those who love the fear of cool wind against dry leaves. Warn them of the worst and keep them huddled close. Let them find comfort in one another, as you have offered me

"I guess, loosing the crown really got to him." Mhairi shakes her head, "He might need a walk, but enough about him, lets get back to 'spinning."

Pencil drifts back to Sera's side of the page, and the sound of it tip tapping on the page can be heard.

"Fighting...what about those blossom knuckles, the ones from Erich's dream. If you want a weapon, they could act like regular brass knuckles without the twist of the wyrd or glamour being fed into them. But when they're more, you could gain more damage, or your fists could fly faster or with more precision." A quick sketch of what Mhairi could remember from the Dream, of those petal coated brass knuckles. "It could be really interesting!"

A quick nod and a beaming smile when Sera seemed really enthusiastic in seeing Mhairi 'spin, but first.

first song you hear from a bird, when Spring is newly awakening
-beautiful thing.

Looking up from her sketch pad, "You have great ideas, I'd love to see what you could 'spin. But yeah, we can set up a date and get too it."

[Seraphina]

A look of surprise appeared on her face as Lucian spoke, then got up and walked out.

Her mouth opened, then closed, really not sure what to say. Frowning, “Well I hope he comes back. It seems the Crown is fickle about who it chooses, maybe it will pick him next season.” She’d never seen a Crown reject someone. But then again, the Freeholds she had spent time in already had a Queen or King in place.

Nodding, “I actually fight pretty damn good, but I think that Dream threw me off my game.” She didn’t want the Elemental to think she was weak. Chuckling, “The blossom knuckles huh? Maybe I should trademark that or something.” She says with a grin. “Not sure about actually carrying around brass knuckles, think I’ve seen or heard somewhere that they’re illegal or something. But I have an idea!” she leans forward, becoming more animated, “What about those rings that cover multiple fingers? Guess it’s some type of fashion thing, but anyways, they could totally work for something like the blossom knuckles. Could help in a fist fight, but totally be unnoticeable, and kinda cool looking.” The idea worked in her head.

Her smile widens, “Thanks! Once my minds put in the right direction all bets are off.” She says with a chuckle, “When your schedule allows, let me know. I have no real set schedule for, well, anything yet. And I’m eager to give it a try, after watching you of course.”

[Mhairi Ankaa]

"Perhaps." tilting her head, "Maybe he just has more to learn about the Nature of Spring, and Desire." Spring wasn't just a stereotype, and there was more to Desire then sex. "Maybe the Wyrd knew that you'd do better. Or maybe, a new Spring's on there way that'll be what best for Sacramento."

Mhairi nods, "Dream Combat is very different then normal combat. You're not using your muscles, your using your mind, your will. It takes practice." Sera offers up her counter suggestion, and Mhairi nods, beaming. "Oh! That could totally work, maybe even better then my idea. Well to have something hidden in plain sight. But to wear them-it? Always, and even when you punch the...ruggedness, the durability would need to be reinforced...just in case it snapped." Mhairi looks up at the Nix, "Hedgespun things are awesome, but they take a lot of their....information? From their mundane counterparts. I'm not saying it to make you change your mind, just trying to give you all the info." a smile.

Next to the brass knuckles coated in petals and blossoms, Mhairi begins to give a quick outline of a hand with a ring wrapping around a few fingers.

"Well then I'm glad that I've been able to get your ideas firing!" pencil taps on the page, "You could try your hand at something like this, if you want me to do something a little more...uh-complicated for you. Or not. Whatever works for you." another smile.

[Seraphina]

Looking a little surprised, “Me?” she asks before shaking her head, “I’m no leader. At least, not yet. I’m still finding myself, establishing who I am, taking on as Queen, well, I’d fail those around me.” There was a small shrug, “Not saying that someday I might take the Crown, but not yet, I’m not ready.” She hated admitting that she would fail at something, but taking on the responsibility of a Crown wasn’t something she was ready for. “So my fingers are crossed for a new Spring to show up.” The Nix grins.

A finger tucks a strand of hair behind her ear as she nods as well, “Well, not to sound like someone who is looking for combat or anything, but I hope we can get more practice. Having never done it, I’m intrigued by it, and the way we were able to help him. Is there any other ways to practice that you know of?” might as well ask.

“Ah, that’s a good point. The durability. Hmm,” how to make it more durable, “I suppose we could find some type of metal that is stronger than what most rings are made out of. What that is though, I have no idea.” She laughs, “But I’m sure we can figure something out. And thanks, for you know, giving me all the info. I’ll have to put some more thought into the ring idea, and with a little research, I’m sure I’ll find something.” But the brass knuckle thing had been awesome, she just didn’t want to be caught with something illegal. Cause that’d be a huge hassle.

“I kinda think I’d rather have you do the more complicated stuff, I mean, if you don’t mind. Don’t get me wrong, I want to try my hand at ‘spinning. But think that complicated might be out of my reach right now. I think right now, the necklace seems like the best place to start, least till I figure the ring out. But, you’re the expert here, what do you suggest?”

[Mhairi Ankaa]

Mhairi just nods. She completely understood where the Fairest was coming from. If it hadn't been for the false-Rick and his pride cracking his facade and causing Mhairi to worry over Autumn and the Freehold, she would have never made that Pledge. She didn't think she was anywhere near ready, but maybe, it was just that she stepped up that proved that she actually was.

"No, I get it. I'd like to practice too. But the easiest way would be for you to just Dream. But, if you want to experience real conditions then you shouldn't be in your own Dreams. Everything's easier in our own Dreams. You venture into someone else's Dreamscape...if it's one of the Lost, or anyone else really you'd need to pledge to do that to prove you're not going to divulge what you see, or cause irreparable harm..." Mhairi shakes her head, rearanging her thoughts from Oneiromancy back to hedgespinning, "You wont have to find any metals, we you 'spin, you're making things entirely out of fantastical materials. To increase durability, you might need to find bull's horn, or the thread of his stubbornness. Intent means a lot with this sort of stuff." Mhairi gives another nod, "You could always make a bracelet or find one, and make a charm to go with it. Then you don't need to worry about the ring, and you have a place to wear a hedgespun charm, and a few others." but if all her charms were on one bracelet it just meant that they could be lost or stolen all in one go.

"Alright." Mhairi thought that might be the case. "A necklace would work, the uh-'first birdsong heard at the awakening of spring' that could easily work. Sweeten your voice, and it doesn't sound like a complicated project. You'd have to wrangle the song, or whatever else you'd want to use, and weave, 'spin it all together to form a necklace. It makes more sense when actually doing it. Like I said, it's all very instinctual.

"As for something more complicated...what would you want?"

Pencil perches on the page, as Mhairi smiles, an waiting for just what the Spring Desires.

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For if you want/need to increase the Durability of the Hedgespun item, then then on of the dots of that item needs to be dedicated to increasing it's Durability - Sublime Designs