(17AE) Coronation Autumnal Equinox

[Seraphina]

Ah, online shopping. She’d tried it a few times, but personally liked feeling the fabric and the art of the hunt at stores.

“I’ve had a little bit of luck from online shopping, but obviously I’m using the wrong sites.” Clearly, and that dress was proof. “Costume department? Have to admit, never even thought of something like that! Sounds like it could be a blast, I’d love to!” she gushed with excitement.

A sly smile was offered to Alex, “It’s important to always have a few tricks up your sleeve.” She replies coyly before nodding, “And yes, we’ve gotten together for a sparring session, and James got the best of me. But that won’t be the case next time.” She adds playfully. “It was a good workout and an eye opener as to where my skills are lacking. There was even frozen yogurt after.” That made the night for her.

So Sprights like pizza, good to know. “Huh, guess they have good taste in food then.” She adds with a wink. “I’ve never had any real interaction with any myself, so it’s quite fascinating to watch them.” Sure, she’d seen them during her Endurance, but to be able to observe them was neat.

A musical laugh, “Ah well, that makes sense. And no reason they can’t be worn again with a different outfit.” Shrug. She was never opposed to wearing a killer pair of boots again.

The shy smile from Thomas was kind of endearing in that it looked genuine. And she liked that, genuine was hard to come by these days.

An eyebrow was raised at Circe poking at him with the water bottle. And had to agree with Thomas, it was kind of rude. But she didn’t think the elf was trying to be rude.

A grin appears as Quick talked, “Oh, there will be more surprises the next time. I’ve been training a bit more, got a few new tricks to use. But I think the frozen yogurt thing has to be, like, a requirement after sparring.” Solemn nod.

[Circe]

It looks like Mhairi was being more diplomatic then her mole minion. That was good. "Sweet Mhairi. I look forward to it. Cause gotta say you do good leather work," Circe gave her cheerful agreement.

"Right Jimmy. This suit does suit me, as it is a most suiting suit that is suitable several occasions," Circe giggled as she thought she was going along with a pun made by Quick. She didn't really note his discomfort. As she had to cast a scowl towards a group of Sprites that suddenly started shouting suit and flower power! "Good one Quick, quite funny."

She then focused her attention back onto the snubbing mole man.

Thomas and Circe continue their tunnel talk here.

[Donovan Ackerman]

Donovan focused on piling his plate, taking one of everything until he had a small mound. Ingrid and Alex joined him at the table and received a nod and what could have been a ‘good evening’ but it was difficult to say. It almost sound more like a grunt followed by a growl. Maybe he was just a noisy eater.

He smiled as Quick made his rushed approach towards the drinks. Then the sound of the background conversation dimmed. An unnatural silence in conflict with the feeling of the light and heat still beating down constantly on Donovan. It made him shiver. Sunny day against cold snowy night. And the quite seemed deafening to the Wizened’s ears.

“Thought you said you didn’t have a court,” he said almost accusatorily.

[Ingrid]

Ingrid is taking her time while she delicately picks out something from her plate to eat. She lifts her eyes to Quick first as the table fills up around her.

"Hmmm. Oh. I'm trying to mingle. But I still haven't got to speak with Mhairi just yet. Lot of distractions, really," is her reply to the Levinquick Quick Travisc06489

She turns lightly towards Alexander Brown Woland but not enough to exclude Quick, or indeed Donovan Ackerman Parable

"Current caseload? Heh. The usual, mostly. Cheating spouses. Some helicopter mom with more money than senses wanting someone to keep an eye on her son during his first year of university. Nothing truly exciting, you know." She pauses while she eats something, then washes it down with a drink.

"I'd be lying if I said I didn't have one case that was... weird," she added thoughtfully, referring to the case of Mark, his sister and Mr. Cheng. Her eyes narrow and her lips firm into a stern line. "Definitely not a normal situation and... if we're not careful it might lead back to the Freehold... somehow. I'm still trying to unpack whats actually going on. Until I do I'd rather not say. You know, in case its just a passing worry. Or if I can't square it all away. But I've got help. So. A few heads are better than one, yeah?"

She started smiling again.

"How is City Hall?"

Always, the gossip.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

A light pink glow ignites within the wisp's moonlit complexion at Circe's complement, "Thanks, " then before the elf turns off to continue her talk with Thomas, "Give me a call whenever."

People were pair or more up and the conversation continued to flow, Mhairi smiles, fell-flames flickering as it seems, at least for now, everything was good.

Mhairi nibbles on her pastie, and sips her drink, hearing her name here and there, but not wanting to seem like a rude eavesdropping sort -- and to keep an eye on the Sprights -- she keeps off to the side. Happy to let the conversation flow and hear her people chatter happily among themselves.

[Ingrid]

"Sure, if you like." Ingrid smiled as she tucked something small and tasty into her mouth.

"People from here. Its an usual case, see. With just enough weird to get some of us concerned. Completely independently of one another, I might add. Once we figured we were all interested in the same thing it was very easy to put our collective heads together."

She let a pause grow between them, using the time to wash down her food with another helpful glass of her chosen drink.

"You think we should put any planning into that tunnel crawl? Or just wing it at first, maybe. You know, until we know what its really like down there?"

[Seraphina]

A smile and nod was offered to Sasha as she mention shopping sooner rather than later. It would be something she would look forward to, curious to see what thoughts and decisions the Winter used when picking clothes out. Maybe there would be little secrets and tips she could...borrow. Cause there was no denying the Dancer always looked amazing.

Seemed people were breaking off into little groups, so Sera walks over to the food and fills a plate. A cup of warm cider was taken and carefully sipped as she observed.

[Quick]

It takes Quick a moment to realize what he just said. A pun. At least it hadn't been 'quick' again. He shakes his head, smiling at Circe before the Mole-man steals her off.

"Distractions, yeah..." he answers Ingrid. If she only knew the half of it. This kind of thing gets overwhelming pretty damn fast. The sooner the Elemental can zero in on a target and distract himself, the better. There's too much noise here. Not enough motion. Not... you know... grounded.

Donovan's comment smacks Quick right back into reality. "I, uh... didn't. Not till recently." He can't help but feel Donovan doesn't approve. Odd. Maybe he figured Quick for a potential Summer? God knows the Levinquick loves the beach enough. Suddenly uncomfortable, Quick looks for the nearest way out. "We can talk about that. Later." He offers a polite half-smile before almost immediately distancing himself. Alex had mentioned something about catching up, right?

" Mr. Brown? Care to knock that 'meeting' out of the way now?" Quick snatches up another drink on his way to greet Alex. Donovan's disapproval bothers him. For reasons. Better to find something else to talk about.

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