(2019) Spring Coronation

[Cole Volker]

Cole immediately makes his way towards the Spring Queen, at a distance to where she can at least hear him clearly in the throng of hobbes and party-goers. He was actually rather nervous about this- would the gift have stayed the same, after being exposed to another? Would it still contain the same spark he'd used to make it? Some of the flowers on his 'new form' fluttered off from the nervousness.

"Ah... Queen Ingrid? This celebration is wonderful- a party of parties. And you look lovely as ever... Erm.... In keepin' with the theme, and being a Wyrd-Smith (and wantin' to make a better impression than last time) I ah... Made something. A gift? I'd be honored if ya received it?..." Ok, look. Cole was terrible at formalities. Courtly manners. Sounding fancy. Whatever the proper protocol for this was, Cole didn't know it. So he dipped into the bag and pulled out the faded jewelry box, holding it almost delicately.

Standing before a monarch wearing only jeans and a green shirt, Cole felt rather... On the spot. Maybe this wasn't the best idea?.... Not much time to reconsider now, though. This was what he'd wanted right? To display his talents? Advertise himself?.... In a room full of hobbes and changelings.

[Rhodes]

Rhodes returns the wave to Sasha as he enters, giving the Winter Queen a warm smile.

He gives Circe a nod. "Well, I've been on the last trip or two. I can point out where we've covered already, though I admit it's not far."

Gently spinning Sera around to face him, the Autumn King feels warmth spread through his limbs, though a small part of his heart stays cold and chilled with fear. "I certainly do. And Thank you! Always one to make an effort for the Coronation," he says, smiling at the hand on his arms and slipping his around Sera's waist. "I have been... flourishing," Rhodes says with a smirk. "My connection to the Wyrd is stronger than ever. But... I'm always better for seeing you. Though if you think this is overdressed for everyone I may get protective of your honour." His eyes dart around her face, hesitant, but smiling. With so many people here.... Not that I care what they think.... Should we reveal what we think of one another? The Flowering holds the Nix close, a moment frozen in time.

The entrance of the Vernal Sovereign could not be more dramatic if she tried. Rhodes joins Titania in cheering and applause, noticing the exposing cut of the Telluric's dress, before looking around at the fabulous dresses and fine suits of the assembled Changelings... including yet more new faces.

"I never knew Ingrid had so much influence with the local hobs," Rhodes says to Sera, smiling.

If some of the nearby Lings want to start a side thread, to ease up the main thread a bit?

[Exegesis Agarwal]

Exegesis watches Cole approach the Spring Sovereign with a growing sense of apprehension. As quickly as ze can reach him Exegesis whirls round Volker, hatbox still in hand, grasping his free hand and drawing him into a swirl of movement.

Wits + Expression + 1WP distract from a potential faux pas (Second die roll, since I accidentally gave myself too many dice the first time.)

2 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2019-03-25 18:40:54		Exegesis Agarwal rolls 8 to (correction) Wits + Expression + 1WP to distract from a potential faux pas (10 Again, WillPower)		1, 3, 10, 4, 2, 4, 7, 8, 6		2 successes

“Let's Dance!” and then, more quietly, to Cole, adds, “Let's talk.”
A few twirling steps leads them back to the same corner they were just in.

Use the same thread we were just in?

[Freya]

Freya had seen Sasha and her invitation, but it seemed she did not completely understand the signal. She offered the Winter Monarch a deep nod and a smile from her perch. Maxwell J. Pierce was also finally noticed by the harpy-woman, who offered him a smile, but made no moves to dissuade him from imbibing.

Wide eyes watch as the hobs fail spectacularly to provide Queen Ingrid a fitting chorus with which to enter.

The Spring Queen's recovery, however, earns a soft laugh from Hunterheart, along with light of applause.

Then the silence reminded her of her self appointed task. The Hobs were gone. Finally, Freya could do what she had promised to the Springs in their planning.

Rising from her spot, Freya retrieved her guitar case and found a bare spot near the banquet table. Retrieving her treasured instrument, she composed herself. Following the failure of the hobs it became Freya's duty to set the tone for the coronation. In her mind, the elegance of the affair, at least in part, now rested on her shoulders.

  4 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2019-03-25 18:45:16		Freya rolls 11 to Play Guitar (Pres+Expression+SL+Specialty+WP) (10 Again, WillPower)		1, 10, 2, 2, 3, 7, 10, 2, 10, 10, 7, 1, 3, 3, 1		4 successes

And she succeeded. The music to follow was an original piece. No words were spoken, but the fingerplay easily relayed the skill of the musician and the song proved atmospheric and elegant. In truth, part of the performance was successful due to Mother Talon's own expression. Her passion for the piece was clear as she forced her will to ensure her mastery,

[Fawkes]

Sasha and Fawkes continue Here...

[Circe]

"Agreed, Titania is setting a galactic standard," first pun of the night, more horrors to come. "The more the merrier," she chirped before tilting her head to the side "Eeeeeven if it negates Cole's plans ta just cruise through on a motorbike." She nods in thanks to Rhodes, "Great, not much point in retreading the known when we seek mystery. Unless there was some loot we left behind but I don't recall any on that last trip. I do know a clear patch good fer testing things I can share with ya Rhodes."


Then Ingrid make her entrance. And her throng gives up the ghost after the fumble.


Circe winces at the accident Ingrid had on arrival, then laughs as the Spring Queen shouts out in joy. Clearly she is fine, "A spectacular entrance!" Circe was also surprised that the hobs were so amicable to Ingrid. It was something worth talking to her about.


And it made Circe finally noticed somethings beyond those paying attention to her. The hobs were being hobs. And Cole flailing about socially. Two for the price of one? Sure! "Yeah I'm surprised by this too Rhodes. Shame Cole beat me ta goin' ta Ingrid ta check her, uh, it out. Eh, no harm in helping right?" She gives Rhodes a cheeky grin as she song out, "You and Sera have fun now," before heading over to Ingrid and Cole.


As she walked up she gleefully speaks up to the duo, "Ingrid! Good job on the landing, no injuries I hope? Out of curiosity how long did ya take ta choreograph that? Cause I always found getting hobgobs ta do anythin' organized was worse then herding cats." Giving the Spring Queen a option to claim it was all an act in the process. "Gotta say I ain't surprised they wanted the food," the blue Fairest chuckles out.


Circe stops before passing Cole to peek over his shoulder at the jewelry box. "Ah, I've been hopin' ta see more of yer work Cole. This dude is brilliant with Hedgecraft," this is clearly aimed at Ingrid while trying to encourage Cole. She even pats him on the shoulder.

  Be Confident Cole

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2019-03-25 19:53:49		Circe rolls 3 to Cheer up U R Cool Cole (10 Again)		2, 4, 10, 9		2 successes