(Red Right Hand) Friends in Low Places

[Cole Volker]

Cole nods.

"Circe probably knows the hedge better than a lot of us- and seeing as she can fight and interact with hobbes, I say she should lead us." Not really grandstanding his own court- it just made sense.

"I'll prepare my supplies and meet wherever we decide- we could always use my hollow as a starting point I suppose? Regardless- wherever, I'll be ready."

[Sonnie Wu]

Restless as she often was, Sonnie had begun folding a napkin into a paper airplane. A pointless task, since paper napkins were not rigid enough to be effective as airplanes. It did, however, keep her hands busy.

"Mmm, yeah, I dunno the local Hedge gates. Do we even have those mapped? In any case, I know wilderness survival well enough, so I can help make sure nobody falls into quicksand or whatever."

The Beast had given up on an airplane and was now trying to fold the napkin into... something else? It was difficult to identify her new goal. A boat? A swan?

"Anyway, I got no problem meeting Mr. Poppy and getting a feel for this caravan. All the better for our reports to our royalty. Maybe my Queen will name me a Baroness for this!"

As it turned out, she was making a little hat. Said hat was placed upon her own head, and looked about as cute and silly as expected.

"Baroness Sonja sounds nice. I promise to rule with an iron tail."

[Circe]

Circe was of the same mind as Abraham. Supplies however could be a good idea. She smiles at Cole, "Thanks fer the vote of confidence Cole. But I'm really just sociable with the hobbes and recognize the value of a guide that knows the way. But," she shakes her head, "I like yer kindness Cole but ya shouldn't be showin' off yer Hollow ta Sam." Then looks to Sam with a hand raised, "No offense Sam ya seem like a nice guy," before looking at Cole, "Before we make the treaty. I do want ta gather supplies first though," she looks at Sera with a grin, "No product until after we make the treaty."

Circe had explored some of the Hedge. And had been securing the side opposite Funderland though her policy was mostly gasoline plus matches. "Uh I know of a gates few Sonny. Wilderness survival I'm only a novitiate. With ya here I don't need ta bring a walkin' stick ta test fer quicksand so that's great," she smiles at the sort of joke. As for her suggestion of baroness title Circe felt her ears twitch.

She bit her lip. Then took in a deep breath before letting it out. "Sonny? Ya made it really really hard fer me not ta make a GI Joe joke right now," she lets out with a chuckle, "So we got two votes fer supply gathering first."

[Seraphina]

Nodding, “I think that’s fair enough. The Gate I know best is out of the Spring Hollow.” She could get a few more trinkets to trade. Never know when those would come in handy.

Glancing at Sonnie and her napkin airplane, “Maybe I should keep some paper behind the counter for you.” She says with a wink.

Shaking her head, “I don’t know of any currently mapped. Though that is an excellent suggestion, one we should do.” It’d be good to know where they were, and worth keeping an eye on.

Smirking, “There you go! I could totally see you a Baroness!” her fellow Spring could always find a way to insert humor into the situation.

Seemed Circe knew a few Gates, that worked. “Great! I didn’t know you knew where some were, this works.”

[Krakenbox]

Samuel frowns slightly when Abraham says "tomorrow".

No one had decided on a location, and he had already declared his time was limited.

"I have four days. Five if you count this meeting. The travel will take likely three, and skirting my deadline within the hour is not something I will attempt. If you cannot decide at this time, I may return in a month?"

[Circe]

Circe nodded, "More then enough time fer me ta prepare," she gives a thumbs up, "I can be ready tomorrow easy enough. The gate I know is along the American River under the freeway." She sniles, "See the river before a walk in the park. Beats stayin' home and babysitting my house," she shrugs with a chuckle.

Though nobody in their right mind would trust Circe to babysit. "I'll also tally what I can offer ta yer militia buddies on the quick," this is directed at Sam, "Instruction is another thing I'll offer. I doubt the hobgoblins all know how ta use more moderns weapons. I mean, ya don't wanna pull a Marvin," and laughs about said reference. Because of course she would.

[Cole Volker]

"I can be ready in short order. I'll be on the other side before you guys get there, most likely- Hen Rei can't work outside the hedge. I'll bring some of my tools, for any last minute repairs. And weapons, of course."

Cole stretched- this would be a good chance to earn some business partners. And, as much as Cole shouldn't have been, he was excited at the prospect of some danger.

[Sonnie Wu]

Sonnie was nodding with everyone's need to prepare for a Hedge journey. "Food, water, blankets, weapons. Shouldn't take too long to gather our gear."

The Beast clapped her hands together excitedly, "I haven't spent much time in the Hedge since... well, since I came back. This'll be an adventure! Our party just has to visit a few shops in town before we head into the dungeon. I think we got a good balance of classes. I'm the monk. Do we have a cleric?" She nodded again, amused by her D&D references. Sonnie's brain worked in strange ways.

After she paused for a beat, she said, "Get it? Monk? Like monkey?"