(Red Right Hand) Friends in Low Places

[Circe]

And just like that the birdman was calmed by their efforts. Circe was certain she'd helped Abraham along with this. "Tavern sounds great ta me," their was a hint of pride in her voice as she spoke. At least she hadn't said anything about ruffling Sam's feathers. She'd save that one for later. For now she follows Abraham's lead towards this tavern.


As they head for the tavern Circe compliments Sam, "I must say that is a lovely outfit ya have their Sam. I dressed fer utility today but yer outfit is just great fun if ya ask me. Who's yer tailor?" She then held up her left hand with middle finger over her index finger, "Fingers crossed its you."


Circe can keep up the inane banter, unless someones wants to stop her, until they get to the tavern's private area.

[Cole Volker]

Cole followed behind the crew, humming some celtic tune. Of course Abraham and Circe had convinced him- he'd yet to see someone say no to them. No troubles so far... Was this it? Could be worse, Cole supposed. At the very least they'd get drinks out of this...


... Though he was rather hoping to introduce his latest friend to the crew today.

Cole gave a shrug at the lost potential and continued to follow.

[Sonnie Wu]

Sonnie was... disturbed by Abraham's magical influence. She could see the change on Sam's face from terror to compliance, and she didn't like it. The dark side of the Fairest was not very palatable, and seeing this sort of Gentry-like mind alteration used on a fellow Lost felt even worse. Her distaste was evident in her expression as she brought up the other idea she didn't like.

"Slow your roll, Prince Charming... is that a good idea? The Tavern is... kind of a safe space. We just gonna take this stranger there? Maybe we should ask first?"

[Krakenbox]

Origins ! Circe's contribution knocked off a resist roll for the mitigating circumstances. Didn't mean to make your PC appear to be looked over, just narrative flavour.
Abraham Norton harvests 2 Glamour (calculated based of shallow emotions drawn from a general crowd, Desire rounded up for Court affiliation)

The elven peacock regards Circe with interest,

"Not myself," he explains with the barest hint of a French accent. No need to introduce himself to his friend's allies that he has probably known a while. "The company I represent deals in rare samples from the flora and fauna of the Dream."

Despite his confident strides, it is clear he's a bit weathered. There's shallow cuts on his exposed skin and his clothes aren't as clean up close. He has apparently purchased several water bottles that dangle in a bag around clawed fingers. He looks back as Sonnie speaks and his eyes briefly rest on Cole as if just noticing the metal man for the first time. There is a flicker of clarity for a moment, and he rests against one of the lamp posts in the shade in the noon heat.

"Actually, that's a good point," he says with a nod to the Beast, "A basic Pledge should clear up any misgivings on their safety." He appears to be speaking to just Abraham, his best friend.

[Seraphina]

And there it was. Abraham spoke the words, and the guy was willing to follow. The Fairest could be terrifying at times. Simple words able to be twisted to the whoever hears misfortune. Not that she could talk, she'd done it numerous times.

"I'd rather we hold off on the Tavern for now. Checking first is wise, just in case." she wasn't bashful, this guy was new, and the Tavern was, as said by Sonnie, a safe spot. Best not reveal it to some new guy.

"I'm sure we could find a place not being used that's private." and if not, then construction be damned, they'd head to the coffee shop.

A Pledge? Well, that could work. "Those are always a good way of building trust among strangers. You been here long?"

[Circe]

No sweat [mentio333880]Krakenbox[/mentoin], I ain't mad but Circe was letting her Fairest arrogance ooze through

"Aw, well I hope we get ta do business with ya and yer associates. I'm in business myself," she puffs up with pride. Then drops the airhead act, "Providing mundane tools ta solve problems. I'm sure I'd be able ta find plenty yer company could find useful. Especially fer the fauna," hunting was much easier after guns was it not?

Abrham seems to have this in the bag. As for avoiding the tavern, "I know a few places, depends on if ya want drinks with or not. Keys'll get inta a lot of dingy private spaces," blue lips part into a wide smile as crimson eyes twinkle with mirth, "Advantage of havin' a skeleton key, nobody can pick a bone with ya about gettin' through a door, oh ho ho ho," and Sam was introduced to Circe's pun habit. And it was not a skeleton key for Funderland, just a janitorial one.

[Cole Volker]

"er... Perhaps we should avoid avoid the public eye. My place is relatively out of the way? And I ah... I have thorny rose bushes if that's a prerequisite."

Cole's attempt to finagle his way towards subtlety was horrible. But he certainly wouldn't mind having some people nearby- the space was a bit small, but homey. And having your own way into the hedge had it's uses.

"I don't have any drinks though. I mean I might, just haven't checked in a while.... Anyways, we should probably decide soon yeh?"
At this rate it might have been simpler to have the discussion in Funderland- somewhere else away from the mundanes of course, but nearby.

[Sonnie Wu]

Sonnie just stared coolly at Abraham and his snarliness for a long moment, then turns towards Circe, "Sounds good! Someplace private that doesn't compromise the... um... security of the club. Right? If you got a place in mind, Circe, please lead the way!"

She smiled at Cole, "Oh, we couldn't ask you to expose your home like that. Very generous to offer, though!"

"To business talk!" the Beast cheered, but then immediately turned towards the food truck, "Just let me grab a street taco first."

[Seraphina]

The Pledge was said, which should ease any worries. But not for her, not being out in the open and throwing around Pledges.

And the Hedge? Really? She wasn't going into a Hedge place with a new Ling.

"Lets go get coffee at my coffee shop. The construction is only happening outside, and I can dismiss the crew. It's quite, with no one around, and has coffee, tea and yummy treats. All, of course, on the house." she figured Circe would be all for free coffee. A hand reaches into her bag for her cell to place a call to the construction crew.