Fall and Answer

[Rhodes]

Rhodes nods as Exegesis provides their opinion. "Certainly, personal choice is very important. It is when the individual's own mind is compromised this muddies the waters, just as when the eyes of the Oneiromancer see those that need help everywhere." He looks at Exegesis thoughtfully. "Now that is also interesting. To my knowledge there are no Motleys in Sacramento. I suppose, if one did not have such support to argue one's position, the closest we have would be the Courtly Monarch."

He nods as one of the new Summers announces her departure. "It was nice to meet you again, Simone. If you have any other questions, my door is always open."

The Flowering turns to Fawkes. "If there is true danger, then action would need to be decisive - and as you say, reviewed after the crisis had passed." He looks between the Summers. "I suppose it depends ont he manner of risk as well. If it was, say, exposure - what lengths are valid to conceal ourselves from humanity?" The Dread Lord enjoyed these musings. You learnt a lot about people and their motives. Orion was thoughtful and felt the scenario was important. Moon wanted as much validation from peers as possible. Fawkes seemed almost Machiavellian in his approach - as if he would know the right action when he saw it to bring about the result he believed was needed.

All Freeholds needed someone like that.

[Fawkes]

The mannequin remains silent on the matter. At Orion saying policy was a topic for later and Rhodes continuing to prod "what-ifs", the Elemental realized this was more of just a social gathering to ping their opinions than geared to accomplish anything concrete. The torrent didn't deal with "what-ifs" anymore until the situation was presented in reality: it was a rabbit hole that didn't end, forever twisting and sandpapering his sanity until the skin of his flesh was brittle to the world.

The Autumn King could perform his data mining on someone else.

[Rhodes]

Rhodes head tilts sideways at Abraham. "And if one's hold on reality is compromised? Do you think the fact that they have accepted the consequences of their actions, though acting - unknown to them - on a false pretense, validates the action they undertake?" The Dread Lord sounds more curious than anything else, continuing though others have fallen silent.

Shall we look to wrap up? It seems things are slowing down.

[Fawkes]

Once the discussion is wrapped, Fawkes politely says his goodbyes and thanks Rhodes for hosting the gathering.

Messaged about being good to wrap but figured I'd post it as well! Great scene!

[Rhodes]

The banter of theory continues, and one by one the other Changelings make their way out from the Autumn Court.

Rhodes leans back in the chair, feeling like things had gone very well.

An introduction to the wider world of magics. Gauging the talents of others. Musings on Philosophy. All rather civilised and pleasant.

Oh, and a change to needle that careless elemental of course.

Such fun.

Closing up the scene. Thanks for a fun time everyone!