(2003) Spring Equinox

[Rhodes]

Rhodes tips his glass slightly to John. "Thank you. I would say, routines can help with settling in, but have care not to become predictable." That was a risk.

Circe's relenting pun-work is rewarded with a roll of the eyes from the Flowering. He does smile at Circe's mention of having prepared something. "We can deal with that when the Spring Queen is available, I'm sure. You haven't missed anything. I'm sure people wouldn't want to start without you, Circe." Partner or not, events like this were formal, and Sera would get her proper title in public.

Anatole recieves a smile and a tip of the glass. "Excellent." Taking care of court buisiness.

My, my, I'd forgotten the thrill of holding an impending secret from the maddening crowds is. And how fearful some may become. This Huntsman business is sure to be.... divisive.

Titania's brisk reply raises an eyebrow. She was always flighty, but never rude. And her clashing attire with her Court suggested fractures appearing. Oh well, at least a relationship with Circe seemed to be blossoming. Sonnie certainly seemed in the mood, regardless, and her comments regarding the Telluric only emphasised their disagreement. But Limbo? Hard pass. It would not look dignified.

And then another enchanting face appeared. Living Ice. Angel? That's a name one might use. Enchanting. The Dread Lord watches, waiting for Sonnie to spring into action. Bugul's reaction certainly was noteworthy. The woman even looked vaguely familiar.

Checking Fame on the wiki, is the roll for an individual to recognise a person still Wits+Comp+Fame, like the ST roll?

[Saber Sloth]

Yes, Wits+Comp+Fame to recognize a Famous person.

[Sonnie Wu]

A new Fairest arrives at the party just as the Queen of the Emerald Court beckons Sonnie over... and the limbo contest! What of that? How will the simian Beast deal with all three at once?

The answer is... Sonnie delegates responsibilities to Titania! Problem solved!

"Starlight! Greet our new guest! And here, start the limbo contest!" She hands the Telluric a bamboo limbo stick before scurrying off to see Seraphina!

Sonnie joins the side thread here!

[Circe]

She gives Rhodes a salute, "Understood il mio capitano," nor does she take aught from the bag, "Good. All work and no play makes jack dull and I prefer my jacks ta be sharp. Because, uh. Um." The Larcenist sighs as she gives the Flowering a flat look, "Yeah I have no idea where the analogy went."

"Yer always fun ta be around too Titania," Circe lazily replies to Titania. Circe not taking the chance to flirt? She must be tired. Though she does snap her head at the odd sound. Bugul is laughing? "Really hope I didn't miss something funny. Or if I did something funny Bugul, point it out so I know what ta repeat," she gives him a lazy thumbs up. "What were ya studying Titania? I know a professor if yer looking fer college level."

She then looks at Sonja. "If I'd known about the dress coooode," she yawns. Then shakes her head, "Fanculo, I'd have made one then not worn it because I just got here from work, and fanculo traffico," Circe growls at the part in Italian. "Fun Sonny! I desire caffeine. And I fear that yer and Seraphina's limbo will attract more attention," she motions towards Sonja's skirt, "Then mine will," she waves a hand down at her suit.

James got Circe to laugh, "Maybe it does James. But I am certain anyone wearing high heels would have the worst disadvantage," Circe kicks at the floor with the dress boots, "Now I'm glad work don't make me were them."

Then an angel arrives. The new arrival gets a once over my Circe.

  3 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2020-03-29 15:36:24		Circe rolls 9 to Who's that Changeling (10 Again)		1, 8, 2, 7, 3, 9, 9, 4, 7		3 successes

A familiar Angel. A whistle would have come too but a yawn does instead. "Anatole, we have energy drinks here? Oh hello! Very fashionable attire, totally makes sense. I'm Circe, resident bouncy blueberry."

Then the monkey goes away. "Huh. Okay. Titania!" she gives Titania a cheerful smile, "Looks like ya got promoted."

[Titania]

It's one of those promotions that don't come with benefits attached. And frankly, she was against this Ethnic charged party to start with.
But alas, she has a duty as one of the hosts.
"I guess so", and, "Medicine", she says, still unsure as to what to do with the stick. "How have you been faring?", she asks Circe. But meanwhile she can't help but hold her breath at the sight of the beautiful stranger. "Uh... Greetings", she says in a whisper.

[Angel]

Surrounded by all the beautiful creatures, each one special in their own pinged their senses like little pieces of hail landing on a tin roof.

Until Titania greeted her. The woman was an ornately engraved Claymore, surrounded by daggers. Angel's heart wasn't pierced by the sight of her, the whole of their being was cut in twain. Cold frozen heart crackling like a long, frozen lake beginning its thaw.

"Hello," her voice is soft, like the whisper of a snowflake landing on frozen ground.

[Seraphina]

Leaving Sonnie and Yamiyo to entertain themselves, which she was quite sure they would, she rejoins the rest of the Freehold. Though her target was the new Lost, she pauses near Rhodes to smile and run her hand lightly across his shoulders.

Continuing her path, she approaches where Titania had already began to talk with the woman of ice.

The wildflowers grew from every foot step she took, the warm Spring breeze ruffling her skirt and long hair.

The Treasured puts on a friendly and welcoming smile, “Good evening ladies.” Greets the Nix, “How are you this evening?” she asks.

[Rhodes]

  5 successes

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2020-03-31 06:13:06		Rhodes rolls 8 to Recognise famous Ice sculpture? = Wits+Comp+Fame (10 Again)		9, 3, 10, 10, 1, 7, 3, 10, 2, 8, 5		5 successes

Ah, yes, it was obvious really. Angel Kelly, the model. Rhodes was already wary - Fame was a terrible ally for a Changeling. Even Titana and Sera around had been enough to draw attention, but now Yamiyo and an honest-to-Wyrd model? Was this a freehold or the cover of Vogue? Or....

All the pleasures of the flesh, my little flower...

Rhodes shivers at the memory, rising unbidden. Beautiful women were just one tool he was kept from the outside. As the number of them ramped up, so did the resurgence of that memory. The Dread Lord downs the rest of his drink in quick succession, taking the bottle form the bar and pouring another generous measure.

He looks to Summer. "You, Circe? Struggling for words? I never thought I'd see the day. I can lend you some of mine if you like?" He forces a chuckle. "Long day at the office?"

The Dread lord turns, leaning his back on the bar. He did not go to the new, they would come to him, eventually. They all would.

Sera's touch helps the tension of the memory retreat a little more. Long, pale fingers stroke up her exposed side as she brushes past, bringing a smile back to his lips. "I know you're doing your duties, darling, but Circe and I have a few things to exchange with you, once you're done with any messages for the Freehold." Rhodes gives his lover a warm smile.

[Circe]

"Nurse Titania? That has a ring ta it girl," She gives Titania a thumbs up, "Ya could rock that cute lil' hat too. I'm doin' fine, thanks. Work is working out and my side projects have plenty of results. I'll be able ta take commissions soon fer making stuff," she puffs up in pride, "I even figured out how ta make good, um, passable under armor fer all outfits." Because the cat suit really wasn't great armor but would fit under anything else. Then she decided to add, "Unless ya wanna show off skin," she makes an X with both arms, "Then its no good."

She decides to joke to Angel, "Ya have probably worn better lookin' with yer work, right?"

Then the hula queen arrives. Was this Freehold becoming a Fairest club house? Well so long as they weren't assholes Circe would put up with it, even if Beasts were way cuter. Though the model arriving meant they were going to garner a lot of attention. Probably. Hopefully Angel knew how to keep the Fey business on the down low.

Circe yawns while pretending to look around at her greeting. "Oh, I coooount as a lady? Neat. I'm copacetic if sleepy Sera. And I totally have grand surprise fer ya Seraphina," she eyes Rhodes, "Wonder what ya have ta gift ta her toooonight," another yawn, "Rhodes. Ugh," she deflates, "Innuendo jokes are hard when ya hafta open yer mouth wide regularly ta burst it out." Little hard wired on the jokes.

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Re entering the main party knowing what she had to do, taking a quick lap around the room looking it over carefully, making sure to pass by the new one feeling a relief that she wasn't the only new arrival of the night. Looking carefully over the androgynous beauty's form, swiftly passing a note into hen's hand, wondering if there was any other reason than that the beauty was new that so many seemed to watch her, nevertheless she didn't know much about models or various celebrities so in her eyes it was just a beautiful ice Lost that she hoped might be her friend.

Looking out for the dread lord, slowly walking up to him, doing a deep curtsy as she arrives, not as deep as the one she had done for the Queen but still one that didn't lack in terms of respect, speaking in her usual low and calm tone.
"Venerable dread lord kindly allow me introduce myself, I am Yamiyo Lillich new addition to this freehold and sworn to the spring court. If there is anything I can do to be of aid to you without going against my court please don't hesitate to call upon me. If there is anything you desire ask me or know don't hesitate, aiding you would be my honor."
Slowly rising back up from the curtsy but shrinking down enough to make sure that the dread lord may look down upon her whilst also giving her a chance to view his lips.