(Open) Lost and Coffee

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Blushing feeling like she perhaps should have added the exotic part as well but it seemed like the moment for that had passed. Besides she was still embarrassed about it.
Looking over at the man, caught in his beautiful eyes once more, speaking so that it would be easy for Seraphina to hear as well.

"Sadly I think it caused more trouble than it was worth and would draw more attention than I prefer"
Thinking back on the night and what had happened she wasn't that wrong.
"and I am not really cut out for it, there will be other ways to earn my keep."
Taking a deep breath and trying to calm her mind a bit before continuing.
"Well if you need my aid I am always here to talk, new arrival to new arrival."

Looking over at Seraphina.
"I had a moving company set me up in advance, I was here for a couple of days but had some prior business to deal with which took longer than expected so I didn't get the chance to come by before shortly before the coming of spring. As for the moving around"
Starting to count on her fingers for a little bit
"3-4 states or so growing up and then the road for about 2-2.5 years after coming back"
Her eyes getting caught in the immense beauty that Seraphina possessed but she were keeping through to her words, making sure to push all thought's of lust and desire for her away.

Looking over the new arrival, remembering how Seraphina had pointed her out at the spring season event, not having had a chance to talk to her nor knowing much about her she would need to be careful not to step on her toes.
The sensation of dry heat getting confused for her being nervous.

Blushing at the actions of this beautiful woman, imagining her in her arms, or to be in hers, the bed chambers, what else, slowly reaching out to grab a rose cookie before noticing their conversation, and not knowing if their is some animosity between them, slowly pulling back and waiting to see what's about to happen.

[James Turner]

He nodded as she offered her support, feeling his chest loosen a little thinking he had bought himself some time from more prying questions. Another sip of coffee as he listened to everyone.

“Yea I don’t know much about tea unfortunately, I just know there’s a lot of them and a lot of art to it that I just don’t have the knowledge for. We all have things we need to work on, it helps to have people in your corner looking out for you.”

He nodded as Yamiyo explained that the dancing brought her more negative attention than it was worth and he nodded along having assumed as much.

“I can see that. I’m sure you were quite talented but knowing what you’re comfortable with and drawing those boundaries are important and it’s good to stick to them. Unfortunately, I can’t really help much in that department all I know is that dancers dance.”

He chuckled as Circe walked in and couldn’t help but go for the cookies first.

“Sounds like you did just trumpet.”

He laughed and wavered on whether he should take the cookie or not, he was normally of accepting things from people but in the spirit of the gathering he couldn’t rightfully turn it down. So he took the cookie and popped the whole thing into his mouth washing it down with coffee before he could speak again. A smirk on his face as she offered to help and he looked to Sera thinking he knew the answer to that already.

“I have a place, yea, nothing great but it serves its purpose. Not a lot of moving for me though no. Since I’ve been back it’s just been Seattle and here.”

[Circe]

Circe was proud that she was getting the new girl to blush with such a cheesy line. That was good. And James? He had a great comeback, "Oh ho ho ho! Well who doesn't toot their own horn from time ta time?" She leaves the cookies on the table though they fourth she keeps for herself.

Fortunate for James she refrained from making any big mouth jokes. Circe does keep an eye on Seraphina. The blue Larcenist respected the golden Nyx too much to just barge in like this if it was private. But she still wanted GG coffee thank you very much. She munches on her cookie while waiting for Seraphina to say something or her coffee to arrive, whichever comes first.

[Seraphina]

Glancing over as the door opened, she laughed, “If you want to give me the money to install something like that, we can work something out.” She jokes.

Sera sets to work making Circe her coffee, which doesn’t take long. She is very efficient at it, handing it to the Summer, prepared just like she likes it. The Nix remembered those things.

“Not private it all, well, private to the Freehold. I’ve shut down the shop for the rest of the night. So please join us!” the elf always added something fun to any gathering.

“Ah, yeah, I get that.” A nod, “I was a waitress while moving around. Good money, but it just never completely comfortable with it. Some people can be so gross and just rude.” Never again. "Though I was always tempted to sing, but was too nervous about it." because of her voice, she didn't want to draw the attention of Them.

“I think I saw more of the country after I came back. But it feels good to just be able to call someplace home.” And she hoped the succubus would call the city home too.

Nodding, “I certainly know more about coffee than tea. But tea seems to be quite popular around here, so it wouldn’t be a waste to educate myself a bit more.” She could pencil it in somewhere.

“We used to have a Winter who was a Dancer. She was so talented and graceful, and kind.” She hoped Sasha would come back someday. But knew with Lost, it was always a rare thing.

“So what have you been up to Circe?”

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Noting that there didn't seem to be any direct animosity she gently reaches for the cookie, watching it a bit before setting it down by the tea and sparkles.
Looking over to the blue lady with a smile, speaking in a soft and mild manner, her hands aptly signing in ASL as she speaks.
"You have very lovely hair miss Circe, thank you for noticing me."
Trying to push aside her mental images of carnal desires, she couldn't help it even if it weren't intended in a romantic manner so had she still been given a gift which meant she had both been seen and recognized as being someone which were both sensations that were quite foreign in the young succubus mind.

Turning back to answer her queen.
"Well this life certainly does add a flair of freedom and protection from the mundane and if nothing else a trick or two should things go really sour, I can't begin to count the amount of motels or hotels I have seen through my travels though but traveling alone as an adult still beats the traveling of my youth."
A memory seemingly coming to her, her hands lightly clenching before shaking it of.
"I understand what you mean I had the same issue with my dancing, far to rude people, I do think you should sing if that makes you happy if nothing else just sing for a few friends until it feels good"

Looking over at James seeing what he were up to and how close he were to this blue skinned beauty.

Slowly going back to play with her sparkles and tea adding sparkles to the cookie and dipping it in the tea so see how it all would combine, her eyes constantly getting drawn to Circe.

[James Turner]

“The Opportunity presented itself I had to take it.”

He gave a small bow, entirely too pleased with himself over the line. Taking another sip of the coffee he did what he’d practiced in for years and that was the art of remaining eerily still. Unless his hands were moving the cup to his lip his whole body was stiff as a board like he was a cardboard cut out of himself. He tried to be in the middle of everyone so he could keep eyes on all of them and the door, like a strange watch tower in the middle of the room.

There is no such thing as home. Just the walls around us, roof over our head, and temporary shelter from that which hunts us. This will all end eventually.

“I’d sure like to meet them…”

The smile this time was sad, they likely had information like lost storehouses or depository’s of knowledge. A dancer was grace and there was a danger to that, he wondered what their purpose was, what their role was in the court.

[Circe]

Circe takes the coffee with full gratitude, "Grazie," then she tells the coffee, "Vieni a Circe sei sexy caffiene figlio di puttana," taking a sip with a shudder and sigh before joining the table of beautiful people.

"Oh, Sasha right?" Circe nods in agreement with Seraphina, "She was awesome." She decides to dip the cookie to see how that does. It was, okay. And gave her time to listen in.

When Seraphina asks Circe a question, crimson and black eyes dart between the two noobs. Who didn't know Circe's primary income source. Nor did she know there views on such things. Circe looks at Seraphina with a shrug, "Building stuff in my backyard, online work here and there. Plus my regular job has me traveling a lil' bit. Gives ya some sore spots here and there too. I think you Sera," she points at the Spring with the cookie, "Have a much nicer work environment."

Circe decides to give her own advise on travel. "Work causes me ta travel. East coast ta west coast, I still came back here. Much better weather," she is not even trying to pretend she isn't glossing over details. Circe then points at James, "That is my excuse fer all the puns!"

Circe finishes her cookie and sips her coffee. More advise, "Biggest problem is food I found when I traveled. Those mundy pills fer water and food safety? Those can help especially if ya actually do cross the national border," she pauses with a frown, "And no. It doesn't help with the Lost cuisine in Mexico," Circe shudders as she hoists up her cookie, "Sera's work tastier and less hazardous. When Lost play what can we make the tourist eat," the shudders come back at that memory.

[Seraphina]

Smiling softly, “I do sing every once and a while, but usually not in public. Not a whole lot anyways. When I do, I have to be careful, tone it down.” She still had a fear of her singing leading her Keeper to her. “But I’ve been singing a lot more around the house.” That brought her a lot of joy.

Laughing, “One must never let the moment go by.” Seize the day so to speak.

“Did you need some more coffee?” she asks him, ready to refill it if needed.

And there goes Circe with the Italian.

“Yeah, Sasha.” She confirms, “I miss her.” She was a great person to have in your corner.

“Kinda sounds like business is good. And if you have sore spots, you’re welcome to stop by my house sometime and hop in the hot tub.” She offers. Another laugh, light and musical in sound, “They say you should do what you love right? But at least I can keep you caffeinated.” She points out.

“And here I thought you always came back because you would miss us all too much.” A pout which quickly turned to a grin.

An eyebrow raises, “Less hazardous? I’ve had some pretty nasty customers. And you should see the paperwork I have to do! That stuff is hazardous to both your health and sanity!”

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Looking over at the man with the enchanting eyes, always keeping to himself, he seemed so lonely, breaking her cookie in half, kissing it and sliding it over to him. It was a simple gesture but perhaps one that would make him feel a bit more seen and welcomed. She recognized and knew his stiff body manor, knowing all to well the reasons one learned such an awful art and how rarely they were pleasant ones.

Taking the sparkles and making a note with them before looking at Seraphina.
"Then my fair lady why don't you sing a short tune for us here and now? We are only three people that would be able to hear you and I am sure we all would love to hear your angelical voice singing to us."
Noticing the bathtub comment, about to comment on it before stopping herself, remembering her promise to herself not to view Seraphina in that way nor try to use any charms on a taken woman, she had love in her heart and even jokingly messing with that would be a grievous insult.

Lastly turning her eyes to the summer Queen.
"Ahh Italian, that is a lovely language, sadly not one that I have mastered though but I have heard the word puta more than once"
Giggling over the memories of the many times people had yelled words in various languages at her.
"Ohh I am still looking for a steady job, my job on the road isn't exactly fitting for when you're actually staying in one place. If you need some aid with your work though so would I be happy to lend a hand, as said as long as it doesn't go against Seraphina's commands or the spring courts best interests so will I gladly be of assistance to you."
Trying to hold back but her mind and control over her desires quickly betraying her
"If a bath isn't what you need so would I not mind giving an exotic beauty like yourself a massage whenever you so desire, who knows maybe a candle light dinner together as well?"

What are you doing you stupid dummy she is a queen, show some respect.

[James Turner]

"I understood Circe and caffeine, though I don't think she's talking about her puta..."


He smirked thinking he understood the translation of that but not one hundred percent certain as he didn't speak spanish at all.


"What is your job Circe that has you travelling so much? I hope you at least fly first class if you're travelling that often. The extra leg room would be worth it. The extra leg room would be worth it, also the mimosas.


"Oh I witnessed your masterful work with puns, though you'll have to tell me what the rest of the world is like some time..."


He was genuinely curious, he was surprised he got as far South as Sacramento, he hadn't been counting on travelling at all but in his position, in the omens he read, like a bird he had to fly south for the winter. He hadn't quite understood what that had meant until he had arrived.


"Oh more coffee would be lovely thank you."


Just like that the stiffness dissolved and he seemed to melt right back into regular motion as he held out the emptied mug for her with a smile.


Do what you love? But if leaves you open, it leaves a vulnerability. Rhodes was a vulnerability, the shop was a vulnerability. the notoriety could be too but that was a double edged sword. Everything here left you so, so exposed!


He felt Yamiyo looking at him and his head twitched before moving to look over to her and offer her a small smile, listening as she spoke. There wasn't much he could add but his attention this time unfortunately.