Spring Things

[Pixel]

The seasons were shifting once again. As the temperatures rose Pixel was finding himself ever more curious about the common yard. He hadn't seen anyone use it for anything, but he also arrived in early January so that's a thing.

Naga was given a date and time on a note left outside the Ladder's HQ. Pixel was waiting in the court yard on a blanket with his messenger bag. A box with a pepperoni pizza he got from a local business sat with a slice missing next to him along with an opened 12 pack of coke and a half empty can.

Pixel himself was in a black T shirt and jeans nibbling on the missing slice. He was going to meet had already met Naga at the official concilium, but it never hurt to catch up or get to know each other beyond the business. Oracles knew Pixel was throwing whatever he thought about at whoever was listening, so why not give someone else a go?

As long as she wasn't another Papilio....

@abyssalstar Naga

[Naga]

Naga casually strode across the common yard, her eyes taking in the details of their surroundings. She was dressed casually yet still stylishly. Form fitting designer blue jeans, black ankle boots, and a red satin button down blouse under a sleek black leather jacket. Her hair flowed freely about her head.

The théarch smiled pleasantly as she approached her fellow Warlock. "Pixel, good to see you. I'm glad we're getting this chance to talk." She glanced down at the pizza and sodas. "And eat, I see. I hope that's real pepperoni."

[Pixel]

"Me too."

He smiles and-wait, there's fake pepperoni?

"I think so." Probably? He eyed his slice suspiciously enough he clearly wasn't confident in his answer. He was certain it wasn't a cup of noodles though, and that was really what mattered. "Either way, you're welcome to it."

"So. We're a small path here in Sacramento. Like, currently having a path meet because it's just the two of us small. I like getting to know the new people and giving them a chance to ask questions but since that's not exactly conducive to an official gathering of the concilium I figured we could do lunch."

A breath, a sip, and he continues.

"So to review? I'm a Voter with the Assembly, an art student at Sacramento University, and usually available if you have any questions or concerns. Hence the pizza. So wassup? Any questions? Anything you need from me?"

He takes a giant bite of his pizza.

[Naga]

With an amused smirk, Naga sat down upon the blanket, tucking her legs beneath her. "I've nothing against vegan substitutes. I just like the real thing. Thank you, either way. I appreciate the hospitality."

"Well, look at it this way. The Warlock population of Sacramento just doubled. I'd say things are looking up."

Using a napkin, she carefully selected a slice of the pizza and picked it up. The Théarch took a bite and chewed thoughtfully, then nodded in approval. "Not bad."

"Alright, for the record, I'm an Acolyte with the Silver Ladder. I'm also a practicing lawyer. So if you ever need legal advice - mundane or Atlantean - I'm available."

Holding her napkin-wrapped slice in one hand, she took a can of Coke and opened it with her free hand.

"Questions. Where to start? Okay. How long have you been a part of this Consilium? Is there much you can tell me about what's been happening of late?"

[Kaze]

Kaze visits the Circle of Life at the appointed time, looking around for where Aurora might be staying. He hadn't wanted to get into detail through texts, so doesn't really know where in the Circle she is staying!

He cautiously stays in the common areas, looking, listening and asking quietly at the boundaries to the various reserved areas for Aurora.

"Hello? Aurora?" He says quietly. "It's Kaze."

[Pixel]

He smiles. Then nods, then laughs. She peaks the food Pixel was still chewing before he realizes and swallows.

"Cool!" An awakened lawyer was always welcome. Meant he could skip the Lex and Tet. It certainly also helped that he could name a Provost if he needed to. "What fields of law do you practice?"

Also would it be a bad idea to mention his background in Financial Redistribution before college? Yeah, he should probably shelf that conversation for the time being.

"I got here beginning of January." A pause, a sip, and the Warlock continues. "Became Councilor early February after Papilio left. As for what's going on, oh boy. Winter and I are investigating that Big Clock on the front of the circle of creation. The concilium is pretty fractious. People were at each other's throats to the point of a duel to boot the Heirarch back in February. Also just threw out the charter. So that's a thing."

He smirks.

"Fun time to be a Ladder am I right?"

[Naga]

Naga took a small sip of her soda, "Criminal defense and civil rights, mainly." She looked at Pixel and smiled in amusement, "Why do you ask? In need of representation?"

To her credit, her face didn't fall into utter disbelief as the Libertine recited the litany of issues facing the Consilium at present. It seemed more as though wheels were turning in her head, already thinking of possible solutions. "I see... Well," the Théarch smiled again, "it's better than having nothing to do. I'd hate to think I came here only to sit around bored."

She took another bite of her pizza and chewed thoughtfully, "Have you always used Path Counsilors here? Why did this Papilio leave?"

[Aurora]

The blonde will poke her head out of the Arrow wing,

“Hey Kaze!” a wave, the stepping out. The Shaman was in old jeans, ripped and stained with various paints and wood stains. Her hair up in a messy ponytail and a white tank top.

“Was good to hear from you! Want something to drink?” she asks, gesturing behind her.

[Kaze]

"Oh." Kaze looks startled at the direction Aurora came from, and gestures back to, but smiles and nods. "Sure. Thanks. It's really good to see you again. Are you...painting something?" He asks, stepping in where she directed him, looking around in a slightly wary manner.

[Aurora]

Catching the startled look, “Phoenyx offered me a bed in the barracks until I was able to find another apartment. Though I learned my old apartment is open.” Stepping back inside to grab some water. “Want anything to drink?” she asks.

Painting something? And then looks at her clothes, laughing, “Ah, yeah. I have a piece drying outside.” With the weather warming, it made painting and staining easier.

“You ok?” an eyebrow raised in question.