(2007) Eternal Seasons

[Ram]

Ram arrived and was disappointed to see that the park looked to be closed.

At least till an employee told him that since he looked Lost he was welcome. He hesitated a bit before accepting. If this somehow was a trap, he was pretty sure he could tear through the entrance bars if he needed to.

He wandered a bit aimlessly, getting an idea of the layout of the buildings and noting some additional weak points and different attractions. It felt empty, being after hours without the roiling crowds and Ram felt more than a little exposed. It kind of made him want to batter down a door. The Ogre clenched his fists.

By the time he came across a group of Changelings he’d psyched himself up so much he wasn’t if or how he should approach. He jammed one hand into a pocket and the other into the air for a weird closed fisted wave before it too followed into the safety of his jacket.

“Hey,” he barked in greetings with a slightly plastered on smile.

[Titania]

"Perhaps we should go on a night out?", she suggests rather shamelessly, "Usually I jog around Capitol park. Near the monument of the fallen"
They're little spring talks are interrupted by the arrival of the whispering man and of another, sturdy, stranger. She takes note of his jacket and his rather forward tone. Strange, besides isn't the weather a bit too warm for that kind of attire? "Greetings", she says.

[Sonnie Wu]

"Heya, Johnny Boy. Sup, bro?" She eyed the Darkling curiously, taking in his haggard details. "Dude, you look like crap."

"Sparring, eh? I believe that could be arranged," Sonnie said to the Nix. "We could use a dojo I attend, sometime. But you have to call me Sifu." She nodded firmly.

She was about to comment on Sera's joke when the Ogre appeared. Instincts made her stiffen and pull herself out of her relaxed posture. The Beast didn't recognize this stranger, and there were threats to the freehold of late. She came up into a crouching position as she studied the big guy.

"Yo. What's happening? Something we can help you with?" she idly asked of Ram.

Meanwhile, behind her, Sonnie's tail quietly slipped into her messenger bag. The long hairy appendage felt about for her collapsed hedgespun staff and gripped it, just in case.

The ugly little dog, forgetting about Titania for a moment, turned towards the Ogre and sniffed carefully.

[James Turner]

His lips smirked at the reference as it wasn’t lost on him. “How else am I supposed to keep track of the visions in my eyes? Sunglasses will help the eyes, umbrella will help the skin.” He was about to continue as the Ogre showed up, James casually using the conversation to get closer to the group and away from the Ogre just in case. “Hello, I’m John, who might you be and how might I help you?” Not about to volunteer others for that but conversation was a good way to start.

Though he remembered there were questions asked of him, he yawned, fingers rubbing at the bridge of his nose. “Tired, couldn’t sleep yesterday and only slept fitfully a few hours the day before. It happens, hopefully I’ll just get so tired I’ll be able to sleep through the day again.”

[Seraphina]

Sapphires turn to the new voice, taking him in. He was big, no denying that. But was he a friend, or was he going to be a problem?

“Hello.” Comes the angelic voice, “You new here?” a safe question, though the Nix does step closer to Sonnie. The wildflowers growing at her feet moving with her. If this guy was here for trouble, she didn’t like her chances with her skills. But the Beast? She trusted her.

“A night out?” a bit surprised, “We can do that! Anything special you want to do? Any club you want to visit, or just go out and have fun? I can work with either!” and if it got Titania out? She’d make it the best night out. “Capitol Park? I’ve been there a few times just to enjoy the sun and people watch, never thought of jogging there. Thanks!” but she didn’t want to crowd her fellow Spring.

“Great! I’ll look forward to it!” and she looked like she really would. “Sifu?” a shrug, “Sure.” If that made the Beast happy, she’d comply.

A smile at the smirk, her joke must have been a good one! “Ah, yes. The skin is bad for the skin. Both together will add an air of mystery to you, you’ll get all the people talking.” Which was true.
A frown, “I understand that all too well. I’ve had to have a friend help with my sleeping.” Nightmares and all. “I hope you’re able to get some sleep soon, lack of sleep can totally ruin your whole day! Though I have some tea I’ve put together that is very calming and relaxing if you’re ever interested.” Offers the Nix.

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Having been out for a proper walk to get here to begin with, enjoying the warm sunny weather outside but still being careful were important as such she was lightly dressed in a perhaps dated outfit true the jacket hanging was perhaps not necessary but one never knew if it would get colder and besides it helped with the style, even if her clothing would most likely look a bit different to each and every viewer anyway but still she could feel that the style was correct at least and that was more important to her. Lightly touching her ever so beloved choker, it was a simple little thing but ever since she had acquired it so had it been hard to not wear it as often as she could.
Sunglasses on and umbrella up to protect both her eyes and skin from the sun as she walks inside the area taking a gulp from her water bottle,.

Spotting the group but also a stranger, biting down a bit on her lower lip as she isn't really sure how to handle things deciding to take a walk way around to sneak in with the group, not really her best work but then again she did not really feel all to much danger with so many known faces around and just one stranger.

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-08-04 13:26:27	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 9 to Sneaking dex+stealth+spec (10 Again)	9, 1, 4, 1, 4, 9, 6, 1, 2	2 successes

Sneaking her way up to the ever so lovely little doggy, kneeling down as she stretches out her open hand to reveal some nice little doggie treats for him.

[Ram]

Ram noticed some of the smaller things. The tensing of muscles. The tightening of the groups circle. Forming ranks. Getting ready for battle. Instinctively, he lowered his head and took a small step back with one foot for a steadier stance for either a brace or a charge, before he even realized he was doing it.

He took a deep breath, trying to ignore the sounds of battle echoing in his ears. He wasn’t there. These people weren't the threat.

“Ram; Summer Dust Grunt,” he replied, “I was told this place was kind of center of the community here.” He paused to clear gravel from his throat “By Rhodes?” Hopefully a familiar name would help cool suspicions. In case it didn’t he kept his distance for now.

“I’m looking for Circe,” he continued “Or if you guys have somebody that does the social services type of thing?” He still needed a job after all.

Sneak works 1 success

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-08-04 14:53:12	Ram rolls 4 to Wits2+Comp2 (10 Again)	5, 4, 2, 9	1 success

[Titania]

"Uh? Hello", she says, somewhat perplexed by the sudden appearance of a new guest.
His appeal to Rhodes' authority qualifies the stranger as a welcome guest, however, given his appearance, she takes a step back, cowing behind the dog.
"Well. Usually it's King Rhodes himself. You've already pledged to the Wyrdstone?"

[Sonnie Wu]

Well, the Spring Queen conceded to her demand far more easily than Sonnie expected.

Dammit. I should've asked for more! Too late now.

She nodded to the Nix and smiled. "Then lessons shall begin soon, my student!"

Back to the Ogre situation. The fact he knew Rhodes' name meant little. Anne's people probably knew it. The others were already asking the right questions, though, so she didn't chime in. No, the Monkey merely watched and waited. For now. Patience was not her strong suit, but she was trying.

Fugly, meanwhile, forgot all about Ram because Yamiyo offered him treats and the dog was easily distracted by food.

Like mother, like son.

[James Turner]

“Usually I don’t want any kind of notice but lights are becoming oppressive.” His being was pulled and torn, his physical body slowly bleeding back to shadow, slowly becoming more like it had been over there. Too much time in the hedge, too much time in dreams, too much time trying to keep his Court together. He wasn’t sure if it strained his mind more or his humanity as he was slowly becoming less than human.

A tired nod to the Nix though as he sighed, though body still tense with the stranger around. “Tea is better than booze, some sleepy time tea would be appreciated. There’s just a lot going on right now, always feels like there’s never enough time.” He sighed

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-08-05 08:26:23	James Turner rolls 6 to Wits + Composure (10 Again)	2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3	failure

Whether it was fatigue, Ram’s appearance, or those wandering thoughts he’d failed to notice Yamiyo at all. His eyes looking at Ram’s massive hands, wondering if the gears were there for strength or stability and what he’d been remade for. Hand coming up to rub his eyes before thumbing to Titania. “The Lady has the right of it, Rhodes’ likely already took care of that, if so we’re good. You swore to the Wyrdstone yes?”

A question, an innocent, innocuous question but one James’ would read the truth of if he could through the fatigue, from there would determine where this conversation went.