(2009) Autumn Equinox

[Circe]

A bush on the edge of the Hollow moves. More correctly, it stands before falling off the shoulders of a yawning Circe. The gillie cloak had worked wonders but save for one big problem. It was comfortably warm. Rubbing her eyes, the Summer Queen is wearing naught to impress save for the Summer Brooch upon her denim vest's collar. And of course the pistol on her shoulder with a dolled up six shooter on her hip.

Amazing what colors chroming spray came in. The elfin Fairest notices the party already started. She groans in annoyance before looking around. She spots Rhodes with a sigh, using her combat boots to kick away the cloak into the Thorns, as she struts over to the Wyrdstone. She gives it a nod and a fist bump as she pours Glamour into it. Then heads for Rhodes, "Heya Rhodes? Ghillie shit works great but damn if it ain't slowing ya down. Is this unfashionably late?" she gives him a salute as she tries to hit the crown still barely upon her head, "How long da ya think before we trade hats?"

Oh, and other people are here. Circe raises both arms in wild greeting, "Sup my 'lings! I know folks missed me," blue arms spread wide as she smiles widely, "We got any noobs tonight?"

[Ram]

Ram laughed when Gerrit said he didn’t have a clue how to find a fetch “I’m in about the same spot,” he chuckled. Though Jameson not killing it made an eyebrow raise, and a sniff. But he didn’t say anything else. Wasn’t his business. Though in his head, better a broken man than to leave the wolf clothed in your shadow to take care of your family. Maybe it was a Winter thing.

He moved on easily enough at the offer to get something from the tables “Couldn’t go wrong with a glass of fireball and cider.” That seemed a pretty good ‘Autumny’ drink to go with.

Looking out across the Hedge clearing it seemed for a second that the Cellist might come over with a freezing air and dim sunshine, adding to the stark contrasts, but she ended up talking with the Dwarf and John. Ram wondered if he’d accidentally scared her away.

Not for long though because Circe made her appearance. Ram smirked a bit at her outfit but was glad she had been here basically the whole time. Catching her eye after she asked about newcomers, he nodded in Gerrit’s direction.

[James Turner]

James stood there sipping his drink while he and the injured dwarf played wallflowers, or if you prefer, lookouts. James surveying the scene watching everyone’s body language, who was talking to who when he could pick it up even what they were talking about. Some of it was conscious, most of it was habit, it was tempting to invoke the contract of truth and lies to see who was just being pleasant and who was being honest.

Social Anxiety holding him back to the drinks table where a group of two, make that three now, was easier to manage. He imagined most of the fairest drank all the attention in like a flower in sunshine but he just couldn’t imagine it. All those eyes on just one person…it’s a good distraction. A deep nod offered to Anatole.

“You have no idea, I’ve just been flying by the seat of my pants trying to make things work. It’ll be nice to have some sort of support structure to work with. Looks like your Court grew by one as well it seems.” Nodding to Ethan and the Wyrdstone. “Speaking of which there’s only one face here I don’t know, do you know his story? Or am I going to have to go fishing?” looking to Cassandra since he’d saw her briefly converse with the Ogre.

[Saber Sloth]

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[Gerrit]

Got it, thanks.

[Seraphina]

An innocent shrug and look, “That is true, but sometimes it’s good to shake things up a bit. Keep you on your toes.” Her cheeks then flush at the compliment, “Thank you, though I feel I might have gone a bit overboard. But when it comes to wanting to look my best for you, maybe overboard is better.” Says the Treasured playfully. Looking around, “While they do seem to be enjoying themselves, I believe your speech hit home for more than a few.” Herself included. “Some may feel it best to not to show it.” A light shrug.

Smiling, “Then lets mingle.” And follows his lead as they walk over to her fellow Spring. Offering a warm smile to her, “Good evening Titania, I hope you’ve been well.” When his fingers tighten on hers, her free arm rests on his hand. “I love that jacket on you!”

Sapphire widen at the sudden appearance of Circe. From….the bushes?

Laughing softly to herself, “Quite the entrance Circe, and that thing seems to work great at hiding yourself with!” she compliments. "There are some new faces, over by the cauldron it appears."

[Titania]

"Thank you", she says with a well behaved bow and a smile, "Like always, the celebration is up to your namesake. Your highness. And I dare to say, you two look dashing"
"I hope you're faring better, now. The wounds should be healed, but I still need to perform a routine checkup", she studies the Queen with a clinical eye.
"What about you, Director. Chance you might require the services of a doctor?"

[Circe]

"Well Sera, figured I should prove," she puts a hand on her hip as she smiles proudly, "That I can be subtle." The Summer then looks over to the cauldron, complete with leaning forward and a hand over her eyes as a visor. She spots Ram nodding to her. Her Summer is with the noob! "Oh? There are!"

Oft mercurial, Circe goes with her impulse, "Imma go make things weird fer 'em, have fun til I hand off the crown!"

And with that the Summer Queen, technically current Monarch, struts off to the Cauldron to meet and greet.

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Lightly giggling to his answer and watching him look so worried.
"I have been here since spring, I arrived around the spring Equinox so about six months." Giving him a kind smile "One thing you are getting wrong is what you have to offer though. You have kindness, friendship and and warmth to offer do not look down upon yourself." Looking over him kindly "Please do take up the offer, I am no veteran neither here nor in this life but at least I can offer friendship and someone to listen not to mention that I like seeing our members happy and smiling. Also you do not need to worry, no one here will harm you and hey even if I tried so" showing up her small arms "would I most likely not be able to do more than a clawless kitty cat." Looking out over the area for a second "Would you mind telling me something about yourself? Anything you're comfortable with that is, like hobbies, interests, what you work with or something smaller. If you feel uneasy with it so is that ok, it can be daunting to be around so many new people and if you need time to adjust take it. Naturally so are you free to ask me whatever you want as well." Her voice calm as she speaks, her hands constantly signing in ASL along with her words.

A warm hearted laughter coming from her as she sees the summer Queen moving around, always a good source for the unexpected laughter. Lightly waving towards her.
"There you have the summer Queen, one of the funniest people you will find around here, if you want to make her really like you" Whispering "speak to her in Italian" It had worked wonders for her.

[Ethan Walsh]

Laughing awkwardly in an attempt to match her attitude, Ethan responds “That is an extremely positive attitude. I’ll try to think about what I can offer like that in the future. I’ll make sure to take you up on your kindness in the future. As for what I like to do, I’m learning to knit,” he says while gesturing toward his hat and sweater. ”I also hang out the local library. I enjoy reading nonfiction, especially science.” His expression turns dark, ”It is nice that this world actually follows rules. A nice change from over there. What job to you have, if you don’t mind me asking?”

Ethan looks startled at the first appearance of the Summer Queen, although he relaxes once Yamiyo explains who she is. Man, what I’d give for that Gillie suit. I’d be even harder to find in the Hedge. ”I’m surprised one of the Summer members could appreciate subtly. Unfortunately, speaking Italian is not one of my talents so I’m not sure how well we’d get along.”