Cookies and Food, Oh My!

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Smiling a bit.
"Ohh a house, but it's so sad to tear them down." Especially when you didn't eat it. "Thank you and we could probably fix some for you to sometime if you want to." Giggling a bit "Just not me alone, I am not good at it yet."

Looking a bit defeated.
"You keep clothes here? I will make sure to bring some next time I come around here." The thought not even having hit her before.

Smiling a coy smile.
"Good idea, I will wait until there is someone whose attention I want though...Or until I wanna forget that V-day is coming." Looking towards the candy. "Ohh damn."

"If you say so but I still buy those amounts anyway so to change buyer wouldn't mean much." Always keeping to many in stock at home.

Whistling a bit.
"You do? I hadn't noticed." Trying to hold back her laughter whilst taking in the words, truth of the matter were that dressing up in various clothes drew attention were a safety for her in a sense they were what she were accustomed to. "That is a wonderful way to view things Cassandra, always do what feels right for you and be yourself." Looking away a for a second, knowing full well that she had in a sense lost that chance. "Spring is filled with a lot, a part of me is to try and help bring smiles, safety and joy to those around me. It is not sexual but happiness, just cause one thing is what often stick so is it not all there is."

"Yes toys in shoes so when children put on their shoes so does it hurt but then a gift." It was a prankster Santa. "But the dark stories are the best."

Smiling towards Cassandra.
"Wow that's amazing, will we get a chance to hear you play it and see it during the winter festivities? I would gladly commission one from you if you want some business." Looking really happy for her. "Yes a lot of folklore and so many interesting things from all across the globe, especially when holiday seasons comes along."

[Cassandra Reeding]

"You do have an incredible figure," Cass mentions to Sera, "And if you feel comfortable, I say flaunt it. That's what gives you the power." Even during her most cold-hearted and wicked times, she was still very much a feminist.

Trust me. I'd have made the worst, fake Spring that ever existed a few years ago. But she wouldn't say that part out loud. "I'm glad that others really take to making their Season more than just the word that supposedly defines it. I think Spring is even more than just bringing smiles. It is about bringing life to things. We keep shut up in the winter and things die, not necessarily in a bad way, but when Spring comes about, it is about renewal and the joy within it." She did wonder how well Yamiyo was acquainted with that portion, but then, that was still her mean side flittering about in her. You need to stop being so mean.

"Winter is where I belong. There is a comfort in what we do." An important job that gets overlooked when everyone else has partied and fought and experimented until the Keepers take notice. "We all do have bits of every season in us." Of course, we have changed quite a bit in the last year, haven't we?

She smiles happily, "Perhaps next time we all get together, I will play. Of course, rumors may be about for the coronation, so you shall have to wait and see. Lots of thinks a-cooking." Literally. She had so much to get done it was actually ridiculous. She should probably be crafting right now, but she needed a break.

"You're right though, the feeling of finishing a craft is incredible. I'm glad I've picked it up. I'm thinking I will try Hedgecrafting soon too. Do you have any advice? The Hedge is full of natural material for us to take from, but I've just never quite done it. I think I'm a bit worried I'll mess it all up."

"If you want an instrument commissioned, we can make an appointment to talk about what you'd like," Cassandra says with a smile to Yamiyo.

[Seraphina]

“I think that would be fun to do sometime!” long hair was just such a pain sometimes. “From what I see, you seem to be very good at it.” She didn’t think one needed a whole lot of talent to do them.

Blinking a few times, “Of course. You never know when you’ll get your clothes dirty or something.” Or maybe torn and bloodied from Briar Wolves or something.

“Or…” she begins, “you wear something that looks amazing on you, but leaves something to the imagination. Don’t put it all out there right away, let them use their imagination a bit, build on it. You can look sexy and attractive without showing off too much. Trust me.” Sure, some of her dresses revealed a lot, but nothing important.

Nodding, “Desire is different for everyone. And there is no right or wrong desire.” But not everyone was welcoming to accepting the differences.

“Thank you! And flaunting it isn’t something I always enjoy doing. Sure, I always want to look good, but it’s always been about being comfortable in what I’m wearing.” If it drew attention, then so be it.

“It’s hard, especially when you come across those who view us in a stereotypical light. Then laugh when you bring up other sides of Spring and what can do. Desire is often thought of in one light. And that just does a huge disservice to the season as a whole in my opinion. It’s also why I enjoy hearing from others what their Season means to them, because it’s fascinating how each answer varies. There are no two answers that are the same.” And it helped get to know someone.

A sage nod, “What Winter does is an important part of the rotation of the seasons. A way to remind ourselves and never forget. And I agree, we do all have a bit of each in us. Though some may not want to admit it.” She jokes with a smile.

“I'm soo excited to see what you plan for it! It will be nice to see someone else’s take on the Coronation and to welcome in a new Monarch.” All spoken with respect. She truly was looking forward to it.

“Advice?” that was hard, “It’s difficult to give advice about Hedgespinning, each person has their own way of doing it. And you’ll mess up, but that’s expected with attempting a new craft. But with that mess up will come education and you’ll learn better from that then anything I can say. It’s all about just diving in and doing it. Don’t give up when you fail, keep at it. Because you need to get a feel for how the ingredients feel and act in your hands. And that will be trail and error.” She tried to be encouraging, but she wasn’t sure how. Hedgespinning was a difficult art to master.

[Yamiyo Lillich]

"No no my roommate did this, she's very good at it and loves playing with my hair for some reason." She were an oddball but a kind one.

Focusing on remaining calm.
"Mehh it's just clothes in the end, people like to see what they like to see." Why really care, it was more fun to see others in clothes or touch clothes than to wear them it would just get twisted anyways. "Last I checked so would you still be a beauty Queen if you were a potato sack so I doubt you're wrong there."

Giggling a bit.
"Happiness, warmth, desire, renewal and new life it is all a part of spring. We all embody certain aspects and take them to heart in different ways, some more obvious than others but we need the variation that different people bring to be complete. We are all just one viewpoint and way for our courts not the completion of it." Giggling on "Although I do think that I partially fall to close to the stereotype as well." She was not out of that aspect.

Nodding.
"Of course we do have traits of them all, we are human after all and each feeling and part is needed to be whole. It all just comes down to which aspects are more dominant within us and where we feel the most at peace and can draw strength from." No path was wrong just different.

Smiling towards Cassandra.
"Looking forward to see what you have brewing, it will be my fourth and completion of being here for each which will be interesting." Wow I am closing in on a full cycle in one place.

Nodding a bit.
"Sounds good although I know very little about them overall." Just wanting to support her interest.

Looking at the cookies.
"So shall we get started and see who messes up first? I think I might be good at that."

[Cassandra Reeding]

"I don't necessarily agree that there is no right or wrong desire. There are personal desires, but when desires involve other people, one needs to be very careful that they aren't overstepping bounds. Consent is a right and especially when it comes to wanting to attract other people or fulfill the desires of others, it matters how you go about that desire. And I don't even necessarily mean sexually." Something she has seen far too often and not even just from Springs. In fact, the most trouble she's seen has been from Autumns on that front with experimentation that no one wants to talk about.

Cassandra nods to Sera's point, "As I have said before, everyone and every season has its place in as a cog in the wheel to keep this thing turning. Everyone should take it seriously and learn to understand rather than ridicule or laugh off another season. Not that I haven't ever been that person. You grow." She'd have said very differently just a couple of years ago.

"I'll be interested myself in seeing it actually come to fruition. I've... got so much work to do," She laughs, "I should be crafting and doing right now, but I needed the break and cookies sounded lovely."

She chuckles a little, "Maybe I'll make you a recorder then before making you a flute. My-" She pauses, she almost said that out loud. "I learned on the recorder for a bit to learn how to get a real feel for melody. And, it'll help you read music. If you can't read the music, it makes playing difficult, not that you can't learn by ear."

She nods at Sera's sorta advice to Hedgespinning, "I'll keep the failing part in mind," She laughs a little. Oh dear God. I'm going to fail so badly and then we won't have masks. Fuuuuck. "I'm sure it'll be fine. Hopefully." She does keep her composure. She can't let them know she's inwardly freaking out.

"Yes. I'd be ready to decorate some cookies if Sera is," She says with a smile.

[Seraphina]

“Oh! Well, if you want to play with my hair, have at it.” Shrugging, she had just thrown it in a ponytail. “For formal events, I always hire someone to do my hair.” It was just easier that way.

Blinking a few times, “Who? Me? Think that’s a bit of a stretch.” She says with a laugh. Not that she wouldn’t be game to try it.

She couldn’t deny what Yami said about Spring.

“I like to think we can draw strength from all of them, depending on the situation. Reading the room so to speak.” Knowing which emotion to use and when was an art.

Translucent hands clapped quickly, “Yes!” time to have fun!

“Well of course. Should your desire include others, there are boundaries that have to established and follow. No one should be included in something they are not comfortable with, that isn’t condoned or welcome.” Small shake of her head. “Even when I was Joyex, I had limits to what I would do to help others achieve their desires.” Right or wrong, consent was important and not negotiable.

A nod, “Exactly. Understanding each season helps us work better as a Freehold.” But some would never be willing to take that step.

Laughing, “But it all pays off, all the hard work, all the stress. It’s totally worth it, and I know it’s going to be wonderful!” she tries to encourage.

“It’s all part of the process. And you always trust the process.” She thinks the Winter will be successful.

“I defiantly am!” then she looks around, “Though I had hoped more would come and have fun.” A shrug, “But lets do this! Cookies or gingerbread first?”

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Watching her Queens hair with care for a moment.
"Be careful my Queen, open that door and I will soon have a collage of things to try." So many possibilities.

Smiling a bit.
"Yes you fair Queen." Each spring were blessed with beauty though so a contest between the three would be hard to judge.

"There is strength in feelings overall, we need them all to be complete however sometimes those around us need a certain type to help them. And to learn that, to see that and be willing to take them all in now that is a skill far to few master."

Softly shaking her head.
"In a sense I agree Cassandra and in a sense not. A desire in and of itself is rarely if ever wrong." And hard to control. "Now the execution and bringing the desire to reality now that needs to be done in a way that is either consensual or in a way that no one is harmed neither physically, emotionally or mentally." Quickly glancing away for a moment as her Queen speaks of her former title, focusing her eyes on the cakes trying to hide her face.

"Naturally the seasons exists in harmony with one another and we must be like that, in harmony. Only by lending our strength to one another and stand in unity do we stand a chance in this world, no one court can do everything."

Smiling at Cassandra.
"If you need help so am I just a phone call away." Never one to refuse helping a friend or freehold member.

Blinking a bit at the artist.
"A recorder? Like a tape recorder?" Clearly being totally lost. "Or an Ocarina." Those were rare to see though.

Rubbing her hands together.
"Gingerbread for me, I finally decided who to decorate them for." Chuckling a little. "Still none of you will be able to best me in making the worst one." Truly confident in her skill or rather lack there of. "Well you could always text Sonnie about the candy bowl waiting for her then she might come just to empty it." Giggling a little whilst wondering if the monkey really could get a sugar high.

[Cassandra Reeding]

"See and that is the biggest part where we disagree, Yamiyo. Consent isn't an option; it is a must. There is no if and or buts when it comes to consent, there is no or. There is only a yes or no, and if the answer is no, then it is no. No playing with feelings, no trying to win a heart. If someone isn't interested, that should be respected." Maybe I've come on a bit strong. At the same time, it needs to be said. You're just putting your personal feelings into it. Is it personal? It is always personal. "I've always disliked anything to do with the one sided chase. Chasing always leads to pain. When you find someone, you just... fall into it. It's natural and right." Another reason to miss you, but you did this to us. But when is the right time to stop grieving?

She smiles then with a nod, "I certainly hope so. I'll do my best to come up with something pretty. We shall see. My only worry is that I'm a bit of a perfectionist at times. I'm happy to say, not with cookies."

She turns her gaze back to Yamiyo, "A recorder is a vertical flute of a kind. Kids play them in primary school, but they were one of the main types of flutes - the vertical flute, before the horizontal flute people know today was created." Welp, might as well put that college to use.

"Gingerbread could be fun to start with," She says, moving to help Sera with whatever she needs. "I'm sure others will show. Perhaps I can drag some others in too." She pauses with that. Probably not Gerrit and it might be a bit early in the day for John, "Like, perhaps Ellie would like to join us soon? I think I might have her number."

[Circe]

Having heard the rumors, the Groundskeeper felt the need to do a security check. Not here to eat batter, on no no no. Circe had a more sedate ensemble then her typical attairs. And she'd also brought some supplies of course.

Dried fruits, gum drops, skittles, chocolate and peanut candied pieces, gummy fish, sugary cereal. Because who said you can't put them in cookies anyway?

Feeling mischievous, Circe didn't announce her presence from around the corner. Then decides to enter loudly with her Mantle to full. Fun! "Hello all ya good lookings, what things are cooking?" Then holds up her grocery bag, "Because I have a big variety of stuff ta toss in." She then sees the gingerbread, "Or are we just doing the classics? In which case, I have a lot of snacks."

[Seraphina]

Shrugging, “Who knows, maybe you’ll end up being more skilled than the hair dressers I use.” It could happen.

“One needs to be careful though, too much desire can lead to greed and other dangerous things. Ones desire for things such as fame, or power can drive someone to commit acts that damage not only themselves but those around them. Desire is natural, but it needs to handled with care. It can be wrong, just like it can be right, a paradox if you will.” One of those things you needed to keep an eye on.

“Think I might start with a cookie!” she declares.

Then a nod as Cassandra speaks, “One hundred percent right. While some of us are skilled at manipulating feelings, it should only be done in situations where we have no other option. I have never enjoyed using someones feelings against them, or manipulating them to get what I want. My needs and desires are not more important than anothers.” Manipulating feelings was easy, sometimes too easy in her mind. She hated doing it. A softer smile, “That’s a good way to put it, you just fall into it. Things align.” Manufactured feelings would never be natural.

Sera was simply moving the fresh gingerbread from containers to the table.

The Nix felt the dry heat before the Summer Queen announced herself, grinning, “Hey Circe!” clearly happy to see her, “Toss in whatever you want! The sky is the limit when it comes to decorating cookies and gingerbread! Oh, and I had some food catered in, so feel free to help yourself, and there is, of course, fresh coffee!” already walking over to the coffee and pouring a cup for the elf, making it the way she liked, and handing it to her, “Here you go! And there is plenty if you need more.”