Cookies and Food, Oh My!

[Circe]

On the pink and such causing confusion she is quick to explain to the Spring Queen. "Videogames sweet Seraphina, ya know?" Circe starts singing out her explanation to Seraphina, "Back back forward punch, ya should try playing when you are drunk." Circe laughs at her joke. "Ya really should give 'em a try Seraphina. They've inspired me ta make things at my forge," Circe then lets out a sad sigh, "And given me serious gun envy. Ratchet and Clank why must yer arsenal be fiction?"

Circe sips her coffee as they keep talking. "I thought the cats killing zombies with hairballs was the real horror," Circe sticks out her tongue in disgust. But she could counter the argument about zombies being scary. "Oooh, Yamiyo! I need ta show ya Plants vs Zombies. So not scary." Then nods her head firmly but laughs along with the last part, "Right. Don't want ta have the FBI storming yer house fer flirting with a child."

Circe puts down her coffee and candies to clap as she tilts her head towards Yamiyo. Her smile? Angelic, "Ah, Summer knowledge," her tone happy. "The best way is hit 'em between the eyes, center of balance. If yer too short, start with groin a strike." She gives a thumbs up, "Or use a blunt object. No need ta be picky." Circe then looks at Cassandra, "Oooh but I was saying we can use it ta our advantage. No macho man wants ta admit a girl beat his ass inta the street. So," Circe raises both her arms palms up, "No cops hunting us."

Then when Cassandra brings up the robot movie that gets a blue finger pointed at the Winter, "There ya go. Big monsters, crush buildings, eat stuff."

"By biggest cookie filled a pizza box," she laughs out whilst listening to their conversation.

"I never said destroying them ta eat 'em was bad," she gives a Oreo covered thumbs up, "Destruction is fun. Very Summer. We could try making gingerbread dudes running in terror from the houses," the giggles are quite evil. Then they stop as she looks to Seraphina, "Or is that too Autumn? Not even sure I can get a face onta a gingerbread dude it is running."

Could be fun to try, eat the failures and all.

[Seraphina]

She wasn’t sure if Yami was getting it or not, but the topic had run its course. “How about we move on from unpleasant topics to more fun ones!” she declares. “Anyone been to the skating rink at the mall?! I was thinking of heading over there one evening! You should all join me! It’ll be fun! We’ll skate, fall, laugh at each other and drink hot chocolate.” Sounded like a good time to her.

“Well, I’ve learned that a well-placed right hook works every time! For some reason, they never expect me to be able to throw a punch well.” Shrugging. “One should never underestimate their opponent. And in case you were wondering, it’s a gym I box it.” Yup, she still boxed. Mostly at home now, but she did go to the gym here and there.

“Mostly poker and blackjack. I’m not really good at them, but it’s been fun to learn and get to spend times with Rhodes.” He was a natural. Her? Not so much. “I had my basement turned into a game room complete with a professional card table and chairs, wet bar and pool table.” Looking at her cookie, deciding it was done and picking another, “We’ll see. I’m still getting comfortable being back on stage, and I’m not one hundred percent yet. So once I get more comfortable, I’ll invite you and save the best table in the house for you.” She offers. “Until then, how about if I promise to sing for you at the Tavern sometime?” next best thing.

“Biggest cookie? Huh,” thinking for a moment, “Maybe one the size of my head? There is a store in the mall that sells them.”

Noticing the colors on Cassandra, she offers her a warm, understanding smile. She tried to change the topic, knowing it sounded like it was getting to be too much. “So what do you say Cassandra? Up for some ice skating sometime? I promise the hot chocolate makes it worth it, that and seeing me fall numerous times.” Laughing, a musical quality to the sound.

“You should join me at the gym sometime. It seems like when one toxic male leaves, another comes. It’s like they cannot wrap their minds around a woman being able to beat them in the ring. Annoying to say the least.” An eyeroll.

“Or,” she begins, “a gingerbread dinosaur!” she exclaims.

“Again,” looking to Circe, “I don’t have any experience with them. I wasn’t allowed to play them as a kid, and I just never got into them since. But I’d be game to try some out!” why not?

“Well, if my fists count as weapons, I got it covered!” it was how she got a surprise attack on Rhodes in Dream training. The memory bringing a secret smile to her face as she remembered the look on his face. Priceless!

Laughing, “Not too Autumn at all! But if you guys want to do something like that, I think we’d need to combine pieces, and make it large enough to be able to add faces to the gingerbread men. I’m talking big. Like, at least half as tall as I am, really get some detail going.”

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Smiling towards Cassandra a bit, happy to let the subject die out. She were far to bad at that at times.
"Do you know what I like about Christmas?" Taking a cookie and trying to fix it up with silver and blue but immediately breaking it and frowning a bit.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-12-15 15:38:54	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 3 to Decorating int+crafts (10 Again)	1, 7, 7	failure

"Magic." Taking another one but before long throwing it away, it just didn't come out right. Repeating the process again.

failure

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-12-15 15:40:38	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 3 to Decorating int+crafts (10 Again)	7, 3, 4	failure
2020-12-15 15:40:23	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 3 to Decorating int+crafts (10 Again)	3, 6, 3	failure

"However to many just see the red of Santa and the elves, forgetting that there is more tales to be told." Taking a deep breath, blue MM's and silvery colors as her fourth cookie comes into play.

3 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-12-15 15:40:51	Yamiyo Lillich rolls 3 to Decorating int+crafts (10 Again)	9, 9, 8	3 successes

Smiling as it finally seems to work in her favor. "However the beloved grand daughter of the beloved Ded, Ded umm ehh magical blue Russian Santa." Names were hard at times. Handing over the furry hatted blue MM robed with silvery markings cookie to her. "Should not be forgotten nor should the little touch of love and warmth she brings."

Chuckling a bit.
"Go cats go, hairball them Zombies." Shaking her head. "No thanks, zombies is not for me. I'm a scaredy cat you know, unless it needs to be faced for the safety of others so will I gladly avoid it."

Smiling a bit at Circe.
"If the man is tall so should I have the chance to strike the balls, now a knee might be hard though." Taking some water. "Now wouldn't it be better to poke their eyes though than between them?"

Giving her Queen a odd look.
"It sounds like fun, however I much prefer to avoid the falling. That can be saved for when you have someone to catch you." And she were not bad at sports. "Would need to get some skates though, haven't been out in a while." Shaking her head a bit. "So when danger comes Seraphina will hit before you know it, Circe will make you regret being threatful and I will stand right behind the two of you hoping to be small enough that I am overlooked." Nodding happily with her assessment.

Happily smiling.
"Whichever is most comfortable for you, I am in no rush and can wait don't be surprised if I throw a flower or two on the stage though." Damn they had some big cookies already, no fun there.

[Cassandra Reeding]

The way that Yamiyo smiled at her made her feel icky, as if she won an argument or something. She doesn't quite smile and for a moment she feels the temptation to slip into a deadpan look - let her see a hint of the cold inside her heart, but she holds back. Stop it.

Cassandra begins working on her cookie, quietly focused. She gives the cookie look little a little girl with brown hair and brown eyes. She's given her a little blue skirt with the icing and a little white shirt. It isn't perfect, but it is quite adorable looking. The expression on her face changes and she smiles a little, proud of her work. She sets it down next to her house.

Looking over at Sera, she says, "Oh, sure! I'd love to go ice skating some time. Just let me know when," again, there is a more genuine smile on her face. Doing art always seems to calm her now, as if it has always been meant to be a part of her. Odd feeling, but lovely. "I could totally go for some hot chocolate. Maybe this time I won't fall on my butt." It had been a long time since she'd done ice skating. Probably since she was a kid.

She takes a little bite of some of her failures from earlier, enjoying the taste before going to grab one of the macrons she'd brought as well. Couldn't be mad when there were sweets involved.

"I love a good ol' movie with some destruction, not my preferred, but not bad," she says to Circe, turning back to look at her work as well.

2 successes

Date	Action	Roll	Result
2020-12-16 17:41:00	Cassandra Reeding rolls 5 to Decorate a cookie! Int + crafts (8 Again)	5, 10, 5, 5, 6, 8, 6	2 successes

[Circe]

"There's a what at the mall?" That took a moment to process, "Skating with no skill? Sounds like Youtube fuel," she smirks at Seraphina's suggestion in a jovial tone. As for Cassandra's worries, "Heeeey no problem. If I show up we can be butt buddies on the floor."

Circe barks in laughter as Seraphina supports her fistful of violence. "Knock their block off, oh ho ho ho! That Sera warms my Summery heart of rage."

"Grand, hafta find some cute ones just in case ya have Yamiyo's preferences," she shrugs, "Gotta remember not everybody is a Summer," Circe taps her chin as she hums in thought, "Or have my demented sense of humor," Circe thinks on the cooking, "Well this is yer party Sera, let's go all out!"

  Pick the oops

Date		Action		Roll		Result
2020-12-16 23:56:12		Circe rolls 5 to Going Keebler (10 Again)		3, 2, 2, 4, 2		failure

"Dead, uh, granddaughter?" Circe looks to Yamiyo in confusion. "Like the little matchstick girl?" Circe growls her dislike, "Hated that story. Way better that the lil' girl gets saved then dies in the cold."

"Knee, fist, elbow, crickett bat," Circe explains to Yamiyo as she points to finger guns at the succubus. "Whatever works ta get 'em on their knees. Black eyes are always fashionable," she praises Yamiyo, "Good on you to go for the extra mile of violence."

As for Cassandra's movie opinions, Circe laughed at that too, "Oh ho ho ho! Well what do ya prefer Cass? Rom com? Horror? Horror com? Blues Brothers type? Venture Brothers type?"

[Seraphina]

She had a hard time picturing Yami attacking someone. Remembering the other Spring hiding during the attack on Meg.

Shrugging, “The falling is simply part of the ice-skating experience! And it doesn’t hurt that bad and if someone does try and catch you, there is a chance you both fall. Plus, most of the ranks setup for the holidays rent skates.” No real reason not enjoy it!

“Great! I’ll let you know. It will be a ton of fun! And if you fall, it’s all good, I’m sure I’ll be there with you!” giggling.

“The mall usually has an indoor skating rink. But I’ve also heard talk that there might be an outdoor one setup with the works!” the Nix was all about going out and having fun.

Holding her fists up in a boxer pose, “I do my best Circe! Have to make the Summers proud, and can’t let you have all the fun.” Nope.

“I might not be a Summer, but I like to think I can hold my own in a fight.” Then in a quieter tone, “Just not against Briar Wolves, they don’t fight fair.” Nope. Raising her hands above her head, cheering, “Yes! All out fun!!”

Giggling as Circe described fighting, “Always helps when you can get a little bit of luck on your side, or bad luck on theirs. Both work.” A wink added.

“Personally, I like horror movies and true crime. Oh! And the history channel!”

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Sighing a bit and looking down for a moment, taking some of her water and breaking her candy taboo to eat half a MM. Seemed like telling Cassandra a tale of Christmas magic and decorating a cookie for the story held no effect. Quickly shaking it of from her face not wanting to lessen the spirit of joy here.

Giggling a bit towards the Summer Queen.
"Now cute is always a winner however not dead but Ded. She's the grand daughter of the magical blue Russian Santa that hands out gifts at new years eve for some reason. No real clue what Ded Moroz means in Russian though." Not a language she spoke.

Blushing a bit.
"Ohh umm I just thought that the eye is a sensitive spot that you really can't train to be hardened and withstand damage." And if nothing else so should it grant a head start to escape after wards.

Smiling a bit towards her Queen.
"True but if you fall together so can you laugh together and awkwardly try to get up together which might create a nice memory." To fall alone did not sound fun though.

"Hehe maybe me and Titania should get some real training on our hands to the point that the entire spring court is filled with fighters and people start to wonder what happened to make the desire ones become the fiercest group." Not that she had the mind set for more serious fighting, still there were some skills she did wanna learn but that would come after her current studies. "Ohh I actually saw a really good horror movie once, Leprechaun I think it's name were now that was the perfect horror movie." Mainly cause it threw in a lot of comedy.

[Cassandra Reeding]

Cassandra raises and eyebrow at Circe and laughs, "Butt buddies huh? I'll keep that in mind." Smiling over at Sera, she says, "Oh, don't worry. I'm not worried about embarrassing myself. I can take a little bit of silly." After all, silly disarms people. It makes you personable.

She realizes after a long moment that Yamiyo had been trying to give her a cookie and she makes a 'whoops' face. "Oh, sorry there Yamiyo. Thanks for the cookie."

In that moment, she realized she hadn't listened to anything she said. Shutting people out is usually a bad thing, but it makes her wonder what that means for friendship. Shit. We need to make friends, not distance ourselves from people. But then, what do you do? You've always been an ice queen. What are friends? She takes the cookie and places it on the other side of her house.

There is a bit of mischief then in her smile to Circe, "I'm a little eclectic, but my go-to's are generally horror and science fiction. I really dig bad horror movies - not the ones meant to be funny, but just ones just made so poorly it makes you laugh. But general horror like The Crow, Phantasm and all of that. Sci-fi is my jam, though I will admit to my trekkie nature. Pretty fond of A Scanner Darkly too." So basically, she's a total weirdo. "Cult horror is fun too."

She grins then, "Okay, your turn to dish. What're you into, Circe? Someone has to be obsessed with Rom com in the room that isn't Yamiyo or are you more big flashy boom, dead things?"

[Circe]

"Huh," is her response to Yamiyo explaining a Russian holiday, "Well that is better then that English story. Guess vodka makes ya happier then does tea."

On to the ice. "So point and laugh as people point and laugh at you," Circe chirps in as Seaphina explains the ups and downs of skating on ice. "If ya can't laugh at yerself, well," she shrugs, "Ya need more confidence then."

"So much fun ta have," Circe smiles, "Best ta share it." She continues then to praise Yamiyo, "Yes Yamiyo, good instincts girl. Remember that against any foes in the Hedge." The elfin Fairest hums in thought. Then smiles widely, "Oh ho ho ho! Such confusion in noobs or foes! All Springs fighters? Summer run by a cheerful extrovert? That'll really confuse people. I love it!."

"Aaah," she nods in understanding with Cassandra, "A fan of rifting bad films? Always amusing. And I can't disagree with yer tastes," she nods then pauses. Her tone turns serious, "However, none of you let me watch Ghostbusters whilst I'm sloshed. I can Hedgespin now"

"Leprechaun? Leprechaun, that is familiar, ah!" Circe snaps her fingers, "Warwick Davis. Good actor. I recall seeing him play a leprechaun hanging with Elvis. Was that it?" Circe's tone was confused.

Oh and they were doing guilty pleasure confessions. Circe places a confection stained hand on her breast, "Michael Bay films and similar magnitude of flashy bang boom films." Her right eyebrow and ear quirk up as she smirks, "I am a bit of a gun nut if ya ain't noticed," then gives a thumbs up, "Though I also admit ta being a fan of stunt films even back ta the classic black and whites. Now ya can't get away with a lot of the stuff they did."

Mostly due to insurance reasons now. "Plus with the Jackie Chan kinda of films, ya get a blooper reel, oh ho ho ho!" Circe throws her head back to laugh louder, "So one of those in the making once in the Bay."

[Seraphina]

An absent nod, “Oh they eyes make great targets, they’re just a bit harder to hit. And it also depends on how big your attacker is.” Targeting specific areas were difficult.

“Laughing is a necessity! One must never take themselves too seriously.” That was important.

Shrugging, “I’ve always believed that everyone should know basic self-defense.” Even just the basics could help a lot in a bad situation.

“Wow, that’s quite the spread! And I would have never figured you were a trekkie.” She knew what that was, it just wasn’t her thing. “I always thought it would be fun to do a movie night, but every month, and the person that picks the movie changes each time. So everyone gets to experience something they wouldn’t normally pick.”

“Or you could add the vodka to the tea, then the best of both worlds.” If you drank.

Laughing, “Or just laugh no matter what everyone else is doing. No one starts off perfect on ice skates, so you have to have fun with them.” But Circe got it.

“See, now I kinda have to let you watch when drunk, I have to see what happens. For science and all that.” Yup, it was true. For science!