(2012) Winter Coronation

[Saber Sloth]

Remember folks y'all can split off into side threads! We don't need to bog down the main thread waiting for everyone else to take a turn before you get to talk to that one person!

and pisces Vivian Wing remember to pay 1 Glamour (with the Power Icons) to the Wyrdstone!

[Ram]

Ram didn’t stop smiling but he titled his head slight and his brow furrowed in curiosity (and mild concern) with the ‘flesh suit’ comment.

He turned his attention to John when he began speaking. The Darkling indeed did not look very comfortable giving speeches. Ram almost wasn’t sure if Turner was just making an introduction or stepping forward as King until the Wyrdstone actually froze and the crown confirmed.

“I’ll be sitting over there if you want to talk after your done with the Stone,” he offered Vivian. He gave her an encouraging grin but he didn’t miss the meaning under Circe’s words. The possibility of a threat.

The hustle and bustle of the main crowd was getting to be too much right now. Not when he was having to hold the possibility that Vivian was a loyalist in his mind at the same time as an ally. And his suit still felt awkward.

Ram left Vivian to invest in the stone for now and headed to the buffet to fill up a plate. He grinned as he passed Gerrit “And here I was expecting a quitter event in Winter,” he jibbed his fellow Ogre. Though he suspected Jameson probably had too. Ram left the Stonebones to his quiet for now and headed to one of the tables out of the way from the main crowd.

Out of the way table

[Vivian Wing]

Viviian looked visibly tense, but began to relax as she listened to the King of Sorrow's speech. A hopeful smile on her face, and a rapt attention that made well trained dogs look lazy. She nodded a bit in parts.

Seraphine got a timid smile, and a curtsy, as did her partner Rhodes. She looked a little sheepish and shy as literally The Queen of Desire spoke to her. It felt special even though it was just Sera's kindness shining through like lit windows on a cold winter night. "Well...we will see on the settling bit. I'm afraid I have avoided my fellow Lost for a long time. I just uh....realize that ignoring a huge part of who and what you are is no way to go through life. That maybe being with my own can be rewarding, but please excuse me your majesty. I must meet with this Wyrdstone!" Business before fun was a thing right?

To Ram and Circe she nodded soberly and sincerely. "Of course. Just didn't want to look like a rude bitch by interuppting the King's speech and dance. I try to be thoughtful, though I do not always succeed. "

Wait what? Dance? Poor Vivian looked at Yamiyo and then looked slowly over to the dance floor as if in a horror movie and realizing the monster was right there! "I ...oh...gosh....to this? Like...slow dance, oh no. I uh don't couples dance because I'm not in a couple. Anything really involving romance like situations is a disaster. I don't want to lead you on or anything Yamiyo. "

With that cleared up, Vivian marched to the stone with a single minded determination. She was on a mission. Vivian smiled down at the Wyrdstone. "Hello stone! I am Vivian Wing. Normally I would be the thing to help you careen across the ground with my wind strength, but this world has forced me into this shell. Besides I can tell you are a stone of magic and business. So here it is Stone," she whispered softly to it. "I Vivian of Summer, swear to uphold and strenghten this freehold. With my magic I bind myself here and now. May my strength protect those weaker than myself, my body a shield, my swords bring wrath and ruin to those who would harm this freehold and those bound here." She infused her purpose with magic, and that was that. She then went to join Ram and have a seat.

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Taking her time to wait for Vivian to come back before she answered, trying to not display her disappointment. Taking a deep breath and steeling herself knowing full well how stupid her words would be but still to resist them were harder than to speak them, she would have to ask Titania or Seraphina for a slap to the back of her head after this.
"Romance is only a disaster if we let it be dear, amongst us so can we be honest and ourselves. No lies, no deceit and we can understand one another." Giving her a warm gentle smile. "This is awfully forward of me to say but if you like so would this romancer and yes that is why your eyes perceive me as you do my eternal lie that I cannot forego." Even if she hated it at times. "Love to take you on a date, I know it's a lot so if you do not wanna answer now please take your time just know that it would be an honor to show you how much romance a heart can hold." Smiling towards her in kindness, her mind screaming at her how forward and insane she were but then again she had fought to be celibate for months since Coco left and that in itself were torture that she had been this good at holding back were a miracle in and of itself.

Chuckling a bit towards the summer Queen.
"No I just want a necklace made out of my blood and the light of a star if possible, no true magic in it or our type at least." She had seen true magic and that was scary. "I just want it for my promise to stay of men this year and display to the world that it's girls only."

Moving back to Gerrit.
"Would you like to go on a ski trip with me here now soon? I know climbing is your deal but I would love for you to attend." Smiling kindly towards him, hoping her little strong charade hadn't been to off putting last they met.

Backing back to the monkey, seeing a face that might be a bit of sadness in her.
"I love your mask, it's very you but remember winter is not as free as us. This is the type of mask they wanted." Kissing her hand and blowing the monkey a kiss. "You are always amazing Sonnie, never look sad. You were the first to draw my eyes here and for that I will be eternally grateful. Don't be sad cause others cannot see your grandeur."

[Circe]

Circe's smile evolves from amused to proud as Vivian takes the oath at the stone. Her trust wasn't misplaced. Vivian was joining Ram? How splendid. That was good. Time for a little corner of warmth during the cold of Winter.

Circe shall join her own court in quiet conversation hidden away, with her own plate of food no less. A sign of respect for Winter or something nice like that.

[Seraphina]

She watches as Rhodes went to speak with John, hoping the Coronation will bring him out a bit. He hadn’t been himself lately, and it worried her.

Seeing Sonnie looking sad, Sera walks over, placing a hand gently on her shoulder. “You ok?” she asks softly. “For what it’s worth, I think your mask was adorable. But we can talk about it later if you want. But now? Have fun!” encourages the Nix. “The buffet looks pretty yummy.” A wink and soft squeeze of her shoulder.

Back to the new girl, “Well, if you enjoy coffee or tea, I have a coffee shop and would love to have you stop by some time!” then a nod as she excuses herself, the Wyrdstone was priority.

Then came Yami, moving closer, leaning toward her ear, not wanting to make a scene, “Might want to tone it down just a bit. Try asking to hang out, no strings, no date, just hang out as friends. Let it blossom naturally.” Then a warm smile. “It’ll be ok, trust me.” A wink and nod of assurance.

Walking over to the buffet, she finds herself a warm drink and picks it up, carefully sipping from it. Watching how people broke up into groups.

Grabbing another warm drink, she walks back over to Sonnie Wu , offering it to her.

[Saber Sloth]

If you are going into a side thread, make sure to link the scene and state your leaving clearly in a OOC [ctl] tag

[Saber Sloth]

Ten Days Left!

[James Turner]

Cassandra had left him in a blur, his head spinning wondering what had just happened. He had stood on the dance floor for too long than was comfortable before moving back into action. One hand sliding into his pants pockets to feel at the pack of cigarettes, crumpled at the edges but still stuffed in his pockets. He really didn’t know what to do with himself right now, he was a shadow untethered from the light. The last time this occurred he’d been in a mad dash through the hedge and honestly that sounded preferable right now, at least he knew what to do there.

The summers had all gathered together and so had the Springs. He wanted to go outside for a smoke or three, but the responsibilities of his title kept him from leaving. This was Arcadia all over again except he was more corporeal than he’d been there. The scene was the same regardless except if he failed, he failed alone, and others were counting on him.

Run and hide, that was the winter way, yea? He let out a soft sigh under his breath before he left the dance floor and walked away. Run, don’t look back, just like you did then. Bile rose in his throat as he approached Anatole and slid up next to him. Under the mask he opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. He tried again, still nothing. All he could do was give a small grunt and shrug his shoulders.

[Cassandra Reeding]

Cassandra makes her way over to the food table in a beeline. She just looks as if she wants to get this present put away and with her mien and masquerade mask, it is so difficult to tell what expression she is even wearing. She sets the gift in the gift box underneath the table and then looks up to see Gerrit.

Continued in (2012) The Food Table