(Private)Spring Gathers

[Seraphina]

The Spring Tavern looked different than it had on Coronation night. There wasn’t as many flowers and food, no music, aside from Sera softly singing as she readied a table.

Some of the flowers remained, though they were clearly new ones, arranged in vases, sitting on tables and on the bar. Bringing a bit of life and Spring into the Tavern.

Sera had ‘catered’ a meal. Meaning she had ordered it and brought it into the Tavern. There were some sandwiches, soup, breads and a fruit platter. Anything not eaten would get donated of course. Glass tea pots sat on coasters on the table, various teas seeping within. There was also coffee and water. Trying to appeal to everyone. Off to the side was a blue desert sitting on a plate.

Bright, vibrant wildflowers grew out from wherever the Nix stood and walked, spreading out around the room. She was semi casual in a t-shirt tied at her slim waist and a long bright yellow skirt. The only jewelry she had was her engagement ring, and the necklace hanging around her neck danced with various eye catching colors.
Sonnie Wu Abyssalstar Liam Gelt BoxingUnicorn Titania Vincent

[Sonnie Wu]

Who should arrive but the Monkiest Monkey of all time, Sonnie Wu!

Yes, monkiest is a word now. Deal with it.

Strangely, she came dressed in a black bikini and nothing else. The Beast looked around the Tavern, thought a moment, then shrugged. "I guess I imagined the part that said this was a pool party." She laughed, "Also, I just remembered we don't have a pool in here."

Without the slightest bit of shame, she paraded around the room as she inspected the catered food. "Oooooo! Soup!" Sonnie started dishing some up!

[Liam Gelt]

Liam's latest entryway into the Spring Tavern was a lot less hurried than his first. He dips under the doorway clothed in a Hawaiian polo and flexible cargo shorts, looking to all the world like a beach tourist sans sunscreen. Taking in the scents and familiar sights of the Tavern hall, he takes note of Sonnie helping herself to the soup. "Hey there Sonnie, straight to business I see." The Giant finds himself a bit taken aback by the Monkey's attire. Were we going to the beach after this? And how exactly does that suit work with a tail?
These and other questions are put to rest when he sees Sera, and Liam strides over to her with a friendly nod. "Hey, Sera. Thanks for setting this thing up. It's nice to be in here when it's a little less crowded." Funderland was great and all, and he did prefer the open sky to a closed ceiling. But there was something about the Tavern's rustic charm that warmed Liam's heart. Keeping his ears open to the Spring Sovereigns' words, he takes a moment to pour himself a cup of tea, holding it gently in his branch-fingers and taking luxurious sips, his Mantle prompting ripples of deciduous green across his skin.

[Titania]

She comes followed by the scent of the wind, clad in the garment of spring. Right when she need to be. On the door she takes her vanity out, fixing her make up and hair one last time, before she steps inside. Deep blue eyes first, followed by a trail of magnificent lights.
"Hi", she coos, long hair waving with each stride of her heels.
"Such a nice day"

[Seraphina]

She was a bit surprised that Sonnie came in a bikini. It looked good on her, but was weird.

Then she laughs, “If you want a pool party, I’m sure something can be planned. Or you can swing by the house after.” Cause she had a pool. Then a pause, “Did you ride your bike here wearing that?” cause…questions. Many questions.

A warm smile as Liam walked in, “Hey Liam!” gesturing to the table and all the food and drink, “I figured it would be easier for us all to talk and get to know each other in a more relaxed environment. So pull up a chair!” welcoming as always.

When Titania entered, the smile was offered to her, “It certainly is! Nothing like the days of Spring.” The best ones in her mind. “It’s good to see you, you’re looking good. I had been meaning to ask you, I had noticed that some call you Titania and others, Eleanor. Did you have a preference?” why it had taken her so long to ask, she wasn’t sure. “Hope you’ve been well.”

[Sonnie Wu]

Sonnie paused slurping tomato soup out of a bowl long enough to greet her fellow Emeralds. "Liam! Sup? Yeah, I guess so. Business is good!" Sluuuuurp.

She waved at the glorious Telluric as she arrived, "Starlight! Yeah, it is a nice day. Great weather for riding a bike in a bikini."

Well, that answered Sera's question.

"Wooo! Pool party! I'll bring my floaties!" More soup is slurped. So far, she'd managed to not dribble it all over herself.

So far.

[Liam Gelt]

Liam liked Sera's mindset: the Giant was a social creature at heart, and having an opportunity to mingle with other Springs was right up his alley. "I certainly will, provided there's one that will fit me."
Teacup in hand, Liam looked around until he found a chair that looked like it could reasonably accommodate a 7-foot tall tree-man. He's just in the process of sitting down when Titania enters, and he finds himself standing upright in awe at the shimmering woman. Where did she come from? There's no way I'd have missed her from earlier? Right?
The Ogre shakes his head to clear his eyes of the lights. Something about them gave him a slight headache. But he pushed that to the back of his mind and offered a smile and a wave. "Hi, I'm Liam. Pleased to meet you Miss..."
Starlight? That sounds like it was a nickname specific to Sonnie. I wonder if she has nicknames for everybody? Do I have a nickname yet? Then Sera mentions the names "Titania" and "Eleanor", and Liam's mind is left in a bundle of confusion. He holds off on finishing his sentence, looking sheepishly between the two Fairest to wait and see how do address the flashy Spring.

[Titania]

"I've been fine, thank you. How about yours?", she replies with a pleasant smile, falling in one of the cute chairs, "Eleanor is fine, pleased to meet you, Liam", there's a passing scowl as her eyes meet Sonnie.
"Didn't we have a pool, or was that in the Dreaming?", she asks.

[Seraphina]

So she did ride her bike in the bikini! A light chuckle, “I think you’re the first person I’ve known to ride a bike in a bikini. And I’m sure you were causing car accidents and people to walk into things.” Cause the Beast looked good in her bikini.

“Well, I had been thinking of getting a small gathering out near one of the lakes. Bring a barbeque, people bring sides, and we just have an enjoyable day out in the wonderful weather! Maybe some games and what not.” It could be fun!

“If you don’t find any chairs to your liking, or uncomfortable, we can have one made for you.” Wouldn’t be that hard to do.

“I can’t complain, busy busy busy!” but she was planning a wedding, a second business and expanding her current one. “Glad to hear you’ve been well.” And she meant it. While she might have her issues with Titania, she still enjoyed her company and didn’t wish her ill.

“I would say in the dreaming. Though I’m sure we could arrange to have one here. Something private, befitting of Spring.” With mineral water or something.

“Tea?” she offers Titania, “I have rose and Egyptian chamomile. But I have some other loose teas behind the counter if you’d like something else.” Pouring herself a rose tea.

“So I thought it would be good for us all to get together and get to know each other. Answer questions Liam may have, or anyone else.” Sitting, “I was also wondering if we wanted to work on expanding the Tavern. I think it’s important that we keep this as beautiful and Spring like as we can. And that everyone should get the chance to add their mark to it.”

[Sonnie Wu]

Titania's scowl, if it registered at all, was flatly ignored. Little dampened the Beast's spirits, least of all the tacit disapporval of the Telluric. "Nope, no pool. Must have been a dream thing. Too bad. The Tavern seems like the sort of place we could use a pool." Where would they even put that?

While Titania and Liam introduced themselves to one another, Sonnie turned to the Queen of the Court. "There might have been a traffic violation, or three. Fortunately, no accidents. This bikini is guilt-free!" She nodded and grinned. "A beach party?" She gasped! "That's even better than a pool party! We can build sandcastles!" The Monkey's growing excitement was obvious, and it usually didn't take much to start.

Sonnie was distracted by thoughts of the beach as she slurped some more of her soup, nodding to herself. When Sera brought up the idea of expanding the Tavern, she was snapped out of her reverie. "Expansion? Great! Are we starting with the pool, orrrrrr...."