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  1. #1
    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

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    Stonebones Snowskin

    The shop was closed and cleaned, the materials were prepared, and the electric water heater was full: Gerrit was ready to welcome Cassandra at Rosie's. He didn't want to invite her to his apartment - Ram Tobias just left and the state of emptiness was too depressing - and he didn't feel like going to Cassandra's again. There was something about her apartment.. it felt like a home. Truly, the Artist achieved so much more than him during their time in Sacramento and every inch of the tastefully decorated living space seemed to reflect that.


    Things had been really hot and cold for him lately. He was trying to adhere to Winter's philosophy, to keep his emotions in check - it was just so hard with everything that was happening. He also realized that he had been.. less than golden to his friends so he wanted to make sure that this evening had the best conditions possible. He couldn't mess things up with his Motley.
    Did that mean he had to open up about things? Did he have to break the carefully cultivated layer of frost he covered his sadness with? On the one hand, Cassandra was his closest friend. She would understand him, she could support him.


    But on the other hand, there really was no use to talk it through, was there? Vivian was in the past, just like his ex-wife and his childhood.


    Maybe he was overthinking it. They met here to craft some decorations for the Winter Coronation, not to unpack his meaningless baggage. Gerrit put down what he had brought from the back on the counter and took stock. Yes, at least the handiwork won't pose a big problem tonight: there were wires of different strength, glasses for candles, hot-glue guns, pliers, scissors and various other common materials. They hadn't agreed on a theme per se yet, but he knew he could depend on Cassandra's creativity. So he waited for the Artist to arrive.



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    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    Something has been up lately that Cassandra can't put her finger on. At first, she thought maybe their talks last time really bothered him, perhaps put a bad taste for her in his mouth, but maybe it is something else entirely. That look on his face during the Autumn Coronation was telling. Something else is getting to him. Or, maybe it is a wild amount of things getting to him, she isn't sure. What she is sure of is that he needs help. Maybe she can provide that? It's what motley mates do, right? And if not, they've got crafting to do.


    So, what's on the plan for that? She goes through the list of things in her head. She's purchased some long mirrors from the store that she's not only covered, but bubble wrapped. She plans to frost them and use a kind of glitter and clear glue to make the frost appear more realistic. As odd as that is for glitter. Thank goodness the Christmas decorations are already out, making it easy to find fake snow as well. The centerpieces she wants to make will be elaborate candle and water fountain like pieces that will fog up. In general, the look she is going for dιcor wise will appear very Phantom with the way the fog and obscene amount of candle light will appear together.


    She arrives at Rosie's right on time, dressed in a handkerchief style, blue boho dress. Something nice and light for the work she's going to be putting in. When she enters she gives a little announcing call, "Hello," her voice is almost sing songy. She's happy to see Gerrit, even if things have been awkward. They're motley mates and family.


    "I brought some cookies and tea!" Not to mention the multiple covered mirrors she had been carrying. She'd clearly gone and done a few trips from her car to just the front door so she wouldn't have to do so much back and forth. Before he can say anything, she says, "Mirrors are completely covered. Don't plan on uncovering them until I'm pouring resin over them to make them look caked in ice."

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    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

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    Stonebones Snowskin

    "Hello Cassandra. How are you?" He couldn't mirror the happiness in her voice, but there was an ember of warmth. He helped her getting everything inside and locked the door once they were done. The counter was big enough for both of them to work comfortably and the cookies and tea found a place at the seating arrangement, where he had already prepared two cups.

    With everything in its place they were good to start. Gerrit looked at what Cassandra brought and furrowed his brows. "So, what exactly are we making tonight? I, uh, are we going to have the Coronation in the House of Mirrors or at the symphony?" He felt awkward. He wanted to get to working, but he felt out of the loop.


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    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    How am I? It takes less than a second for her walls to completely drop and Cassandra just beams. Brightly. Even her prismatic eyes look visibly brighter and the air around them seems warmer with sun beams.


    "Amazing. Fantastic. Like I'm floating on air and I'm trying not to cry constantly." She hadn't meant it all to come gushing out, but as she starts talking, it just immediately does. Her voice is quick and emotional and when she gets to the heart of it, she feels like she could just explode. "We're moving in together."


    "I've just been, well, the nightmares have been so bad lately and- I'm sorry. I don't mean to get all... girly gushy on you." She didn't realize she'd started crying until she was wiping the tears from her eyes, "Oh god. I'm such a mess." They'll finally get to spend every day together. She's been so happy about it with no one to tell it to that she just became a giant ball of emotion, which is only accentuated by her opalescent skin refracting bright rainbow lights.


    "We're just gonna focus on centerpieces and making these mirrors. Everything else is 'you gotta do it when you get there'." She smiles and she's still just a little teary, but she's trying to hold it together, "We decided on the symphony hall again. It's got the right openness."


    She moves then, getting herself a cup of tea and then pouring some for Gerrit. She knows she needs to calm down a moment and this will hopefully help. She takes a light sip, noting it's still just a little too hot. Given a minute, it will be perfect.

    "How have you been?" And that brightness doesn't so much recede as it does lessen just a little bit as she's not gushing anymore. Her facial expression is pleasant, but there is a slight look of familial worry in her eyes.

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    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

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    Stonebones Snowskin

    2 successes


    It took him a moment to realize what she just said, and just like that more fuel had been added to the confusing and conflicting cold fire of emotions inside Gerrit's breast. He was happy to see Cassandra this elated, this joyful. He almost expected this bitter part of him to object, to rebel against the grave injustice of this cruel world, but strangely enough there was something else stirring inside the Stonebones: hope. He was only briefly interrupted in what he was doing, but he took the time it took him to place a covered mirror on the counter to follow that thought. They really deserve this.

    The effort to not fly off the rails and make this about him wasn't active, but it lead to Gerrit not really reacting to Cassandra's outburst.
    "That's.. That's good to hear. I'm happy for you two." Of course he could feel the resentment, of course there was this voice inside his head that just wanted to tell her how quickly everything could turn to ash and sadness - but over time he had grown to know this voice. Things had been.. complicated, confusing for a while and there were a lot of things he needed to figure out, but he was certain of one thing: Cassandra and John were his friends, he couldn't blame them for the things he had to endure. Plus, we're Oath-bound..
    Yes, they were Oath-bound and that was probably the most convincing argument for his increasingly impulsive Ogre-blood.

    "I assume you're keeping your other addresses?" A question asked mainly to keep him on the rational side of things. Of course they wouldn't go public, or get rid of their alibis. He openly looked at her, signifying that it was okay to cry, that it was okay to share even if he didn't provide the right words to express that right now. Should he offer her a hug?

    Fortunately that moment passed and he could dedicate himself to the more tangible things. "Uh, okay. Just tell me what you need me to do and we can get started with this one." He was ready to follow Cassandra's instructions and prepare as many things as he could - one of Gerrit's strengths definitely was recognizing when he was better off assisting rather than leading. And last year's crafting made the Artist's talents clear.

    Teamwork roll: 2 successes (majorly fucked up, hence 6 rolls ΰ 1 die)


    But apparently she wasn't just ready to start yet. He ignored her worried look, he focused on their materials and tools instead. Just as he feared, he might have to decide whether to spend the rest of the night lying to his friend or find a way to open up without completely breaking down. "I'm.. you know." He cleared his throat, busied himself with shuffling some bits and pieces around. "Some stuff happened." Suddenly, weirdly the image of a deep-sea diver popped into Gerrit's mind. He couldn't surface too quickly, lest something within him burst. But he could do it.
    A sharp exhale. He balled his fists, forced himself to look at her. "But, you know, maybe we can get into that a bit later."


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    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    Hearing Gerrit's words of approval was nice even though she'd at least expected some kind of reaction. Still, she smiles at him and then nods at his question, "Yeah, we'll keep our current places for appearances. Just, you know, looking forward to the whole process. It'll be nice to just... yeah." She doesn't linger too long on it. There are so many things she'd like to say, but she knows Gerrit has had a hard enough time. Just being able to tell him was enough.


    Cassandra just nods at his words. He doesn't want her to pry about his feelings right now, which is okay. What's progress though is that he gave her an opening to do so later, to see what's going on. Maybe he'll open up and they can go from there? And if not, that's okay, they'll work through it either way.


    The first thing they begin working on is the mirrors as they will take the longest to dry and work with. She directs Gerrit to help her lay one out at a time as they pour a resin over them to give them a foggy appearance and then she proceeds to add differing amounts of false snow and glitter to specific parts of it, swirling the mixture to give a bumpy texture. One after the other they work before setting it aside.


    Honestly, it's nice working with a little bit of quiet with Gerrit. Nothing crazy going on, no weird emotions or tears, just helping the other make something beautiful. It feels good and natural. It brings back good memories from last year and while she was in turmoil then, she feels that same connection they've always had.


    "There we go. Not bad so far. Honestly, that went a lot quicker than I thought it was going to.." She brushes off the glitter from her skirt and then she blushes a little bit, "Oh, god, I'm sorry, you're gonna have glitter everywhere after this. I'm sorry," she gives an awkward laugh, "You know I'll help clean up as best as I can."


    3 successes


    The next thing they'll work on is centerpieces which are made up of winter flower arrangements placed in bowls that will make the flowers seem as though they are floating while fog will spread around it. Of course, she'll be using those little mini ponds that create the fog effect to begin with, so that'll make this task easier.

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    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

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    Stonebones Snowskin

    This was.. fine. Working together was fine, more than fine. It certainly felt a lot less forced than he feared and he was thankful for Cassandra's respect. He even chuckled shortly when she mentioned the glitter. "I guess that's all right. Christmas is right around the corner, after all." Time was moving quickly. It's been almost half a year since Vivian left, almost nine months since Cassandra told him about her feelings for John. Over a month since they killed Tobias' Fetch.

    He put aside completed things or things that needed to dry, he generally made sure that the workspace stayed organized. "We'll see. If we continue to work this quickly I don't think cleaning up will be a problem." After a while, he took the time to actually look at her. Her shifting colors have always been confusing to him, the hues changing without discernible rhyme or reason. But it was undeniable: she was radiant. "So uh, has nobody taken any interest in what has been going on in your life? I mean, it's unmistakeable that-" He shrugged. Maybe that was just the way of the Lost. He couldn't remember anybody talking to him about his change in behaviour. So he let the sentence hanging unfinished.

    He listened to Cassandra's instructions, then went around to pick out some fitting flowers. Camellias, Scillas and and Snowdrops probably worked best with their muted colors. This felt fine too. As long as he kept moving he could adjust to any unpleasant topics. "By the way, I think I've learned to understand the Ice Law better, I guess." It was stated matter-of-factly, not hinting at sarcasm, bitterness or any expectations. "It is a lot of trial and error. I bet you can imagine." He wouldn't look at her while talking about those things, that was what the working and preparing was for.

    2 successes


  14. #8
    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    Cassandra can't help but giggle a little bit. It's true, Christmas is around the corner, which means all the glitter. She's sure this place with bill bustling.


    "Only superficially. People ask how I'm doing with playing, but no one really takes much interest in what goes on in my real personal life. Sometimes I find it kind of funny. You grow close to people and you assume that they're going to ask you certain things, but then they just don't.


    "I used to have a best friend, well, I still have her, sort of. Long distance makes everything hard. She's always been someone I couldn't hide anything from. At least, in person. She was always someone who asked me how I was really doing and the real things I've been up to. Most just stop at finding out more about the things I'm doing as a musician or now as a crafter.


    "Sometimes I think that's why I was attracted to John so quickly. He just sees me. He wants to know how I really am and it's been a long time since someone had made me feel like that. Honestly, I'm messy. I'm terrible at hiding how I feel for him. He'll walk into a room and I just know that I'm beaming, but while I am basically a radiant shining rainbow thing, no one notices. Or maybe someone does, but is nice enough not to say anything. A scared part of me worries that they're just waiting for the right time."



    She sets the mirrors up to dry in a particular position and lets them rest while she takes a moment to sip on some tea. It's gone a little cold, but she can always made more. She's always prepared with some.


    She starts working on the jiggering of the bowls, trying to make sure the flowers that Gerrit puts together will sit well in it. She even decorates each bowl to make it look as though it is icing over. Special effects spray paint is very useful.

    Crafting - 4 Successes



    Gerrit then talks about understanding the Ice Law better and Cassandra's attention is peaked. Is this to do with his change in behavior? "The ice law is a difficult thing isn't it? But it can be interpreted in a million and five different ways. How do you mean? If you feel comfortable enough to answer, I won't push. Is there a particular one that you are understanding better?" It is a curiosity. Her only guess could be the hiding loves and hates. It's the one that she and John struggle with and with Gerrit's change in behavior, it seems fitting.

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    Gerrit's Avatar
    New Identity
    (Gerrit Jameson)
    Gerrit

    Mien:
    Leathery scars, bruises and scaly scabs cover the whole hairless body. There is a certain symmetry to the disfigurements, the color of the visible skin ranging from pale pink to purple and dark red. Lately patches of dark blue and black - frostbite - have appeared on his skin and some of the scabs have frozen over and crystalized.
    His right hand shows a copper-coloured, wilted and flaky scar, engulfing most of his palm and the inside of his wrist. Next to frostbite and bruised scars it adds a third layer of wounds bore by the Ogre.

    Mantle:
    Contrast seem to grow slightly more stark around Gerrit, the crisp clearness of a winter morning. Sometimes the sound of ice forming or breaking can be heard in a short, brisk snap. When using Contracts a subtle, biting cold can be felt around Gerrit - pins and needles prick both the Onyx and those close to him.

    Crown:
    Solid, thick panes of clear ice symmetrically arranged around his head with fern frost at the base.
    Active Pledges

    Motley Pledge

    Only a result of 10 on a die is considered a success. Should a given die result in no successes, the failure is considered to be a dramatic failure, though the oathbreaker may spend a point of willpower to negate this, making it a regular failure.
    -Until Oct 5th.

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    Stonebones Snowskin

    Gerrit scoffed mirthlessly when Cassandra talked about how much people cared. He could see both sides of the argument: he didn't want any other Spring to stick their node in his business after all, but the way everybody was just living for themselves was.. concerning. "It's almost like everybody makes everybody else to Winter Couriers. In a way, that makes us the most present Court, don't you think?" Still.. as common as new arrivals and departures were in Sacramento, who would ring the alarm if someone went missing?

    She talked about her best friend and Gerrit was totally unaware that this was something he failed to give her as well. "Well, I am glad that you found what your were missing." And he was.. and wasn't. It was a complicated, albeit known, problem. "And apart from John.. do you actually want people do prod? Do you want to talk.. all girlie and all with Sonnie? With Titania?" He actually paused his work to look at Cassandra. The discussion, like so often with the Fairest, had turned into an intellectual discourse. He thought he understood the Ice Law better, but apparently there were many more fringe cases to know about.


    With how quickly they were making progress Gerrit could probably afford to take a break, but he busied himself with cleaning up and organizing things anyway. Especially now it seemed important: they were nearing uncomfortable topics. "There are a million ways, yes. I once thought that I was right, remember? I questioned the Laws and tried to persuade you that there was no harm in sharing your feelings." Which indirectly answered her question about what part of the Ice Law he was talking about.
    Gerrit paused for a second to gather his thoughts, then continued. "I think I have come to the conclusion that perhaps we are better off if we don't indulge those feelings. If we need to be prepared for sudden good-byes then the potential harm outhweighs the benefits." Once the words had left his mouth he noticed that he, once again, was directly opposing Cassandra's views on the matter. Worse, he just discredited the cause of her happiness. He felt a prickling heat rising in his face. "Some exceptions might exist, of course."


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    Cassandra Reeding's Avatar

    Cassandra Moore
    Presence
    (Charismatic)
    Striking Looks
    (Radiant)
    Intelligence
    (Keen)
    Kith Blessing
    (Prismatic Heart)
    Status
    (Entertainment)
    Cassandra Reeding

    Eyes like cut, polished emeralds, waist-length scarlet hair, and glowing prismatic skin that seems to react to her emotional state, however what they mean is anyone's guess.

    +1
    SL
    4
    PRE

    Wyrd
    •••
    Polychromatic Artist

    "I suppose. At the same time, I don't necessarily mind that people aren't nosy. It makes it easier than having to lie all the time and I think that's the part that would make it hardest. Just omitting it and other things from conversations is easier than blatantly telling someone lies. Good thing I got a kitten, honestly. Gives me something to put in there in case anyone did want to pry. And she's doing well, by the way." She chuckles a little bit, thinking of her kitten again. She's been such a fast growing fuzz ball that she's a little sad about it. They grow up too fast. Just like regular children.


    She does consider. Does she want people to prod? "Sometimes I do. Blodwen knew practically everything that went on between Phillip and me. She was someone I could vent to and talk about all the sweet things with and she would be just as excited as I was. I miss being able to get girly about my feelings and... I'll be honest, I have a lot of girly feelings about John. Not that I can't tell him how wonderful he is and how happy he makes me, but there's that stupid drive that makes me want others to know how happy I am. And not in that 'haha check out how much happier I am than you' kind of way. It's that human part of us that wants to share in things."


    Gerrit continues about his changing opinions. Yes. Hide your loves and hates. "I have a love hate relationship with that one." She starts and wonders if what Gerrit has been through recently has been the cause of his sudden change in feelings. "We may be the court of Sorrow, but it doesn't mean we don't allow ourselves happiness when we can have it. It's a rarity, happiness is. Especially for a Winter courtier. Life is dangerous and we recognize that." she purses her lips a little and she wonders how deep the hurt is for him.


    "Self-prescribed misery is just as bad for us as overindulgence in our desires. It's how we cause ourselves deliberate bitterness, it poisons our relationships with others. I think it actually might be worse to deny them all together than to allow ourselves to find happiness where we can."


    "The point of being prepared for goodbyes is just the reality of life. It doesn't mean not allowing yourself to have people to say goodbye to, you know?" She looks at him truly, trying to read him.


    Empathy check - 2 Successes



    "Does this... please don't take this wrong and know that I just ask because I care about you a lot, but is some of this because of Vivian? I know it is likely far more than that, but I could see how her leaving might have, well, triggered something." Her voice is very quiet at the end of that and she looks at him with concern. Maybe he'll mistake it for pity, but it is far from it. "And if you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to." She always wants to be able to give him an out if he needs it. Cornering him will never make it work.

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