(2306) Summer Coronation

[Saber Sloth]

High Striker

Summer's Seat. Laser Tag Arena

High noon of the Summer Solstice, taking place at the seat of Summer in Funderland, the High Striker. Organized not quite how it's normally done, not for this day, the longest of days, the Changing of the Seasons. Instead the layout of the large box like building has been set into several sections.

One a large arena, with foam weapons and a score counter. The Lost will have to decide between sets of One v Ones or a free for all melee.

A second with bluetooth speakers set up waiting for a dance playlist and a energetic, dance-till-you-drop off!

And of course table laden with food and drink, alcoholic, non-alcoholic, healthy, unhealthy. A fit feast for every and all!

And, in the corner, The Wyrdstone rests, thrumming in anticipation, waiting for the touch of the Summer Sovereign.

When Circe comes and feeds Glamour into the Wyrdstone @me so I can do some narration, please remember to describe your Crown!

And remember un-Acknowledged Lings or Courtless lings need to feel 1 Glamour into the Wyrdstone to gain/keep Freehold Status 1!

[Anatole]

Anatole arrives early, dressed in a short sleeved yellow shirt and brown slacks. Black shoes, polished to a shine, are on his feet. His hair and voluminous beard and unbound, frizzed slightly in the warm weather. Grunting dourly, he takes the quiet time to walk around the space. Snorting ruefully, he shakes his head at the arena; he utters nothing as he quickly skirts the dance floor.

And sighing he finds his way to the alcoholic beverages. His hands stray to a whisky, hover there for a long moment, before switching to a heavy beer.

Cracking the lid, he takes a taste - grimacing merrily - and salutes the Wyrdstone in the corner.

Alone in the silence, he approaches the Wyrdstone and examines it. Summer was here. Autumn was sure to follow... And that meant...

[Seraphina]

The time had come and Spring had passed. Though most of it had been a blue to the Nix, stuck in the fog of her sorrow and depression.

But slowly, the veil was lifting and she was beginning to see light once again. She had a Freehold and Court to protect as Director. To do that meant shoving her feelings aside and forcing herself past them. Not dwelling on them.

So she arrives at the High Striker dressed for the season. A light teal colored dress of sorts, that was open at the sides flowed around her as she walked. Some might find it too revealing, but she didn’t. The usual abundant growth of vibrant wildflowers grew and spread around her as she moved. Pink blossoms fell from her hair and danced in a warm spring breeze. Ears tipped in iridescent scales were on display. Her hair was gathered in a low pony down her back. The lower half of her legs were as translucent as her hands were, and she wore no makeup. The only piece of jewelry was a ring on her right ring finger, the blue stone matching her eyes and the gold matching her scales.

Walking in, she paused, taking a deep breath, she could do this. She was the Spring Queen and Director. Her back strengthens as she squares her shoulders.

She had this.

Spotting Anatole , she makes her way over to him, finding a beer for herself, she smiles to the Dwarf, “Good to see you Anatole, how’ve you been?”

[Sonnie Wu]

Everyone's favorite (and only) Monkey Girl arrived!

"Howdy doo, buckaroos!" was her cheerful greeting to the two people already present.

June may be for the Summer Coronation, but it was also Pride Month, and Sonnie came dressed for the double occasion in a cute sundress in the colors of the pansexual flag! Her hair was worn loose today.

"Am I early?" she asked, looking about, "The Queen hasn't debuted yet? Good!"

That meant there was time for her to go peruse the banquet table.

[Rlyeh]

It was the time! The time of Summer! The Summer time! Solstice-Coronation! Yes! Letting out a little squeal she bounces once, her smiley-boots absorb the impact, and muffle the sound. The oil spill of her hair splatters around her a quick time drip-drip-drop this was her whole third Summer in one place, and it's her first ever as a Summer it boggled-mind! It took her forever to decide to not wear her Summer-suit that Circe-queen had ordered for her, but with mock duels, and a dance off on the menu R'lyeh decided against ruffling the expensive fabric.

So instead she's wearing a pair of sunflowery overhaul-shorts she found for a steal at the thrift store, and a cropped pastely rainbow t-shirt underneath because it's cute and it's June and yes. She wasn't-well-didn't know but not being a dick was always a good thing. So yes. Rainbows~

Walking through and seeing everyone, well not-everyone-everyone but those that are here she gives them a wide grin, and waves.

"Hi!"

[Anatole]

Anatole turned as Seraphina Orianna addressed him.

"Hello Sera. How are... How have you been keeping? I've been alright I guess. Nothing special or out of the ordinary."

He gave the Nix a reassuring smile before his attention was captured by the Beast and the Blightbent.

"Yes."

Anatole responded simply to Sonnie Wu.

Ryleh's attire - and more importantly, the grin - had both of the burned dwarf's eyebrow's raising.

[Seraphina]

Hearing Sonnie, Sera offers a happy wave, “Hey! Great dress!” very summer.

One thing she wasn’t expecting was how colorful Rlyeh was and how cheerful she seemed. It was nice to see, and she offers a wave, “Hi Rlyeh! Good to see you, how’ve you been?” taking a second to fully take in her outfit, “Love the colors on you!” Summer seemed to suit her, and it was nice to see.

Looking back to Anatole, “As good as I can I suppose. I have good days and bad days, but I’m trying to focus on the good days.” She didn’t want to bring down the Coronation with her problems. “Thank you for asking.” A grateful smile. “Nothing out of the ordinary is always a good thing.”

[Sonnie Wu]

"Hi hi hi, Fox Friend!" She looked away from the food for a second to wave happily at Rlyeh. "Congrats on Summer arriving!"

"Excellent!" she responded to Anatole, just as simply.

"Hey, Sera! Thanks!" Sonnie beamed, then turned back to the food. "Hmmmmm... what to try first..."

[Anatole]

Sighing, Anatole turns away from the Wyrdstone and - beer in hand - walks over to the banquet tables.

"You want something heavy or something light? I have found this beer to be quite something. Or was it food you were seeking?"

He smiled encouragingly at the Beast Sonnie Wu Abyssalstar as she perused the laden table. He couldn't see any baked goods from the Hedge - not of the size and caliber of the Spring coronation. Probably a good thing.

As he passed Seraphina he gave the Nix a quiet nod. The coronation was no place to discuss Rhode's disappearance - or its aftermath. He chose discretion.

[Rlyeh]

"Hello Friend-Monkey! Hi," she repeats herself, nodding drip-drip-drop as she does, "I'm okay, good-yes. Excited!" she answers stepping closer with a bounce in her step, and swish of her tails. "Thank you Sera-Queen! I got them thrifted! I was very-good-yes! And you are very pretty-dressed. Very-um-yes." more nodding, more drip-drip-drop

"Salutations-greeting Friend-dwarf, I hope you've fared well!" she says, bravery-effort-trying. She can do this! "And your hops good." nodding to the beer, she hopes it was hoppy. Was that a beer thing? Or was that a different thing? Hmmm

Oh well, she scampers over to the food-and-drink, grabbing a pair of gloves to pull onto her hands, She learned from last Spring. No gross-bad-wrong drippy-icky in the food. "There is mac-and-cheese-and-bacon!" she says to Sonnie. Wondering if she wanted a scoop of it for herself. But she definitely wanted some watermelon lemonade. She might slip a shot of vodka in there too!