(2402) Sanctuary

[Winter]

"I'll get the grill out, then we'll catch up, I'm sure you have plenty of stories", he replies, and this time his answer has a bit more character to it. "Yeah, besides that's one property one would monitor closely".
"So, I think we have all our t crossed, I think it's time to start getting stuff done. Tho, I've noticed Witch is absent"

[Aurora]

“Thanks! Looking forward to getting settled in and working with all of you.” Did they all work well together? Only time would tell.

There was a brief shake of her head, “Only Hallows I’ve looked into, are ones I’ve used or claimed as my own. I’m not aware of where other ones are. As far as ley lines? I haven’t really looked into them, but I’d be willing to help if I can.” Maybe they would come in handy.

Sighing, “It just seems to be the way of the city, all Orders seem to have experienced the same thing from what I’ve seen over the years.” She was sure other cities saw the same thing. “I mean, you’re not wrong. But sometimes the past is best left where it is, in the past. Especially if it’s only myself, or myself and Winter who remember certain things. What is the benefit to the here and now? But I’ll try and share what could impact everyone here, things that would serve a good teaching point.” There wasn’t that many. And she doubted most here would believe some of the things that happened.

Gray eyes blink a couple times, “Oh, uh, yah, we can totally do that.” She had meant touching base with Winter, but why not. “You can grill anytime of year.” She did.

The warm smile was returned to Chambers, “Thank you.” She was actually eager to talk with him in private about the Mysterium and his history with it.

“Oh, I see, that makes sense. I know there have been places in the past that were avoided, but I don’t know if that is still a thing.” A brief thoughtful look, “I’ll have to look into it. I’d rather look into it then create worry where there should be any, if that makes sense.” She was pretty sure things had been sorted.

“Sounds like a plan! I don’t have any beer brewed, so I can’t bring any, though I intended to have some brewing in the next couple days.” She wasn’t going to offer wine, cause he seemed to be the expert on that. For her, it was whatever bottle looked good. Glancing around, “Witch is still around? That's great!"

[Philip Crosen]

And it appeared he`d misunderstood the Thyrsus, which made the situation really awkward. Because after Winter spoke, it finally clicked that grill thing was for Aurora and Winter to catch up and it hadn`t in fact been a Consilium barbecue. So Philip sighed internally, annoyed at his misread. After all, he wasn`t very good at reading people but this one had been quite a choke. He knew he`d screwed up, and in his greed not only failed to gain information, despite a tiny bit about Ley lines which yielded next to nothing, but simultaneously and more importantly made a fool of himself. But he held his head high and adressed Aurora and Winter directly, admitting his mistake while speaking neutrally but apologetically. So, managing to keep himself from turning red he said:
"Oh. Obviously it seems I misread your words and the situation. I just heard `grill` and kinda jumped. Needless to say, that was none of my business so I apologise."
Some genuine regret lingered in those words from his overstepping, making the situation even more awkward. He would own up to his mistakes however, despite knowing this was the likely result. But he liked Chambers` idea.
"Nevertheless, that`s a great idea Chambers. Just don`t really know where we could have it. My place isn`t really good for that sort of thing so I don`t know where we could have it. Here, I guess? I`d still provide drinks of course, and I could pick up some other stuff too. So what do you think?"

he said, turning to Chambers as well as it had been his idea. After all he didn`t really count this as his own `idea`. That after all had been more like a mistake than a genuine idea, in his eyes.

[Chambers]

He looks around. Also having noted the absence. 'It would appear so. October likewise not around today.' But nothing that made him panic. These informal meetings are after all, the random happen stance of business that brought each of us to the circle. 'What stuff did you have in mind Winter?' Curiosity plain in his tone. Plans for the map? training? something else? Oh Aurora knows Witch it seems, she can't have been gone to long then if Witch's timeline was on point. Which narrows the timeframe of the break in a bit.

He nods. 'Well they are certainly out there.' Hallows he means. 'I've recently come across one well positioned for myself and begun cultivating it.' And it felt good to be running at nearly full capacity. 'So it'll take some effort but a very worthwhile endeavour.' With so few of us the potential for them to be abused is high, and their use to us even greater.

A look to Philip, the enchanter displaying similar interests to his own, before back to Aurora. 'I think that's primarily where interest lies, mine certainly. In what could impact us in the here and now or further down the line.' He offers a grateful smile. 'That would be very appreciated.' Best avoided, so why are they just coming up? 'But do be careful for all we know such places could have worsened in your absence.' Unless Winters got them under observation.

Okay so looks like were running with this. 'For a location? I guess we could use the circle, we've done food here before.' Why does this feel like a trap suddenly. 'But I wouldn't exactly call it a grill and chill kind of venue.' He weighs it up, the charitable act of offering his own place winning out. 'Once everyone is settled in, and caught up.' There were conversations he'd like to have first after all. 'I could host a cook out.' I'll need to get a grill first, I doubt my oven would fit the bill. 'So more of a late spring early summer kind of plan.' I'll need to reorganise a few things, set a few ground rules but it should be fine.

[Winter]

"You don't have to apologize Philip. Besides, we could always host something at the circle", he nods at Chambers' proposal, "There's so few of us that we don't need to book a venue, the Circle will suffice", he smirks.
"Going back to the job, I've monitored this side of the Gauntlet, but I can't tell what lies on the other side, so if you want to check", he asks Aurora.

[Aurora]

A shake of her head, “You’re fine, I should have been more specific.” Not that she had ever had to be before, but, whatever.

“We can have it here. There’s an outdoor space, and if someone has a truck, I can get my grill here. It’ll be fun!” a good way to get to know everyone.

Following Chambers eyes, she shrugs, “So goes life in Sacramento. Awakened come and they go.” It was just how it was.

Nodding as he clarified, “I can work with that I think.” But she wasn’t sure she had anything they want.

At the mention of the Gauntlet, “Yeah, sure, that’s easy enough to do. Are there concerns associated with it?”

[Chambers]

New month so closing this open will open new one, thank you for the scene all