Onyx Matters

[Cassandra Reeding]

"We could always frost the mirrors. No real reflection, but a reminder and importance of it there." It's a suggestion at least. John isn't wrong though about the worry of seriousness being taken of the game. At the same time, she'd hope the Freehold would be intelligent enough to see it as an opportunity to put some things out there and have themselves question what they really know about each other.

"Point taken," She says the John, "Perhaps over the next two months we can find a way to tweak it and word the idea just right." She shrugs a little, but the idea is something she's a little attached to now. It just feels right. And then her mind is tugging on Rhodes. He'd be the very first one sleuthing, desperate to figure out what he has. It would be interesting to watch for sure.

She does agree though, it is getting late and she had to practice for rehearsal. At the same time, she didn't want to leave. She wanted to keep her hand in his and just take the evening to relax together, even if it also included Gerrit. They hadn't gathered for a movie night in so long. Maybe they'll do one again soon or something. "Yes, it is getting late. We should probably head out. I'm glad we were able to get together and get it all out on the table though." She gives John's hand one final squeeze before reluctantly letting go and her hand feels colder for it.

"I'll see you two soon." Probably John before she sees Gerrit. Hopefully. But with his schedule now, who knows. It tugs at her heart a little then, but she recognizes it's just anxiety trying to claw stability from beneath her again and she tries to shove it away. Things are fine. As long as they keep together as a family, all will continue to be fine.

I'll throw it up on the calendar now. Great scene y'all.

[Gerrit]

If they had the means to ensure the safety Gerrit didn't have anything against the idea. In the end he wasn't too fond of big events anyway, so he didn't feel like arguing the point in length. "All right. Then we'll discuss the details at a later time. Thank you for this meeting." He got up - maybe a bit abruptly so - and placed the book back into the shelf. "I guess we'll keep in touch anyway, for any kind of.. developments and for a possible get-together." A small smile towards Cassandra.

Then he somewhat awkwardly headed for the door and waved. "Have a good night and take care." Maybe they'd be grateful for a little time alone, especially since their schedules seemed to keep them busy. And he tried really hard to keep that sentiment in mind without any bitterness - it wasn't their fault that Vivian left or that he seemed to attract misfortune.

Some people simply didn't deserve any better.

Thanks for the scene guys! Will close this now since we're overdue.