(2003) Spring Equinox

[James Turner]

“Thank you.”

He said with a smile and took the glass into his hand, swirling the whiskey in the tumbler inhaling sharply and getting its scent. He closed his eyes in pleased satisfaction but he didn’t take a sip yet, merely held the glass up in a neutral position as he looked between the two.

“New, down from Seattle. You missed my exciting arrival. Bugul and I are acquainted and was kind enough to offer me the same.”

He looked over at the group of Springs and was nearly blinded by their beauty, not able to help but stare for a long minute before snapping back to the current conversation blinking. Titania nearby was especially hard to ignore. Quite a lovely mask she wore, though it seems there was disharmony in the spring court.

“That’s putting it mildly I’d say.”

He looked to Bugul and raised his glass for a toast.

“To odd fellows?”

The tone was questioning as he put his glass out there to cheers it, it wouldn’t be proper for the first drink of the night to be without a toast of some sort. At least in the spirit of spring.

[Rhodes]

Rhodes chuckles. "Of course I do, Your Highness. How could it not?" He winks mischeivously. It was a private tease - he knew she hated being called that, but it was proper, on today of all days.

The new courtier was certainly respectful. It made a pleasant change from some of his own previous experiences. She was beautiful, though - stunningly so. It seemed like her skin was even turning a golden colour... how peculiar. And her hair. Were here eyes going blue? A very... deep blue? He smiles as Sonnie crosses over, being all guarding. "Your public awaits, Lady Spring." There's the smallest of double-takes as he moves away.

He moves over to the others, starting with the Courtless Beast. "And I you, Bugul. May it offer some peace of mind for the future. Should you wish any other vows, there is no restriction here."

Emerald eyes catch sight of the single malt. "Anatole, John. Good to see you both." He turns to the Dwarf. "Could I trouble you for a spot of the single malt? I do so enjoy a good whiskey." The winds twist gently around, chilling the spines of those nearby.

[Seraphina]

As the new girl comes over, Sera was a bit surprised by the curtsy. But then has to remind herself, she was Queen, this was a thing now. Plus, the girl was only trying to be respectful.

Blinking a few times, she composes herself, and offers a warm smile, “Thank you, but please, rise.” Cause it was making the Nix uncomfortable. Her angelic voice was friendly though, “Welcome to Sacramento, what’s your name?” cause she needed a name. There was a mesmerizing quality about the girls beauty. “Would you be more comfortable speaking outside?” in other words, a bit more privately.

At Buguls words, she smiled, “I’m glad to hear that, we really should sit down and talk sometime.” Though what the Thousands were, she still didn’t know. But took it as a compliment.

Then Sonnie, who’s actions made her chuckle to herself quietly. “This is the Emeralds Court Claviger, Sonnie.” Introducing the Beast.

Sapphires narrow playfully at Rhodes, but the wink was returned. And as he moved away, she realized this was on her now. The crown was on her head, and this was her responsibility.

I can open a side thread if you like LadySin

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Keeping her eyes on the queens lips, slowly rising it was clear that she had a limber body that were used to move like she wanted it to.
As she stood up her hands quickly and aptly flashes up in front of her face, shaking a bit before being forced down and her low tone with a clear deaf accent comes out once more only speaking loudly enough for the queen and the ones close by to even stand a chance to hear what she is saying, if their ears were akin to a humans that is.

"My name is Yamiyo, my original surname is sadly one that I have abandoned but the one I have claimed in it's stead would be Lillich."
Holding back for a second before replying to the queens next question.

"That would be my honor ohh fair queen"
Good don't forget your manners, you didn't read all those novels for nothing it seems.

Looking over the beast girl, inspecting her carefully, her nimble dash over here had not been lost on the young succubus finding her skills impressive and warranted to inspect more deeply, glancing her over leaving the young monkey feeling like this new Lost were undressing the little clothes she had with mere glances.
Keeping up her soft tone of speaking.
"That was quite a swift dash you performed, you're training is clearly paying of"
Not meaning to make it sound than more like a normal compliment but with her eyes and clearly making it seem like she is flirting. Her mien betraying her allowing Sonnie to see a glimmer of something she finds seductive in her appearance.

Looking over the well dressed man it was clear that he was different from the other men here, how she didn't know yet but she would find out. Preparing to follow the queen to talk in private as she gets done, whilst waiting for her to get done making sure to find the handsome mans eyes placing her hands in a X over her chest and making a small polite curtsy towards him.

[Sonnie Wu]

Without looking, her hands checked to be certain her flowery top hadn't fallen off. Not that modesty was a major trait of hers, but coronations generally frowned on sudden, unexpected nudity. Why did she feel like she'd been stripped bare?

Not complaining, really.

The monkey Beast tilted her head to the other side, "Ah, thanks. Yeah, I was trained by the finest Clavigers to ever serve our Court." A lie. She was mostly self taught, but she suddenly wanted to brag and impress this new girl.

...who looked weirdly like Jason Momoa right now.

Sonnie watched as Seraphina took the Succubus aside for a meet-and-greet. She stood in place a moment, fantasizing about Yaimyo Momoa, then remembered the rest of the party. A party she was supposed to be managing.

As the boys seemed to have the drinks under control, for now, she strolled over to Titania. "Where's your little light buddies?"

[Yamiyo Lillich]

leaves with the queen

[Bugul]

Bugul nodded to Seraphina's words, but proceeded to his place at the bar nonetheless. The Verdant Queen had work to do.

At Anatole's words, Bugul chuckled, hefting his vine-laden head to glance behind him in his usual slow, ponderous manner.

"It is their way," Bugul responded. Gregariousness was especially true for the Springs, which were in the majority here in Sacramento. It tired Bugul, but he could not fault them.

The newcomer's beauty had been noticed. She looked like another, but that one was gone and Bugul knew that well. Tempting as she was, this newcomer did not have Bugul's heart.

A faint smile is heard as Anatole pours the whiskey, drawing Bugul's attention back. A faint smile hit his lips.

"All of us were lost once," he said, a simple reply to explain his generosity, "And I have another home. There is no reason I cannot offer a warm bed for a night or two here."

Bugul lands his gaze on John as he offers his toast. Bugul grunts, and cheers the man, clinking his glance against the Winter's before clinking it back on the bar and then taking a healthy drink. The tingle of the whiskey made the Beast mane flex slightly and he let out a slight sound of satisfaction.

The wafting chill signals Rhodes arrival before the man speaks, drawing slow movement from the Goatman as he turns to look upon the Ashen Lord.

"Your offer is noted," he says, his tone turning almost friendly, "If I feel I must, I will seek you and offer the same to you."

[Circe]

Dry heat and the smell of coffee presage the next arrival.

A red eyed blue lady in a business suit, carrying a laptop case and drinking from a disposable coffee cup. There is the hint of tiredness in how she walks in and anyone close to her will note that Circe might need a shower.

Thus was the result of work taking up too much time. Circe yawns and empties the coffee down her throat. "Huh, swanky decor. Hope I ain't too late! Ahem," Circe imitates Dr Nick, "Hi everybody!"

Circe looks around the room to see who is where. Sera is off with somebody new. Check on Rhodes? She struts over to the King, "Hi whatever time it is Rhodes. We got a noob today?"

[Titania]

"Hmm, yes", it's the half hassled response she tousles for Sonnie. Her hands are clasped, "She's so pretty", she says."Almost as I am". "And she's so well behaved", almost as she was.
Yes, now if only Sonnie could be a bit more like her.

[Anatole]

Anatole smiled and joined @John Turner in his toast.

The dwarf poured another glass for Rhodes inclining his head from across the bar.

"Dread Lord. How ... how have you been?"

He watched the movements of the Emerald Courtiers as their little cluster broke up and Queen Seraphina led the seductive newcomer to a quiet corner.

Circe arrived. Anatole sighed - not out of dismay but of the realisation he had made himself the barman. He poured another couple of drinks. One for the blue Fairest; and another for himself.

"I have been keeping myself to myself," he managed to shoehorn in for the benefit of Bugul and John.