Light of May ::: an original roleplay

Who: Rosa Walz and *OPEN*
Where: Berry Days festival
When: Evening

Rosa adored Berry Days, the festival was filled with tasty concoctions of all kinds that you just didn't find outside of festivals and fairs. But the real treats were those that earned the festival its name, the ones with blackberries.

The werewolf sat at a table just off the main drag, a bowl of blackberry cobbler and vanilla ice cream in front of her. It wasn't as good as her grandmother's recipe, but you just couldn't go wrong with cobbler.

Who: Madeleine & Mikhail
Where: High-class bar (she's a snob, he's a ... telepath)
When: Late evening

( Sell my soul by dropping names. )

Who: Gabe, Ransom, and Charlotte
When: Early evening
Where: Claire's wake

Charlotte was not a fan of funerals (though, she rationalized, who on earth would be?). They brought back memories of her father's funeral, which had just been devastating, and even her grandmother's. But she was absolutely certain neither of those events had been anywhere near this awkward. In one corner, the absentee-rumored-abusive parents. Upon arriving Charlotte had thought to herself, they don't look anywhere near as upset as they should be. Immediately after she'd been horrified with herself for such a judgmental thought, and silently said a quick prayer of forgiveness. In another corner, the mess that was Madock and Jessalyn. Charlotte had attempted to offer her condolences, but as per the usual, the two were mostly absorbed in themselves. At least today they had a right to be.

Charlotte really hated every moment of this, but she had already vowed to be there every day. Even if Gabe wasn't - she would be there if needed. She was just glad to have Ransom with her.

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Who: Gabe and Domina
When: Midday
Where: Forsythe and Family Funeral Home - Claire's wake

Domina didn't clearly remember much about the chick who died. She'd been one of the couple that got kidnapped and her dad gave a scholarship, but Domina remembered her as a mousy, rude little girl who needed to learn how to show a little fucking gratitude. The fact that somebody had taken offense and killed her was not surprising.

Appearances had to be made, though. Her story was big right now, so naturally, Daddy had taken up the cause. Unfortunately, Daddy would be debating the hot issues on CNN that, and Domina had been chosen as family ambassador to the wake and funeral. She was an appropriate age, and as her mother had so sweetly put of it, 'we don't ask much of you in return for your free ride. You'll do what you're told.' Great. Fine. Gave her a chance to wear her new garter flask.

Inside the funeral home, Domina first paid her respects to the dazed couple that were pointed out to her as the parents. They were quickly regarded as dim-witted and useless, so she said her piece and walked away. Keeping in character of a respectful, sorrowful woman, she walked to the open casket and pretended to pay her respects. Ugly in death as she was in life. This place needs a better mortician. Eh, guess she didn't give them much to work with. Probably should have been a closed casket. She lingered a few minutes, really putting her acting chops to good work as she sighed mournfully and gently touched the dead broad's hand. Finally the stink got to her too much and she turned away.

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Who: Brian and Gabe
Where: Gabe’s home
When: In the morning

This was, by far, the hardest thing Brian had ever have to do. Go see a friend whose girlfriend had been brutally murdered wasn’t something he ever thought would realistically happen, not to him or anyone he knew. Then again he knew everyone pretty much thought the exact same thing: These things only happen to others. And the fact that this was Gabe’s mate for life only made things worse. Much worse.

Brian didn’t know what to say, he honestly didn’t, which was why he hadn’t been to see Gabe until now. Not that he knew what to say now any more than before, but there was such a thing as being a douche for not checking on a good friend at a time like this for days. Well that, and work. In any case, he was here now, and intended on playing it by ear and probably giving Gabe a hug if words faltered. Because Brian was pretty sure anyone would welcome a hug at a time like this.

After taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door and waited, at which point everything he had planned, even bits and pieces of hopefully-non-clichés he had rehearsed went out the window and Brian suddenly felt like he really, really didn’t want to do this. Because what the fuck could he say that would sound to Gabe like anything more than bullshit, right now?

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Who: Nic and Lucy
Where: Heme
When: Night

( We will leave you high and dry )

Who: Adelle and Zania
Where: Berry Days Festival
When: Early afternoon

( OH MY GOD MY MOUTH IS WATERING JUST FROM LOOKING AT ALL OF THESE. ARE THOSE DONUTS? )

Who: Emily (*brief Calista appearance*)
Where: The park - Snow White Sweets
When: Later morning

( Because of you my mind is always racing. )

WHO: Rosa and Alanna
WHERE: Bargain Books
WHEN: Early evening

( The gods must have a strange sense of humor. )

Who: Ed (NPC), Marisa and *OPEN*
When: Dusk
Where: Berry Days

"Mommy," it was a quiet voice accompanied by a tug on her wrist that had Marisa looking down with a fond smile. It wasn't a scene that she was used to at all, used to being alone when she did pretty much everything like every leopard, but this she could handle. He was her son after all and maternal instinct trumped her desires to wander off alone. Not to mention she no longer had to worry about her connections with Owen since he had so conveniently vanished off somewhere. Marisa made a curious noise and waited for the question. "Blackberries?"

"Yes of course, you can have some berries, sweetheart," Marisa nodded and reached down to swing the small child up. Sure he was plenty old enough to walk on his own but she liked carrying him. After missing out on that many years she felt like she wasn't ever going to get enough of those little things. Which was why she'd come to this festival that was apparently such a big deal. Too many people all gathered together for her liking but Ed seemed to be fond of the bright colors and he especially liked the horses when they'd passed through the stables, even if they'd rolled their eyes and gone a little frisky at the scent of his mother. "And maybe we can go back and see the horses again alter." She did, on principle, refuse to babytalk.

"Blackberries and cream," Marisa ordered when they reached the stand, handing over the requested money before offering the treat to her son.

Who: Billie and Alyssa
Where: The general store where Alyssa works
When: Mid afternoon

( 'Cause that would be enough )

Who: Alex and Rosa
Where: The Mudhouse
When: Late morning

( And what's extinct might come alive. )

Who: Cleo and Lex
Where: Out and about in town
When: Midnight-ish

( The moon in the blade shimmered like a jewel. )

Who: Alanna and Kiley
Where: Alanna's apartment - the forest
When: Noontime

Today was going to be the day that Alanna finally bit the bullet and left the apartment. Not because she was feeling particularly brave or anything but because Kiley was coming over and she had promised her fellow were that they would go for a run. Sure the idea of running with a wolf was a little intimidating to someone who usually prided herself on her speed and endurance but hey, they were friends. It was not like it was going to be an actual race so she had not a single thing to worry about. Except for the snakes. Watch one of them find a way to know where I'm going and just show up. Just to mess with me. Just to prove that I shouldn't be going out of the apartment at all...

Like she could sense her owner's discomfort, Callalily mewed and hoped up onto the table next to where Alanna was pacing to rub against her side. When the redhead glanced down at the cat she rolled over to expose her belly with a pitiful mew, clearly demanding attention and pettings. Laughing, Alanna could not help but give in, her worries drifting away as she focused on the cat instead of waiting for Kiley to get there. Because like hell was she going to wait in the hallway or outside of the building. Far too easy for one of them to get to her there.

Who: Persephone and Jinx
When: Midday
Where: Ad Gustum

There were few in their circle that Jinx had been willing to tell of her new job. Her cousins received only a haughty explanation. Yes, she had a job on the surface. Yes, she had a residence there, too. Yes, it was extremely dignified and important. And obviously, far above them. Some of them scoffed, disbelieving. But she told Persephone. And now that she felt better established there, she asked her turquoise friend if she wanted to go take the tour.

Jinx was all grins as a security guard let them in at the gate, and she was practically bouncing as they walked up the driveway. "Look how big it is!" she gushed. "There are two pools - one of them is inside. And there's tanks everywhere! And food and clothes and jewelry and rooms made out of mirrors!"

Who: Alexander and Vendela
Where: The woods
When: Afternoon

( I know I can feel them underneath my leather boots. )

Who: Zeke McMahon and Holly Tremblay
When: Afternoon
Where: Local coffee shop of awesomeness



( Check it out I'm rocking steady to the beat in my head )

Who: Graham and Danica
Where: outside a music store
When: 10pm

( You're nothing that you seem )

Who: Cecil (NPC), Jadyn, Kristen and Missy
Where: Peloe home
When: Early evening

( Let your colors shine. )

Who: Charlene and Roxy
Where: Alanna's apartment
When: Evening

( About the things that made us feel alive. )