Light of May ::: an original roleplay

Who: Gabe and OPEN
Where: Berry Days Mud Mess
When: Afternoon

Maybe it was too soon to be going out, but Gabe felt like one more day of mourning and self pity might actually drive him mad. He had to get out of the house and, better yet, surround himself with people who didn't know what he was going through. He didn't want to talk about his feelings, how hopeless life felt at the moment, or how he was going to get through the week, let alone the year. And he needed out of the house, so wandering around Berry Days seemed like a good plan. Until it rained. Damn the rain. He wasn't going to let that stop him.

And it seemed he wasn't the only one. The rain had turned the berry festival into a literal mud put. Within seconds his clothes were sticking to him, and then quickly taking on the color of the ground. Gabe brushed his hair out of his eyes as he watched a group of people begin to split in half, yelling back at each other over the rain. Someone yelled to him, waving a hand over, and Gabe approached, still not sure what they were doing. Until he saw the rope. Hell yeah. This was just what he was looking for.

Who: Antonin/Circe
Where: Hospital > Home
What: HEY LOOK REUNION TIME!

( The love we left behind. )

Who: Holly and Fiona
Where: bookstore
When: late morning

( So vexed to find evidently there's still so much that hides )

Who: Jillian and Hap
Where: coffee shop
When: evening

( Innocent of the litany of excess and violence )

Who: Erika and Evan
Where: Forsythe & Family Funeral Home
When: 9pm. Ish.

( Bring me back to fallen town / Where someone is still alive )

Who: Caelia and Naoki
Where: Her hotel, then off to Ann Arbor for om noms
When: 6pm

( If there is sorrow, there is beauty and trust. )

Who: Abbey and Open
Where: Wonderland
When: Thursday night

( How Smokin' Hot? )

Who: Ben, NPC ex-college buddies (scattered around the place) and Mina
Where: Anywhere But Here
When: At around 11:30pm, give or take

The invitation that had been phoned in earlier today by one of Ben's best college buddies - and one of the best hockey players he'd ever seen after himself and Will - had come as a very pleasant surprise. Apparently, three of his buddies from out of town - all from different parts of Illinois, were in town and wanted to go drinking. Ben saw no reason not to, quite the opposite. The beer flowed like life, and they drank it like it gave life. Ben included, of course; he might not do this often, but when he did, he did this right.

At some point in time, his buddies had scattered about the bar, some chatting up less than recommendable-looking women, one of them trying to win at pool against someone who, by the looks of him, played the damn game every night.

As for Ben, he remained sitting at the bar downing beer and singing along to the 80s rock hits playing out of the bar's speakers - loudly. Some might say too loudly, but at least some people seemed to be pleasantly amused by his drunken singing/swaying combo. Off-handedly, Ben hoped he wouldn't say so much that he fell off his stool.

Who: Thomas and Open
What: Restocking and new connections
Where: Many Paths
When: Late Afternoon

( And keep out of the damn mugwort, dog. )

Who: Laurent and Odette
Where: Heme
When: Before midnight

( Here's to pretty girls who went to our heads. )

Who: Rose and Prince Charming Grayson
When: Evening
Where: Heme

Almost two months - if not actually two months - in, and Rose still couldn't quite believe she was working at a vampire bar. Hell, that vampires existed was still quite a novelty to her, despite being good friends with one and being surrounded by a ton on a daily (or nightly, rather) basis. Out of all of these, the one who had left a stronger 'mark' on her had undoubtedly been her boss, the owner of Heme. Quiet, collected, and so very breathtakingly gorgeous Grayson. Mr. Mudali, she supposed. Rose hadn't decided whether she should be more or less formal about things. He made her nervous enough as it was, to the point where she had a rough time speaking when he was around; such a thing was terribly embarrassing, but hardly something Rose could do anything about.

It was a crush, just a crush and nothing more. Most people would wait eagerly for it to be over...Rose wasn't sure she even wanted it to end. She liked the feeling, and she couldn't help but want to know more about him, which was probably impossible, because she sure as hell wasn't going to ask, and he didn't look like he'd open up to her any time soon.

Good thing thinking avidly about how 'in love' she was with her boss didn't stop Rose from being able to do her job properly. At least not most of the time. She was circling the tables absent-mindedly nonetheless, oblivious to whatever could very well be in her way. A mess of an accident waiting to happen, but do you think she noticed? Of course not.

Who: Harley Villetta and Dagmar Niemi
Where: The Niemis' to start, then out to lunch
When: Lunchtime



( We are changing )

Who: Aetheria and Aurora
Where: Berry Days Festival
When: Afternoon

( We can roll ourselves over, 'cause we're uncomfortable. )

Who: Torque and Patience (NPC)
Where: Dreams (mostly)
When: Night
What: Life isn't what either of them dreams

Who: Deirdre Summers and Gwyneth Hathaway
Where: Deirdre's home
When: Late afternoon


( In spite of the rain outside Deirdre wasn't worried, she had an indoor pool for a reason, a necessity for a water elemental living far from the ocean she'd grown up with. )

Who: Tanith and a very confused animal
When: Midday
Where: Ad Gustum

Life at the brothel had become routine, despite Angeline’s little request, and Tanith felt settled in – as much as she ever was, anyway. She might even stay here a while. She hated her clients, but that was par for the course with her. She hated most people, undead or not. The situation was tolerable.

Even if she did have to draw up bloody lesson plans for a seventeen-year-old wannabe dominatrix. That, admittedly, still broke her brain a little.

She’d been attempting just such a thing when she decided she needed a break. Her annoyance level was rising, and it was time to blow off some steam. A ride around town might help, with a stop at the lake. She grabbed her keys and headed through the mansion, and to the front door. Once the door was open, she paused and stared at the sight awaiting her.

A full-grown cougar was lounging on the walk.

( ... )

Who: Harley Villetta and Alexander Mingan
Where: Berry Days!
When: Evening



( You never felt so good )

Who: Raphael and his dolce (NPC)
Where: A graveyard somewhere
When: Before his arrival in SO

( You'll find that life is still worthwhile - if you just smile. )

Who: Abbey
Where: Her apartment
When: Evening
What: Blog entry

( Hello, Scarlet Oak! )

Who: the remaining Byrnes
When: Midday
Where: Their house

Bonnie watched from the window as the car carrying Dex sped away down the street, until no trace of it or her oldest brother could be seen anymore. Then she turned around and sank down onto the couch.

It had all happened so fast. She still felt numb with shock.

The cops were onto something Dex had done, though Bonnie couldn't imagine what her brother would have done without the rest of them. They'd be coming for him - but he'd be long-gone. All his younger siblings had gotten up in arms, insisting they'd all go together. But Dex had a point. All of them leaving would only raise suspicions. There was nothing for the remaining Byrnes to do but sit tight and look stunned. Mission fucking accomplished.

Bonnie felt like she should cry. The four of them had never been separated like this. Losing her parents at a young age had been bad enough - she'd always stuck to her older brothers like glue. Now one of them was gone, with no idea when they could possibly all be together again. She felt like she should cry. She didn't, though. Even if she did know how to do that in front of her brothers (she didn't), now was not the time. Bonnie sighed and looked up, gaze flickering back and forth between her remaining brothers. "Now what?"