open ♔ fall/winter socialization log

[wynn]

  

WHO || Everyone! [ota]
WHAT || Shenanigans.  Sorry that it's covering like half a year.  Forgive me.  Let us never speak of it again.    
WHERE || Anywhere in the castle, surrounding environs, London, Andres, etc!
WHEN || Any time in Fall/Winter 2016
HOW || Actionspam

[ The castle can be a happening place, even on more mundane days. This log is for random interactions over the course of these few months. Because not everyone is into parties, ok. Characters who are not currently squired in may also post, as their characters are living in the castle awaiting their ceremonies.  This takes place after the Knights have returned from rescuing Gar in New York City, but before the planned Keijen Blade concert at the beginning of 2017.

You are encouraged to start your own threads and tag around, and feel free to threadjack into any on-going threads that aren't specified as 'closed' in the subject lines since people can enter into rooms even in the middle of what's going on. WE ARE BIG ON THREAD-JACKING HERE. You can also specify 'single thread', meaning you want only one response for all participants, rather than multi-thread, where a number of different scenes/threads can be done as replies to the top prompt.]

On this log:

Section Heads
Failboat Return from NYC | multiple threads
Lance Sweets | Light wing appointments/training area/kitchen/movie rooms
Felicity Braddock | The bar/London/training room/shooting range/library
Kevin Beckman | Front desk
Sark & Sydney | closed
Wynn | everywhere
Jack & Buffy | closed
Hasmed & Solas | closed
Lis'sa (& Gar) | Hoard lab/library
Koraith | common rooms
Christos & Sylar & Katniss | closed
Mark/Alainn/Dana/Michael/Gar | garden
Logan & Scott | TV room
Belle & Gold | closed
Constantine & Zatanna | front lobby
Dante Wilder | Old man bar/training room
Darth Vane | Dungeon
Helen Magnus | Hoard lab/library/bedroom
Jade | Kitchen/training room
Myri | Light wing/training rooms
Lois Lane | London
Alainn O'Rourke | castle

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lance sweets | ota | will match format

[likeababyduck]

[in session ~ ota ~ all session threads are locked, please indicate in the subject line]

Being a knight certainly is never an easy thing, what with the kinds of choices that need to be made on missions, nor are things like adjusting to coming through the Veil. That's why the castle has a psychologist on hand, to help talk through these important issues, and while he can't prescribe meds, he can probably point you in the direction of someone who can help. His office is located in the Light Wing, and his door is almost always open, unless he happens to be with a patient.

It can be a one-off appointment or walk in, or you could be a regular patient with a weekly appointment, but either way, Sweets is here, and he is more than happy to help.

[out of session ~ ota]

When he's not in his office, however, there's a wide variety of places you can find him in if you're just looking for a chat. Sweets finds himself spending a good amount of time at the piano in the music room lately, mostly plinking idly unless there's a particular song that's requested or comes to mind. It's possible that the itch has to do with a song that he either wants to write or can't remember, but either way, eventually he'll figure it out.

He also spends a fair amount of time in the training areas just keeping up with his fairly low level skills. He wanted to learn how to use a sword, and for the most part he's improving, thanks to help from his friends. But for the most part his skill is not all that impressive. There are reasons why he's not in the field.

Other than that, he can additionally be found in the kitchen, movie room and other various fun time zones throughout the castle. Feel free to stop by and say hi!

[shadowmind]

This time it isn't the music room where they meet, but the kitchen. She's in the process of figuring out what to make for herself when she spots him. And promptly freezes. She's still having trouble dealing with people and mostly keeps to herself. Somehow this man had managed to get under her skin the last time they'd spoken and now she has no idea what to do with him.

So for a few moments, she just stands there. At least her dinner so far consists of not cooking anything hot, so she's not about to burn down anything. That's a plus. For now.

Eventually, she swallows hard. "Hi."

It's a start.

[likeababyduck]

Sweets turns at the sound of the familiar voice, and when he sees Risa, he immediately gives her a bright smile. Because Sweets is always happy to see people, even if the people aren't always happy to see him.

"Hey, Risa. How's it going?"

[shadowmind]

It's been months and she's still getting used to this whole people are happy to see her thing. Part of her is still convinced that it's a ruse, that someone's going to burst out laughing at her at any second and it'll just be... more of the same. So, as usual, she's a bit wary, but Sweets has literally been nothing but kind and patient with her, so she's getting to be less skittish around him.

"Okay, I think," she admits, glancing at her half-finished dinner. "Trying to decide what else to make." Clearly she's got some decisions to make about this salad. "Um... you?"

[likeababyduck]

"Same - except I don't have something already started." He's planning on throwing something together, though, if he's given a few minutes. Then again, he doesn't really take as much care as Risa seems to be with his food. "I was thinking pizza though."

[shadowmind]

To be fair, she'd just been throwing something together and she's not entirely invested in anything. It's food. It'll work. The idea of pizza doesn't exactly perk her up, but there's definite curiosity in her eyes. "I don't think I've had that. Are you making it?"

[likeababyduck]

Sweets eyebrows go up at that, because yeah, he was just going to nuke one from the freezer, but if she's never had pizza then he's not going to introduce her to DiGiorno's first. "Actually, I was going to head to town and eat there. Wanted to see if anyone else wanted to come with."

[shadowmind]

She's a little bit suspicious ( Sense Motive 16 ) but ultimately decides it isn't worth it. For now anyway.

"Really?" she asks dubiously. She glances at her salad. "I guess I could save this." Or take it with her. But wait, important question: "How many people are going?"

[likeababyduck]

"So far?" Sweets glances back over his shoulder to make sure they aren't being overheard. "Just the two of us. Why?"

[shadowmind]

She shrugs a little, obviously uncomfortable. "People make me nervous?" Hey, it's the most honest she's been pretty much since she got here. Bonus point, Sweets.

"But I mean... if you want others to come, I can... deal with it."

[likeababyduck]

He shakes his head, because people making her nervous is a valid response, and he wasn't planning on inviting other people anyway. He then turns and tips his head to the side, indicating the hallway that leads to the front desk.

"C'mon. Let's get out of here."

[shadowmind]

Risa might still be hesitant about leaving, but it's Sweets. He's the only person she actually maybe kind of likes? So she nods, willing to follow him out, especially since she has no idea where they're going after they reach the front desk. She hasn't exactly been willing to do too much exploring. Italy kind of did a number on her.

"I'll follow you."

[likeababyduck]

Sweets will collect a set of car keys from the front desk, because he is not Barry Allen and cannot run at super fast speeds. After that, he will lead the way to the garage to collect one of the cars so they can drive down to town.

"Have you spent much time in London since you got here?"

[shadowmind]

She shakes her head, hesitating again. "I showed up in Italy," she reminds him. "It kinda turned me off the whole going into town thing." So that's a no. "It's... friendlier here, right? People don't just want to off you because you're different?"

[likeababyduck]

Sweets nods in agreement, before opening the car door for her with a small smile. "It is. They won't even look twice at you. I promise."

[shadowmind]

She hesitates just a little bit longer, fighting the urge to run will save 13, but eventually slides into the car with him. It helps that he was one of the first nice people she met here, but a year in a place like Italy as a Shadowkind doesn't do a lot for one's trust issues.

"I hope you're right," she mutters, staring pointedly through the front window of the car. If he isn't, she may never go out again. Or trust people.

[likeababyduck]

Risa. Don't be so dramatic.

Regardless, Sweets will drive them into London, and find his favorite pizza place, and get them a quiet table where they won't be bothered. Most people don't even look at Risa twice and they'll get a large cheese pizza, since it's her first time trying it.

"There you go," he says with a nod. "Now most people usually eat pizza with their hands." He reaches for a slice, before holding it in front of him. "You fold it like this, and then take a bite off the end."

[shadowmind]

If she remembered why she is, it would probably make more sense. Or well, if she remembered more of why.

At least she's willing to follow him so far. That's something. The less people take notice of her, the more she seems to relax. It's not perfect, and she won't get rid of all her wariness just like that, but it's something. Better than she's been.

She does eye the slice he has in his hand, one eyebrow rising as she stares across the table at him. "There's etiquette on eating pizza?" she asks dryly, though she does mimic him. "What other way is there to eat it?"

[likeababyduck]

"Some people eat it with a fork and knife." And the way he says "some people" indicates that it's not exactly the accepted practice. "But where I'm from, its generally frowned upon. Though it also depends on the kind of pizza you're eating."

Deep dish is generally best handled with a knife and fork. Though some also wouldn't call that pizza. It's a delicate food, pizza.

[shadowmind]

Risa's eyebrows rise. "Okay then." She'll have to remember not to eat pizza "wrong" when she's out with someone else.

"What's your favorite kind?" she asks, figuring there are more types than just this one. She blows air on it for a bit to cool it off before taking a bite. It's a little plain, but not so bad.

[likeababyduck]

"Of pizza?" He pauses as he considers for a moment. "I usually like as many toppings as I can get. I waffle between meat and veggie, depending on the day I've had and the mood I'm in."

[shadowmind]

"May I'll try veggie next time," she says thoughtfully. "This isn't bad, but it's a little bland." Could be worse, though. "Do you come down here a lot?"

[likeababyduck]

He nods in return. "About once a week. We can't really have food delivered to the castle, because it gets cold by then, so I come here and get a slice or two."

[shadowmind]

"That's a good idea." Maybe she'll have to come out herself sometime. Once she gets over her fear that this is just going to turn out to be like Italy. Not that she couldn't take care of herself if it did, but she's tired of being laughed at or hated.

She finishes off that slice and eyes what's left.

[likeababyduck]

Sweets notices that, before nudging the pan with the rest of the pie towards her. "Have as much as you want. Pizzas are meant to be shared." That's another one of the things Sweets loves about them. It's a great food to have with friends.