2022.06.10:Kinfolk Go Goth

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Kinfolk Go Goth
Some kinfolk get Goth Dresses and do a photoshoot, then get dinner with a sad Ratkin.
IC Date June 10, 2022
IC Time Morning through evening.
Players Jackie, Mira Faith, Erin, Torey, Sten, Reno, Ratchet, Iris, Bryan
Location Stonecreek, Kinfolk House, Velvet Dreams, Smoke and Barley
Spheres Garou, Ratkin


6/10/2022 13:21:42 Mira is in the middle of her daily morning routine, a healthy sheen of sweat covering her pale skin. She is breathing heavily and her hands are linked together atop her head as she walks rounds to settle her pounding heart.

6/10/2022 13:29:43 Jackie exits the Skjol and sits on the steps to tie her boots. "Morning, Mira. Working off the curry?"

6/10/2022 13:35:06 Mira smiles happily as Jackie exits her Skjol and calls out to her, "Jackie!" She makes her way over with a delighted wave, "I sure am, need to keep myself fit and all." She laughs before stopping suddenly, grimacing. "After that last comment yesterday I thought I would die of embarrassment." She hmms and leans over to tug the zipper of her boot. "Though it will be nice to not worry about danger when we go out." She gazes at Jackie warmly, "So, what's on the agenda today? Any plans?"

6/10/2022 13:43:07 Jackie finishes with her boots and stands up, stepping down to ground level. "Which comment was the last one? Oh, shit, you mean Armani? Yeah, yikes. And no, I didn't really have much planned. Maybe poke around for motorcycle parts? Then again, I bet Lorna knows what to look for better than I do."

6/10/2022 13:48:46 Mira pats her pockets to check for her wallet, badge and phone. She seems to panic for a moment before holding up a finger and entering her cabin. When she returns she has a purse hanging from her shoulder and is waving her phone. "Would be bad to forget this," she laughs. "We can go look around if you want, sounds like fun." She smiles brightly before looking around, "Even more quiet than usual today."

6/10/2022 13:51:52 Jackie pats over her own pockets reflexively. "Was there anything you needed to do? I know I had to do a few things when I was settling in, but I only packed a single car load."

6/10/2022 13:56:09 Mira shakes her head, "Not really, I just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything important behind. For once I want to head into town, I guess I can only stand so much peacefulness." She giggles and brushes the wrinkles from her clothes. "Ok, ready when you are."

6/10/2022 14:12:06 Mira seems to think about something for a few minutes before shrugging and saying, "You could always show me around the kinfolk house if you want, I haven't been there yet and maybe I can meet some more kin."

6/10/2022 14:12:34 Jackie heads for her car, waving Mira along with her. "Alright, good idea. And we can see if anyone there needs a run into town too."


(Scene jump to the Kinfolk House)

6/10/2022 14:17:20 Well, Reno's here. That's his bike in the parking area. He's sitting on the porch, on the swing with Torey. He's also got a cup of coffee in his hand as they lightly swing back and forth. "I'm at the 'actions speak louder than words' phase. They seem to be of a hive mind. Piss one off, they're all pissed." He sips his coffee. "I'll get it straight, one step at a time."

6/10/2022 14:19:30 Jackie's car pulls up the road and parks, then both Jackie and Mira get out of it. Jackie waves to those on the porch as she starts walking over.

6/10/2022 14:21:31 Mira gazes around the area as she steps out of Jackie's car, a pleasant smile turning up the corners of her mouth before she spots two familiar figures on the porch swing. She blinks in surprise but doesn't forget to wave a hand in greeting as she makes her way over with Jackie.

6/10/2022 14:24:18 Torey nods her head as she slowly swings with Reno. She lets out a quiet, musical little bit of laughter and says " Well yes, its a collective. They support each other. An offense to one is an offense to all. They will need to be made aware of your efforts though so be sure to be in contact with them. Its very good to stay in constant contact. " When two people arrive she looks to them and smiles. She will rise once they come to the porch and she dips her body into a low curtsy and says " Good morning to the both of you."

6/10/2022 14:27:35 Well, with his other hand free now, Reno tips his hat to the pair, "Mornin' ladies." He says with a pleasant smile. He nods, "Also have some other news, you may find amusing." But he looks back to Mira and Jackie.

6/10/2022 14:31:37 Jackie comes up to the bottom of the steps, smiling at the pair up above. "Hi Torey, Hi Reno. Some news, you say?"

6/10/2022 14:33:54 Mira tilts her head as she notices the conversation but quickly looks away, not wanting to appear rude. She beams at Torey as she curtsies, "A good morning to you as well." She dips her head to Reno respectfully, "And to you." She lifts her nose, sniff sniffing as the smell of coffee washes over her. "Smells delicious," She looks back out at the surrounding area, "So this is the Kinfolk House, huh? This is my first time here, it's rather beautiful isn't it?"

6/10/2022 14:39:54 Torey will rise from Her curtsy and smooths out her gown. She nods to Mira and says " It is very beautiful, yes and calming. Can I get you both some coffee? It is fresh." Though she does look back to Reno and asks " Amusing news you say? Then I am eager to hear it."

6/10/2022 14:42:19 Reno nods and grins widely, "I've asked to Bryan to approve some work to be done to my sword." He sips his coffee, "But I have to best him in the Mercy Circle first." He looks at his cup, "I need a refill too, I'll help ya."

6/10/2022 14:44:19 Jackie nods and climbs the steps to the porch. "Yeah, sure, coffee would be great, thanks. How is that amusing though? Because of the Mercy Circle part? What is that?"

6/10/2022 14:46:22 Mira hmms and seems to hesitate before replying, "Well I don't want to impose.. but if you don't mind I would love a cup." She peeks at Jackie before stepping up onto the porch and settling down in any free spot she can find. She perks up curiously at the mention of a sword. "Wait.. why do you need a sword if.. well wouldn't your claws and fangs be a better weapon?" She tilts her head.

6/10/2022 14:49:34 Torey looks at Reno and her eyes widen at the news. " Oh dear." she says softly but then she says " I thankfully have never seen either of you in battle. with him being an elder I am sure he will be a quite formidable opponant. Perhaps he will also help you train for such a match. It could be a wonderful learning experience." She turns to Jackie though and says " it is an area where friendly combat can happen. Effects are in place to ensure death does not occure. It is also a place where such activities can be spectated. it can be used for training or even for things like settling disputes by combat or challenging for rank or title. "

6/10/2022 14:53:48 "I think he's suggest we fight as wolves. Been a while since I tangles on four legs." Reno does seem a little excited by it. He nods to her explanation. "The Mercy Circle all but ensures that there's no fatalities. Frenzies can still happen though. It's like boxing, everyone's got on gloves." He looks to Mira, "I was training with a sword before claws. There are times a sword comes in handy. Easier to explain away someone getting cut open with a blade, as opposed to claw marks. Or if they're using a weapon as well, easier to block."

6/10/2022 14:56:01 Jackie thinks about it a bit. "Well that still sounds pretty intense. And this is all related to making the sword?"

6/10/2022 14:57:52 The Kinfolk house is popping! Everyone's up on the porch. Reno's got a cup of coffee in his hand, a smile on his face. Torey's next to him, talking to Mira and Jackie. Torey looks like she's about to walk inside though. Reno's right behind her.

6/10/2022 14:58:19 Torey will smile and says " I fear I got distracted, I will go retrieve the coffee." She dips into a curtsy again before slipping into the house. she will return to deliver the coffees but then she is called away by another kinfolk here who needs her assistance.

6/10/2022 14:59:13 Mira nods along as Torey explains, "Well that's good, at least no one is killed there." She hmms before nodding at Reno, "I didn't think about that, I suppose it is a lot easier to explain."

6/10/2022 14:59:42 Coming up the path is Sten and Erin. Erin is holding Sten's hand and she smiles rather brightly at him "Shit is going to be fun. I think we have like 3 projects we will be starting soon' she nodsnods as she notices all the people she first leans a little closer to Sten before she waves "Sup" typical greeting from the red head.

6/10/2022 15:03:04 Reno mms, "It can happen, but very rare." he says to Mira. He looks to Jackie, "Yes, what else would it be related to?" He takes his refill from Torey and watches her leave. He wrinkles his nose, "I'm as good with a sword, as I am my claws." He grins, "Sometimes you just gotta cut a bitch."

6/10/2022 15:04:32 Sten would follow with Erin offering a nod to those present with a soft smile "Evening" he nods to Erin "I am glad that you have projects that you are enjoying"

6/10/2022 15:05:01 Jackie shrugs sheepishly. "Sorry, I just didn't get the why of it. Oh, hey Erin, Sten!"

6/10/2022 15:07:19 Mira giggles at Reno's remark as she accepts a cup of coffee from Torey gratefully. She blows on it before taking a careful sip, distracted momentarily as two more figures trudge their way to the porch. She squeals with delight as she spots Erin, "Hi Erin!" She beams at her. She has to blink a few times as she spots Sten, as if trying to place a face to a name. "Mmh, I don't believe we have met. I'm Mira, nice to meet you." She goes back to sipping happily on her coffee, a soft moan escaping her lips as she enjoys the flavor.

6/10/2022 15:09:27 Erin pulls Sten a litte bit "Come meet Mira!" she tells the big man as they come closer "Mira this is my husband.. Mate Sten.. Sten this is...." she trails when Mira beats her to it and she giggles. A bright smile is given also to Jackie "Hi" she looks curious "What are we talking about?" she gestures towards Reno and also introduces him "This is Reno" she looks to be in a really happy mood.

6/10/2022 15:11:14 Sten nods to Mira "I am Sten Blixt, Athro Skald of Fenrir" he keeps it short to not drag out his introduction to much. "Pleasure to meet you Mira" then he offers a nod to Reno

6/10/2022 15:13:30 Reno glances out at the yard and purses his lips. He looks back to Jackie, "He wants to make sure I'm worthy of what I'm asking. Or beating the fleas off me is his way of saying No without saying No." He shrugs a shoulder. "I've never shied away from a fight before. I'll learn something one way or the other." He looks at Erin then to Sten. He sets his coffee down and steps up so there's nobody between him and Sten. He takes his hat off and bows his head, "Hyrito Yancy, Half-Moon Cliath of the Zephyr Stargazers, rited Moves Like Quicksilver, born of man to Dances With Lotus, grandson of Lungtok, Way of the Winds adept. Pleasure to meet you." He stands back up, putting his hat back on his head.

6/10/2022 15:16:32 Jackie steps back out of the way, not wanting to interfere in any staring contests.

6/10/2022 15:18:17 Mira gasps and does a double take at Sten, "He's your mate? Omgyoubothmakesuchacutecouple!" Her words come out in a rush as she fawns over the two. She frowns and shakes her head before saying to Sten, "Right, I think I was supposed to add Get of Fenris to the end of that." She grumbles, "I always forget that part." She looks from Reno to Sten as they greet each other before shrinking down in her seat in attempt to become a smaller target. "Err.. hopefully no fur goes flying right now.. might not be the best place."

6/10/2022 15:20:29 Erin blushes at Mira's double take and the fawning and she nodsnods as she squeezes Sten's hand "Right, I am one lucky girl that's all I got to say" she giggles and then bites her lip as Reno steps up and gives his full intro and she looks up at Sten just staying quiet.

6/10/2022 15:22:40 Sten sighs lightly turning to Reno "I am Sten Blixt, Stormhowler, Athro Skald of Fenrir, blessed by Nerigal, son of Eric Blixt, Ironheart, son of Johan Blixt, Starsinger, son of Torbjörn Blixt, Redsnow, Son of Olaf Blixt Stormhowler, born to Fimbul Winter sept." The Fenrir has quite the purebreed and was thusly sparing people from parts of his family tree. "Pleasure to meet you as well Moves Like Quicksilver." nodding to him. He tilts his head to Jackie "There an issue?" smiling to her softly. There was no need for a staring contest, it was quite clear who had rank, though the Fenrir just seemed to be enjoying socializing. He laughs and looks to Mira "Thank you Mira, those are kind words" looking to Mira "Why would fur be flying?" raising a brow to her.

6/10/2022 15:27:00 The sigh gets the lightest of brow twitches. He turns to Mira and Jackie, tipping his hat to them, "It's a pleasure, as always ladies. Have a good day." He puts his hat back on and bows his head to Sten as he heads to his bike.

6/10/2022 15:29:02 Jackie looks to Sten, a little embarrassed. "No, no problem. Just trying to stay out of the way. Uh, we were going to head into town too, does anyone need anything while we're there?"

6/10/2022 15:30:22 Mira smiles brightly at Erin as she blushes. "I'm sure luck had nothing to do with it," she giggles softly before tilting her head as Sten gives a longer introduction. She can be seen mouthing wow before blushing and shaking her head at Sten, "Uh, no reason.. Just something I have seen before and it's never pretty." She blows on her cup of coffee before tilting it up and draining the last few drops.

6/10/2022 15:31:59 Erin looks after Reno and raises a brow she looks up to Sten and gives him a little shrug as she sighs just a tad. She looks to Jackie "Oh where you going? Have you gone clothes shopping yet?" she smiles at her and grins at Mira "Ok faith, Gaia someone, I still feel pretty darn lucky" she squeezes Sten's hand again.

6/10/2022 15:34:32 Sten nods to Mira with a smile "Well, this is the Kinfolk house, Garou should be on their best behavior and certainly not have any fur flying or any such." he looks to Jackie "No need to stay out of anyones way thusly. Have fun in town" smiling to her. Turning to Erin "I believe what she said has some truth to it" grinning and shaking his head lightly

6/10/2022 15:36:10 Swapping hat for helmet, Reno's on his bike, firing it up and backing out. He doesn't peel out, but up the road, you can hear the throttle revving in quick acceleration.

6/10/2022 15:37:09 Jackie looks to Erin. "Uh, yes, some at least. I got a couple of new things since I got here, at least. Why?"

6/10/2022 15:41:52 Mira nods in agreement with Sten before twirling a lock of her hair idly as she watches Reno drive away, pursing her lips before setting her coffee cup down and streeetching out. She smiles and nods at Erin before placing her mug down and leaning forward as the talk turns to clothes shopping. "That's always a fun time, I need to go shopping for some more clothing soon actually." She looks from Jackie to Erin then up down at her empty cup with a hmm.

6/10/2022 15:44:04 Erin looks up at Sten and sticks her tongue out at him "Fine, fine fine" she giggles softly and leans against him a little bit. She ohs at Jackie "Cuz I was going to suggest that if you still had to go shopping that maybe Mira could go or we could all go together.. I need to get a new bathing suit.." she hmms a little "I have come to find out that mine doesn't fit anymore" le sigh like that's a bit tragedy or something "I am sure that I can't go naked at the beach" she laughs. She smiles at Mira and then nodsnods "Sounds like maybe we need a shopping trip" she ughs then looks up at Sten "I'm blaming you that i'm turning girly... Gross"

6/10/2022 15:46:22 Sten smirks "I take full responsibility for it" nodding to Erin "I doubt they want an old Fenrir Skald dragged along when they are going clothes shopping love" shaking his head "But if you go I will go" smiling warmly to her

6/10/2022 15:48:17 Jackie looks between Erin and Mira. "Yeah, we could do that. I don't have anything to swim in either. And there's even a kind of pool here, not even counting the beach."

6/10/2022 15:50:48 Mira nods agreeably as Erin suggests they take a shopping trip together, clearly supportive of the idea. She takes a deep breath of fresh air before standing from her place on the porch and looking between the other three before saying, "Agreed, I have no bathing suit either." She hmms before turning to Sten, "I don't mind if you come along.. honestly the protection would be nice. I'm not sure if our breeding is still noticeable but we were warned about it."

6/10/2022 15:52:58 Erin laughs softly "You do have good taste in clothes I give you that" she smiles to Mira and Jackie then looks to Sten "Looks like your going with us hon" she tilts her head looking up at Sten then at the girls "So when do we want to go shopping?"

6/10/2022 15:55:06 Sten nods "Well I certainly not going to let any kinfolk be harmed or harassed regardless of their tribe. Not how we do things." nodding leaning to Erin "Gonna have to make sure I am not as... obvious again love, since we going to be around a lot of humans"

6/10/2022 16:01:36 Jackie glances around at the group, then at her car. "Separate cars, I guess? It would be a real tight fit in mine, especially with Mr. Tall here. Where should we head to?"

6/10/2022 16:04:08 Mira looks up at the sky to peek at the sun as it hovers in the middle of the sky. She lowers her gaze to Erin and offers a smile, "Everyone here has good taste in clothing, though my sense of style isn't near as good as Jackie's is." She seems to be relieved as Sten agrees to go with them, turning to the other two girls with a bright smile, "Well now we don't have to worry about any danger, that makes everything easier." She bites her lower lip as she fishes her phone from her pocket to check it. "It's about lunch time so if anyone is hungry we could grab a bite on the way. Though I'm not too sure myself after that curry yesterday."

6/10/2022 16:06:16 Erin nodsnods "Yeah I can make sure that people ignore you again while we are out. No worries about that" she squeezes his hand before she laughs "Mira I suck at fashion.. I'm all about a t-shirt and shorts kinda girl.. Sten picked this out when we went to get clothing cuz I don't fit very well in mine" she laughs "What food.. I'm all about food" she nodsnods "Another good place to eat is the Smoke and Barley but then we won't be at the mall? wait do we want to go to the mall or somewhere else?"

6/10/2022 16:10:07 Sten shrugs "I will go where you all go, Smoke and Barley is good eating though" smiling and looking between them letting them decide, the authority of an Athro had no place here

6/10/2022 16:13:03 Jackie tilts her head, looking indecisive. "I usually end up at either Curry Corner or the Ess and Bee, so I'm good with either, or anything, really. And I guess the mall could work? Unless you know any better spots in town? We're both new here, remember?"

6/10/2022 16:15:51 Mira shrugs and shakes her head, "I was mostly worried about you three, my belly is still upset from the spice." She grimaces and pats said belly softly, "Will have to remember to limit the amount of curry have." She chuckles before nodding, "We can go to the Smoke if y'all want, but we might end up spending all day there like yesterday." She hmms, "I'm not too sure about the shopping areas around here yet, as Jackie said we're both pretty new."

6/10/2022 16:17:57 Erin looks thoughtful then laughs "Yeah we will wind up at the Smoke for sure.. Well we can pick up something quick and then after we are done shopping go to the smoke.. The Mall probably has most what we need sadly because there are so many shops so.. Well so sounds like we are going to the mall.. Are we ready?" she looks to Jackie and nods "Yeah or we can ride in the jeep.. I am sure that the two of you will fit" she smiles.

6/10/2022 16:28:20 Jackie looks at the jeep. "Oh, right. I didn't even think of that, sorry. I'm just so used to driving myself or being a designated driver. But yeah, let's ride with you."

6/10/2022 16:30:49 Mira peeks at the Jeep, "We should be able to all fit in there." She considers for a moment before saying to Erin, "Going shopping then ending off the day at S&B would be a lovely idea. And I would likely be hungry enough to eat at that point."

6/10/2022 16:44:06 Smiling as she seems to skip along side Sten as they head for the car. She begins to chant as they walk "Close your eyes pretend the day for today your name is Waldo, as people will have to play wher eis Waldo but none will see.. no one will pay attention and you will pass unseen to all that walk by you.. You will be seen by the 3 of us but no one else.." she let's go of Sten's hand and does a little turn one way then the other.. Man she's weird. She then leans and as she gives him a kiss "May the eyes be shielded of those not with thee as thy kiss starts the spell" she then leans and kisses him. They are all in the parking area looking like they are going to be leaving.

6/10/2022 16:50:00 Torey has finished whatever it was she was asked for help with. She steps out to the porch once more but sees everyone is about to leave.

6/10/2022 16:56:08 Jackie starts walking toward the jeep, then looks back at Torey as she emerges from the house. "Hey, we're going to do some shopping for swim suits and maybe some new clothes, then get lunch. Want to come?"

6/10/2022 16:58:23 Mira tilts her head at Erin's odd antics but doesn't seem to notice anything, shrugging and making her way to the jeep before stopping to look up at Torey as she steps out onto the porch. She beams, "Yes, come with us! It'll be a lot of fun." She readjusts her purse on her shoulder, awaiting Torey's answer before making any move to enter the vehicle.

6/10/2022 16:59:57 Erin blushes as she pulls from the kiss then turns to Torey and smiles "Yes come join us.. Let's go shopping and then to eat cuz trying on clothes will make us hungry.. ok maybe just me" she laughs and bounces a little bit as they wait for Torey.

6/10/2022 17:02:58 Torey looks surprised by the invitation and she hesitated for only a moment before she nods and says " That is very kind of you to invite me. Thank you. I will leave a note for the Denfather so he knows where I am and then I can go." She does reach into a small pouch though and pulls out a thin gold bracelet with a little green stone on it. She slips it around her dainty wrist and then will quickly step inside to write a note before hurrying back out with a small clutch in her hands. " I am ready." she says with a bright smile.


(Scene jump to Velvet Dreams)

6/10/2022 17:12:45 Jackie blinks a few times as she enters, looking around the store. "Well, wow, this is sure a hell of a place."

6/10/2022 17:14:33 Erin slowly looks around as she sticks close to the girls looking a little unsure at first but after taking a breath and letting go of Sten's hand she hmms "Not sure we will find a bathing suit here... But maybe we will find something fun or.. well something" she giggles

6/10/2022 17:14:33 Sten is here just making sure the girls stay safe and protected and in the background.

6/10/2022 17:17:30 Mira cheers and claps her hands together happily as they exit the jeep, "Let's get this girls' night started!" A joyful hum can be heard from the woman as they enter into the shop, but she quickly stops as she gazes around, stunned. "Wow.. they have every style I can think of. I've never even heard of this place before." She begins to walk around picking up any pieces of clothing that happen to catch her eye. She nods over at Erin, "Might not have swimming wear but look at all of this, there's so much to look at." She lifts the sleeve of the dreamweaver on display before stepping back and hmming, "This gives me total Kingdom Hearts vibes."

6/10/2022 17:18:30 Torey will step inside the shop and her eyes widen a little at the interesting designs. She blushes upon seeing the fetish stuff and clears her throat but when she sees Victorian style a big smile blooms on her lips. "They have quite the interesting and diverse selection. "She says with a small little chuckle.

6/10/2022 17:22:16 Jackie starts poking through the sections, reacting similarly to Torey at the fetish section and stepping past it quickly when she realizes what it is. She pauses near the Victorian section and Torey. "Lots of pretty fancy stuff here, huh? I guess they don't have this sort of thing at the mall?"

6/10/2022 17:23:02 Erin stays away from the bondage stuff yup nope not going over there. She tilts her head "I knew someone tht did the dreamweaver stuff or at least provided the materials" she smiles and nodsnods "Ok maybe we can find something that will fit " she mmms "so what are we looking for?" she giggles. She hmms "No they don't have this kinda stuff at the mall.. So glad we came maybe we will find something" she nodsnods.

6/10/2022 17:25:50 Torey smiles at Jackie as she runs her fingers over one of the Victorian dresses. She shakes her head and says " No, most of my gowns are made by my seamstress back home in Scotland. This one," she reaches down to touch the simple purple peasant dress " Was given to me when I first arrived here though. It is the one that makes people the least uncomfortable so I tend to wear it more often. "

6/10/2022 17:26:49 Mira looks between the other girls curiously as she notices their reactions and she looks over to spot the fetish section herself which she had completely missed upon arriving. She clears her throat and turns slightly pink and hurries away from that particular section to admire the gothic dress. "I.. have never worn a dress before.." She frowns, "Not even sure what would look best on me, most likely nothing Gothic or Victorian though." She tilts her head at Torey's dress. "Why would your dresses make anyone uncomfortable?"

6/10/2022 17:30:07 Erin does kinda giggle at the reaction to all the girls and the bondage, fetish section. She hmms a little then as she just kinda walks around. So many dresses ugh, granted she's in a dress now but still. When Mira comments she grins "Me too girl.. me too.. again Sten picked this one out" she turns to Torey "REally? How come.. I am not use to dresses but your clothing has never made me uncomfortable"

6/10/2022 17:31:05 Jackie glances over the gothic dresses near Mira. "These are kinda neat, but... A bit much. Doesn't seem like they'd fit in well at Stonecreek, right? And some of this stuff..."

6/10/2022 17:36:38 Torey gives another small smile to Mira and says " My gowns are from a time long passed. The way I speak and act has also been said to be from a time long passed. It is not what is seen as normal and is viewed as out of place or strange. When people meet that which is strange to them they often feel discomfort. " She turns her smile to Erin and she dips her body into a low curtsy before saying " I am pleased that my attire has not made you uncomfortable, Miss Erin. I do not like bringing discomfort to friends."

6/10/2022 17:40:21 Mira smiles at Jackie and steps to the side to allow room for her to look at the dresses too, nodding in agreement with her. "I would be burning up in one of these, and the first time Freya decides to shake creek water on us they would be ruined anyways." She lets out a dainty laugh as she feels the material of one of a nearby dress. "Ooh.. oh wow.. That's really soft. I imagine wearing one would feel like wearing a cloud." She lets out a dreamy sigh before grinning at Erin, "I'm scared to try any on, I might get lost in the fabric, though that dress does look very nice on you." Then she focuses on Torey as she explains. Her mismatched eyes travel up and down Torey's dress before she frowns, "I don't notice anything strange about the way you act, seems pretty normal to me." She offers her a warm smile.

6/10/2022 17:44:38 Erin looks at Mira and laughs and stage whispers to her "Me too.. Me too.. But I am sure Torey here will rescue us if we get lost in all those layers" she hmms "Well maybe we should all get fancy dresses and hold some fancy tea party" she ughs and gives Sten a stink eye for some reason and tries to shake it off before she smiles to Torey and nods "I can understand.. I make people uncomfortable because I am so different" she gives a shrug "It makes me sad sometimes because I'm not trying to be uncomfortable.. I just well I am different.." she smiles "We are all friends here and no more of that discomfort right fair ok good let's find something to try on" yup another stink eye goes to Sten before she smiles as she looks at all the dresses a little overwhelmed there are so many

6/10/2022 17:52:34 Jackie watches Mira examine the dresses, then turns toward Torey and Erin. "I don't know, I think maybe I should leave the dress wearing to you all. Not that it's weird or discomforts me or anything, you're fine, Torey. It's not that different from how my mother dressed, really. Me though... Hell, I'd probably destroy it the first time I tried to eat in it." She grins at that, self deprecatingly.

6/10/2022 17:58:04 Torey gives a greatful smile to all the ladies and says " I am who I am and I am unapologetic for my fashion sense that's for sure but I do try to tone it down now and then. " She smiles at Mira and tells her " I have never worn pants by choice. The only time I have is during performances or my first day here when that is all Bryan could find. " She nods at the suggestion of trying things on and says " I like this idea."

6/10/2022 18:01:38 Oh now Jackie a look and Erin puts her hand on her hip "Girl I'm fucking wearing a dress, you can wear a dress.. i'm the lease girly girl and dresses are not my friend but slowly well i'm fucking wearin a dress.." yes you guess it someone is getting another stink eye before she laughs " We will becareful deal.. MAybe Torey can help us pick a good one for us" she looks at her and smiles "Good I heard we should never apoligize for who we are.. And if you like dresses cool.. Some of us do better with them than others.. But I say we shall all give things a try" nodsnods.

6/10/2022 18:02:06 Mira giggles as Erin whispers to her and nods, "I sure hope so, or what did we bring her for?" She flashes a dazzling smile at Torey to let her know she was just teasing before scratching a cheek with a nail, "Uuuh.. first time for everything I guess. I'll try one on." She pats Jackie on the small of the back, "I bet you would look amazing in one, you should try one on. Especially if I am, don't make me wear a dress by myself." She gives the woman her best puppy dog eyes as she pleads with her. When Torey mentions she doesn't wear pants she blinks in shock and gapes, "What? But.. dresses are so.. hard to move around in." She hmms before shrugging, "I guess that means you get to help us figure out what end is what." She laughs softly and lifts the hem of one of the dresses and considers it.

6/10/2022 18:07:26 Jackie looks from Erin to Mira and can't help but laugh a bit as her smile cracks wider. "Great, now my arm is sore from all of that twisting. Fine, fine, I give. Which kind though?"

6/10/2022 18:21:17 Torey gives a little chuckle and nods her head " At least I have a little use in this situation. My only advice in the matters is put on what makes you feel good. Or at the very least what makes you feel pretty. " She laughs a musical little laugh at Mira's words and says " It is not hard to move in them when yiu are used to wearing them. I find pants incredibly restricting which says a lot as I often wear a corset. " Something buzzes in her purse though and she pulls out a phone, first modern thing she's been seen with outside of a kitchen! She pushes a few buttons as she smiles but then says " We may have company. The Den father may wish to check up on things."

6/10/2022 18:26:11 Erin looks at the dresses "That's going to be hard to pick something that makes us feel comfortable" she giggles softly as she at least doesn't feel too out of place or alone being not the only one that isn't into dresses. She looks at Torey "Really? I mean I guess I can see that though I feel more comfortable with dresses" she shrugs then nods "Oh good he can be a judge" she teases.

6/10/2022 18:31:56 Mira hmms in response to Torey's advice before looking at the dresses again. "What makes us look pretty.. hmm." She frowns, "Well.. in that case.." She walks around until she ends up back at the gothic section. She peeks over at Torey and tilts her head, "Den father? Who's that?" She selects one of the gothic dresses (Gothic Lolita #1) and holds it up to her body. "Also, how about this one? Does it do me any favors?"

6/10/2022 18:38:06 The girls are shopping and looking at so many pretty dresses oh god no!... Sten is here but magically hiden from people so he is very easily ignored but he is somewhere in the background.

6/10/2022 18:46:55 Torey smiles at Mira as she chooses a dress and says " I think that will be lovely on you. It is short so as to not obstruct your movement. I like it." She sees a lovely but shall we say daring dress and asks " Shall I try something bold and out of style for me?" She pulls Gothic 2 with its body suit mixed with blue flowly skirt. She blushes but smiles, curious to step outside her box and damn near show her own! To Mira's question she says " Oh, forgive me, Bryan. His name is Bryan" Her blush grows at her mistake of not calling him by his name.

6/10/2022 18:50:01 Erin is looking at dresses as she seems to be having a really really hard time picking something out. She looks over to Torey and smiles 'Go for it.. I bet it will look amazing' she nodsnods to Mira too "ooo ok go try it on" she tries to get them to go try them on.

6/10/2022 18:51:38 Bryan peeks his head in, bearing a carry box of coffees. He's got a full shirt on, unbuttoned a few buttons, a pair of jeans, cowboy boots, and he has most of his hair pulled back out of his face. There's a few little strands that fall down around his face where his bangs aren't QUITE long enough to pull back. It's a roguish sort of look for him, and he commands at least a little bit of attention from any humans that might be inside. Can you BRING coffee in here? Well, probably no one's going to say anything. He's clearly VERY important and more than a little scary, so the chances of someone saying something is unlikely. He spots the ladies and heads that way, holding out the box of coffees toward Torey. "Hell, Ladies."

6/10/2022 18:56:37 Mira beams and nods as she looks down at the dress, "Thank you, Torey. I'll try this one on then." She smiles at Erin before wandering over, "Need any help on picking something out?" She stops in her tracks as she hears an unfamiliar voice before turning around, looking Bryan up and down before sidling away to hide behind Erin a bit.

6/10/2022 19:05:30 Torey will motion to the red gothic dress with the black lace over it and says to Erin " Perhaps try that one? It is lovely." When the door opens and Bryan comes in she turns to face him and smiles brightly. She says a soft " Hello, Bryan. I believe you know all but Miss Mira. Mira, this is Bryan." Though realizing she has a scandalous dress in her hands she quickly puts it back upon the rack."

6/10/2022 19:08:49 Erin hmms "Probably will need some help picking something out" she nodsnods. When Mira hides behind her a little bit she turns to look over and smiles "Hey DAddy" yup she just called him that and turns to look at Mira "He is cool" she was going to say something but Torey fixes that before she grins at the woman "Girl try it on.. we are just trying it on.. come on, we are all stepping out of the box remember" she moves to the dress that Torey suggested.

6/10/2022 19:10:17 Bryan EYES Erin. Public and all that. He ignores it and gives Mira a smile. "Hello, Mira. I brought coffee for everyone." He glances over at Torey again and the dress and then follows the dress to the rack with his eyes before he offers Torey one of the several coffees. "They're all pretty basic. Iced Hazelnut lattes. I figured that was pretty safe."

6/10/2022 19:15:08 Mira steps out from behind Erin and offers Bryan a respectful nod, "Hello, it's nice to meet you." She smiles at him before agreeing with Erin, "You should definitely try it on, Torey. I'm about to put this one on now." She hmms after Bryan offers coffee, "Well, maybe after a quick sip." She takes one thankfully and tries it, "Oh, that's good. Just what I needed." She places the beverage down before heading to the back to change.

6/10/2022 19:29:13 Torey looks to Erin and then to Bryan as he is called Daddy and she studied the man for a moment. When he says the items same basic she nods her head but does pick up the dress once more. She smiles to the ladies and says "then yes of course I will try it on we are all out of our box today. "She didn't looks to Bryan and says "the coffee was very thoughtful and much appreciated, thank you Bryan. "

6/10/2022 19:31:36 Erin gives Bryan that innocent what look. I mean it fits in in this store did he not see all the fetish stuff and all. She shrugs it off man no fun. She considers the coffee "I think I can have a little bit, thanks.... Bryan" she makes sure not to spill cuz that would be bad and takes a breath there is a lot of stuff on this dress then she nods "Ok out of the box.. Suck it up and put it on" she talks outloud to herself before she follows the girls to the changing room slighly dragging them feet. Who's idea was this anyways.. oh wait hers dang it.. Sten is going to get so many stink eyes.

6/10/2022 19:33:04 Bryan's brow ticks upward ever so slightly at the look from Erin and then he smiles at the ladies. "Go ahead. I'm Torey's ride home, so I'll just hang out here." There. See how he put his foot down? He chooses his own basic white bitch coffee and has a sip, moving around to look through things while they go change.

6/10/2022 19:38:32 Mira peeks her head out from the back area before walking fully into view, her cheeks pink as she brushes the wrinkles from the dress she was now wearing. It was black like most of the gothic designs, ruffled towards the bottom but thankfully it ends just below her knees, offering freedom of movement. She walks directly over to her coffee which she picks up before carefully spinning in a circle carefully for the others. "So, how does it look? I hope not too ridiculous." She giggles before taking another sip of her coffee.

  • Mira's Dress

6/10/2022 19:47:04 Torey takes a sip of her coffee before she sets it down with Bryan and goes to try on her own dress with one final look in his direction. She is gone for just a bit and though the outfit is complex she gets into it easily enough and can be heard in the dressing room speaking in Scottish to herself. Finally she opens the door and walks out, long, slender legs bare with the train of the dress flowing out behind her. The corset of the dress hugs her quite snuggly and shows off her hourglass figure. Her cheeks are red and she looks embarrassed to be showing so much but the dress looks good! Seeing Mira though her smile grows and she says " It looks beautiful! It fits you quite well."

  • Torey's Dress

6/10/2022 19:53:04 Erin calls out "Well we were all going to go eat at the our favorite place so don't mess up the girls plans sir!" she says in a teasing voice. There is muttering an cursing coming from her stall as she seems to be struggling with the dress. then gives a very heavy sigh as she comes out. Well she got it on sorta but it definitely didn't close. She looks at the mirror and tilts her head "I need a bigger size and maybe a different color" she kinda gets lost in all the red with that bright red color to her hair.

  • Erin's Dress

6/10/2022 19:54:33 Bryan waits for all the ladies to go in and then come back out, while he wanders around and sips his basic bitch iced latte .. thing. Not bad. More sugar than coff----"Oh wow. Look at you three," he says with genuine appreciation for all the ladies. "The three most beautiful ladies in Prospect." Even if Erin can't fit into her dress. Then he shrugs. "I'm just here to make sure Torey gets home. That's all." He gives Torey a bright smile and a little wink and holds out his hand to her. "Spin. I bet that one floofs out a little."

6/10/2022 20:00:41 Mira squeals as she sees Torey's dress, "Omygosh you look so pretty!" She walks behind her to inspect the long, flowing back end of the dress. "It's... exotic would be a good word for it." She smiles and nods approvingly, "I like it." Then Erin arrives and there Mira goes gushing again, rushing over to get a good look. "Oh wow, it goes perfectly with your hair!" She walks around the other woman looking at the dress from all angles, "Maybe a smaller size, but I'll let Torey decide since I wouldn't know." She peeks over at Torey for advice before blushing a bright red as Bryan compliments them.

6/10/2022 20:06:00 Torey will smile at Erin when she comes out and she nods saying "yes perhaps a different size but I believe the color is just fine. With the black lace overlay the red color does not drown out but rather accentuates your hair color. it is very much a myth that redheads cannot wear red. "She motions up to her own bright red locks. When Bryan offers up his complements her cheeks grow a bright red and she looks down shyly but when he offers his hand out to her she steps up to slip her small hand into his own. She beams at his suggestion to spin and with her hand still in his, but of course lifted above her head, she spins as if in a dance and the satin blue of the skirt flows out around her like moving water. She gives a joyful little laugh but asks " Floofy enough?" Mira's gushing has her smiling even more as she says " See, a success for us all. The good sir has wonderful taste after all."

6/10/2022 20:09:23 Erin can't help but blush rather brightly at the compliments as she looks down at the dress even if she can't get it to close and she grins "Really you think it looks good?" she looks finally to the other girls and smiles "You guys look amazing" she smiles brightly at Torey "See that looks super awesome.. I'm glad you tried it on" she nodsnods "So we are getting them right?"

6/10/2022 20:10:35 "Floofy enough," Bryan says with a bright grin after he's twirled Torey around not once, but twice. "You all look lovely. Go find the right size, Erin. These will be my treat." He isn't rich, but he can do this once in a while. They can't be THAT expensive, right? Dear god, please don't let them be TOO expensive. His compliments, however, are genuine and it looks like he ESPECIALLY likes Torey's dress, since he's sort of gawking a tiny bit here and there.

6/10/2022 20:13:27 Mira nods along to Torey's response before adding, "She's right, it compliments your hair nicely." She smiles at Erin and Torey in turn before watching the latter spin around, dress twirling. She giggles before draining the last bit of her coffee with a satisfied sigh.

6/10/2022 20:20:54 Jackie looks at all of the dresses indecisively for far too long before finally forcing herself to make a decision and taking one of the long red and black dresses off the rack and carrying it back into one of the changing rooms. It seems to take her a while to manage it, but eventually she manages to make it back out into the main area wearing it. She looks up at the others, her cheeks just a little redder than normal. "So, how's this look?"

  • Jackie's Dress

6/10/2022 20:21:15 Torey around me for a moment I am getting the baby settled

6/10/2022 20:22:10 "Gorgeous," Bryan assures Jackie with a smile. He means it. It's absolutely a compliment. But then while the ladies were changing, Bryan had the Jordan guy go pick out some stuff for him too and once the proper size is found, he brings it to Bryan and Bryan holds up a finger. "Be right back." And then HE heads off to change as well. Just because he can.

6/10/2022 20:27:03 Erin does find a bigger size it's a little baggy but it it's going to help. She gets it on right as she comes back out and looks to Jackie "Girl rock that out look at you" she awwws to Bryan "You sure, that's super sweet of you thank you" she smiles to the ladies "So are we wearing this to eat or we planning a tea party?" she giggles.

6/10/2022 20:31:33 Mira it takes her a moment but finally she shakes her head and asks Bryan, "Wait, you're buying all of our dresses? Are you sure?" She blinks at him in apparent shock. "I don't even know how much these cost.." She peeks down at the dress searching for a price tag. When Jackie returns in her dress she seems to completely forget about her question, gasping and walking over to check out the design. "Ooh, I love the color. It fits you well too, you look amazing!" She frowns after a considering Erin's question, "I'm not so sure about bringing the dresses to Smoke's. That's asking for a bad time."

6/10/2022 20:37:49 Jackie shakes her head vehemently at Erin, her horror at the idea overcoming her shyness over wearing it at the moment. "Oh, hell no! You've seen me eat, right? None of these should be anywhere me and a rack of ribs at the same time. Huh? He's- No, he doesn't have to do that, that's got to add up to way too much..."

6/10/2022 20:45:09 Awe his vest matches her dress! Torey grins as she sees Bryan taking in something to the dressing room to try it on. She turns to the other women and says " That is very generous of him. My goodness. I am not sure I can make dinner though I fear myself wearing down rather quickly. This is my first outing since I got to town. It has been so much fun just wears me down quickly.

6/10/2022 20:47:29 Erin laughs at the horror look from the other ladies about eating with the dress then smiles softly "Well yeah but you only live once" she looks to Torey and awwws "Ok understandable though. Maybe we can make it another time where we all dress up" she nodsnods and turns to wait to see what Bryan is going to wear.

6/10/2022 20:47:39 Bryan comes back out several minutes later, hair down. That part is nothing new. But the baggy jeans and ripped shirt are gone and DAMN that's a good fit. All the way down to a pair of snazzy boots. Bryan's KIND OF a hottie. Not a super hottie, but a good sort of medium hottie. Like not DIABLO sauce. Just maybe Fire sauce and he approaches quietly. He's SO quiet.

  • Bryan's Suit

6/10/2022 20:51:50 Mira laughs at Jackie's reaction to Erin's suggestion, nodding in agreement, "Getting stains on them right after getting them would be just awful." She frowns but nods at Torey, "That's too bad, I was hoping you would be able to join us. But thank you for coming with us, we probably would have been lost without your help." When Bryan returns she nods to show her approval. "That looks great! Very handsome." She looks around the room and smiles, obviously enjoying the positive atmosphere.

6/10/2022 20:56:38 Jackie nods in strong agreement with Mira, starting with the first part about stains and then for the other bits as well. Then she grins around at everyone, getting a good look at all the outfits. "Well, this is definitely not where I thought the day was going when I got up this morning. I just hope having a dress like this means I'm supposed to write sad poetry or something. That's something goths do, right?"

6/10/2022 21:02:23 Erin ughs "Oh god I hope not.. I don't want to right sad poetry" she does take her phone out though and asks one of the clerks "Ok ok picture cuz who the fuck knows when we will do this again and look this fucking hot and awesome" she winks at Bryan "Come on stud get in here too and then you take one of us girls" she nodsnods.

6/10/2022 21:02:51 Torey smiles at the understanding and she dips her body into a curtsy and bows her head " I thank you all for being so understanding. I have greatly enjoyed this though." When Bryan comes back out though she seems to be struck a bit speechless. He was gawking before it is her turn to do so now. Her eyes go a bit wide and her lips part with a quick intake of breath. She moves to rise from her curtsy and after a moment she finds her ability to speak again and says " You look perfect, Bryan. The outfit suits you well. Quite the perfect fit." Her cheeks flush, trying to match the color of her hair now.

6/10/2022 21:04:56 Bryan shakes his head to Erin. "Nope. I don't do pictures. But I'll take one of you lovely ladies. Or several." He winks at Torey and dips the perfect bow. Coggie's got manners and culture! LOOKIT him go! He also smooches the back of her hand and lifts it a little to lead her over to the girls. "No sad poetry allowed. Let's get a picture of you all." He pulls out his card and hands it over to the clerk, who still thinks he's someone very important because of the Gift he has and he pulls out his phone to get ready to snap pictures

6/10/2022 21:06:37 Mira peeks sideways at Jackie as she speaks before smiling at her, "I hope the surprise was a welcome one, you're great company." She grimaces at the idea of writing poetry and agrees with Erin, "Please no, not poetry." She laughs softly before walking over to join in on the picture, doing her best to leave room for the others.

6/10/2022 21:10:14 Jackie lets herself be herded into the group picture, fighting hard against the feeling of being out of place. "Yeah, this was fun... just unexpected. Not my usual style, you know. But what the hell, right?"

6/10/2022 21:13:38 Erin nodsnods "Oh right" she seems to remember that and waits for the girls to come all together and she smiles "No sadness today.. All happy " she nodsnods and smiles "Should we go small to tall or just well who's where?" she giggles "We need to make cute poses" she looks to Bryan "Hey sir pictures of all of us" she waggles his finger at him.

6/10/2022 21:20:55 Torey flushes as Bryan kisses the back of her hand and for a moment her eyes remain on him but then she is led over towards the other woman and she steps up, letting go of his hand so she can pose with the ladies. " Thank you for doing this." she says to Bryan as he seems to be getting ready to take a picture for them. To Erin she says " I think wherever should be fine yes?"

6/10/2022 21:22:56 "In the famous words of the early 2000s, YOLO. Take it home, put it away, wear it someday or don't." He grins at Erin. "Group pics and of course individual ones. Why wouldn't I take pictures of all of you?" He steps backwards a little and waits for everyone to pose and he goes down to one knee to take a few shots, then moves around a little for different angles and such. He isn't a pro, but he knows how to use a cellphone camera at least. Several of the group, a couple of each one of them. Five or six of each one of them, actually, with a little minor suggestion of 'Turn this way' or.. 'maybe put your hand like this...'

6/10/2022 21:23:23 <---======##====================[ Dice Roll ]=====================##======--->
6/10/2022 21:23:23 Bryan rolls Perception + Crafts vs 6 for 3 successes.
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6/10/2022 21:23:29 Bryan rolls Dexterity + Crafts vs 6 for 6 successes.
6/10/2022 21:23:29 2 2 3 3 +6 +8 +8 +9 +9 +9
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6/10/2022 21:26:57 Mira leans her head on Jackie's shoulder and keeps it simple by throwing up a peace sign, a half smile curling up her lip. She closes her grey eye so only the green one is visible and holds the pose for the first photo before the show really begins. She follows Bryan's directions as best she can but by the time they are done she's pink in the face. "Just don't go selling those to weirdos or anything," she jokes to Bryan with a playful laugh.

6/10/2022 21:32:16 Erin blushes a bit as the pictures are taken and she laughs when Bryan really gets into it and makes suggestions. She looks thoughtful and at one of the group pictures she suggests "Blow kisses" she does the blow kiss photo well hopefully the other girls do it too.

6/10/2022 21:33:54 Jackie smiles along with the others, getting caught up in the spirit of things as it goes along until she mostly forgets to be self conscious. She even goes along with Erin's suggestion and blows a kiss into the camera. Mira's comment throws her for a loop though. "Huh? What weirdos?"

6/10/2022 21:34:44 Torey seems to be used to posing and with Bryan's mad skills they will look amazing! She did mention performing perhaps that has something to do with it. When Erin makes the suggestion of blowing kisses she blinks and chuckles a little but she does as she is told, looking to Bryan and his cellphone as she does in fact, blow a kiss.

6/10/2022 21:36:15 "What if I'm the weirdo?" Bryan asks with a grin as he moves on to taking the individual pictures. The group pictures will be passed around to everyone if he can get their numbers and the individual pictures are just passed to those they belong to. They can hand them out if they want. But they're all REALLY good pictures, getting best assets and flattering angles, but all very tasteful.

6/10/2022 21:39:51 Mira does in fact blow a kiss at the camera as Erin suggests it, one hand on her hip as she leans forward slightly. She laughs Jackie's reaction to her joke before hmming at Bryan, "Well, I guess that would be ok." She smiles at the other two, "These are going to turn out great!"

6/10/2022 21:40:37 Erin laughs "Well yes we know your weird Da... Bryan" she winks then smiles as she puts her hand on her side a moment then peeks at the pictures and smiles "I think so too" she tries to peek at the other pictures smiling "Ok this has been a lot of fun!"

6/10/2022 21:40:48 The clerk also brings back Bryan's card and he signs for it, then tucks the receipt in his pocket without looking at it. He doesn't dare.

6/10/2022 21:46:31 Jackie gets her phone out to look through the batch sent to her. Then she looks up at Bryan with no small degree of awe. "Wow... These are really nice. Like, these must be the best pictures I've ever been in."

6/10/2022 21:49:20 Torey looks through the pictures and she can't help but seem impressed " You should do this professionally. You are very skilled. Perhaps I shall have you do my new head shots." She tells Bryan but then she says " It has been wonderful. Ladies thank you for inviting me I believe it was just what I needed. I think it is about time for me to head home though."

6/10/2022 21:50:32 Bryan grins a little at Jackie. "I like taking pictures," he says, then offers his arm out to Torey. "Shall we, m'lady? I know you're tired. Let's get you back to the house, hmm?" THe kinfolk house, of course. But he isn't going to say that in public. Of course, everyone's street clothes have been gathered and folded and put into a bag since they're wearing their fancy clothes outside.

6/10/2022 21:53:02 Mira looks through the photos after giving her number to Bryan, appearing to be in a bit shocked before agreeing with Jackie and Torey, "They're right, these are amazing!" She awws as Torey announces her departure. She walks over to give her a quick hug, "Any time, it was a pleasure to have you with us."

6/10/2022 21:55:17 Erin smiles "Yeah thanks for hanging with us. This has been a lot of fun.. We need to do it again like seriously.. We can plan to wear our clothes for something or another" she nodsnods "Well maybe" she looks thoughtful and then laughs "You guys drive safely and will see ya laters" she blinks as her clothes are gathered then looks to the other girls "So still up for eating or you guys done too?" what she doesn't have a life or something.

6/10/2022 21:58:47 Jackie waves goodbye to Torey and Bryan. "Take care, and thanks for coming out!" Then she turns toward Erin and laughs, "I suppose I could eat, but I was serious about not eating in this. At least, nothing that will destroy it like most of the menu at Smoke and Barley. I don't suppose there are any restaurants that just serve beef jerky and solid things like that?"

6/10/2022 22:00:25 Torey waves to all the woman but then takes her bag of the dress she came in with and then slips up to Bryan's side to accept his arm. " Have a good evening ladies." She says then motions Bryan to lead her out.

6/10/2022 22:03:46 Mira waves to Bryan and Torey as they leave before turning to the others, "I could definitely eat, I'm feeling a bit light headed." She hmms, "We could change back to our regular clothes, will our dresses fit in the jeep?" She nods at Jackie, "Or we could go somewhere.. less messy." She laughs.

6/10/2022 22:05:26 Erin nods "yes let's get changed and it they totally should fit in the jeep.. So let's change then and then pick out where we want to go" she grins.

6/10/2022 22:10:21 Jackie nods, and heads back into the changing room. She emerges a few minutes later in her casual clothes, looking a lot more relaxed and a lot less self conscious. She also feels a lot safer about the dress now that it's in a protective plastic bag. "Ok, good plan. Now we can go anywhere, this stuff's much easier to clean. Hell, I might even get ribs."


(Scene jump to Smoke and Barley)

6/10/2022 22:15:33 Erin feels much better in her clothing even if it's a freaking dress. She ohs "I'm starving " she rubs her belly a little bit then gestures "So let's eat.. I am going to get the nachos and a milkshake and the all you can eat meat." she smiles

6/10/2022 22:16:53 Mira takes a deep breath as they enter into the familiar interior of the Smoke and Barley, groaning as she takes in all of the delicious scents. "I may be just a kinfolk but right now I feel like I could eat like a full fledged shifter." She giggles before taking a seat and peeking at the menu, though at this point she knows it by heart. "Hmm, let's see. I'll have the prime lamb steak."

6/10/2022 22:20:23 Jackie, Erin, and Mira are just sitting down to eat, still looking at the menus. Jackie raises a hand to wave a greeting at Ratchet when he enters. "Oh, hey! How's it going? You been getting settled in?"

6/10/2022 22:21:54 Ratchet pokes a familiar head in, following familiar scent and, by now, voices as he slowly makes his way into the private dining area. Admittedly, the smoke and meat scents brought his mind back to the more pleasant parts of Texas. He slowly inched down the stairs, trying to contain the sniffling, and the adrenaline, and the fear that sunken into him. He perks up, and slowly follows the curious flames that guide him to the center, and as the others catch sight of him...he looks weary, tear-stained, and utterly broken hearted. "...Not quite." He rasps softly as his throat swells up.

6/10/2022 22:23:30 Erin already knows what she wants she too knows the menu rather well and she puts her order in. She waves to Ratchet but then evens he notices something isn't right and that's saying something "Hey you ok.. What happen.. You want to come eat with us.. I just order nachos and well going to eat a lot of meat" she nodsnods and turns her card green.

6/10/2022 22:28:50 Mira also turns to regard Ratchet with worry in her eyes, "Are you ok?" She nods in agreement with Erin, "You're more than welcome to join us."

6/10/2022 22:30:24 Jackie looks at Ratchet along with the others, mirroring their concerned expressions. "Huh? Yeah, come sit down. What happened?"

6/10/2022 22:33:43 The girls have just settled down at the table and started putting orders in when Ratchet came in looking pretty sad so they invited him over to sit down with them.

6/10/2022 22:36:31 Ratchet merely mutters "No..." to Mira as he shuffles over and takes a seat near her, somewhere. He isn't pay too much attention to seating arrangements and can barely see through the blur. "What happened is what I expected. I told them that you were kind enough to point me over to them, and that there were some risks with having me on...like me not getting along with everyone, and not having a Veil. Fucking...Shadow Fucker, or whoever, literally spent the WHOLE *fuuuucking* time twisting my words like 'oh you love the mutts so fucking muuuuch' and 'whuh you don't like dam FAMBILY????' and he was just...a fucking aggressive piece of *shit*. They all are. Fucking stuck with Blood that keeps trying to hook me in on this 'oh fuck this set of people' bullshit, but oh I was raised by the nicest person I've ever known, and now I'm expected to 'have a spine' and act like an objectively paranoid piece of shit like the lot of them. They genuinely think it works like that, like a fucking switch...I guess it did for them." He sinks down, mashing his face into the dining table with just the most defeated expression. "Sixth months of running and traveling and I'm...still just by myself. No pack. Just me. I can't even get close to another Ratkin without them getting completely violent on me..." 6/10/2022 22:36:44 <OOC> Jackie says, "I didn't mean plain plain, but she is the plainest one around most of the time, it looks like. Not a bad thing or anything, just noting it as something she'd probably notice in said groups."

6/10/2022 22:41:13 Sten would sort of 'appear' out of the bathroom area, moving over to sit down at the table tilting his head as he watches Ratchet. Looking between the kinfolk and then back to Ratchet but not saying anything yet. "Everything ok?" he asks Erin lowly as he sits

6/10/2022 22:45:03 Erin ohs softly and takes a breath "So that is pretty fucked up.. Well I don't have a lot but I am sure we can find you a place to stay if you need too.. I don't know how your family shit works but definitely won't leave you homeless.... So what are you going to do" she can't help but smile rather brightly when Sten appears and she snuggles up to him "This is Ratchet the one I told you about.. Seems his family is pretty fucked up and got all mad at him for sounds to me like bull reasons but I mean what do I know" she bites her lip.

6/10/2022 22:48:08 Mira winces as Ratchet describes his situation, reaching out to pat him softly on the back in an attempt to comfort him. "I'm sorry, that sounds so horrible." She sighs before nodding as Erin speaks. She looks up in confusion as Erin introduces Ratchet before spotting Sten, who she hadn't noticed yet. She offers him a wave.

6/10/2022 22:52:04 Jackie shifts uncomfortably in her seat at the story, her smile fading quickly as it spills out of Ratchet. "Holy... uh, I mean I don't know much about them, but that doesn't make any sense to me at all. How can they just turn you away like that?"

6/10/2022 22:57:42 Ratchet skims blearily over the menu, looking over some brisket and ribs, in particular. "...Because I'm not a 'rat'. I don't think like them or harbor the hate for Garou that they do. I'm ever so slightly positive towards Garou, and there for I am, incorrect. Wrong. *Other.*" He huffs, quietly order a set of ribs and some brisket for himself as a waiter comes by, and he continues on. "I can explain a bit more as to why this is the case, and the reason behind the hatred, but it's...well it isn't pleasant, for sure. I don't wanna spoil the mood anymore than I have..." He sniffles a little, but hums at the back patting. "...I appreciate the assistance, Erin."

6/10/2022 23:00:27 Sten nods "It is because of the war of rage. Not everyone can let the wounds heal, which can be understood. Garou of the time did some horrible things, things that are very hard to undo." he shakes his head.

6/10/2022 23:02:56 Erin leans against STen and turns his card green too so he can get meat served. She sighs "Yeah some people have a hard time with all of that.." she sighs looking thoughtful "But you tell me and we will find you somewhere to stay ok? no strings attached"

6/10/2022 23:05:15 There is crackling sound, not unlike Thunder from the fire.

6/10/2022 23:05:16 Mira smiles at Ratchet, "Don't take it too hard, you'll always have friends here." She moves her hand away, hoping that she was somewhat helpful. "Doesn't the Kinfolk House have places to stay?"

6/10/2022 23:09:52 Jackie gets reminded to order when the waiter comes back around, and gets a half rack of ribs, wet with spicy BBQ sauce. And a bourbon. And a beer. Then she hands the menu over and turns back to the more important matters. "Uh, maybe? There's some cabins out there, but I don't know if they're in use. Or even who's allowed to use them. And really, I'm not sure how comfortable he'd be out there. It's deep country, and usually has a lot of Garou around."

6/10/2022 23:14:38 Ratchet nods his head to Erin, smiling softly through the hurt and alienation bearing down on him. "...I'd really appreciate that. Hah, idiots are missing out, honestly. You've all been so generous to me, and I've barely done much to deserve it. And there the Ratkin are, expecting the I treat them like siblings when I don't know them and they're about to frenzy on me. Tch..." He sniffles again, wiping his eyes. "...Sten has the right track but there's a missing piece. From what I've heard, from the old pack, it's a combination of that and the human's ascendance to where they are now, uninhibited."

6/10/2022 23:18:24 Sten nods "Ah yes.. their hatred for human kind, how could I forget. War can never solve such a problem, we need to guide and show the way. Yes it is slow.. but we can not do a Culling, another early stain on our honor" shaking his head

6/10/2022 23:19:59 Ratchet says, “Mhm. And because of how I was raised, I can't hate humans either, so guess where that leaves meeee...”

6/10/2022 23:20:12 Erin looks up as her milkshake and nachos arrive and the first wave of meat the stea. She takes a portion then hmms "Well the Kinfolk house is open to all GAian that need it, but if the problem is that his peeps have issues with him being with the Rou maybe going to stay there might not be good.. There is a Fera place just need to talk to Bobby and Paul and that shouldn't be a problem again we can find him a place shit.. if it came to it I'd rent him and apartment if that fucking helps.." she looks to Ratchen "I just don't want you in the street.. sorry I know how hard it is to be on the streets it fucking sucks ass... So if I can help.. I will" she nodsnods.

6/10/2022 23:22:55 Mira places her own order of prime lamb, a 24 count of lemon garlic wings for the table, and rum. She offers Ratchet another supportive smile as he seems to cheer up a bit. "Well if it helps at all, I wasn't happy with my family before but when I stopped caring what they thought it was like a weight was lifted." She shrugs, "Though I'm not sure if it would be good to leave them but if you feel your life is in danger anyways.."

6/10/2022 23:29:19 Jackie takes a big sip of her bourbon when it arrives, then holds the glass in both hands and leans forward with her elbows on the table. "Sorry Ratchet, it doesn't sound like a problem with any simple solutions. And I'm sorry I don't have any to offer either, I wish I did, but... Maybe they'll come around given a little time?"

6/10/2022 23:31:01 Sten looks to Mira tilting his head "You have issues with your family?" seeming concerned "Would there be anything I could do to help with that? Family is important, I have unfortunatly seen many of our tribe forget what makes us Fenrir, what we fight for. Which is family, the strength that family brings. If your family can not accept you, then know that you can find family here" nodding to her.

6/10/2022 23:34:14 Ratchet smiles a bit wider as he spies his food being placed down, and he sits up a bit. "I should...probably clarify. As far as I know, the 'Family' refers to pretty much...every Ratkin. All of them form the collective, know as the Family. Ergo, even if I've never met them, a ratkin would be my 'brother or sister'. My current theory is that the Blood Memories basically reinforce this since they can just sort of...*know* each other. For me though...well I try not to listen to closely to my Blood when I can help it, for obvious reasons."
6/10/2022 23:34:14 The Ratkin looks over to Jackie and shakes his head. "...They aren't ever going to change. They're just like the ones in Texas. Their hate and madness eat away at any desire to bridge the gap. They won't change because they don't want to, because they genuinely believe they are in the right. Ultimately...I think I'll just have to find a new one, and learn to cope with the baggage I got." He nudged Erin with a more upbeat grin. "...We're all on the same team against the Wyrm, after all."

6/10/2022 23:36:51 Erin looks up at Sten and takes a breath as she puts her hand on his as she leans against him. She actually falls silent looking thoughtful. As she gets nudged she nodsnods "That's how I see it.. I see everyone as family.. Well till they turn assholes then that's another story but we are all family fighting the same fight.." she sighs and puts her hand on her belly looking suddenly thoughtful.

6/10/2022 23:38:34 Mira shakes her head quickly at Sten to clear up the misunderstanding, "I had issues with the tribe I used to belong to. The tribe here has treated me with nothing but respect and kindness, it's honestly a refreshing change." She bites her lip and eyes her lamb as it arrives, the wings also placed down in front of the group. "The wings are for everyone, if you like lemon garlic that is."

6/10/2022 23:41:59 Sten shakes his head "I did not speak about the tribe here, I meant your family that you had issues with. I would be suprised if you had issues with the tribe here. But, it can happen" nodding to her

6/10/2022 23:45:35 Jackie snags a wing and takes a big chunk off of it. "I left behind a less than ideal situation myself. Really, I guess anyone who moves here from somewhere else isn't trying to downgrade their life, right? I'm sorry it's not looking great for you right now, Ratchet. I really don't understand much about what you were saying about your veil and blood, but I hope things start looking up soon. Oh yeah, do you have a phone? In case you need anything and need to find one of us?"

6/10/2022 23:48:40 Ratchet opens his hand, closing his palm around Erin's with a gracious smile. "...I think Hana was the same way. Glad to know there are more people like her out there." His other hand tears off a rib, and he begins to gnosh down on some barbecue slathered goodness, humming as he starts eating his feelings with an appetite! Jackie mentions a good point though, and he makes an affirmative hum as his teeth gnaw on a stripped rib bone! He pulls out a surprisingly high end smartphone. Not the latest and greatest, but probably within the last year, maybe? Big enough to be tentatively considered a mini-tablet. He tip-taps to his contacts, and slides it over to Jackie!

6/10/2022 23:51:10 Erin looks over to Ratchet and smile at him when he puts his hand over hers and givese it a squeeze. She takes a deep breath and gives him another smile. She takes some of her nachos and puts a little bit of her milkshake on them before she eats them. She has definately fallen quiet.

6/10/2022 23:53:07 Mira seems genuinely confused as she tilts her head at Sten, "I was born to a kin and a shifter so all I've really known is the tribe. When I referred to family I meant the tribe I left behind. My mother and brother were the only things really keeping me there, and when they passed I left." She pulls her lamb over to tear into it with a ferocity.

6/10/2022 23:55:33 Sten nods "Ah, so it was a local tribal issue" nodding to her "I know far to well about those" shaking his head. He puts a hand on Erin with a soft smile.

6/11/2022 0:03:06 Jackie finishes the wing and even remember to suck the sauce off her fingers and wipe them on her jeans before pulling out her own phone and exchanging the numbers between the two. Then she slides his phone back, unsauced, with a warm smile. "There you go. I'm often up and around at late hours too, so go ahead and text whenever. And are you set for a place to crash tonight yet?"

6/11/2022 0:08:18 Ratchet kinda...shruuuugs? "I mostly live in my car. It's been the only shelter I've had since my travels. So as long as I find a place out of the way to park, I'll be fine. I'm not exactly expecting lofting accommodations on such short notice."
6/11/2022 0:09:32 Ratchet continues his ravenous assault on his food, tearing into ribs, scarfing down brisket the handful and just melting into a happy smile as the barbecue flavors mellow his mind.

6/11/2022 0:10:45 Erin looks up when Sten puts his hand over hers on her belly and she smiles lovingly at him. She seems to be using her milkshake as a dipping sauce gross. She looks to Ratchet "Did you add my number off the card into your phone?" she asks. She hmms "You can always park your car at the shop if you want to still stay in it.. Or I can put you up in a room I wasn't joking i mean it"

6/11/2022 0:12:55 Mira smiles at Sten, "Though I appreciate what you were saying, it means a lot. Now when I think of family," she looks around the room, "Well." She turns back to her lamb steak, tearing into it with a happy moan of satisfaction. She looks over at Ratchet and blinks in shock. "Your car? We need to get you a place." She nods in agreement with Erin after staring at her weirdly for her questionable dipping choice. "I'll pitch in to help pay for an apartment too if that's what we go for."

6/11/2022 0:18:24 Jackie digs into her own rack of ribs, stripping the bones at a good pace and managing to not get any more than about 10 of the sauce onto her face instead of in it. "Oof, yeah. I spent some nights in my car during my move, but it's not great long term if you can avoid it."

6/11/2022 0:19:42 Ratchet blinks in a bit of dumbfounded shock, taking the time to wipe his fingers and mouth. "...Thank you. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the help. I uh, I have some incoming from small music projects here and there. I can help at least pay for some of the rent, I-I'd feel awful if it's just y'all putting me up. Unless...well, hell, I suppose I do have my skills I can always offer you." He grins, crumpling up the stained napkins. "...Mmh. It's gonna be difficult to learn the Rites of my kind on my own. I can probably find spirits for that, maybe..."

6/11/2022 0:21:51 Sten looks to Ratchet "From what little I know of the Fera community they are rather friendly, perhaps you can find allies there as well?"

6/11/2022 0:24:26 Erin seems to be enjoying her dipping preference as she is also enjoying Sten having his hand over hers. She hmms "Well here is your options Ratchet.. I can either give you a place to crash till you get enough money and get your own place that you can pay for yourself. Or we can put you up in a hotel or an apartment" she offers "No push or anything" she tilts her head "Did you met Harvey?" she asks curiously.

6/11/2022 0:27:40 Mira smiles at Ratchet, "You can pay me back by helping me put together a car, how about that?" She then tilts her head at Erin, "I don't think I want to get pregnant any time soon, the strange cravings and the heat flashes," she shudders with horror. "No thank you, though you seem to be handling it like a pro." She beams, "I'll have to get some tips from you when the time comes."

6/11/2022 0:29:43 Ratchet furrows his brows a little. "...I've heard of the Fera before but I'm a bit ignorant of them and their ways. Mind giving me a brief run down of 'em?" He looks from Sten back to Erin, smiling softly as he leans against the table, plenty full after having devoured his meal in record timing. "...A hotel or apartment would be pretty nice, I won't lie. And if anyone ends up following me with malicious intent, you'd be a lot less likely to get caught up in it. Seems like a good choice, all around."
6/11/2022 0:29:43 He perks up, and shakes his head at Erin's second question. "...No. I didn't get the chance to meet them at all. Just Nora, that asshole Kierik, and some guy who was probably about to stab me from behind."

6/11/2022 0:30:10 Everyone is sitting at one of the tables eating food and talking . Erin is sitting next to Sten, Ratchet is seated between Mira and Jackie.

6/11/2022 0:34:43 Erin ohs softly and nods "Maybe you'll have luck with Harvey.. Kierik did seem rather pissy if you ask me.. Someone was trying to stab you seriously?" she winces and nods "Ok we can find you an apartment then and if you want you can come work at the shop too if you want a job" she nodsnods. She hmms "Well do you know what Fera means or who they call Fera?" she asks curiously.

6/11/2022 0:35:07 From out of the women's bathroom slinks Iris, never mind that she never went into the bathroom to begin with. If you're going to do dimensional hopping, do it in a bathroom stall and avoid startling the rage monsters, right? Right. Pushing her glasses up the bridge of her nose with a finger, the dreadlocked hippie with the burn scarred face slips out into the dining room, slightly twitchy and huddled in as she scurries towards the bar to very quietly ask for some water. And also to look around and eaves drop.

6/11/2022 0:37:35 Jackie leaves a few ribs on her plate for now to spend some time finishing her bourbon and then start on her beer before it gets warm. She shakes her head incredulously at Ratchet. "Wow, that is sounding worse and worse. Who's Harvey though?"

6/11/2022 0:39:34 Mira finishes her steak with a heavy sigh before starting on her rum, leaning back in her chair to watch Iris curiously as she slinks over. Her expression is one of shock as she looks over at Ratchet, "That definitely doesn't sound good at all, the quicker you get your own place the better."

6/11/2022 0:42:26 Ratchet scrunches his face to do a big rat think, running a hand through his hair. "Uhhhhh...aw heck, it's just beneath the surface of my skull but, honestly, my old pack wasn't very uh, in a teaching mood for someone like me in the first place. I didn't really learn a terrible amount to begin with...aside from how dysfunctional they are, honestly."

6/11/2022 0:45:34 Erin blinks as there is someone new and she gives a polite nod "Sup " she greets in her typical manner before she looks to Mira and then at the way she's eating her nachos as in dipping them in her strawberry milkshake and blushes "Oh hmm my bad sorry.. It just tasted good" she shrugs "Hmm sure.. though every pregnancy is different" she winks before she stops dipping her food into her drin. She looks to Jackie "He is also a ratkin a little on the crazy side mind you but" she shrugs "Maybe he can help or not" She looks to Ratchel "So Fera tends to mean to any other shifter that isn't Garou" she nods nods "There are many that are not Garou.." she looks thoughtful.

6/11/2022 0:50:14 Son of a bitch, noticed! Iris immediately chokes on her water but tries very hard not to spew a drink out of her nostrils while giving Sten and Erin a shared salute in return. She's all dignity and grace, this one. She uses a napkin to mop her nose and chin, and holds her glass protectively to her chest as she moves towards the table with the chatty folk at it. No interrupting from her though, this is juicy goss and who'd want to miss out on it? Once close enough, she reaches out for a very light but testing poke of a finger at the shoulders of Sten and Erin in turn, and says very quietly to herself, "They're real, don't worry, everyone's real." The people she doesn't know get a finger waggle of a hello while she just snags a chair and inserts herself into the party.

6/11/2022 0:54:38 Sten starts to focus on his rather neglected meal, having gotten the steak, taking a bite from hit looking between those gathered

6/11/2022 0:55:03 Mira offers Iris a friendly wave before taking another large sip of her rum. She winces as the alcohol burns her throat before placing it down and nodding at Erin, "That's true enough, can't really count on them being similar in any way." She plucks a few wings from the tray and munches on them thoughtfully.

6/11/2022 0:55:28 Jackie waves at Iris with her non beer holding hand, glancing briefly at Erin and Sten and noting that they seem to know her. At the very least, they're not chasing her away. "So, is everyone at least feeling a little better with a full stomach? And do we have any good news to talk about, maybe? "

6/11/2022 1:01:07 Ratchet blinks slowly at the new arrival arrival, offering a tentative wave and smile before his attention shifts back to the rest of the group. "Oooh...guess I count as Fera? Huh. Did even know -more- types of shifters existed." He purses his lips as Harvey's brought up. "...Well, he's an Engineer so, there might be...common ground but I'm not gonna get my hopes up. I should probably avoid the junkyard too, frankly. I don't feel like getting stabbed or blown up. Or shot."

6/11/2022 1:03:44 Erin gives STen a little pout when he takes his hand away from her belly to eat. She gives him a smile before she oofs as Iris pokes her and she smiles "yup pretty real.. Did you just return?" she gestures "We have quite a bit of new people" She points 'That's Mira, Jackie and Ratchet" she gestures "This is Iris" she nodsnods hey the other stuff is their job at least she gave names. She looks to Mira "I can tell you that the morning sickness is pretty much the same some lasted longer than the others and sometimes stuff still grosses me out so.. There is that" she giggles and looks to Jackie and hmms "We are all here sharing a meal and making friends I say that's good news to me" she nodsnods. She looks to Ratchet "Tonight you can stay at the shop.. tomorrow we can go apartment hunting for you sound good?" She nodsnods "yes you are consider a Fera" she looks thoughtful "I think there are like 7 maybe 8 different types of shifters out there under the Fera flag" she smiles.

6/11/2022 1:04:09 Sten looks to Ratchet "Bastet, Gurahl, Ananasi, Nuwisha, Mokole.. just to name a few that I met myself" shaking his head "That being Cat, Bear, Spider, Coyote and eh lizard I guess is an ok word?"

6/11/2022 1:08:01 Mira keeps her eyes on Iris curiously for a moment before turning to nod at Ratchet as Sten lists off the other shifters. "I even met a Raven once," she adds, lost in thought as she seems to be recalling a rather fond memory, "Strange folk, though I'm not sure if they all acted like the one I met."

6/11/2022 1:09:03 "Getting shot is awful. Getting blown up isn't so bad, though." Iris says quietly, and returns the greeting waves coming at her. "I'm Iris, Black Fury Theurge." She agrees, and introduces herself with extreme simplicity, and there's probably legions of super proper Garou rolling over in their graves about it. She nods to Erin, "Yes. Phobos and Demos were..." twitchtwitch "B-But I'm home now. And the orrery grows." As for the rest, she offers, "The Fera are fine and enjoyable folk."

6/11/2022 1:12:51 Sten looks to Mira "Yes of course Corax, I even had one that visited my packs land... well actually my old pack got their land from a Corax, it is a very long story. Always good to have a Corax around" he nods to Iris "Good to see you again Elder Iris"

6/11/2022 1:14:11 Jackie sets down her empty beer glass (now covered with BBQ sauce) and moves to finish off the rest of her ribs. "Hi Iris. I'm Jackie. Fenrir kin. Actually, I think I saw a Corax a week or so ago, at the Kinfolk house? Unless it was just a normal raven eating donuts on the porch surrounded by people. You know, like normal birds do."

6/11/2022 1:15:17 Ratchet widens his eyes at Iris. "A Black Fury? Whooooaaa...heard about your lot here and there. Never thought I'd get to meet one." There's a bit of genuine excitement in his tone, and he introduces himself in kind. "I'm Ratchet, and I have the unfortunate luck of being the singular Ratkin that was raised to ah, not be a horrible shithead, and now I get to deal with fun things like my Blood trying to turn me nutty, and every Ratkin encounter is a brush with death. Funny how having basic morals and feelings is such a detriment, apparently. Rest assured, my human was a wonderful lady, and taught me most of what I needed to know before things went ah, sideways. Right from wrong, all that stuff..."

6/11/2022 1:16:12 Erin gasps at Sten as he says spider and gives a little bit of a shutter before she says "You forgot the Corax your in trouble sir" she teases him with a smile then ohs and was about to say what the Corax is but Mira got that she hmms "The Mokole prefer to be called Dragons usually if I remember correctly" she then looks thoughtful "I think it's just the Rokea.. That's the sharks and Ratkin that is missing or am I forgetting someone?" she looks between Iris and Sten to hopefully clarify before she ohs and gets that look of oh shit who's Phobos and Demos. She nods "Welcome home.. We have lots of food here if your hungry.. We have natchos and some wings" she looks for the wings. She sips her milkshake and leans against Sten giving a little yawn she's had along day.

6/11/2022 1:16:37 Ratchet says, “...OH! I'm a Rodens-born Engineer. Forgot to mention that. Pretty green to all this and aaah...hating it. But the Garou here have made things a bit bearable, at least."”

6/11/2022 1:20:59 Mira smiles and nods respectfully to Iris, "Mira, Get of Fenris kinfolk. Nice to meet you." She tilts her glass up to finish off her rum before pondering if there were any other fera she was forgetting. "I think.. were there not hyenas and foxes too? Or am I misremembering? I haven't had history lessons in a long time." She laughs and gasps as she almost knocks over her glass. The drink probably wasn't helping her memory at all.

6/11/2022 1:24:51 "Well, uh..." Iris's eyes shift nervously in the face of awe directed er way, "We're not all lesbians, we are all kind of like Wonder Woman though, but without the stupid outfits. Yes on being a little less tolerant of men but no on being man hating, um... And uh.." She ran out of Fury defining facts, damn it. Instead, she sets her water glass down and hoists her fucknormous Purse Of Holding onto her lap to dig in there with much clanking and rustling. "Here, um... For when you need to give someone a good pinch, and also uh, health or distraction so you don't, uh. You know. Die. If you ever get tired of Earth, you can stay on my boat. Since you're super nice." While babbling, she hands over a brown paper lunch bag to Rachet. "It's very nice to meet you all, and I'm glad to see some nice Get ladies. I used to know a really nice Get lady, but I think I misplaced her." She lastly adds to Erin, "Foxes."

6/11/2022 1:25:15 The fire dies back briefly and then the image of Fenris appears in the blaze.

6/11/2022 1:30:34 Sten raises a brow at Iris shaking his head "You mean Aaryn? Yeah she left" shaking his head again. Focusing on his food again

6/11/2022 1:31:02 Ratchet finds himself stunned as Iris's words echo into his brain: 'Like Wonder Woman....like wonder woman...wonder woman.' And it's like Christmas morning for the Ratkin as that comic book nerd switch is flicked ON. "...You're like, Athenians?? That's. SO. *COOL!*" He's squeaking softly out of pure fan-boi energy and is taken aback as he's...bestowed a Divine Gift, surely of the Gods. "...I shall protect this with my *life*." He whispers softly, clutching the bag to his chest...until his curiosity gets the better of him and he opens to peer in. "But what is it, a magic sandwich?"

6/11/2022 1:31:57 Jackie snorts in a small sudden laugh at Iris's answer to Ratchet, then covers her mouth with her hand and managing to smear more BBQ sauce on her cheek. Then Ratchet's response just makes her giggle more into her hand.

6/11/2022 1:34:08 Erin looks at Iris as she begins to speak and then looks curiously even blinks a little and giggles a little about some of the stuff she says. Wait there is a boat?. She looks up at Sten a moment before she smiles. She looks to Mira "Hyenas really.. I can't say I remember meeting any of those" she ohs as Mira and Iris both mention the foxes "I knew I was forgetting some and some apperently never have met or heard about" She blinks at the mention of Aaryn and she hugs Sten. She peers at the bag too because she's nosy.

6/11/2022 1:38:00 Mira traces a finger against one of the glyphs etched into the table with a thoughtful hum, looking up distractedly as Erin ohs, "There's a bunch.. a lot more than just the Garou that's for sure." She snags another wing and bites into it, digging her phone from her pocket to show her number to Ratchet. "Before I end up forgetting," she explains.

6/11/2022 1:38:14 "Bombs." Iris answers Ratchet, distracted by Jackie and twitching a smile at her. She's not exactly relaxed, still twitchy and nervous, but smiling, so there's that! "Uh, well, I'm Greek, my people are Greek, and all women. Except for some Metis. I have a Metis son, his name is Pink Floyd. He's uh... With his dad, Branton somewhere... I think." She's such a good mother. No one take notes! She smiles at Mira and her Big Brain, remembering the fringe folk that don't tend to wander through California all that often. A nod as well for Sten, and a sigh. Misplaced her indeed.

6/11/2022 1:42:02 Sten looks "Never heard of Hyenas, i heard of Foxes though.." shaking his head

6/11/2022 1:43:27 Erin smiles at Mira "I know there is a lot for a little bit we thought there might be were bees but it turned out to be something else" she looks curiously at the bag "bombs?" she raises a brow "Who are we blowing up?" she nodsnods "i've met the foxes before.. people come and go around here" She keeps her arms around Sten.

6/11/2022 1:46:15 Ratchet lets out a soft 'oh shit' and rolls the lunch bag riiiight back, stuffing it into his jacket. "Many thanks. I uh...hooope I end up using them correctly...or not at all, honestly, never dealt with explosives." He clears his throat, leaning forward to listen to Iris recount her culture, family, and people. And he's just...smiling, ear to ear. "Wow. Super hero mom. How do you handle like, being *that* level of cool?" He leans back, relaxing in his seat. "I mean, hell, I figured I'd use my shifter powers to just...fight crime or something before I ran into the Texas pack...and now with my encounter with Kierik, eh, I'm kinda feeling like I'm not so...super, at all. Barely keeping my head above the water, feels like."

6/11/2022 1:48:34 Mira tilts her head at Erin, "Werebees? That's one I've never heard of before." She laughs softly before shaking her head and frowning, "Actually that would be terrifying, can you imagine one in Crinos form?" She shudders, "Spiders are bad enough as it is."

6/11/2022 1:48:34 Jackie raises an eyebrow at the mention of bombs, as she starts wiping her face and hands with a napkin and then a wet nap.

6/11/2022 1:55:44 "You'll figure it out." Iris tells Ratchet, "When in doubt, look at the spirit of a thing. That'll tell you all you need to know." She has NO idea how to handle the admiration and interest though, just sort of staring at Ratchet like some strange, interesting, but totally unfathomable thingie she doesn't even have a name for. "Uh." She has a good think about that, turning to look at the others and grasp at the fera conversation for safety. WEREBEES! Yes, she thinks for a moment on their crinos form, and silently promises herself to one day discover a werebee. Or a space whale. One of those is going to happen. Okay, Ratchet again, and trying to sound wise. Right... "One cannot fly into flight, but jumping off buildings is better than walking. You'll find your path, but it might not be what you expect it to be. What's important is following your heart, it knows far better than your head where you need to be putting your feet, and tends not to get clouded by habit and arrogance. You could fight crime, you could dance with electricity, nap on the moon or bring down robots. Or all of the above. I built a space ship, so I'm pretty sure you'll do pretty well for yourself.

6/11/2022 1:58:51 Erin shutters again at what Mira says "It was something that was poisoning things so it took that form but no there isn't any thank god and yes very scary" she shutters again then quiets down as Iris starts speaking and smiles giving a nodnod to her words.

6/11/2022 2:04:15 Sten looks to Iris "There is no bomb in that is it?" motioning to the thing she gave Ratchet "I think he was asking what was in the bag"

6/11/2022 2:07:56 Mira laughs at Erin's reaction before eyeing the bag Ratchet puts away warily. A hand rises up to cover her mouth as she yawns, her full belly and the heat making her sleepy. She tilts her head at Iris, "You built.. a space ship? Like you've been into space and everything?"

6/11/2022 2:09:30 Jackie turns her attention back to Iris along with Mira. There is some space cadet energy over there, but it being literal seemed like a stretch.

6/11/2022 2:11:31 Ratchet nods a little, though he seems a little unsure. Well, it couldn't be harder than using his Machine Control. Hopefully. His attach flicks back to Iris as her wisdom pours over him, and he's just enamored, too much to really notice some of the mildly bad advice sprinkled in. And eventually, he breaths out. "S-...s-space ship?? B-built a space ship!?" He planted himself back against the back rest of the chair, *floored*. How could he ever top that? Well, fuck it, he'd have to try! "...Maybe you could show me some ropes at some point! I'd love to incorporate some of your tinkering know-how into my suite of jury-rigging techniques!"

6/11/2022 2:18:55 "Depends on your definition of 'bomb', I guess." Iris offers to Sten with a slight shoulder shrug. Totally innocent! Yeah, most of her advice is always bad, unless you're fuckin insane, then it's great advice! She nods at Mira, "Yes miss, I did, but with help of course. It's more of a gigantic collection of fetishes wrapped in spirit matter, but it's shaped like a ship and easy to navigate. It's in low earth orbit where everything can rest for a while before we leave again. I'm making an orrery, and it needs parts of each planet and realm in order to function, so there's a lot of traveling involved. More importantly, I need a break. I'm still kind of... fucked up after my last outing." Nodding to Ratchet, she says, "Sure, I can try, but I don't promise I'm a great teacher."

6/11/2022 2:19:29 Sten looks to Mira "I been on it, went to Mars and got blessing of Nerigal that way.. it is more an umbral craft then an 'actual' spaceship"

6/11/2022 2:21:11 Erin gives a little tired smile "One day.. One day I hope to see this ship.. I've heard great things about it " she nodsnods and smiles at Iris. She looks to Sten "What you did? you never told me"

6/11/2022 2:23:23 Ratchet pshaaaaws! "Yeah right, you've got like, all the wise saying of a Jedi Master!" He bows his head to her, grinning giddily. "I'll be sure to learn much from your instruction~!" And he sits right back up, crossing his legs underneath himself and idly wiggling now that he's relaxed and in a *much* better mood.

6/11/2022 2:23:47 Mira picks up her jaw which had dropped to the floor, "I can't even imagine what it's like traveling into space. It must be exciting though." She might appear slightly jealous of the two spacefarers for a moment before the look is gone and she is chewing on the bone of one of her wings.

6/11/2022 2:27:13 Sten looks to Erin "I did tell you I went to Mars with Frostbite, Devil's Own brought us there"

6/11/2022 2:29:16 Erin looks at Sten and closes one eye as she stares at him "Nah ah" she smiles "Ok maybe a long long time ago when you first met me.. Show off" she laughs and stops hugging him. She looks to Mira and Jackie "One day!" she nodsnods.

6/11/2022 2:29:48 Jackie looks back and forth between them, not sure how much of this might be absolute bullshit. With a small shake of her head, she turns to the waiter and orders another beer.

6/11/2022 2:30:33 Out of Iris's nervousness comes a bright smile at Sten, "That was a *glorious* day, wasn't it?" To Mira she opens her mouth to say something, closes it and thinks, and settles on, "It's actually really boring, the time from one place to another, I mean. Spirits are sparse, and there's not a lot to see except space and the solar stream. Planets are great, though. Mars was great. The god of war really likes the Get, but anyone that wants to get to him has to survive the gauntlet he made. Great red tornadoes the size of towns, wind incarna raging with lightning incarna, their power shakes the ground and sends up red dust fit to flay the unwary. We fought against greater and lesser spirits of war, everyone struggling to reach the volcano city. My husband called Ares a dudebro and got chest punched, and Frostbite got their blessings and tokens, as did these dickbags that stole my mate as a luck orniment. And I got a rock that was super heavy. I could take you lot up some time, if you like."

6/11/2022 2:35:01 Sten smirks "We fought a mad max battle together with a tank... who was a spirit, followed Micah home and became a dog since tanks not all to good on this side of the Shadow. It was good times" he sighs deeply

6/11/2022 2:37:01 Erin looks thoughtful "Wait I think I met that dog that Micah had" she looks thoughtful then blinks looking to Iris "really you can take us?" she looks excited then looks at Sten then back to Iris "WAit can I even go or would that be a bad idea right now" she leans against Sten getting a little comfortable.

6/11/2022 2:38:15 Mira tilts her head at Iris with the bone hanging from her mouth, "Boring? That's the last thing I would have expected." She hmms before shrugging and listening to Iris tell her story. She politely waits for the other woman to finish talking before snapping the bone between her teeth to suck the marrow. "I would love to go up sometime, though I don't know about traveling anywhere near town sized tornadoes." She chuckles softly before peering at Erin, "That would be amazing, your baby being in space before even being born, I bet that could make a great story to tell them some day."

6/11/2022 2:43:23 Ratchet listens in to Iris's story idly, chin propped on his hands as he takes the glory of such a moment in. Maybe he'd get to do cool stuff like that too. He just needed to find a good building to jump from...or walk on a heart on? Dang it, the advice is already getting jumbled in his noggin'. Oh, and he taps in Erin's phone number, firing off a text so she can add him!

6/11/2022 2:44:31 Sten nods to Erin "Yes Tank was a spirit of war, turned dog" smiling and shaking his head "Umbral travel can be done with kin but it is dangerous"

6/11/2022 2:45:18 Jackie works on her second beer thankful she's not driving tonight. The stories are making her head spin more than the alcohol though.

6/11/2022 2:46:00 "I...would not be comfortable with it." Iris says with an apologetic sort of wince at Erin. "Physical health aside, there's other dangers that could befall an unborn in the spirit world. After it's born and you've had time to rest, though, that'd work." She tries to make space sound more exciting for Mira's sake, and says, "Well, sometimes there's some very nice light shows, and the stars are nice to look at. there's also karaoke and a glass dance floor, which helps a lot. The cannons like to go off from time to time, they keep saying it's just practice, but I think they just like startling people."

6/11/2022 2:48:21 The word Dangerous comes up and Erin looks at STen "So in other words.. Nope not me" she sighs when Iris only confirms what she was already thinking and nods "Yeah I had a feeling that was the answer but there was a little bit of me hoping for not that being the answer.." She can't help but pout as she leans against Sten. Nope no sniffing at least not yet.

6/11/2022 2:49:18 Sten smiles "There will be plenty of chance later as she said"

6/11/2022 2:51:27 Mira huhs and rubs her head as the talk goes from space to karaoke and dance floors, "I'm not sure.. if I'm too drunk to understand or not drunk enough." She giggles before ordering another rum just to be on the safe side. She frowns Erin's way, "Darn, I was hoping for the tales of space baby." She grins at Ratchet, "Sounds almost like a comic." She takes a sip of the alcohol once it arrives and shivers as the burn hits her throat.

6/11/2022 2:54:41 Ratchet nods his head at Mira, chuckling with unabated glee. "It doooooess! Oh I bet it's the coolest thing ever. So, so like...the Greek gods are all real and stuff? They exist?"

6/11/2022 3:00:04 Erin checks her phone adding Ratchet to her contacts as she gets a little quiet as she snuggles against STen once he puts his arm around her. She nodsnods to Mira "Be kinda cool but yeah I figured it woudl be dangerous and I wouldn't put my baby in danger so there will be another time" she nodsnods and yawns again. She closes her eyes just listening for now or still pouting woman honestly. She is eventually going to fall asleep and Sten will have to carry her butt home. Sadly the player has to go to bed though.

6/11/2022 3:00:53 "It's all fun and games until someone gives birth to an alien." Iris says with a shake of her head. "Well... I mean technically all the gods exist in some form or another. The god of war is the same guy, but with a bunch of different looks and names. Same with the earth goddess, love, the royal couple, death, and so on. They're really powerful conceptual spirits that need an entire planet's worth of space for their broods and energies. Mars is a sort of training ground and outlet for war based spirits, venus is a judging ground and a garden, Jupiter's mostly just a gigantic art project. Phobos is the realm of fear and Demos is the realm of dread. That sorta thing."

6/11/2022 3:05:20 Mira is in the middle of a sip of her rum before she quickly places it down and bursts into a fit of laughter. "A thought just struck me.." Her words are slightly slurred though that may be because she's tired. "We went out to shop for swimming clothes for the beach and never got any." She shakes her head, "Well, an adventure for another day then." She yawns and fishes her phone from her pocket to check the time before nearly dropping it, "Wow! Was not expecting it to be so late." She peeks at Jackie, "I hope no one at Stonecreek is worrying about us."

6/11/2022 3:05:27 Ratchet steeples his fingers together, already scheming. "And that means Hephaestus is out there somewhere...makin' cool shit. Lotsa cool shit, and probably documenting the stuff he makes probably." He rubs his hands together, getting more of those wiggles. "Plenty of blueprints to look at no doubt..."

6/11/2022 3:09:59 "Oh, yes, Vulcan is there, burning and building." Iris agrees, "I haven't been there yet, or to Mercury or Helios itself. There's a lot of places I haven't gotten to yet." With the Get ladies leaving, she smiles a bit and waves a hand at them, "Be safe, it was very nice to meet you both."

6/11/2022 3:21:23 Ratchet watches the ladies leave one by one, and he checks his phone. "Well...guess I should start heading out too then." There was...an edge of uncertainty in his tone. Something about leaving barbecue place seemed to unnerve him a fair bit, his fingers clenching down on one another...

6/11/2022 3:23:17 Sten rose to his feet and picked up Erin "Good night" he offers softly to the two before he headed off with Erin in his arms.

6/11/2022 3:26:21 "You don't have a place to go really, do you?" Iris asks the Rat, "I remember there being offers of help finding a place, if you need a spot, I have room. Like, on this planet and everything. Or you can bunk up at the inn at the caern, they have suitable rats nests. Good night, you two." she adds to Sten and Erin as they go.

6/11/2022 3:29:08 Ratchet swallows a little, nodding his head. "I think I would appreciate that. After tonight...I can't go out into the dark, alone. Not again." His voice finds itself choked as he tries to speak. "...Not tonight. And gods help me if they decide to come looking for me..."

6/11/2022 3:31:07 "Well... You've got some bombs, that helps, right? C'mon." Iris says, finishing off her water and standing so she can offer her arm, "I know fear. It fuckin sucks. Up or down?"

6/11/2022 3:33:41 Ratchet gingerly reaches up...and takes her arm, holding onto it tightly as he shudders, composing himself with a breath. "...Let's go with up. I've been down enough, today."

6/11/2022 3:41:13 "Kay." Iris leads the way to the back where a moon bridge isn't likely to disrupt anything. But not into the bathroom, that'd somehow be weird as a pair. And I'm skipping rolls because it's late and I have elder stats out the wazoo. The exceptionally short, two step bridge takes them to a moonlit meadow near a big manor house. "Don't throw up on me, okay?" FLOOF! Huge white dove wings spring from her back, which is why she wears backless shirts. Could you even imagine getting those stuck in a sweater? The arm holding becomes a hug, a TIGHT hug, because she's working on getting lift off and it's taxing as fuck, but man you don't wanna fall. "And don't wiggle!" she adds quickly. Cause of the falling thing.

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