Waking the Dead 2.0 || May 19, 2063 (Saturday) || Friendship in the cups.

[kawaakari]

[It's a little after lunch with the Shinta Clan that Kasumi Aoi makes an interesting suggestion: that the War Hounds wile the afternoon hours away in good company with their mentors, former or otherwise, that can make it. Invitations are easy; she can handle them.

So, there you have it: doing things the Japanese way, talking over sake, nibbling idly on onigiri and whatever else. The rest of the household has left you alone. This is quality time with the people who have watched your back, and taught you whatever they could.]



OOC Notes
+ Each thread here is for one-on-one conversations between players and their respective mentors. Group shenanigans can be played out on the table, if you guys like.
+ Noey and I are going to bring his conversation with Malia on the table!

Comments

[therealbrianna]

[ Makes sense. ]

So it's okay to call out your blade mates when they want to do something stupid, right?

[ Thanks Tala and takes a small sip. ]

Cos sometimes even if I want to, I'm too uhm... Shy I guess? Like sometimes I want to smack them in the head for thinking they can do things on their own.

[ Another small sip. ]

I mean I'm used to speaking my mind and all, but with them it's just different. I feel like I can't just say what I want to in front of them.

[thetalavega]

Well, if you're not going to call them out on their shit, who will?

[She's drinking hers down in full, and pouring another one. She knows how to hold her liquor, and doesn't care to be needlessly graceful about it.]

You're the one who stands closest to them. You're in the best position to keep them from doing something that they'll regret, or telling them off when you're too late to stop them.

[therealbrianna]

[ Wise bestie is wise. *-*

At this point, she's just nodding in agreement, looking like she's just learned something new. No matter how loud, friendly and open she's been to her blade, she's still keeping a few things under wraps. ]

Why don't you talk to her then? Or... Have you?

[thetalavega]

[Letting out a laugh that's incredulous, amused and bitter all at the same time.]

There's no point to it, really. She's all about deny-deny-denying good advice, even when it hits her right in the face. Believe me, I've tried.

[therealbrianna]

[ Wew, intense. ]

So she's just that difficult, huh?

[thetalavega]

She is BEYOND difficult.

[Oh. My. God.

That is what her expression says.]

[therealbrianna]

[ She's kinda nervous now. Cos really... ]

But you guys have been together for a long time. Wouldn't you have like, sorta fixed that by now?

[thetalavega]

Maybe it would be if there hadn't been a war. Fifty years of peace makes things easy. Fifty years of fighting? Mmmm, not so much.

[therealbrianna]

[ Riiiight... That happened...

Real quietly now, because she wants to learn more about her bestie, and also because she can learn a thing or two from this, being a Changeling herself. ]

What about you? I mean, what did you get from those fifty years?

[thetalavega]

[She's quiet for a moment, smile fading into something a little softer, more serious.

She is also fetching her cigarettes and lighting up.]

I learned that I was not good enough, but that I was okay because I simply had to do what I can. I also learned that power is as only good as the people who have it.

[therealbrianna]

[ She's listening in intently with her chin propped on her hand. She can't imagine how Tala was like when she was just starting out just like, well, her. ]

Okay, well since we're on the topic of not being good enough... I read up on some Courts stuff for Changelings.

[ She's looking at Tala with BIG eyes as if expecting her bestie to fill in the rest for her. ]

[thetalavega]

Oh? Are you interested in any of them? The first Court that I curried for favor in was Maria Makiling's.

[Good times, those. She's very grateful to Maria for... well. Everything.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Embarrassed laugh. ]

Uhm, well I was hoping you could help me out with those. I decided to ask you because you might be more familiar with them. What happens in that court?

[thetalavega]

Honestly? Nothing much. Once the Lord or Lady of the Court has recognized you as one of their own, you're generally going to be left to your own devices. The only time that changes is if they need an agent to help them out with something.

[Hee.]

It's a pretty sweet deal, actually. Being part of a Court that's aligned to the Vigil gives you a little more protection against the Gentry. It also makes it easier to meet other Lost, and maybe make new friends.

[therealbrianna]

[ Okay, very relevant info. ]

Oooh, I could use some extra security, yeah. I'd... want to help out others too, just as you helped me.

[thetalavega]

Then you should definitely go for a Court once you're ready. Getting into other Courts becomes easier once you have your foot in the door with one anyway, and it grants you enough political immunity to learn Contracts that you'd normally have to wrangle and wheedle for.

[therealbrianna]

[ Once... I'm... Ready?

She looks at Tala with confusion plastered on her face. ]

[thetalavega]

[Smiling at that, and patting your hand.]

You're still new to this, Bri. Courts only take notably strong Changeling, and they also look for specific skill sets. You're getting there, and I'll make sure that you get there in record time, but for now? Best if you figure out which Court you'll like to be a part of.

[therealbrianna]

[ She's smiling now. ]

I trust you will. God, I swear I'd be so lost without you. I've talked to Lia about it just yesterday, asked for her take on it. Cause yknow, I just want to be sure and all. This isn't something I want to do half-assed.

[ Ooc: lol sakto, first she asks Hikaru a general question, then narrows down kay Lia, then final "consultation" with Tala! :3 ]

[thetalavega]

It really shouldn't be, but a lot of people go into it half-cocked anyway.

['Half-cocked'. Talk about a Mordechai moment. OH WELL, HE'S DADDYSTAIR ANYWAY~]

I'll make sure to put in a good word for you once you're set. They all love me.

[ooc: perfection. =w=]

[therealbrianna]

[ She's flailing her hands around now in typical excited teen girl fashion, but she's keeping it minimal. ]

OH. MYGOD YES that would be amazing!! I swear I'll still work hard and you won't regret this at all! And I don't see why they wouldn't love you. [ She winks at Tala because she is the epitome of everything amazing in Brianna's eyes. ]

[thetalavega]

[Oh, stop, you~]

Yeah, well. I'm the best.

[therealbrianna]

[ She's laughing in agreement because Tala is the best.

Speaking of getting better... ]

Alistair won't mind if I ask for shooting lessons from him, will he?

[thetalavega]

If he does mind, he's going to have to answer to me.

[She won't settle for anything less.]

[therealbrianna]

[ That gets a laugh from her. By now, they've always been kidding around, bullying their daddies or blademates. ]

Thanks Tala, I know you're kidding but it'd mean so much to me if he said yes willingly!