A parade through town
Michael James Watson
"Alexandra Mira!? Daughter of Brand?" The sound of a tin-y steam organ is background and many voice fill the background. Ani.all sounds with the roar of the crowd. "Cousin Zachary calling. I saw your card in the trumps and read your fortune in the cards. Care to join me for rum and gingers?"
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex just looks confused at first, this is her first trump contact experiencing herself. Looking around, she then turns her attention to Zachary. "Hello, uhm well i did have plans. But if it would be a quick visit i could. You see i still have to formally introduce myself to the King. What do you mean with fortune reading in the cards? You do that often for the new family members?" It did peak her interest, how he would have done it and what it would have said.
Michael James Watson
"Everyone has their methods and some have better manners. As for Random, you can't miss him; Short guy with the tacky hat. Acts like he runs the place. Still, its been a coon's age since I was home and dropping by would delight mother. What say rather them rum and ginger we make it bourbon and coffee at Sea View? I can introduce you to the elephants later and just bring the ferrets.
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex smiles "Well if you do not mind the walk back to the castle from Bright Edge. Since that is where i am at this point. " Alex then thinks. "Uhm i have only seen this happen and never really got how but how can i help you through? Sorry very new to this. Do i just hold out my hand?" She holds out her free hand to Zachary.
Michael James Watson
"You are in Amber now? Let me close the contact. I'll call you in a few minutes. That will give me time to gather my coat and hat. Its been a long time since i have been in Amber proper and a walk from Bright edge to the castle would be lovely. Father says its my home town but i disagree with him. We don't speak of it. "
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex nods "Very well, in the meantime i'll get off the roof and to more walking level. Contact me when you are ready we'll walk to the castle. " She doesn't know how but kind of imagines closing a book or something. Alex starts walking down from the roof. She will sit in her favorite spot again with the jasmine flowers growing waiting for Zachary to contact her again. A smile on her face. Happy she is making friends. Oh and in the meantime she will send message to Rusus Hase that Brand requests his expertise at his tomb, added the times when Brand would be present.
Michael James Watson
After speaking to Rufus the Trump call comes. Zachary steps though in fing ringmaster style. Bright red coat, hat, Burnside beard in bright blond hair. He has a whip on his belt next to an steampunk style nail gun. With him are three ferrets in black, red, and blue. These come out of his coat and run ferrety around him. As she watches the run about another slides from the coat to rest on his shoulder with unferret like calm. He smiles a smile that immediately makes her think of Flora. "Those are Winkin, Blinking, and Nod. This one answers to Alfonso but I call him Fonzi"
When she looks at Alfonso she feels his powerful regard. It is unlike any animal she ever met except for Morganstern
Amber Bronkhorst
Standing next to the bench she was sitting on she smile and politely inclines her head. "Welcome to Bright Edge Zachary. And to you as well Alfonso, Winkin, Blinking and Nod." She watches the three dart around and laughs. "Lively bunch. Love it! Just be careful around the flowers." She then gestures towards where the gates are. "So you are up for a walk? It is a lovely day." Doing a double take on Alfonso she bows her head a bit deeper out of respect.
Michael James Watson
"A walk? Heveans good woman! Let's have a parade!" He starts walking setting a good pace. His charisma is strong and his voice pleasant. He is a master of small talk, giving of his history freely and drawing yours conversationaly. "I hoped to invite you to visit my circus. It's a grand operation. A good place for a young amberite to spend time. We travel across the length and breath of a hundred worlds. The Grand Hepplewhite Circus and Show of Wonders. Normalities on one world are oddities on another...... " He is talkative discussing the circus, the carnival and the other elements of the great mobile company he leads. As he walks you note the ferrets running loose. Cats, rats, dogs, seem to follow along playfully. Horse's not tied down start to follow. As he walks he past restaurants and taverns he pops in, bringing Alex, has a drink. Talking to the crowd about the coming of the circus. Spending less the 5 minutes in each one. When he keaves, he leaves a stack of Coming Soon flyers. And buys the house a round, leaving gold and silver coins with the Hepplewite logo on one side and his face on the other.
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex is amazed by his charisma. His aura the way he has with people and animals. She walks with him and allows herself to just enjoy the happiness and fun he apparently brings. In such a natural way for him as it seems. She listens interested to the stories about the circus and carnival. Asks some questions to elaborate. Alex is genuinely interested. It is just so beautiful having someone with so much passion about something. It doesn't matter the walk takes longer this way. She is in no particular rush. On the invitation she smiles . "I would certainly love to see it at a point it sounds wonderous. "
Michael James Watson
Zachary raises his hand as a flock of sparrows swirls to fly in his sphere of adoration. HE says, "Its been my experience over the centuries that Amberites, being archetypes, find some interest that comes to dominate their passions. Gerard found sailing and hunting. Julian found the Rangers and Arden, Flora found the Olympics, Caine found spying, Benedict found Killing. I joined the Circus. "
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex smiles and looks amazed at the sparrows joining into to adoring crowd. She makes sure to stay within hearing distance but mostly behind Zachary not to be in his very Charismatic and entertaining way. "I see well it surely does fit you, you have the charm and charisma to gather a crowd. People seem to be surely entertained."
Michael James Watson
He laughs as he approaches the castle road, the long wide, winding path to the gates. He stops at an open air booth for meat on a skewer. "You propbably are wondering why I contacted you out of the blue? A relative you never met. Yes?"
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex smiles friendly and laughs soft. "Yes, yes i am absolutely curious why you contacted me. But i figured you would get to the reason soon enough. And this parade is really entertaining." She looks around and then up the castle road. "So please tell me why have you contacted me, Sir Zachary."
Michael James Watson
"Yes, everyone loves a parade. However it's hard to be unobserved if you are leading one. I've been leading a circusthrough shadow for several centuries. Recently I received a suggestion I visit Alamond. The suggestion was rather forceful. Now, I'm a showman, not a cold bloded killer. Most of my people couldn't fight their way free of bindings of tincle.
Amber Bronkhorst
A patient and friendly look still on her face though her smile turns in a bit of a grin. "Hm, alright. And what do you need of me? There must be something you need specifically to contact me and not any other of the family. " Alex runs her hand through her blonde curls and grins a bit fuller now. "Please just straight up ask. Good chance i'll help out or say yes. As long as there is honesty. Do you need protection? In that case there are better people to ask."
Michael James Watson
"Sure there are better. Lots. But most of them have plans and agendas. You however, are a newly discovered kinsman, a lifelong native of Amber wit a history of service. The foe I think I have after me isn't some shadowshaker. Calling in an elder for something like this will make me look weak to them. While you are so new, hiring you might just look like you are hanging out with me."
Amber Bronkhorst
Folding her arms over eachother she raises an eyebrow. "To get it clear. You and your people are dealing with a foe, one not simply from a shadow having grievances. Your people are not in the best state to defend oneself, and calling in another of the family would be a whole ordeal. So you ask the newly discovered daughter of Brand. To whisk her away to new experiences and adventure. But you basically want an extra pair of hands to defend your circus. " She gestures thoughtlessly with her hand. "And of course none would expect a newly discovered kinsman to do much more then explore the new found freedoms so joining a circus or well tagging along with it would raise no suspicions. " She smiles to Zachary. "That is basically it right? Well if you give me time to arrange some things. I am surely willing to visit your circus and see what i can do for you. " "One thing though, if you would hire me so to say, I will not be a cold blood killer as you described. I rather not kill. Yes i will defend and if no other ways are possible to resolve i will release the arrow so to say. " Her face is serious as she says this and in the same tone continues "Also, i do not blindly follow orders. Never did never will, if i have doubts i will bring them up to be clarified or i'll investigate. Other then that, stay honest with me. So who is this foe? what do you know of them?"
Michael James Watson
"I might ask you to pound in stakes but you won't have to clean up after the elephants. There is an impresario from out west. Black Zone sway, maybe Cynasure Sway or Dufirosm Sway. He runs the Broken Wheel Circus and Freak Show. I may have walked Hepplewhite's into a shadow he shows in. Some ringmaster get territorial over their routes. His name is Poundfoolish. He hold a Woven Logrus. He's poached a few of my acts and possibly killed one. I've got roughhousers and roundabouts but only my elite is really a trained protector."
Amber Bronkhorst
A short nod "So another one on your side with elite training and with a capable fighters instinct would help. I'll help you out, just give me some time to arrange some things. " With a sly smile she says "I still have to say officially hello to the King as a new kinsman, amongst other things. But protecting your circus i am willing to do. And sure i'll pound in some stakes as well if hands are needed. " A bigger smile appears. "And i'm sure the experience won't do me bad, just like getting favor of some family. "
Michael James Watson
"Great! Happy to have you along. I'm in a slow time shadow now since I knew I was coming back here. I have to visit father. Probably ought to say hi to the king. "
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex gestures up the road to the castle. "Then shall we go? it seems both our next tasks are at the castle. Or is your father not there? At least the King is."
Michael James Watson
He laughs, "I can always find my father at Sea View Gardens. Its like she knows when to show up just in time to see people she wants to see."
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex nods though tries to rack her brain who Zachary his parents were. "Alright. So front door? Which probably means saying hi to the king first. Or side entrances which heightens the chance of sea view gardens first. " Alex smiles as she asks.
Michael James Watson
Zachary sighs. "If you don't mind, can we just Trump to the Gardens rather then walk? I end up with a hundred cats and dogs following me everywhere when i go in?"
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex laughs and looks at the animals and such she then shrugs "Ah well if you insist. " She winks. "Of course we can trump i fully understand. And a good way of dodging the front door." She pulls out her deck. "Okey if i try? I need the practice, being the new one and all " She says with a smile.
Michael James Watson
Opening the Trump it comes to solidity quickly. The salt air cool coming through the gate. Stepping through to the Sea View Gardens the arrival doesn't surprise people, since the trump spot is not only known but in a place of prominance where those entered are observed, by guests as well as Elites on Guard. Looking around Zachary notes a waiter who comes over. Zachary says, "Two Denver Omlets, chicken-fried steaks and gravy, hashbrowns, and coffee. Please.. Over there at the green table. And Tell the Hosteses that Zachary and Alexandra are here, please." Taking the seats he looks around at the morning crowd. Seeing that Caine aned Bleys are also having breakfast, they nods. "ZACHARY!!!!! " Florimel comes rushing out. Zachary sighs and stands. She sweeps him up in her arms. "Oh,SON!! Its been so long!!!" Zachary chuckles and returns the hug. "Yes, I know, Father. Mea culpa. The show keeps me busy."
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex looks around as they move to the table. Cautiously staying on guard as usual. She moves silently behind Zachary. Inclines her head to Caine and Bleys as well. Though it might be a bit deeper bow and more from her former rank then what Zachary does. When Florimel comes rushing Alex smiles wide. She does not stand giving the father and son.a moment to be together. Just staying at the background. She does smile at the affection shown between them.
Michael James Watson
She sweeps into a seat, smiling at Alex. Has Flora seen Alex since the adventure and her outing as family?
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex politely bows her head to Flora. "Good morning, I hope all is well Princess Florimel?" She smiles at Zachary remembering that Flora was his father. There are so many relations to relatives to remember. Her eyes do move over the rest of the guests which she can see. To see what the reactions are. Though she is sure most people are used to Flora her presence. Moving her eyes to where Caine and Bleys eat their breakfast she does wonder what the other royals think of Brand having another child.
Michael James Watson
Caine has a straight face but Alex notes a dark sense to it. Bleys stands and walks over while Zachary and Flora chat. He sits down across from Alex. "Dradra Brandsdottier? My brother tells me he is agog about you coming out of the darkness. Let me know if I can help you kick in some doors."
Amber Bronkhorst
A slight worry comes over her seeinf Caine his look but he os known to be harsh and gloomy. What a difference his son Chris is. Seeing Bleys walk over and sit she stands herself bows her head and after Bleys os seated so does she. First she smiles then heading her name her eye twitches. Its like nails on a chalkboard to her. "Good morning, thank you Sir. Well it was apparently time and bound to happen at a point. Thank you for the offer i will keep it in mind. So far its just getting used to a different role around here. Though i am inclined to still join the morning elite runs. Always good fun and practice." A wide smile as she did absolutely enjoy being an elite. She then leans in a bit and speaks softer. "One thing though. Please don't call me dradra. Anything but that." She then tilts her head slightly to where Bleys was seated. ."i guess not all are happy with another child of Brand. "
Michael James Watson
He waves her to sit. Waves to a waiter. "Fried habenaros, fried pickles, fried rocky Mountain oysters." , "Anything then that? Alright, your wish is my command for all eternity, Bertha. I hear you know the location of a pattern in of all fucking stupid of places, Tazilwere. "
Amber Bronkhorst
Alex laughs and gives a slight shrug at the name. "Still better then Dradra. And if you perceive me more as a cow. So be it." She sits back and sips her coffee with an amused smile. "Ah yes. Tazilwere. Yes a pattern has been uncovered there by Laravella. The place was a straight up mess though. Hope things will return to a more calm state with less imps, hamsters and lava." She speaks in a calm and neutral tone.
