[ota] in neat squares- or not

[ishineon]

The new additions sprouting up everywhich and where are troubling, yes. No one's yet been able to work out a pattern in what will pop up next where and when.

It doesn't mean they can't try. Or that the maps kept for documenting purposes can't be updated.

So Säde's out and about inspecting the damage new land. It ought to be safe to assume the

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[wavekissedheart]

Mano's just coming out of a building across the street, on his way back to Heart Castle with vague ideas of passing the shrub in his arms off to one of the gardeners for replanting. Really, he's sure it'd like the courtyard or the Green much better than the middle of Mrs. O'Malley's kitchen.

Spotting Sade across the street, however, he pauses. Figuring out all the proper protocol for addressing other Faces and different Suits was possibly one of the more difficult things about his new position. Luckily, he'd always been a polite boy. Crossing the street to pause next to her, he eyes the rather ominous-looking building that's wedged itself in between two houses that used to be neighbors.

"Well, that one's not winnin' any neighborhood beauty contests anytime soon, is it?"

[ishineon]

"It would take rather more than a dash of paint to even get it eligible for one," she says as she turns to look at whoever's greeting her. "Mr... Higa, is it not? How nice to meet you at last."

[wavekissedheart]

"It is, Lady, but I much prefer Mano'ele," he nods at her agreeably, arms full of a rather large steel pail. "And the pleasure is mine, truly. I hope you and yours aren't suffering from all this too much?" He knows enough of her, and of Diamonds in general, to take extra care with his enunciation. There's a vague sense that certain aspects of one's behaviour were scrutinized a bit more closely when one became a Face. Maybe he just didn't want to let his own Suit down.

[ishineon]

"Mano'ele, then." She notably doesn't ask him to refer to her in kind; she'll reserve that for when they know each other better. Assuming he makes a good impression. "I doubt we're suffering more or less than any other Suit. The phenomenon doesn't seem to discriminate."

Or hasn't yet. Whichever.

[wavekissedheart]

Oh, he wouldn't dream of calling the Diamond Queen by her first name. Impolite, that, especially since she hasn't invited him to do so. And perhaps not even then.

"So far, no one seems to be suffering any more than inconvenience. Luckily so, I think. Course, one shouldn't be jumping to conclusions yet, mm?"

He eyes the building in front of them. Just doesn't quite seem right. He's long ago accustomed himself to the idea of 'Deck magic,' but this seems to be in another league entirely.

[ishineon]

"Always prepare for the worst," she thinks aloud. "Though it can be rather difficult to predict nowadays. This may yet bring trouble." She can just imagine a house sprouting from under one already built.

Her imagination can at times be far too creative.

[wavekissedheart]

"A good way to think, though I sincerely hope it's unneeded. Still, best to be ready for anything," he agrees. "And a time to set aside differences of Suit, I think. If you and yours need anything, I'm sure my King would want me to make sure you know we are all ready to help, in any way we can."

[ishineon]

There's a trace- just the smallest hint- of warmth in the way she smiles. "You'll thank him for me, then? And let him know that the Diamonds would do the same should you ever need it."

[wavekissedheart]

Every fire starts with a spark, he thinks, and that hint of warmth is enough for now. It's one of the things he's been hoping for, after all, a little more cooperation between the Suits, working together to build a better Deck, and fostering a little goodwill is a good place to start. His return smile is, of course, much warmer than hers, but it's always an open sort of smile.

"I will, Lady. Thank you."

[ishineon]

"You shouldn't have to, really. It ought to be an obligation between Suits, but..." she shrugs her shoulders. "The more it goes unsaid the less it's acted upon. It's good that we've spoken."

[wavekissedheart]

"I agree. Think we could all do with a bit of a reminder, especially with current circumstances being what they are." He shifts the pail in his arms, settling it a bit higher.

"Ought to be gettin' this fella here to his new home," he finished, accent slipping a touch. "Take care, Lady, you and yours both." Be safe, is the unspoken part of that. He hopes they all can be.

[ishineon]

"And you as well. Good day, Mano'ele, and I hope he likes his new spot." Just a little twinkle in her eye. Just a very tiny one.