night's dancing for the flames(( open to all comers))

[redwicca]

Beltane. It's cold, rainy weather, not a good night for being outdoors. She checks with some of the other practitioners in the Boston area, and hears that they're going to have an open gathering tomorrow for the festival. She may join them, but she

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[third_arcana]

Red enters hesitantly, flanked by three men. Two easily recognizeable as Twins, light and dark, the third hovering behind all tall and thick like a bodyguard. Soft slacks and a t-shirt and a hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over. Hiding, a little, in the protection of her brothers. It's one thing to be around Michael, quite another to unbend enough to go out to a party. Even one with friends, people she knows.

[redwicca]

Willow's been listening, content, to Oz as he plays a song by Van Morrison for her. She catches sight of Red and her escort, and stands up to
walk over to them.
"Red, hi! I'm so glad you came." Smiling politely at the three men. "Blessings."

[big_and_ugly]

The Twins nod, smile. Aidan moves over to hug Willow, kisses her forehead, looks around the crowd.

The big guy looks around, but remains hovering over his little sister. "Nice place you got."

[redwicca]

Willow hugs Aidan back, before turning her attention to the third man.
"I like to think so." Calmly. "I know of Aidan and Adrian of course,
but what should we call you?"

[big_and_ugly]

"Brute." He's either not a man of many words or hasn't loosened up yet. Either is possible. Red gives him a slightly stern glance before moving over to say hi to Evan.

His eyes follow her for a second before he turns back to Willow and, grudgingly, sticks his hand out in a bit of semi-forced politeness.

[redwicca]

She grips his hand in hers, not too hard, but not soft either. Meets his gaze steadily. "Pleased to meet you, believe it or not."

[big_and_ugly]

He seems a little startled by her easy manner, or maybe just pleasently surprised. And then he relaxes a little.

"Guess you would be, knowing everyone else an' all."

[bloodofthehunt]

Tadc appears, grinning at Willow. "Great party so far, lady witch."

[redwicca]

Come meet the rest, if you want. I hope you like music and beer, too.

[big_and_ugly]

*slow nod* Think I will.

*grins at the 'beer' part* Now why wouldn't I like beer, pretty lady?

[redwicca]

Good point. Well, right this way.

[big_and_ugly]

*follows, glancing once more at the crowd*

[_animator]

Still by the tables, talking to Julien. He leans over to reopen the cooler as they approach.
Hullo.

[notoucheehat]

Julien's eyes go slightly wide, more surprise than anything. "Hello. Didn't expect to see you here."

Brute only shrugs.

[_nightflyer_]

Weaving through the crowd, in their general direction, but then
sees Faith duck out the rear, a frown on her face. He pauses, smiles
at Julien before following to make sure everything's all right.

[notoucheehat]

"Hey, you two." Julien grins at him. "What's up?"