The Final Ball

[fairygodmother]

[For those of you in Splendor already, you'll probably have noticed the spooky decor the city has donned throughout the past week. With nothing else of of notice to be mentioned, it seemed like everything was just going to be a repeat of last year

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[splendorsoul]

[After the outsiders in Splendor regain their bearings a bit, a few familiar faces wander into City Hall and make their way down one of the grand stair cases, all somewhat dressed for the occasion (in their own way, of course). The group pauses for a moment at the bottom of one of the stair case, and for those of you that are listening, you'll hear the young woman with the familiar smile up front clear her throat.]

Thank you for coming. If you have any questions, we'll be available. Ah- [She pauses a moment and looks at the group behind her, smile growing a bit as her eyes pass over the Swordsman] -most of us will be available, I should say. We will answer what we can.

[And with that, the party spreads out a bit, some settling into corners, others making their way into the crowd.]

((Ready for some final Locals threads? For this thread, you can request any Local that your character has had previous CR with that you want to bring to a close, or any of the following: The Witch (who will have her own account, sachant, since this account's

CLEARLY THE WITCH

[bypassed]

[ Last thing he remembered about the place was the witch's refusal to speak with him, and this? This is entirely different, because not only did she speak, but she addressed them directly. Arthur stepped away from the wall, moving to approach her. It had been so long, but it was necessary -- the answers Arthur never got that he needed, that he wanted.

Arthur walked over to her, reaching out a hand to lightly press against her shoulder by way of greeting. ] Do you have a moment?

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[sachant]

[The woman pauses, turning towards the man with a smile on her lips and nodding once.] Of course.

[bypassed]

[ Of course, now she speaks to him directly. Biting back the urge to retort, he returned the smile with his own, thin lipped and just barely noticeable. How long had it been since Arthur pursued his attempts at questioning her, and how long had it been since he admittedly gave up, believing his words would get him nowhere.

Now here she is, face to face, no longer burdened by the library they had both met found each other in so frequently. ] Was there a reason for your silence before?

[ A trivial question, really, but as it was, it was the most pressing matter to him, capable of determining whether or not he'd get the answers he forgot so long ago. ]

[sachant]

[She pauses, seemingly mulling the question over before answering.]

Politics.

[bypassed]

Is that all? Surely that can't be the only reason for skirting us.

After all, [ Arthur gestured around to the rest of the ball. ] this is quite the elaborate set up for one final farewell.

[sachant]

The city's idea, I assure you.

[bypassed]

So the city's capable of sentient thought? [ What he wouldn't have given to explore it one last time. ]

[sachant]

[She laughs lightly]

That seems to be the question of the year, doesn't it?

[apathycary]

[ It only takes Edel a moment to see the witch. His expression of confusion utterly drops, now it's only one of mild annoyance. If he could blame anyone, it would be her. ]

... Is this some sort of post-traumatic dream? This is a dream, yes?

[sachant]

[Silly Edel, can't you ever just accept things at face value? The woman turns, smile slightly growing.]

If that is what you want to make of it Edel.

[apathycary]

...You quite enjoy teasing me, don't you?

Did you have to bring Lawrence to this?

[sachant]

[Her smile staying in place, she gives a small sigh. If she was one to roll her eyes, she'd be doing so.]

The first chance you are given to have your questions answered and you assume you already know all the answers you need. It is unbecoming to jump to conclusions about others, Edel.

[apathycary]

[ He opens his mouth to protest, but closes it quite quickly. ]

...What do you want from me?

[sachant]

[She pauses for just a moment.]

Nothing, Edel.

[apathycary]

Nothing? Nothing?

What am I supposed to do here then? Enjoy myself?