[OPEN] Tell me tales from days bygone

[maddening_gale]

[WHO] Jade Curtiss, any and all
[WHERE] DeCapo's (backdated to the evening of the 24th)
[ABOUT] Some reflection on living in Elegy. It's been a strange year, especially when it's only been six months.
[WARNINGS] Some alcohol consumption. (Edited as needed)

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[cashnotash]

The last time this holiday had come around, Iceland was here, too. Things were quite different back then. He still had Eliza, Anise, and some other people who was important to him ---used to be important to him. He's only been in Elegy for around five months, and he still had that hope; waking up in the morning in his own room instead of the Mezzo.

True, the city has finally sent him home, but not for eternity. Instead, it had chosen to bring him back, after a year has passed in his home world.

Maybe it was for the best. Hungary as a best friend has been replaced by Rose as a special friend, and as someone who knew her past and her darkest secrets, he couldn't possibly left her alone. It wasn't his call, though. He had no authority over the matter. They were at the city's mercy, and it has chosen to be harsh. It has chosen to be harsh and sent Iceland back to his prison. He had spent a little over the year now, and the feeling of knowing that he could have spent another year...was indescribable. The only consolation he had was Rose

[maddening_gale]

Ah, a familiar face at last. Jade hadn't seen Iceland in some time, let alone speak with him. He watched as Iceland eyed the bar and, eventually, sat down next to him. More than that, it seemed that Iceland had, somehow, failed to notice him.

Well, he'd have to fix that, wouldn't he?

"It's about time you showed up. I thought that you might have been trying to skip out on that sparring match you promised me," he teased.

[cashnotash]

Iceland haven't spoken to the other man for a while, as well. 'For a while' was probably an understatement, since he couldn't remember when was the last time he had a conversation with him, either on or off the Chorus network. That could explain why he failed to realise the fact that he was sitting beside him. That, and he haven't exactly remembered everyone he know even though it's been a week since his return. He placed an order and shoots Jade a nonchalant glance.

"Maybe I do," He teased back, face remained the same, lineface and all. "Maybe I don't. You never know."

[maddening_gale]

"Decisive as ever, I see," Jade shot back.

He took another sip of his cider before speaking again. "What brings you here tonight? I didn't take you for much of a drinker."

[benevolentstar]

She should be spending the evening with Shahrazad and Father Abel. That was the safe place to be. Above that they were like family to her. They deserved the benefit of her company. Esther could not shake this feeling that something was off. When Esther got something in her head it rarely left unless she saw it through. Thus why she ended up in DeCapo's of all places on Christmas eve. Just a quick look to see if her friends were here wouldn't hurt, right?

Well she made it here safely enough at least. Of course Jade stuck out to her right away. Esther waved to get his attention before starting to cross over to him. "Jade! What are you doing here on a night like this?"

[maddening_gale]

Jade raised his glass in greeting. "Good evening, Esther. As you may find one day, when you're older, not even tea can warm you up on a winter's night. Sometimes, something a little stronger is necessary." Besides, the cider was excellent.

"I could ask the same of you. Shouldn't you be somewhere a little less suspicious?"

[benevolentstar]

Esther huffed in response. She highly doubted that would ever be the case for her. There was not point in contradicting him. This was the time of good will towards men. Instead Esther took a seat near him. "Yes well I was a little worried to be honest. It seems like all my friends end up in suspicious places so I thought this would be the place to check in on them!"

[maddening_gale]

Jade smiled a little more than was necessary. He had always liked to tease Esther the most out of all the Libretto - it was all too easy to rile her up like this.

"Are you saying that I'm suspicious, Esther? I'm hurt," he complained, and took a sip of his drink.

[alessergoddess]

Seth was not one to celebrate the holiday nor was she one to be dragged into any sort of situation involving the other people from her world doing so. Being the fourth wheel was never all too appealing. Far less so to a person whose accustomed to being in charge. Which was the sole reason she left the comfort of her home and the park. DeCapo's was an easier place to blend in and hide then her home.

[maddening_gale]

While they had first met each other in person at the Hotel Mezzo, Jade's first proper meeting with Seth had been at DeCapo's. And ever since, their little 'hate/love affair' had only escalated. Jade didn't believe in miracles, but it was very nearly miraculous that she hadn't tried to hit him in the past year.

"Feeling nostalgic, Seth?" he asked her, by way of greeting.

[alessergoddess]

There goes her chance to hide away from anyone she knows. Go figure there. While she could pretend she didn't hear him it seemed like more fun to go along with this. She'll go ahead and take a seat. May as well try and be comfortable. "That would require me actually having something to be nostalgic over."

A chuckle as she folds her hands behind her head. "So I hate to break it to you but no."

[maddening_gale]

Jade placed a hand over his heart dramatically, as if he'd been stabbed by her words. "Such harsh words, Seth. You wound me," he teased, still smiling. "Surely I wasn't that bad of a date. Was I?"

He already knew the answer, but it was all just part of their usual banter.

[darkrangerqueen]

((OOC: My inspiration has returrrned!))

Meanwhile, the displaced Banshee Queen sat alone at a small table, to all appearances absorbed in her champagne. The festive spirit of Winter's Veil drew even Sylvanas out of seclusion. Since this establishment required "formal" attire, and her armor did not qualify the last time she had tried to enter, she had purchased and donned a sleek dusk-purple dress appropriate for this occasion -- and perhaps other, future engagements. Some of the men were certainly casting her favorable glances.

She listened to the conversations around her, sifting through the banter and gossip for anything useful or interesting.

[maddening_gale]

[Huzzah! RL has still been eating me, though. Also... DeCapo's is a slightly dingy pub. She shouldn't have to wear a dress.]

It was easy enough to pick Sylvanas out from a crowd, even with his back turned. All one had to do was follow his nose, really. He glanced over one shoulder to see where she had situated herself.

And when he saw what she was wearing, he couldn't help but comment.

"My, my. All dressed up and nowhere to go?" he asked. "On a night like this you might end up as an ice sculpture, wearing something that thin."

[darkrangerqueen]

((OOC: Aw crap, that's what I get for not double-checking the location descriptions! Let's just say she got too many weird looks when she showed up in her armor before, so this time she found something a little more "normal." And there's no rush on posting; I know how demanding RL can be. ^_^))

One molten red eye shifted to meet his sidelong. Recognizing the uniform, facial features, and teasing tone, Sylvanas turned in her chair to face him.

"Jade...Curtiss," she acknowledged politely, if coolly, the effect slightly weakened by needing to search for his last name. "So good to see you again." A smirk played along the edges of her mouth as she continued, "Your concern is touching, truly, but I have endured far colder weather than this and remained battle-ready -- unlike those mindless mobs I saw when I first arrived."