[ota] Welcome to the 38th Annual Shakespeare on The Green

[maskofhearts]

There were a few things that Master Henry always kept as a tradition- the Annual Shakespeare on the Green productions being but a part of them. It was the biggest day of his year, though it was not his only production of the year, it was the biggest. The stage was built for this one night, and on this night Master Henry introduced the play as he

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On The Green- Meet And Greet.

[maskofhearts]

Most. Awkward. Date. Ever.

[so_complicit]

The play was, of course, brilliant. And you know, Davin didn't only think that because his nephew was the lead.

But he hadn't, perhaps, paid as close of attention as he could have, not when the woman beside him had seemed...well, rather off her game. And somehow, he'd managed to not learn the news that had her so quiet, had made her uninclined to the usual flirtatious conversation he was used to from her.

And somehow, he didn't think it was the presence of Laureline also in the audience.

He just wasn't certain what it was.

So he settled for being a stolid presence beside Avery as they head over to the meet and greet, not pushing, if only because they were out in public.

You're a good(ish) man, Davin Bernard.

[uncutclarity]

She'd gotten the news in the morning and composed herself before first reporting to Säde, then Silas, and then finally Rachel. Then she'd worked, burying herself at her desk until afternoon when she'd had to stop. And get ready.

Avery had decided when she'd been brushing her hair and pinning it up that she wouldn't mention this to Hadyn. Not today. It was, after all, his twenty-first birthday, and there was a rumor that he and Sieben had once been some sort of item. If he hadn't gotten a letter, she wouldn't ruin the day. So she just firmed the mask and smiled at Davin when he came to her door. She wouldn't be at all surprised, though, that he'd seen through it.

Which...perhaps is why she stopped him with a hand on his arm before they get in earshot of the actors. "I need to tell you something." It was possible, of course, that he knew.

[so_complicit]

Well, those were words that never boded well. But he'd still stop and look at her, waiting for what she had to say.

It can be assumed that what she actually has to say is likely one of the last things he'd expect to be what is bothering her.

"Okay. What's on your mind, Avery?"

The Four Suits- Party Hard.

[maskofhearts]

For Hadyn (at first, others can thread jack).

[heart_the_art]

She spent the better part of the mid morning to mid afternoon coaxing her away into someone's studio with the firm promise she would be back later tonight. Wearing a simple sundress, no label, no hundreds of dollars, and her favorite knee high boots, Like others, she won't tell Hadyn what happened. It was his night.

And she had to help with getting ready for some of the night, but not all of it. So she was beyond amused, a shock considering the intense feelings of this morning (or perhaps it wasn't, she was good stuffing feelings aside for others), to see how detailed the Moschino outfit was. "Bravo!"

Then, in a quiet voice, "Your mother is going to kill me, isn't she?"

[maskofhearts]

"Hardly, If she murders anyone it will be me. And then the suit would..." well, not weep. He didn't know of any Hearts that would weep over him, but that was neither here nor there. "She hasn't said anything yet, and I don't intend to let out names. Your secret is safe with me."

For what it was worth.

[heart_the_art]

"The suit would weep." Because there would be upset Hearts everywhere. And the last few weeks she was having... well. The entire Deck could use a good cry every once and a while. A national Holiday. "Though if she does murder you, you'll have a beautiful outfit to wear. So easy to clean up at them mortuary."

She reaches into her tote bag, "So, anyway, a gift." It's wrapped in lovely parchment and colorful ribbons. "I know you don't have anywhere to put it, but open it, go ooh and ahh, and I'll make sure it gets to your quarters."

She had no idea that the 60 dollar pen set she asked Nico to pick up in Italy for her? Might cost a little bit more than that.