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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[bypassed]

[ Slams into this like a fucking boss, because that's exactly what Arthur is, looking all suave in his suit like he had never left in the first place. He's standing in the hall, by the entrance, perfectly at ease despite the fact that he hasn't returned for almost a year, though its a comforting return nevertheless, the peace he never fully obtained from his years working with Cobb. ]

[brightersided]

Wasn't there just a horse there?

[stumbles backwards into a certain somebody.]

[bypassed]

[ Distracted as Arthur was, he doesn't move nearly as fast enough to avoid the other man, who proceeds to stumble against him -- well. He's a familiar face, the rare one Arthur actually remembers if only because they shared a conversation over his name, a point of fact he made a particular note over. ]

I believe so, complete with flying wings and all. [ Oh hello, Merlin, how are you doing by the way? He offers a hand to steady him before looking back to see if the horse itself was there. ]

[brightersided]

Well.

It's gone now.

[Way to state the obvious. Whole lot of air! Turning to look at the other person, the recognition is instant. Merlin slowly raises a finger and points.]

You're the Other Arthur. Fancy meeting you here.

[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?

8)

[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. ]

[derped]

[Unlike a lot of other people - who would have memories flooding back once they saw the pegasus, without the lack of explanation - Rion has been fully aware of what's happened. It's difficult to explain what happened to his mother, or anyone else; he just sort of disappeared for six months, and he couldn't (or wouldn't) explain where he had been

[patternprophet]

[Odd as it may seem, Leoben is almost getting used to being the universe's plaything. Plucked from earth (not that he's complaining), dropped into Splendor, then tossed onto a space station, and now back here, it's getting rather exhausting, especially without an explaination for it all.

But for better or worse, he's back for this. It'll be a chance to wrap a few loose ends.

Open to tags from everyone, whether you had CR with this guy or not.]

[mei_blossom]

Leoben! [I guess she's going to give you a hug, because it's been a while. (technically)]

[patternprophet]

[And the hug is returned this time, although somewhat awkwardly because it's Leoben and he's weird like that.]

Taiwan. I'm glad to see you.

[mei_blossom]

Did you go home to your family, Leoben?

Oh no.

[apathycary]

[ Going home? Edel was home, and unfortunately! Against his better judgement, he's totally not here on his own! Oh no, no, no no no no, the panic is totally getting to him now. You have no idea. ]

...R-Rin?!

[ Edel may be, perhaps, holding a small martini glass. Where did it come from? Who gave it to him? Why does he even have it if he doesn't like drinking? Who knows. But it's there. Yep. ]

No no no

[apathycary]

R-Rin... [ He takes a step back. He isn't sure if Rin is a prowling animal on the hunt with that look on his face, or if he's about to explode. ]

It's... you're right, it's been a while. I thought I had woken up, but it seems like that was never an option!