2020-03-22 Ceasefire Lounge

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## Log

> **Sean Caldon**as per usual, Sean is going in and out of the backroom as the smell of fresh wort and hops drift through the lounge. He seems to pop out of the backroom to ensure he is not ignoring anyone who may have come in**Kiera Donnell**Kiera walks into the lounge for the first time, dress is a light blue dress. Very casual**Sean Caldon**during one of his trips out to the bar, he will see Kiera walking in and, with a large, welcoming smile on his face call out "Céad míle fáilte! You must be Kiera?"**Kiera Donnell**(as much as I would love to be truly in char) Irish "I am and you are as handsome as described to be". She walks up to Sean, puts her left index finger on the pulse point of his right hand, her left index on the pulse point on the side of his next and gives him a light kiss under his right ear.**Sean Caldon**also in Irish (and wish I could speak it more than a few phrases too.. lol) "I am glad you made it in! These are troubled times and I am glad to see you well"
> (anywhere you touch him, your skin would tingle at the touch)**Kiera Donnell**irish "It's been a little bit of a shock. I have not spoken so much English in years, I have spent most of my time in the Donegall Gaeltacht for about the last 2 years"**Sean Caldon**chuckles at that, in Irish "And I find I have not spoken in this tongue for the full 4 years I've been back beyond my own chanting and prayers"**Kiera Donnell**Irish "It's such a wonderful language, and it led me to the coven in Donegall. I would not have found them without it. It was also my favorite class all thru primary school. So, right now I am sleeping with my new dance troupe." She winks and smiles. "And I can continue to do so but carrying everything in a duffel is hard on some of my favorite cloths. Does your Coven have a communal space?"**Sean Caldon**gestures around, in Irish "I live and work here. I have a spare room and you are welcome to it of course. It is up to you if you wish to stay or move on from there, but it is freely provided as per our Customs. Would you like something to drink or eat? I have a bottle of Glendalough from Wicklow if you'd like? Or else I brew beer in the traditional Irish way here as well"**Kiera Donnell**irish "I would love to share a bottle with you and I will take you up on that spare room for the short term. I thought that the pay they offered was great until I saw what a room costs to rent here." Kiera takes a seat by swinging her leg over the table and over Sean's head coming to a graceful seat with a smile.**Sean Caldon**smiles back as he goes to pour two glasses of the whiskey... begins to put it back but thinks better on it an brings the bottle with him over to the table. in irish "So, I was only told to expect to hear from you and it is it. What ended up bringing you here?"**Kiera Donnell**irish "A couple of things, the coven there is very old school which is nice but they want the old ways to go back into......the world....circulation..... so they wanted to keep me there long enough to have a firm grasp of old ways and then move on. As it happens, the dance group there could not teach me anymore, they said I was to gifted to dance for such small groups. They contacted a high end troupe here and sponsored my trip here. One of the elders of the coven was part owner of the studio there so it worked out."**Sean Caldon**irish "I see, I am glad you were able to have them help you move here! I have not really been in contact with anyone else and have been.... studying for many years with some particular folks, so my knowledge of the current covens, politics, and views is well, quite out of date. What I can tell you is that New York City is special at the moment as there is a ceasefire agreement between the Traditions and the Union. This he waves his hand around the place is a neutral space for all parties and it is very important to me to keep it so"**Kiera Donnell**irish "One of the great things about growing up in such a small community that is so.....rooted in the past is the best way to put it.... is that there was nearly no conflict. I have heard about whole groups that oppose the Traditions but I have not been involved. Which makes this think.....how worried should I be for my own safety? You said there was a ceasefire so no active fighting."**Sean Caldon**nods, in irish "You should not be worried as long as it stands. I hope to help make sure it stands as long as possible. I think the loss of life on either side is a major loss to all of us and so that is why I will fight to maintain it. That being said, something is afoot in the 'Otherside' from what I can tell from the few who have come in and spoken about it. There seems to be a supernatural illness to coincide with this coronavirus outbreak. Which only makes sense to me since it is all linked."**Kiera Donnell**Kiera finishes her glass and pours another, topping off Sean's in the process. irish " That was another shock, I had heard about a major global illness but assumed that it was a work of fiction until I got to the airport in Dublin to fly here. They almost did not allow me to board, but the sponsorship letter from my new dance troupe impressed them. The heart raising kiss I gave gate attendant my have helped" She giggles "but caused everyone to gasp too....way closer that 6 feet. Do we have a plan, I have moved past my apprenticeship in the Life realm. I have watched the illness manifest in some people here but I have not spent a lot of energy on it yet."**Sean Caldon**irish"How versed in Life are you? For now, please come to me if you feel sick or are hurt... I can help you. I've tested a new elixir on folks who come in here and are... lightweights and tend to be part of the Union... but it seems to cure them of their sauced condition and also of any illness they might have. If you do not mind me asking, what realms are you more adept in?"**Kiera Donnell**irish (good for the logs right?) " I can now help tend the gardens and take care of myself in a limited way. I have moved past just seeing energy and can now move it some helping me keep charged as needed when I have a source. And I have reveled in the way everything moves and can dance on the head of a pin.....as they say....." Kiera's eyes are a little unfocused as she finishes another glass.**Sean Caldon**keeping up with her as she finishes glasses, definitely noticing her beginning to get pretty drunk as he does not seem so affected yet. irish "I see, I found my studies took me see the connection between life as it flows through all objects and minds in the world. So please, again, let me know if you ever need my help... would you like to try my elixir so you can keep drinking to your heart's content?"**Kiera Donnell**irish "that sounds wonderful, I haven't really eaten anything in about 12 hours either....kind of forgot. I am better when I regular practice but the floor has been closed to groups for the last couple of days. I look forward to learning more from you, and hope to teach you a couple of things" As she reaches over and allows her hands to dance from Sean's wrist to elbow in a playful way. "this social distance thing is so difficult, people just feel......."**Sean Caldon**smiles, irish "I completely understand, the touch of life is so... warm. Let me go get you the elixir" he goes behind the bar, pours a shot of a earthy smelling liquid and brings it back over and puts it down in front of her. "Want something to eat? We can get you something if you want?"**Kiera Donnell**Irish "I would love something to eat, I am not putting you out? I heard it was free in this lounge, a big plus until our show gets going again but ...." She slowly looks at the drink (with Life but it's not a rote so.....we can ask later) and then slowly drinks it savoring the whole if it, if not the taste.**Sean Caldon**(you can roll perc + awareness to detect magic)
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> /r 7d10\>\&61;6 f1**SidekickBOT**@Sean Caldon: 7d10\>\&61;6 f1 \&61; ( 1 8 5 10 3 6 8, 3 successes) \&61; 3**Sean Caldon**(you are 100% sobered up and illness free :P)**Kiera Donnell**/r 5d10\>\&61;6 f1
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> /r 5d10\>\&61;6 f1**SidekickBOT**@Kiera Donnell: 5d10\>\&61;6 f1 \&61; ( 5 3 2 2 6, 1 success) \&61; 1**Sean Caldon**irish "Putting me out? I am only looking at Irish hospitality to say it is the host's duty to ensure the guest is fed, given alcohol, and a room to sleep in if necessary. It is my honor and privilege to provide such to you. Want anything in particular?"
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> ( definitely magic involved with your 1 success)**Kiera Donnell**irish "I am partial to a good fish and chips if that is an option" Pouring another glass and taking a small sip, savoring the flavor a little bit more than before. "You are a wonderful host and I thank you"**Sean Caldon**smiles and gets up "I will be right back, I need to put the order in with the kitchen" he will walk off and go into the backroom for a time, maybe 5 minutes, before coming back out, grabbing a glass of water and bringing it back to the table with him, putting it down in front of you. "In case you want it."
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> "So, what do you see yourself doing here for the foreseeable future in the city? I feel tensions rising a bit due to a lot of newcomers with bad attitudes, but that is about the extent of issues I've seen beyond the illness"**Kiera Donnell**She nods her thanks for the water. Irish "I don't know, I had not thought much past getting here but I would love to help you with any research or task you have to find this magical parallel to the mundane illness. i would like to get back to dancing for sold out crowds and that is hard to do with everyone locked at home." She looks a little wistful "although some dances are best done at home...." She smiles to herself.**Sean Caldon**grins at her, irish "Of course. I've never gotten into dancing myself, but I enjoy the energy and intent of it. As far as its magical parallel, I can tell you that a Major Ember Storm from the Union is looking into it from their perspective and a person named Tati, who I only know has the worst attitude I've seen since I've dealt with teens, is looking into it from a more Traditional standpoint. I do not have that knowledge or expertise, so I would leave to those who know. I am happy to just deal with it on this side of things as need be"**Kiera Donnell**irish "hummm, Major? That has to be a story. And a teenager? I assume they are gifted in research. It is not my strong suit but I would think a Verbena elder would be best choice to find such a problem. Where do you think I can be of most help, moral? How engaged are the other traditions here?"**Sean Caldon**irish "I've not seen more from the Hermetics beyond their recruiting of a newly Awakened person, and their 'elder' is against the Ceasefire. Tati might be someone worth trying to work with, but she is far too aggressive towards the Traditions for some reason and it is awkward simply talking to her in my experience. As strange as it might seem, it might be more worthwhile helping the Major and her people. They are of a different view than us and normally we would be in conflict, but I really do think that particular team cares about and is focused on the issue at hand. I can always tell you next time they stop in here to meet them. Their ultimate boss, though, is also against the Ceasefire." he gets up and goes to the backroom to check in on the food, bringing it out with malt vinegar, ketchup, and tartar sauce for Kiera.**Kiera Donnell**irish "Oh, that looks great! Any chance of some mayonnaise for the chips?" She puts a generous about of vinegar on the fish and takes a bite, closing her eyes in pleasure "I have no reason not to work with Major and her people, although I was taught to be careful everyone I grew up with was to helpful to worry about it to much. Do we have any elders to answer to ourselves? I am used to rituals with 6 or more people. Not always including all awakened but then age gives wisdom, even if not across the magical world." She giggles again "forgive me but I have to say that rituals with just the two of us sound like a real good time and potential for some powerful magic. I don't mean to offend, its just part of who I am"**Sean Caldon**he gets up and comes back with mayo, irish "No elders here, you and I are it from what I can tell, and I can always help with whatever rituals you may have in mind." he says back with a grin "Of course, be careful. Always be careful despite appearances otherwise, right? I hope their intentions are good, but that is just my perspective from a few interactions."**Kiera Donnell**irish "Sounds like a general course of action" Taking a couple of chips with mayo. " What do you do when you are not taking care of me?" She says with a smile**Sean Caldon**gestures around the place again, irish "Brewing, mixing potions and elixirs, studying, taking care of others who come in." he smiles "The usual. I do find myself here more than elsewhere"**Kiera Donnell**irish " I know you can't tell me if you own this....and we don't pay here. How do you keep yourself in such fine condition? Do you sell your brew outside here?"**Sean Caldon**shakes his head, irish "I am taken care of in exchange for managing the day to day. I offer my beers to any who want them, giving my special brews to those who ask."**Kiera Donnell**irish "well, now I know where to find you ....most of the time... when I need you.....for anything" She giggles again "Thank you for the warm welcome, the food and conversation. I would love to see the space you have for me and get some of my things settled. Maybe even take a nice....long hot shower and think of forests of red."**Sean Caldon**nods, irish "Of course, I wanted to make sure you had the chance to eat beforehand." stands up once you're done eating "Let me show you to your room"**Kiera Donnell**Follow Sean to the room. irish "Thank you again, and oh" pulling out a flip phone " let me give you my number" She enters the room, setting her duffel down and takes a look around**Sean Caldon**on the way back, you walked through the backroom to the lounge which had a storage area and a small brewing area and back to a hallway leading to your room. pulls out his flip phone, looking lost trying to add a number to it as if unfamiliar with it before finally figuring it out and looking victorious "If you need anything, I am down the hall." he points in one direction. "the bathroom and a shower is down there" he points in the opposite direction. "I have a few hours yet to see if anyone else happens to come in, but I will definitely introduce you to those I know"**Kiera Donnell**irish "Thank you" She starts taking off her clothes without any kind of shame. "I look forward to meeting more of the residences of the city"**Sean Caldon**nods and smiles at her lack of shame "My pleasure and I look forward to talking with you more, I am back to work" he will slowly turn around and head back out (good timing i need to go in a few :slight\_smile: )**Kiera Donnell**(seemed like a good time, me too)
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> (thank you)**Sean Caldon**(thank you, talk with ya later!)**Kiera Donnell**(looking forward to it)