Kitsunegari (July catch-all)

[detectiveofthewest]

A: After the full moon

Heiji had been lucky to walk away from his run-in with Tal as well as he had -- a werewolf during this particular time of year was even more dangerous than usual. But he was still badly hurting, and he did not yet want to return to the Other Realm, where one of his own kind might see an excellent opportunity to take advantage of his wounds. Nor could he wander the streets as a human slowly bleeding through his clothing.

So instead he limped along quietly in the early hours of the morning in the least energy-intensive form he could. A small black fox, looking for a burrow to hole up in and lick his wounds.

B: You are cordially invited (July 7)

In light of his new title as well as his decision to stay in London for the foreseeable future, Heiji had had a home constructed for himself in Faery -- a little out of the way for his non-fae acquaintances to come visit him, but much less likely to arouse undue interest from any neighbors. It was a Japanese-style house, of course, with a small pond and cherry trees outside the windows.

Now he sat out the steps, sipping at his sake and waiting for company.

C: Fox hunt (Evening in Richmond Park, July 11th-ish)

Hoofbeats sounded in the distance, accompanied by the distant baying of hounds. A flit of red fur through the grass, and then the sounds of the dogs took on a new, excited cast. Panicked and frightened, the young fox ran blindly through the trees. The paths looked the same, the woods were unfamiliar. Meanwhile, the sounds of her pursuit was getting closer...

Heiji ran through the park, looking for any sign, but he'd lost sight of the hunting party. All he had to go on now was the baying of the hounds. There were thousands of foxes in London, and why hadn't she listened to him?

He grimaced as he charged through the grass. "Of all the rotten luck...!"

D: Choose your own adventure :')

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[detectiveofthewest]

This seemed like a reasonable answer. Heiji poured Balem a cup and motioned for him to sit down if he wanted and enjoy the weather, which was pleasant and temperate. A rather nice contrast from the blazing hot misery of urban summer.

"I have a bit of news, too. The Pack found the idea of a nonaggression pact agreeable. The Alpha also offered to personally help out during our territory disputes, with the understanding that those under him were free to pitch in or not depending on personal alliances."

[entitles]

He nodded, "That's good. I've gotten some Circle Midnight witches to agree not to restrict or interfere with us as long as we do the same for them. For now, at least, it seems we can all direct any anger towards our common enemy."

He took a sip of his drink, staring off into the distance, "The conjunction was invigorating. I am more than ready to take action - I trust that you are ready, too."

[detectiveofthewest]

The corners of Heiji's mouth turned slightly upwards in an expression that was not quite a smile. He was looking ahead, eyes intent, as if he'd spotted movement in the grass.

"I am," he agreed. "It'll be like the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. Best to stay home if you've no business out-of-doors. Is Tybalt helpin' you out?"

[entitles]

"Yes, he'll be there. I don't expect any resistance given the location, so we should do just fine," he said, "What about you? Are you expecting any trouble?"

[detectiveofthewest]

Heiji considered the question. "Bromley's next door to Croyden, so we might run into a spot of trouble there. Then again, they've been running unchecked for so long, they might be thinkin' they can just leisurely pick up territories as they go along -- go for Lambeth first."

A defensive move, designed to consolidate power. "As long as they don't find out we're coming, though, I think we'll be all right."

[entitles]

"Good," he said, "We'll have to plan a celebration of some sort, for the victory. I wouldn't want anyone to think we were boring, and it'll be good to show ourselves in high spirits."

And get to gloat, that was nice too.

[detectiveofthewest]

"Any suggestions?" asked Heiji. "I'm assumin' you'd like a party under the stars."

That actually sounded nice to Heiji, as well. And say what you'd like about the fae, they threw some pretty rad parties.

[entitles]

"It would be nice, yes. In a park of some sorts, perhaps, after most will already be sleeping," he said.

[detectiveofthewest]

"Hmm... maybe Danson Park, or Foots Cray Meadows? Not that I've ever been to either. Somewhere with a nice open sky up above it." Of course, it'd also be helpful if there were no humans about to get in the way.

[entitles]

"There aren't many people in the parks at night, and there'll be even less if it's too loud to sleep, so either should be fine," he said, although he was far more concerned with being able to rub his victory in his opponents' faces than with remaining hidden at the moment.

[detectiveofthewest]

"Hmm... alright, then I'll scope out a nice place and make some arrangements." Though to leave them up to Heiji was probably just asking to have the party take place in an abandoned castle or abbey or something. No ballroom rentals for the fae, apparently.

"Hope you don't have any food allergies!" Was that a joke...

[entitles]

“No, none at all,” he said, not getting the joke if there was one. Balem was not known for his sense of humor.

“I suppose I better rest up, then. You as well. We’ll both need to be at our best.”

[detectiveofthewest]

"I'll do just that!" said Heiji. Someone was ready to go, though whether this was because of any special preparations that Heiji had done or just his normal brand of optimism was anyone's guess.

"I'll see you the night of the 8th, then. Let's show them how it's done!"