MABON } 22nd September

[falsify]

The times, they are a'changing. But in this case, it's the same way they change every year. The 22nd of September is the Autumn Equinox, and aside from it being a great time for witches to get up to all sorts of shady shit with fae, it's time for the seasonal change in power between the two Courts. And in typical Fae fashion, this event is to be marked with a hugely ostentatious party. They've taken over Crystal Palace Park for a party that'll be going near on 24 hours. The trees are lit with twinkling lights, and many fae have chosen to forgo their glamours — some are indescribably beautiful, others monstrous, and quite a few... Well, they look more or less human, but obviously it doesn't bother them and it shouldn't bother you either! There is dancing, flirting, and laughter. And the drinks and food are free flowing. Slipping between realms is also extremely easy, but there's been strict instruction not to steal any mortals tonight or there'll be hell to pay. This also marks the first official appearance of Eames as the Lord of Autumn, (it's not something he could readily get out of, you see,) so expect plenty of gossip about how odd it is he seems to shy away from his title, his obsession with mortals, and how very un-Fae it is of him to cancel the hunt.
	The RULES are as follows: All vampires must have a fae chaperone. The open invite does extend to vampires, but we can't just have them walking around doing whatever they like, can we? In addition, drinking blood is strictly forbidden. Consensual or not, any vampire found drinking blood within a half mile radius of the park will be killed. It's just not good manners. Violence is also forbidden. It's just not fun for everyone. If you really need to have it out with someone, challenge them to a duel. The children's playground has been made into a duelling area with guards to make sure it all goes smoothly. There are weapons available and they're all very medieval.
That's about it, they aren't a very rule-heavy bunch and honestly just want to have a fun night.

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[knightscode]

"You don't have to. Don't believe it if you don't want to. Just believe that I'll keep trying for you."

He will, because Lancelot may keep in line when he needs to but he believes in what they all could be. In people working together to make the world a better and safer place. It was the job he thought he would be doing. It's the job he still wants to do.

[stauncherhearted]

His words sting in a way she hadn't anticipated that anything he would say had, and she draws a sharp, shaking breath. Jaw tight, she nods.

How did she get these people in her life, she wanted to know. These people with good hearts, who somehow managed to care about a girl that was nothing but a thief and a whore. She didn't deserve it, not in the least. Lance should be marching her to Redbright right now.

But he wasn't. He was trying to get her to trust him.

"Please- please warn me." Of anything that may put her in danger. "Don't tell her you saw me, or anything. Please."

[knightscode]

"Always," he answers easily, and gently slips an arm around her -- tries to tug her forward into his chest. "We'll think of something. Just -- stay out of west London. Keep your head down."

Stay away from Redbright's territory, in other words, and don't give her any excuse to do something. Don't let her catch you before he can work something out.

[stauncherhearted]

Nancy stiffens at first when he moves to hug her, but after a moment, she softens, wrapping her arms around him in return. It was good to have someone hug her, promising that everything would be alright. She needed that more often.

"I will," she whispers. "Business has all but dried up lately." She tries to smile at it, but it was rough, ever since she'd been kicked out of her home and the Anglo. She had a new place now, to practice, but that alone had not saved her financially. At least she still had The Three Cripples.

A pause. "I want you to know I have someone I'm staying with." She won't say whom. "So I'm a safe spot."

[knightscode]

"Good," he answers, "don't tell me where. Just stay hidden. I'll think of something, I promise."

He squeezes her closer a second before finally letting go, taking a step back and gently pushing a lock of hair out of your face.

"We'll get through this. I know we will."

[stauncherhearted]

Nancy watches him, her eyes wide and clear. "Thank you," she whispers, her mouth dry. "I'll be careful, I promise."

They could do this, she wanted to believe. Apart from following Sylvia's orders, he'd only ever tried to help her. She wanted to believe that it wouldn't change now. He knew her, he cared about her. How he managed to do that, she would never know.