Grim Reaper's Advocate ♀ August Catch-All

[gammavirginis]

Who: Porrim, Ted Satchel, and You!!
When: Throughout August!
What: Porrim is finding out what's going on with these dead people activist murders, and also she is just being a general busybody!
Where: Everglade, Genessia, Maybe elsewhere!
Warnings: Murder Most Foul, dead people probably

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Flowers for Ted [Action, Closed to Theodore Satchel]

Porrim came by Ted's First Guardian office in Everglade wearing in a blue and white summer dress, with a newspaper tucked under her arm and a flower pot in her hands.

"Good morning Ted, I believe I promised you a gift, didn't I?"


Undead and Deceased Civil Rights Movement Headquarters [Action, Open]

When investigating a crime, you have to start somewhere. The victims are probably not a bad place to start. Maybe they have some enemies? Stalkers? Better head down and find out what's going on! And that's exactly what Porrim is going to do. If she sees someone she knows in the Everglade or just wants to chat up the tall grey-skinned, horned and impeccably fashionable Rainbow Drinker, she'll certainly be amenable, however.

It's not like it's a matter of life and death or anything. 


Hamate Strip Mall - Trendy^TM Fashion Boutique [Action, Open]

Catch Porrim while she's working at her job in the Hamate Strip Mall! She can't socialize too much while she's on the floor, but she'll be happy to hook you up with some lovely fashions and accessories! You might be able to convince her to take her break with you. Or you can just be catching her as her shift ends!


Garden Park Apartments - House Warming Party [Action, Open]

Porrim recently moved into apartment 302, and she's hosting an understated get together in her new place! She's moved the furniture around a bit and accented the place with a variety of second hand accessories, although you'd be hard pressed to guess they were nicked from yard sales and discount stores just by looking at them. It gives the place a bit of a dated, yet almost alien feeling.

There's snacks and drinks in the kitchen, although you should probably avoid poking at the stoppered jars in the fridge with the variously colored viscous fluid inside. 

There's no way you didn't know about the party because Porrim has been quite proactive, having sent out formal e-vites to all the tenants, posting flyers on the bulletin boards, and even going door to door to pester invite all of her neighbors and get to know everyone. She's not going to drag you out of your apartment, but she'll be really sad if you don't show up.

If you don't live here, you can still show up! No one is going to kick you out.
 

Comments

[Action: Flower delivery]

[youfool]

He perked up. "Ah, good morning yourself! I've been hoping for some good news. With any luck, that will include both of your parcels."

[gammavirginis]

"Well the flowers are definitely good news. This is a bromeliad. I'm told that they are very hardy flowers, so just make sure to water it occasionally and it should thrive. Or at least it should take several months die."

She set it on an empty spot on the table and then took a seat. She unfolded the newspaper and opened up the spot about the recent ban on Necromancy and Psychics and Mediums from courtrooms. "I don't know if the other 'parcel' will qualify as good news, it's more of an inquiry. I wanted to know more about your recent controversial policies."

She's careful not to sound judgmental; she's far too new to make any kind of value judgements. She didn't even know Necromancy was a Thing that was Real until she read the paper.

[youfool]

"Ah, that's just the thing; a plant that clings to life. Could use more like that. Thank you, Porrim."

Then came the bad news; high then low. Ted didn't have much hope in any good coming out of necromancy talk. He opted for jest instead.

"Oh, that. Truthfully I just enjoy taking away liberty. I won't rest until I've claimed the title of "Ted the Tyrant". I've even put in an order for the finest Fayren smiths to make me a crown and iron-toed jackboots. I think that will really complete the image. All on the taxpayer's dime, of course. I've even been practicing sounding more regal, but alas, you threw me off. I should've greeted you like so: 'Indeed, peasant woman. Your tribute is well-received; but do not expect to be compensated for bringing in the paper, like some domestic mongrel.'

But I'm always up for constructive criticism. I wouldn't want you to think I've gone soft."

[gammavirginis]

She smiled, but it was not her customarily warm one. Her sense of humor when it came to oppressive dictatorships was particularly nonexistent.

"Are you done?"

[youfool]

Tough crowd. One day, Ted hoped, he'd make people laugh intentionally.

"No," he sighed, "not until the end of January, I think." He was referring to the length of his term. "More if history repeats itself, as it so often does, and less if there's an upset. Truthfully I don't know which to prefer."

[gammavirginis]

"I was actually hoping you could just shed some light on what led to the decision. I'm not interested in convincing you to change your ruling, but more looking for insight on the person who's been targeting the Deceased Civil Rights Movement.

"What 'history' are you referring to?"

[youfool]

"Oh, the election process, and what might happen if I run again. It seems very doubtful, but that's what I thought last time too. As for the decision, that was born of my creed. Necromancy is an abomination, so out it went. I don't derive any pleasure from taking arms against tradition, but in that case, it and goodness were opposed."

"Ah, that one: the murderer with an acute sense of irony. Such a strange fellow. Good luck seeing into his brain. Knowing him, he'd probably wait until someone tempted fate, saying something like 'for as long as I live, I shall never be slain by ne'er-do-wells!' . Then, on cue, he would come. Funny, it doesn't say what the murder weapon was. Yes, a very strange fellow. Perhaps he targets those whom he thinks mind death least?"

House Warming Party

[gammavirginis]

Porrim greets you at the door in a cute dress and invites you inside. There's some light, slightly melancholy music playing in the background.

Re: House Warming Party

[youfool]

Just as he said, Ted showed up, gave the usual greeting, and went to take a seat and just soak it all in. Getting out of Everglade was always a refreshing experience, and it was so nice to not be surrounded with people who despised him, for a change. Ah...

[gammavirginis]

"Ted! Glad you could make it!" She ushered him in. "Make yourself comfortable. Can I get you anything to drink?"

[youfool]

"So am I. Fortunate things almost always happen to me at parties, even if it is the simple pleasure of feeling welcome. Do you have beer? To my surprise, I came of age two months ago."

[gammavirginis]

"Is that right? Well let me check what I have. I collected a bit of an eclectic collection of beverages. I don't recall any of them indicating 'beer', however."

She heads into the kitchen and opens up the Meal Vault and check what she has. Lots of soft drinks, jugs and cans, a box of wine, an assorted hodgepodge of alcoholic beverages, cocktail starters and juices. There was some beer mixed up with the soda, but she had no idea what the difference was.

[youfool]

Soda was sweet, beer was bitter and usually had some kind of warning on it so as not to impair the minds of impressionable youngsters.

Ted, meanwhile, was actually not as social as he usually was. Just tired, due to the hubbub over his decisions and the sudden disappearance of one of his deputies. If he had thought for a moment, he'd realize that beer was far too bitter for someone so shy of bitterness. Alas, much of it would probably be wasted on him. But for now he was content to sit alone on the couch, people-watching and taking in the odd music.

Hamate Strip Mall

[spitfireprincess]

Sakura made sure to stop by once she found out that Porrim had her shop. She had started to work as a baker at Fai's cafe and so she had enough money to buy a new outfit. She was looking forward to it.

She peeked her head in the door way looking out over the sales floor.

"Hello?"

[gammavirginis]

"Hi there, Sakura," Porrim greeted. She was wearing a patterned red dress with a Trendy nametag. "Lovely to see you again, and for the first time in person."

"Are you a hugging person, because I would love a hug." She held her arms out in invitation.

[spitfireprincess]

Sakura gave her a nod and stepped closer to wrap her arms around the other woman. She liked hugs though it's been awhile since she was able to hang out with a girlfriend like this. Her smile was wide as she pulled away from there hello hug.

"It's nice to meet you. Do you think you'll be able to pick something out for me?" At the moment Sakura was wearing the dress she woke up in which was her racing outfit from the world before this one.

[gammavirginis]

"I think so! What kind of look do you think you were going for? Did you want to stick with yellow or did you want a change?" She lead Sakura through the small boutique, trying to figure out what would look good with her colors.

[spitfireprincess]

"Whatever you think is best. One of my best friends used to dress me up a lot and it was always fun to see what she would pick out for me." Of course this friend also had an obsession with how cute Sakura was.

She missed her still but she was happy to have had help making Yuuko that dress.

[gammavirginis]

"If you don't have too many outfits, then we should get you started with a layered look. Something you can mix and match with anything you buy in the future."

She started to pull out a few different outfits for Sakura to mix and match in the dressing rooms.

Trendy!

[antibadstuff]

As promised, Buffy had decided to stop by the shop. Porrim seemed like a nice person regardless of her species, and.. well, she really did need clothing. As in more than one outfit's worth of clothing and definitely not one that survived an apocalypse.

"Hey!" Buffy raised her hand in greeting with a smile as she saw Porrim. There weren't any nerves or anything about meeting a new species. She'd done it plenty of times. She wasn't sure she really needed help shopping, being something of an expert when it came to wearing really cute clothes, but she wasn't going to be rude and ignore the person who invited her.

[gammavirginis]

"Hello! Welcome to Trendy, etc etc. And Genessia, by extension," Porrim said, warmly. "We primarily accept red bills, but if you're pressed we accept babies as well."

[antibadstuff]

"Ha ha, very funny."

The dry tone in Buffy's voice made it very obvious that she was at least seeing the humor in her own error. Living on the Hellmouth for 7 years put a lot toward paranoia when it came to anything non-human. And some human things too, but mostly non-humans.

"Also in the 'very' category? Straight-forward shop names. I tried asking for 'Trendy' clothing at the help desk and the number of people who asked me what kind of fashion trends I was looking for instead of giving me directions would've made Wango Tango look like a kiddy carnival."

[gammavirginis]

"Unfortunately I don't control the name of the shop. But if I ever do open my own shop I'll be sure to take your advice to heart."

"So what style do you tend to shop for?"

[antibadstuff]

"Comfortable and flexible, but still fashionable. Emphasis on the flexible. No pencil skirts, I always end up tearing them. I do like leather jackets but I have no idea how much this is worth and I'm guessing they're not big on IOUs."

Buffy held up the little pack of red bills that she was given upon arrival to indicate what 'this' was before tapping the wad of bills on her other hand as she started to look around.

[gammavirginis]

"I honestly doubt it would be very hard to borrow money in Genessia if you're 'real.' Either from other people, or whatever establishments exist for lending.

"I'm not entirely sure what this economic system really exists for, or what benefits it has, but letting people die from starvation or exposure doesn't seem to be one of them. The ease of finding work seems to me that at least one of its goals is just to give us something to do."