OPEN LOG FOR JAN

[heartstings]

WHO: Kenzi & OPEN
WHERE: Maurtia Falls & around
WHEN: January
WHAT: Some prompts for early January
WARNINGS: Alcohol, language, general Kenzi stuff

[A] THE RED BRANCH
[ Most any day of the week Kenzi can be found at the Branch. The exterior is still covered in graffiti but the front door, windows, and shutters have all been repaired. The door is unlocked to those that give it a try, though those with ill intent in their heart may find they can’t pass through the doorway.

Once inside the building is warm and inviting, if a little empty.

If Kenzi isn’t immediately in view her voice can be heard from somewhere in the building. ]

In here! [ Whereever here is. ]

[B] THE RED BRANCH SAND PIT
[ Some days the door is locked, but if one decides to wander the grounds a bit they’ll find a path has been cut through the overgrown that leads back around the building. There is a clearing with wooden seats built around a large pit of cleared land that has been filled in with sand. Broken weapon stands sit nearby. They’re mostly empty save a few broken wooden training weapons.

Well, there was sand but it’s now all been overtaken by grass which Kenzi is trying to clear away by any means necessary. In this case, it seems to be the use of her light abilities. Which seems to be doing a pretty good job of burning away the grass. ]

[C] GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (OPEN; ANY CITY THAT ISN’T JEOPARDY)
[ Kenzi can be found in the bars and clubs in any of the cities; flirting, drinking, hustling some guys at pool if there happens to be a table, and dancing. She back from vacation and not letting the fun train come to a stop. Not yet, anyway.

She might also be found in a cafe or diner, window shopping, or just chilling on a bench. She likely has Sir Apple, the cat-sized green and pink fairy dragon, with her. Having him around garners a bit of a crowd, usually children, so she can’t be too hard to miss. ]

[D] WILDCARD
[ HMU on plurk or toss up your own prompt. ]

Comments

Say on the 7th. Lemme know if this does not work. Handwaves some contact...

[reborningreen]

Oliver arrived to pick her up around noon, clad in a very good casual suit, but not a high-end one. This first leg of their trip he was more interested in comfort than presentation. They had a long flight ahead.

Stepping out oft e limo, he knocked at her door, grinning. He was very glad to go on this not!date with her, having returned from a very odd port out and feeling very conflicted about it. Only to find that the one person he had planned to tell had been ported out and looked like they were not coming back. He had some energy and ideas to burn, and this sounded like the trip to do it.

Something that someone might notice is that he no longer wore his wedding ring. He was dead, after all, and had said what he thought was his final goodbye to his world.

[heartstings]

Kenzi's been excited for this not!date since the night of the gala. So shortly after Oliver arrives Kenzi comes bouncing out with a mostly empty suitcase, a couple of changes of clothing just in case. Look, if she's going to do any shopping she's going to need a way to carry it all back.

"I wasn't sure what to bring so there isn't much in there." She's dressed comfortably enough, wings out on full display in her excitement.

She takes note of the missing wedding ring but she doesn't say anything, not yet anyway. She'd been there before, having returned at one point with the engagement ring Hale had given her. She never got a proper goodbye, however.

[reborningreen]

Oliver chuckled as he smiled at her, following her back toward the limo.

"Smart. We can definitely get more on the other side, and comfortable flying is better than lugging a lot of stuff." he held the door to the limo for her, letting her step into the luxurious back area while the driver took her luggage and stowed it in the trunk.

"There are champaign and vodka in the chiller, and some snacks tool, if you're hungry."

[heartstings]

"Look at you, Mister Fancy," she chuckles as she hands off her luggage and climbs in to get comfortable in the back of the limo.

"I feel super underdressed," said as she looks through the available snacks.

[reborningreen]

"I do not go gently into dates, even ones with friends." He pauses, then nods. "Maybe especially then."

He shakes his head.

"You are not. I am dressed up because I'm here for you, to make sure you have a good time." He nods to that.

A

[devilishly_handsome]

Anton enters the Red Branch, looking around when he walks inside. Cozy. Once she gets furniture in there, it'll be a great place to hang out. Even now, he honestly wouldn't mind relaxing by the fireplace, but that's not what he's there for.

Hearing Kenzi, he follows the sound of her voice to the back room to see what she's doing.

"Hey, Kenzi. I'm not sure what you need me to do first, but just give the word and I'll get started!"

[heartstings]

The great thing about having a bond with her dragon is that she has an extra set of eyes around the place. He lets her know if anyone else is around if she isn't in the same room. So when she's aware Anton has arrived she comes out to greet him, dusting her hands off on her pants.

"Hey. Um...well there's the kitchen and the bathrooms that need cleaning. The rooms upstairs also need the broken furniture removed and cleaning. The choice is yours." Though she really hopes he's willing to clean the bathrooms or kitchen.

[devilishly_handsome]

He could probably carry down the furniture fairly easily, but if Kenzi is working on this floor (which he assumes she is since she came to greet him so quickly), he's more likely to end up working somewhere close enough to her that they can chat while they work, so the decision is easy.

"I can start with the kitchen."

just going to fudge the timeline a little...

[heartstings]

"Kitchen it is, then. Luckily for you, the raccoon is gone." Constantine wanted it for potions, apparently, and she wasn't going to say no if it meant she didn't have to touch it.

Kenzi moves to the open doorway just behind the bar and leads into the decently sized kitchen. Everything it probably once held a nice shine to it but now it's covered in dust, grime, and rat dropping. Just beyond it is another doorway leading back into the pantry and walk-in.

"I've been avoiding this room but I guess it's about time to start on it."

[devilishly_handsome]

Anton heads into the kitchen with Kenzi and looks around. Well, there is quite a bit of work to do...

"Well, I guess we'll just have to start at the top and work our way out. Do you have rags and a bucket? I have the feeling we'll be needing lots of rags. And possibly something to throw all the trash in."

a.

[despicableglee]

Hmm...

[ill-intent as the lock? what happens if one is comprised of all manner of ill intentions?

it makes for a curious little circumstance, that's what. very curious. in this big, weird world, nothing pulls at a Mazoku's ear more than some direct rule set up in their regard: barriers, blessings, mandates...all walls to break through, sneer at, or otherwise ignore.

and since there's little else to do, why not sniff at this mystery a bit?

Xellos approaches the door, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.]

Now, let's see...

[what happens in just touching the door?]

[heartstings]

[ The wards have no warning system to let Kenzi know if they're being tampered with. She just makes sure to check them every time she's in and out of the pub to ensure they're still functioning. Though she can't imagine anyone actually knowing how to break the wards.

She continues her cleaning completely unaware of Xellos' poking at her magic. He'll find that any attempt to touch the door will result in the air before the door rippling as if he's touched water. This is accompanied by a shock meant to deter anyone from trying again.

That is all assuming he means to cause Kenzi or the pub any harm. Otherwise, he'll simply touch the door. Then again, Xellos is quite the special case... ]

[despicableglee]

[special, indeed. perhaps being just an overall malcontent is enough to bar the way? or perhaps it's too broad to really fit the definition of the ward; loopholes and misconstrued truths are what he's all about!

giving the handle a poke, he gets that little ripple and jolt and lets out an amused sound. what's this supposed to be? some special secret kept right out in the open, unafraid of intrusion?

well. how about he just teleport in? doors are for chumps!]

[heartstings]

[ Teleporters is one thing the ward is not designed for. He could easily bypass it and enter the pub that way if he wanted.

There are no real secrets to the place, however. It's just a rundown pub in the process of renovation. The strangest thing to be seen is the cat-sized green and pink fairy dragon curled up on the bar in a cat bed embroidered with apples. Somewhere overhead movement can be heard. ]

[despicableglee]

[in he goes! teleporting in with no real fanfare beyond the suddenness that comes with a body just being there.

looking about, his attention fixes to the little creature snoozing on the bartop.]

My, my...is all that protection just for something like you?

[or is it, perhaps, the noises above?]

Red Branch

[constantdick]

[Not long after their network conversation, Constantine shows up to collect the aforementioned deceased raccoon. Given that this is an establishment and not a residence, he doesn't knock, simply opening the unlocked door and stepping inside. As he crosses the threshold though, he senses something, his eyes narrowing. A ward of some kind, perhaps? Interesting. At least it seems to like him.]

Your friendly neighborhood exterminator's arrived, luv.

[heartstings]

[ On the bar rests a cat-sized green and pink dragon in a pet bed covered in embroidered apples. The little dragon lifts his head when Constantine enters before rising with a stretch. A moment later Kenzi appears from a doorway just beyond the bar, wiping dusty hands on her pants. Her insect-like wings flutter lightly before resting along her back. ]

Can you call yourself an exterminator is it's already dead?

[constantdick]

[He takes in the beast on the bar for a moment without comment, eventually shifting his gaze towards the woman addressing him.]

Call it creature control if you like.

[Even if he is actually an exterminator of creatures of the magical demonic sort.]

[heartstings]

[ Sir Apple mores toward the edge of the counter, sniffing at the air in Constantine's direction. ]

Sure, sure.

[ Kenzi moves around the bar, pausing to rub under the dragon's chin before continuing around to the open doorway that leads into the kitchen. ] It's in here. Do you need a bag or something for it?

[constantdick]

[When she starts to walk, he gets a better look at something he'd only vaguely noticed initially—were those wings? Huh. Alright then.]

I actually came prepared. [Having a plastic trash bag folded up in his pocket.]

6/11 for Gabriel

[heartstings]

[ As promised Kenzi gets a couple of tickets to the game near Maurtia Falls. She doesn't bother with a jersey though she does have stripes of the team's colors painted across her cheeks. Unfortunately, it means she's missing out on some spa time at the swear-in, but she promised to take him to a game and that’s what she's doing.

It doesn't take them long to get inside, though Kenzi stops near the food stalls. There's already a bit of a crowd filling the area around them. ]

Wanna hotdog or a drink before the game starts?

[privatepurchases]

[The energy in the area is fascinating. At the behest of one of his flock, he purchased a jersey that has a cartoon eagle on it which he ignores despite the fact that it looks like a cartoon of himself. It's the most casual he's ever looked and while he's here...

...It's not like Crowley and Aziraphale would be here.

He has had soda and popcorn.]

This is not a movie. So soda would not be appropriate right? Also why would a dog be hot?

You shouldn't overheat animals.

[He sounds pretentious and slightly chiding.] They're delicate. Is everybody here to see this game? Are they always this happy?

[heartstings]

Soda or beer is totes appropro for a game.

[ She levels a dead stare on him. ] Y'know, I can't tell if you're just this clueless or doing it on purposes. How can you know so little when you've been, what, watching us for thousands of years?

[ She sighs, resigning herself to explaining. ] I dunno why they're called hot dogs but they're not actually dogs. They're weiners, which is also a term for a penis which makes it even funnier to say. Anyway! It's just a tube of processed meat that's been cooked up and put in a bun and covered in condiments.

[privatepurchases]

I'd like a soda.

[He's about to say something and checks himself because he can feel the energy off this place. It's powerful and it's joyful and it feels familiar.]

I shop and even then it's only briefly. I don't get out that much - I never had a reason to.

I was busy. And until I spent time with humans it wasn't...interesting. Occasionally frustrating but also very interesting.

Well no, not occasionally. Very frustrating but also interesting.

[heartstings]

[ Upon confirmation that he would like soda Kenzi makes her way over and falls into line.

She lets out a little laugh as he talks about humans being frustrating but interesting. She feels the same way about the Fae. Though lately much more frustrated with them. ]

Well, y'need to get out more. Like, lots more. Which I guess makes it a good thing you know me. [ Because she will force him to get out more. ]