video | un: flowercrown

[floralias]

(( Well here's a fresh new face on the network. He smiles brightly and waves at the camera as if addressing good friends he hasn't seen in a while. The same hand that waved, cards through his messy dark hair more out of habit than anything else. ))

Hiii~ My name's Will. You can probably guess I'm new here. I'm sure I'm not the first to do this and sorry for being repetitive. I'm looking for someone: a cute fellow Fae with striking blond curls. If you've seen him, could you please let me know? If not, I'll just have to search elsewhere!

Thanks in advance!

(( Another wave, some finger guns, and he cuts the feed. ))

Comments

{Video; UN: gambler}

[thescorpionking]

Greetings, Will. I believe I know the Fae in question {intimately} and so I must ask why you seek him?

[floralias]

(( Oh, isn't this a pretty one! ))

He's a very good friend of mine.

[thescorpionking]

He is my boyfriend. {Xie takes responsibility for some of those cute scales.} Are you from his world?

[floralias]

(( Oh. Well. Will just smiles. ))

Is he? Congratulations. Please treat him kindly.

[thescorpionking]

{Since things have been rocky lately - not necessarily between him and Riley - Xie feels guilty.}

He deserves my best.

[floralias]

He certainly does. I'm sure you give him that.

[thescorpionking]

My name is Xie. Do you have everything you need? I know it can be difficult when you first arrive.

[floralias]

(( The introduction earns a warmer smile from Will and he nods in response to the question. ))

This is... not too very strange to me. And the orientation was very informative! Thank you for the concern. I'm heading toward the refugee housing as we speak.

(( He turns the camera around to show that he is, in fact, walking through the city. ))

[thescorpionking]

{Xie had arrived a broken mess. Will is better off, but finding things like food can be difficult. Xie doesn't want anyone starving.}

I can keep you company until you get there? Are you hungry? There are plenty of places that will serve the newcomers.

[floralias]

That's very kind. Thank you.

(( There's definitely a fondness creeping into his tone. Will can easily see Xie's big heart. ))

Can we plan for tomorrow, maybe? It's important for me to find my friend and get settled in tonight if possible.

[thescorpionking]

I understand. {And he presumes Riley is in good hands with this one.} He is very dear to me. The Fae have not treated him well, but I assume you are different?

[floralias]

(( The mirth leaves his face entirely, a physical shadow seeming to cross it. ))

The Fae have not treated either of us well.

[thescorpionking]

Then I extend my offer of protection to you as well. Should the Fae who pursue either of you arrive, I will see to them.

[floralias]

Save it for Riley. They won't be coming after me.

[thescorpionking]

If you're sure. I just want both of you to feel safe.

[floralias]

I was kicked out of the Court. They're not clamoring to have me back. If that ever changes, I will happily accept your offer, Xie.

[thescorpionking]

I'm sorry you were treated so terribly. {Rejection hurts no matter the circumstances.} I can't say my opinion of them has or will ever improve.

[floralias]

I can't say I blame you.

(( Their general low opinion of humans earned them this attitude. none to blame but themselves if humans hate them. ))

[thescorpionking]

Do you like sweets too? {Just something to remember when they meet in person.}

[floralias]

(( He can't help the little smirk that curls one corner of his lips. ))

I like them very much.

[thescorpionking]

I will be prepared. {He isn't a bad cook/baker.} A-Ley likes my flower cakes.

[floralias]

Flower cakes? Tell me more!

[thescorpionking]

There are edible flowers that can be baked into pretty cakes. The blooms are sweet and they give the cakes color.

[floralias]

Oh, that sounds absolutely divine! If there are two things I love, they are cakes and flowers.

[thescorpionking]

Then I will make some for tomorrow. They pair wonderfully with tea.