Jul 10 14:11:50 106 PA - Gifts and Trade

From Chronicles

The current game time is: Sun Jul 10 14:11:50 106 PA.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. The sunny weekend afternoon has brought out all manner of people, from children playing in the grass to the elderly enjoying a casual walk. Leonard is somewhere in between, welcoming the lack of rain and relishing a touch of the outdoors that is still within the comfort zone of the city proper.

Flare is sitting off to one side of one of the main paths, just seeming to watch things, or take a moment of quiet reflection. She focuses on some of the people going by but mostly seems to be off in a world of her own at the moment. <OOC> Vixen will enter in a bit, I'll note when I'm ready.

Leonard steps upon that same primary path, seeking to avoid the bulk of the frolicking children. The strolling elderly are much more polite, in general, and more easily avoided when not. His attention wanders along with his eyes over the pleasant scenery and those within it, at least until the quiet elven redhead (who might be considered both) is spotted. Leonard's movement is already in her direction, care of the footpath, but he still diverts moreso towards as he nears. "Good afternoon, Flare." A smile accompanies his greeting.

Flare gets her attention pulled away from wherever it was and looks over, a smile forming on her lips, "Hello," she says happily, "Having a nice day?" she asks. Whatever she was thinking about is gone as she turns to face him a bit more where she is sitting.

Vixen comes through the park at a steady clip, her right hand lifted, camera held in a casual posture, pointed to catch what goes on ahead of her. Though she doesn't pay much attention to it or the flip out display. Of course, the slender datacord that curls back behind her ear might explain that. Instead, she glances about casually, considering the park and the people at large with a relaxed expression.

"I am so far," Leonard's lips curl further, "and I have every hope that it shall only improve. You are enjoying the fair weather as well, I trust? It's certainly much more pleasant without the rain and chill." His attention remains focused upon Flare as he sidesteps off the path to halt with the conversation. No need to risk becoming trampled by a jogger.

Flare smiles and shrugs a bit, "Never really notice chills, unless it gets really cold." she says softly, "But it is nice not to have rain." she looks up at him and nods, "Glad that you are having a good day."

Vixen is actually looking to the side as she draws closer, but when the viewing field of the camera shifts towards Flare and Leo, her step slows and her head turns to look their way. She pauses and considers for a moment before she slips the camera down without removing the data cable, slid into one of her inner pockets. Takes a moment to have all but the end of the cord behind her ear visible. After that, she moves forward again.

Leonard arches a brow at Flare's somewhat vague response, smile dimming before growing once more and curling further at one corner "Thank you. I do hope yours will improve, as well, and I believe that I have something that shall help with that." He removes what appears to be a power pack from his belt then takes a seat alongside her. "Strolls in the park, or much anything else, are typically much more enjoyable when done in pleasant company. This should help you with that." He sets the device down between them.

Flare hasn't yet seen Vixen, as she watches Leo sit and then eyes the device, "Oh I am doing well enough, didn't mean to make it seem that I was poor off." she does raise a brow though, "And what is that?" she asks definitely curious.

Vixen makes herself known then, moving up near to the two with a broad grin. "Hey there Leo. Flare." Her voice relaxed as her eyes move between the two, then down to the device that's laid between them. "Pretty good day, ain't it." She moves up behind Leo, seated or standing, and lifts a hand to casually give his hair a casual ruffle before she moves to a spot behind and beside a bit. "What's going on?"

"It's a safety and comfort device," Leonard grins broadly, "that should help you with... Vixen!" He starts notably at her sudden announcement and arrival, head turning after his hair's ruffled. Despite the surprise, Vixen also receives his grin. "Oh, I'm just endeavoring to make women happy instead of annoyed, for a change." A wink and he turns back to Flare, motioning a hand to the device. "It generates a field that will render all within impervious to flame. I thought you might be able to put such to great use, if just to remove worry of ...accidents."

Flare blinks and just has a stunned expression on her face. She isn't sure how to respond or what to say. She looks at it and reaches out to pick it up, looking like she is careful and not wanting to drop it.

Vixen looks towards Leo, then towards Flare with a slight grin. After considering Flare for a few moments, she opines to Leo, "I think you can count this as mission accomplished." And the prize given is a forward lean that ends with a light peck on his cheek. Though she does note to Flare, "Gives you a little leeway in learning to control things. Even if you can't, you should be safe. No need to be so cautious if it works that well."

If Leonard's smile was any brighter, he might be the one threatening to self-immolate. Vixen's approval and affection is as much a cause as Flare's speechlessness. His hand lifts to wave over the device in her hands, and the little red light upon it glows to life. Accompanying it is a hazy crimson field large enough to encompass the three of them twice over. "The opportunity to practice without fear of harm to your surroundings, and have your only consideration in choice of friends be your own preferences. It is even powered by the same energies that fuel your abilities, or those of magic, such as my own." After a moment, he notes, "The effect will only endure a quarter hour or so, but you can renew it indefinitely."

Flare nods and smiles a bit, "Thank you." she says and leans over to try and steal a light peck on his other cheek. She is still just ecstatic. She looks at it and then hugs it to herself.

Vixen starts a little when the red field shows up, glancing around herself a moment before she relaxes again. "Huh.. that's not too shabby," she murmurs. "Looks a bit like a force field." She straightens some and shakes her head a little, watching the bit of added affection without comment, instead wondering, "So what's your next magic trick, Leo?"

Leonard blushes slightly at the second peck. "You're quite welcome." His eyes shift promptly to Vixen, regarding her a moment before chuckling. "I'm sure that I can concoct something, given a little time. I can only work so many miracles in a day, of course."

Flare giggles and then continues to hold the device, her eyes are quite bright, one might expect her to burst into flame, but she doesn't just beams.

Vixen smirks a little at Leo. "Well, you just keep doing what you're doing, cause you're doing good now, babe. Though you're making me wish I had some of those special powers again." A casual jest in her voice to go with that. She glances towards Flare and wonders, "What about you, chick? Got plans now that you got that thing?"

"You do have special powers, Vix." Leonard smirks back. "They're called sense and skill, and you know I lack most of either many times." He then follows her glance back to Flare. "I'm going to guess yes, but if you don't, or are still interested, our mysterious Mister Norwick has made his presence known again."

Flare cocks her head to the side, "I have plans, means I don't have to be sooo picky, can actually hit on people." she says and grins. She cocks her head to the side, "Norwick...hmmm."

Vixen smirks a little and leans back a bit, relaxed somewhat in her stance. "Off to do more mischief," she agrees with Leo's note. And a nod to Flare. "And you as well, so it seems. Just be careful with the flirting. It can get messy at times. Leo knows." She dips her head towards him, moving around a bit to his side, lingering on her feet.

Leonard nods to Flare, first. "I'm also seeking assistance with a task for the Guild shop, if you're so inclined. Ironically, it's a lso a search for a truck and cargo, but of the rescue sort." His attention shifts to Vixen with a smile and a reach for her hand. "She does know a thing or three of flirtation, and of the mess, I'd presume."

Flare shakes her head, "I know nothing." she says and then smiles a bit, "HMmm...rescue?" she seems to be thinking, "What kind of thing?"

Vixen reaches out to lightly take Leo's hand. "That second one is the one you want me to come along with?" Asked casually. "Cause the first is the big combat thing, right? Not something I got a lot of chops for, really. Except for my pistol. Mot much for my other skills when it comes to a straight tup throw down unless there are turrets to hack."

"Yes." Leonard gives Vixen's hand a soft squeeze as he turns to explain to Flare, "Some hopeful candidates to the Guild ventured out in search of some relics for the proprietor of the shop. Now they've failed to return, but whatever sensory enchantments or devices that are upon the vehicle indicate it is still intact. I'm to speak with a Shifter who is familiar with their last known whereabouts, once I've located a few interested parties to accompany me. No hard numbers were given, but it's implied that it could be a lucrative jaunt. Earning the good graces of the Guild or potential members is likely worthwhile in it's own merit."

Flare nods, "I might be able to assist with that." she says and smiles a bit, "I probably should get going shortly work and all."

"I think the creds will suit me just fine, so long as they're paying out nicely," Vixen opines. "I'm going to be spending enough of it soon, never hurts to pad the nest a little more. Never know when you'll need to make a meaty purchase." She then nods a bit to Flare. "No worries, chick. Don't let the boys get too friendly, they ain't after what's real."

Leonard nods, as well, and rises to his feet. His hand remains in Vixen's while Flare receives a wide grin. "Don't work /too/ hard, Flare, and don't be too hard on the boys, either." The grin turns to Vix and quirks lopsidedly. "Real or not, I think they're the ones in trouble, not her."

Flare waves a bit and smiles as she starts to slip off, still hugging the device.

"Some boys just need to feel the burn I guess," Vixen murmurs, giving Leo a casual grin, She nods after Flare, then asks Leo, "Wanna come with while I do some filming? Came to get some shots of people just out and about, since it makes good stock footage. Never know when you might do good with having some nice, happy images of nice, happy people."

"I'd love to." Leonard turns his full attention to Vixen after a parting wave to Flare. "Nice and happy is always a good thing to have, babe. I should bring my camera out, soon, if just so you can be in front of one for a change."

Vixen grins a little at that and shrugs her shoulders slightly. "Well, if you want I can pop in a part of the PDDs for some of your footage. Right now I don't really fill those suckers as it is. So there is always room for some more, usually. Not like I don't ask others to drop me some clips to put in, so the same applies to you." With that she starts walking again, slipping her hand into her coat to draw out her camera. The recording light already aglow.

Leonard chuckles and walks along with her, gaze moving out to the park and those about him. He both enjoys the view for what it is and seeks targets for her camera. "I wasn't necessarily thinking of sharing everything I might record. Not to the whole city, at least."