First Romp

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

I finally have an email address to call my own, and my first email brings me here! How delightfully serendipitous.

I think far too many introductions were skipped or cut short on Midsummer. Perhaps now is the time to make amends for that?

Comments

[ill-met.insanejournal.com]

This is a very mixed bag of emotions that you just dumped into my lap, Mischief. I'm delighted to see you but, at the same time, it seems a little strange to have you here instead of there. You know?

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

I'm not here by my own choosing, Lady.

[ill-met.insanejournal.com]

I know and I'm truly sorry for it. If there's anything I can do to help, go right ahead and ask. I'll do my best.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Well, you know how it goes. Got caught in the wrong spot between a promise and a curse. I admit I don't like the idea that death will now come for me.

But, if I'm going to be on a limited timetable... What are some good things for humans to do before then?

[ill-met.insanejournal.com]

We'll just have to make sure death loses your address for a good long time, Mischief.

And there are dozens and dozens of things to do. Lean an instrument, skydive, run a marathon. But I'm betting you're looking for more interesting things. How about watching a good movie or going to a good show? Trying all of the ice cream flavors available. Playing checkers with old men in the park. Getting a cat or dog or goldfish. Having lunch with an old friend.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Why, Lady, is that an invitation I hear between the lines?

[ill-met.insanejournal.com]

It could be. I happen to have a really awesome ice cream store here in my town. I would be happy to introduce you to it.

[kingoftwoworlds.insanejournal.com]

Puck. ..How are you?

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Regrettably human, but intending to make the most of it.

[kingoftwoworlds.insanejournal.com]

Yes, well it does admittingly require time to get used to.

How are you supporting yourself financially?

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

And I imagine it comes more easily being born into it than forced into it.

I am in the service of Queen Mab. Officially speaking, I am Owen Robinson, personal assistant to Miss Maeve Windthorpe.

[kingoftwoworlds.insanejournal.com]

I'm personally curious how you managed to remain your old self for so long before the Powers changed you.

..Of course you are.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

I'd still be my old self if I hadn't stepped outside of Faerie. Apparently, Gaia's curse extended to all the Unseelie.

Why? Were you going to make me a better offer?

[piercethevale.insanejournal.com]

Hello and welcome to the mortal world. Speaking as a mortal myself, it's not too bad a place.

Around here I'm Percival, one of King Arthur's knights, but mundanely I'm Chance.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

It certainly is a fascinating one.

Are you the lone true human among our number?

[piercethevale.insanejournal.com]

I'm... not sure? I think there are others, but I haven't met them yet. I'm still fairly new around here. It's a little weird getting used to all these gods and goddesses around, but so far everyone has been really welcoming.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

I'm new myself. At least, as far as being human goes. It's been both frustrating and fascinating.

[piercethevale.insanejournal.com]

I bet it has been, coming at it from the opposite angle. Everybody else seems to be contending with suddenly discovering they're a god. At least I don't quite have the same problem.

Well, if you ever need an entirely human perspective, you can talk to me. I'm in NYC, same as Lady Titania.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

How very interesting. Perhaps I might.

[monkeyshinez.insanejournal.com]

Hi, there! I don't think we got a chance to really meet and I'm assuming that you weren't one of the ones that actually stole the children so we'll all be cool here.

I'm Javi aka Hanuman!

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Hello! And, no--I was the one they tossed in prison for trying to tell them it was a bad idea. Biggest "I told you so" in history. But the curse was for all Unseelie, so here I stand.

Humans have traditionally just referred to me as Puck, which isn't actually a name. I have been legally established as Owen Robinson now.

[monkeyshinez.insanejournal.com]

Ooo, that's harsh, man. I'm sorry to hear about it. But you know it could've been worse, right? If you had gone along with them and helped steal the children and then been trapped over here with us? Yeaaaaah, I think the line for ass-beatings would've stretched across the country.

It'll be okay. You'll get used to things and there's plenty to learn over on this side.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Human ingenuity has always fascinated me. The things they come up with! Between food and technology, I'm learning something new every day!

[monkeyshinez.insanejournal.com]

That's got to be exciting! Have you tried a fluffernutter sandwich yet? It should be 100% illegal.

[knavish-sprite.insanejournal.com]

Not yet, but I will have to find one now! Did you know they make bacon cheeseburgers served on donuts? And there's a shake that has an entire piece of pie blended into it? And the things they can do with pizza in this city!