i. video. unseelie.

[thedominatrix]

[Firelight, laughter coming staticky over the locket, the clink and slosh of tankards. Some might recognise the scene as the interior of a tavern in Redgate. Crowded. The locket is fumbled with, panning to show drinks and drinkers, then settles on a woman in the corner sitting with a lutist, talking quietly to him. It's her locket, but it's not her who's holding it. She's dark-haired and redmouthed and while her white dress is simple and cut in the native style, over it is buckled a lightweight black leather pauldron. It flares over her left shoulder, multi-layered and slightly spiny. From the rest of her appearance and the way the straps draw the eye across her body, it might be decorative. Of course, it also might not be. Someone says shh, shh, as the lutist begins to play, and Irene begins to sing.

She's not looking at the locket; when her eyes drift over to whoever holds it, her expression flickers, either in amusement or consternation. Whichever it is, a smile wins out and she cocks an eyebrow, then continues her performance.

There's applause, someone puts a drink in Irene's hand, and the locket goes dark.

An hour later the locket transmits again, this time in Irene's hand. She smiles.]

The audio on this thing is absolutely shocking. Come and see me in person? I'm in Redgate. But not for long.

text - unseelie;

[digophelia]

As of now, I will not be permitting visitors to the orphanage, with the exception of Mr. Jack Frost, until further notice. The children in my care do not need to hear about the burdens of war efforts; they are blissfully unaware of what events are unfolding. They have lost loved ones, one even losing an arm, so please understand that they are still recovering from the last battle in Caer Scima and will be for a while.

As well as that, I am much more than their matron and teacher now. In accordance to Dorchadan law, their kinship will be established through me, but not through my name of "Liddell", through the father-name that I have given them, "du Lac". We may not return to Dorchadas for quite some time, but they will bear that name, regardless.


Let us not forget that there are many children like them, however, who are not as fortunate. I would renew my efforts to continue my work, but I will not leave their side nor my homestead. Their minds must be protected at all costs.

[ ooc note; off of hiatus with one really shaken alice. see more here! also if you know her pretty well, you are welcome to notice the smidge of extra formality and alice's silence the past few weeks. ]

hermionenet / seelie locked

[brainiest]

HERMIONENET / COMPASSES

To anyone that owns a device that can read this notice:

Please return your device to me for additional protection and charms. This won't come with any charge, but it is something that needs to be done. It will make it so that no one but you can use your device and, should it be stolen, it will turn into a harmless little lump of fool's gold, with a promise of a replacement from me if you need it.

If you can't come to me personally for any reason then, please, let me know. I'll do my best to either visit you or send you information on the runes for you to perform yourself. Thank you.

SEELIE LOCKED

[ The video feed shows a harried, tired looking Hermione sitting behind her desk, head held high as she smiles, leaning forward. ]

As always, if anyone is in need of potions or charmed, protective cloaks for the upcoming battles, let me know. Artefacta will be happy to provide them, and we can enchant items you already own as well. Just let me know through your lockets and I'll arrange it all.