Gathering Post - London Calling

[londoncallingmods]

The world at large seemed heavier this week, bad news from across the pond drifting over like a bad storm and raining down on the city. Still, stiff upper lip and all that. If London had stopped every time things had seemed bleak, it would have fallen long ago.

And so life went on, as it must. 

The skies were a bit grey and the streets slightly damp, but the Christmas lights were coming on early this year, and Harrods already had the streets lit up with wonder and sparkle. Cafes and bars followed suit, and twinkling lights were everywhere you looked, casting a much needed bit of whimsy and wonder over the stark looking faces that passed by. It was hard to stay grim when children and adults alike seemed so entranced by it all.

There were plenty of events going on as well. From the Lord Mayor's Show or the Dulwich Christmas Bazaar, to the usual concerts, festivities, and even bowling. 

London may have looked a bit foggy and miserable, but there was pleanty of joy to be found for those who went looking.

(Gathering post! Just a nice mellow post to combat those post election blues, and balance out the drama from Halloween. As always, this post will be open for at least a week, so tag in and check back often to tag others. <3)

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[harrowgate]

Felix very seriously considered a display of temper there in the park. It would feel exceedingly cathartic after a morning on his best behavior. Then, however, he caught full sight of Valentine's delightfully shapely backside, and thought better of it.

A few quick, long strides brought him up to Val's side, though a well-placed sigh let the other fellow know just what he thought of the arrangement. "Where have you been lately, darling?" Felix asked, conceding to a change of subject.

[hollow_moon]

Val glanced over, considering him a moment before speaking.

"Germany," he answered. "I was getting in touch with nature, as some might say.

[harrowgate]

Felix gave him a thoughtful brow lift in return. "Did you find whatever you were looking for amid the trees and, I can only assume, the unclothed frolicking?"

[hollow_moon]

"I think so," Val replied. "Only time will tell though. I'm not even sure what it was I went looking for."

[harrowgate]

"Black forest cake?" Felix suggested, saucily. "Sausages? Cuckoo clocks? ... no, that's Switzerland, isn't it." He glanced aside at Valentine, though his peripheral vision didn't offer him much. "Did you come home with any interesting trinkets?"

[hollow_moon]

"No," Val assured him. "Just some new tastes."

There was a glint in his eye then, something not quite human.

[harrowgate]

Felix wasn't entirely certain he wanted to get any further details about that. He liked the meat currently on his own bones. After a long pause, he suggested brightly, "So, tea?"

[hollow_moon]

"I have a set you might find interesting back at the museum," Valentine replied, still walking. "Something that might make tea a bit more exciting to you."

[harrowgate]

Felix cocked his head, and smiled slowly. "How do you know my weaknesses so well," he nearly chided Val, thought he looked pleased. "No hints?"

[hollow_moon]

Val shrugged one shoulder, then hummed.

"What do you know of plant based alchemy and herbal magick?" he asked.

[harrowgate]

"More than your average Londoner, though I wouldn't call it a specialty of mine," Felix answered thoughtfully. "Plants, like wood, are... fickle in their properties. I'm not fond, but I have done my homework in that realm."

[hollow_moon]

"A friend of mine sent me an assortment of teas, blended by her, each meant to be their own little potion in a pouch, just waiting to be brewed. ...I thought we might try one," Val said.

[harrowgate]

"Interesting," Felix murmured, intrigued. "Why, yes, I think I would be delighted to experiment with you, Valentine darling."

[hollow_moon]

"Perfect," Valentine grinned, sharp and wolfish, but clearly pleased.