ᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡɪɴᴅᴏᴡ, sᴡᴇᴇᴛ ɪs ᴛʜᴇ ɴɪɢʜᴛ-ᴀɪʀ ( ᴏᴘᴇɴ )

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Who: Margaery Tyrell, Cisco Ramon & Steve Rogers
Broadcast: nope
Action: yes, all over the planet and on the Windrose, Blameless & Starstruck
When: catch-all log for the duration of June & July, starters can be found in the comments! feel free to add one of your own or ask me for one/contact me at ladylike

also: cw for gif-use at the comments! all of them are sfw, however :>

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[ she finds that this planet agrees with her far more than the one who came before and far better than life at the ship. There is warm weather to enjoy and open land filled with green forests, the stalls at the markets are filled with food and fruit. most of margaery's socialization, however, shall not take at the markets but rather at the little forest clearings, filled with wildflowers as they are. she might be seen walking there nearly every day, donning on the gowns from home and always returning with fresh flowers in her hair or in little bouquets.

it reminds her of highgarden, in a way and she is all too eager to experience it all before it has to go away.

those who wish to join her and innocent bystanders who might find an arm laced in theirs before being dragged into one of those summery walks, might find that she brought food with her from the markets, wine and fruit, mostly.

flower crowns and playing tag in the flower fields would fill her days. you might see her smiling more often than ever. ]

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[ she has never been to the seaside.

there is a soft breeze there and a wonderful salty scent that speaks of summer and freedom. she will take to spending the early mornings there as well as the late hours where the sky will turn from pale to darker blue. you might catch her with her feet in the water at first and at others, you might also be dragged - running into the line of the clear blue water.

it's all playful, of course. the sand is warm and the water's clear, what else does a little queen need? ]

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[ for anything else! ]

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[partialities]

[ it's simply one of those kinds of afternoons. the weather is warm and the air smells sweet and margaery takes her usual walk from where windrose is docked to the wide slopes of grass filled with wildflowers but this time, she is not on her own.

they have much to discuss, her and Winn but surely anything less than wonderful can wait a little. she doesn't seem to mind the way the ends of her gown get a little messy when dragged against the ground near the vendors. ]

oh look here -

[ she all but runs, dragging him with her to a little stall just near the forest offering a verity of candy apples ]

I think they are apples, what do you reckon they did to them?

[winn]

[ this planet is a metaphorical and literal breath of fresh air for winn, one he sorely needed, so he's only too happy to oblige margaery when she invites him to spend the day with her. he always feels like he has to dress up around her, but the weather is so nice, and the beaches remind him of home, and for the first time - he goes to meet her in a t-shirt (his supergirl one, to be exact).

chuckling softly at her enthusiasm, he allows her to drag him along. ]

Looks like candy apples - they're coated in sugar, at least they are back home -

[ he holds up two fingers to the vendor, indicating he'd like to purchase two, and hands her one before handing the man his money (and getting an undesired hug to go with his change. and he thought he and kara were huggers, sheesh!) ]

Let's try it together - on 3 - 1 - 2 - 3 - [ he licks his apple and lets out a jovial laugh ]

[partialities]

[ they have all been cooped up for far too long. now, all the passengers seem like birds in their flight, running here and there, rushing between the seaside to the marketplace to the woods. margaery arches an eyebrow at his explanation and smiles brightly when he offers her one ]

they do have a way with manners here, do they not?

[ she dips her chin, a little bow to the men and holds onto the stick and when he takes a lick she takes a bite and laughs, barely managing her way between the fruit and the sticky sugar ]

Are you not meant to bite into it?

[winn]

They have a way with personal space -

[ as in: they give you none of it. ah well. ]

I just got a personal rule about not biting into things if I'm not sure what they are.

[ he nods. it just seems like a good strategy when they're on another planet; it may look like earth cooking but for all they know it could've been wax. or. something he'd rather not think about! now though, that it's been ascertained as sugar, he takes a big bite and smiles. ]

What kinda sweets do you have in your home? Maybe we can find some!

[partialities]

Not a rule to be shared with me? Such gallantry.

[ she gives him a sharp little smile before resuming her walk, giving him a moment to catch up with her before answering his question ]

Cakes, as it happens. We had wonderful cakes in Highgarden, they'd use the fruit and honey to make them. There was this wonderful cake of apples and berries, that one was my favorite.

[ she takes another bite of her apple ]

However, this also pleases me.

C

[bryces_pup]

[Two pretty ladies, out on the town. Or, well, one very gorgeous lady and one who would be pretty if she didn't look like she didn't just roll out of bed. A minor exaggeration, with emphasis on minor. Riona's look is harried, and she feels rather out of place besides Margaery. But it took so much for her to work up the effort to even come along, let alone put any effort into her appearance.

Still, she tries to put on a smile.]

Feels a bit more like home here. Their apparel is quite simple, but it suits the world around them, I think. [Her voice is quiet, and she nearly winces at how it cracks once or twice.]

[partialities]

Is that what women in your world wear, sweetling? you never said. Is is warm there, too?

[ she doesn't comment on her appearance nor does she ask questions. Margaery knows that some things women like to keep to themselves, at least for a while. instead, she tucks a few of riona's curls behind an ear and smiles ]

It is very pretty here, is it not? I feel renewed. The lack of warm air was dreadful, I did miss being outdoor so - those dreadful masks at the moon made the entire affair a hassle.

[bryces_pup]

[She makes a so-so gesture with her free hand.]

In a way. It resembles it far more than the last few places have, at any rate. You'd find more furs in Ferelden; it usually runs much colder than other places, given how far south we are. Hardier foot wear, too.

[Leliana always liked to disparage the all too practical footwear in Ferelden. It certainly wasn't pretty, but it suited the climate just right.]

It is quite a nice change of pace from the moon. I dare say I'll be a little sorry to leave this place when the time comes. There's quite a lot here.

[The trees were wonderful, and the people and whatnot. But what sold this place to her was the ocean.]

At some point, I must take a swim in the sea. I've missed the saltwater.

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How odd. I am from the South of my own realm, and the south is always warmer than the North. I have never seen snow, nor felt harsh cold, not ever. Our fabrics are lighter, silks and lace, at the most but -

[ she smiles at her ]

I could picture you, hair braided, in a warmer gown and furs, a lovely picture.

[ and she nods her agreement ]

I have never been to the sea, not once. Here, it shall be my first time.

[bryces_pup]

Is it? That would explain the Starks' preference for furs, then. [Mystery solved.] You're not missing out on much, save for ice skating and snowball fights. There's a distinct satisfaction in hearing your opponent shriek as snow trickles down their back. Or seeing a snowball smack someone you particularly dislike in the face.

[How many times had she lobbed snowballs at the snot-nosed little squires that used to like to tease her?]

Furs do lend themselves to a certain elegance, don't they? I doubt I pull it off as well as you envision, but I do miss some of my heavier dresses from home.

[Her mouth drops. What?!]

You've never been to the sea? Oh, Margaery, that's a travesty. Were you not near a coast?

seaside »

[steeledskin]

...Is the water warm?

[ sansa asks from a healthy few feet scarce of its edge. with fistfuls of skirt bunched in her hands, she holds her hems just shy of the sand. she still wears her slippers, clearing harbouring no intention to wander into the water as margaery has done.

and yet she's curious. ]

[partialities]

I do not know, Lady Sansa, I cannot quite tell.

[ says the girl running barefoot in the water, minding very little that her gown is already soaked at the ends, she makes a face at her. she is so very careful, this one, Margaery knows and understands. Life taught Sansa Stark caution and restraint and Margaery, she does try to undo those little knots, one at a time with love and care and laughter and silliness. ]

I do reckon I might need a second opinion. Mayhaps if you try you could tell me.

[ there is a smile there that's entirely impish. ]

[steeledskin]

[ impish, indeed. sansa can see the winding path of margaery's persuasion -- and how the good lady courts her second opinion with her smile. to her credit, there is a deep-seated desire to follow in margaery's bare footsteps. but something stops her directly at the water's edge -- sansa's gone so far as to abandon one slipper. she's caught up in her hesitation.

what would her brothers think if they walked by and saw her horsing around in the water? ]

It looks enjoyable, [ she announces. a little too loudly. there's a hungry curiousity on the edge of her voice. ]

[partialities]

It is. The water is warm and clear, I can see my feet and the sand beneath it. You must not fear it - it is new to me too. It is all very strange is it not?

[ she walks towards her, silks floating behind her in the water and stops just in front of her. ]

I think I can see a fish!

[ and she bends down to look - seemingly to peer closer -

but rises up quickly with a definitive, playful, warm and wet splash and there is water, water on her arms and legs and now, they catch sansa too.

there is a second of silence and Margaery is laughing, downright giggling, moving for another ]

Well come on!

[steeledskin]

[ at first, she's charmed -- watching margaery dance between the little waves that lap around her skirt's sodden hem. like some merman's princess. but sansa sees the oncoming splash far too late, and she lets out a shrill shriek: horror, surprise, and a raw edge of delight as she shakes herself and her sleeves. ]

Margaery! [ sansa exclaims, as vexed in her tone as she might be when chastising her own sister. sputtering, she rubs water from her eyes and proceeds on pure instinct -- running four steps forward and stooping low to scoop water into her cupped palms so she might get in the second splash before margaery does. ]

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[scrubscrub]

[Koala is absolutely enraptured with her flower crown skills, honestly. But that's because she's never, ever made them for herself. She's a bit too timid to actually wander close and ask her about them — so in the end, Margaery will probably notice her far before Koala summons any courage to speak at her. The other kids can take up the space for her! They're better at speaking.

But the crowns...

They're just so lovely! Lovely crowns made by a lovely woman in a lovely dress!

Koala hopes someday she's worthy of looking so lovely herself.]

[partialities]

[ they are not the golden roses of highgarden but they are flowers and Margaery loves them all the same. Her careful fingers work carefully but with confidence, as if she has done that a million times before - she had, of course. Growing up as the little Rose of Highgarden, she had spent hours in the sun, weaving one crown after another, putting them on her hand and announcing herself Queen of seven kingdoms.

A real crown of metal was much heavier, she recalls but brushes those thoughts aside and busies herself with finishing her current work. She does spot her and after a few moments, turns to her. ]

Now this one might be a bit too small for me.

[ a little smile ]

But I see someone it might yet fit, if she would do me the honour.

[scrubscrub]

[She looks around, and for a long moment she finds that the woman must be confused with someone else; once she realizes she's the one being spoken about, though, she practically gasps at the thought. She steps back one step, as if she's being knighted in rewind, because if anyone deserves such a thing, it's certainly not her!

She holds up her hands, smiling reflexively.]

Oh, no! No, I couldn't, miss! I-I could never wear a crown, even of flowers...!

That's - um, that's not my place. I shouldn't touch them.

[partialities]

Why not? oh it would make me so happy to see you in them, they do match your hair.

[ she smiles a little, fixes in another purple one into the little crown ]

My name is Margaery, and what is your name? I do wonder if we can be friends, provided you do not think me silly for offering you a flower crown as a token of friendship, would that I had more.

[scrubscrub]

I'm, um, I'm Koala, miss! I would love to be friends with you; it's not silly it all for offering something so kindly, I promise you! I would never dream of upsetting you purposefully!

[She's quick to cover all her bases, and while she's mostly genuine, there's an air of someone who is afraid of retribution for anything she forgets to say.]

They're all very lovely, but, um. You see, I'm not noble. Nobility wears crowns, and I was just a slave, so I don't... I don't think I'm very qualified to wear such things...

B

[takingkarabusiness]

[ Kara is out early in the day, and she sees Margaery in the distance! she approaches on foot, at normal speed, calling out before she gets too close ]

Margaery! Good morning.

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Hello, Kara.

[ she sits up to smile as her as she approaches, picks the prettiest flower she can see near her, a lovely mixture of purple and yellow and offers it to her as she comes near ]

I hope this day has found you well. Are you terribly busy? Mayhaps you could sit with me, I would so enjoy a spot of company.

[takingkarabusiness]

I'm not busy at all, terribly or not. Actually, I was going to ask you the same thing.

[ she sits next to Margaery, accepting the flower with a smile ]

Do you think we can work it into my hair?

[partialities]

Of course. Would you let me? I oft did this for my cousins, they used to say I am very capable of such things. Mayhaps with a bit of styling? Like the ladies of the Reach?

[ she takes a seat behind her, careful, gentle fingers working at gold hair. ]

You have beautiful hair, sun-kissed more than gold. Tell me, do you enjoy your time at this sweet little place?