House of Cards RP

Considering events of late, it was definitely more than time for a trip off-Deck, especially for the littlest Ace. That little Ace needed to be a little girl sometimes, too, after all, and Elani was glad that the arrangements for this trip had already been made ahead of time. That meant that, early in the morning, they could all just get up and go without any fanfare.

Fun was going to be had today, she was going to ensure it. Even if that meant, while they stood in line to get in, that she had to work overtime on putting out the cheer-vibes.

Cadogan's back.

And he brought presents. Even if he doesn't know you. But especially if he does.

Farewell Summer. Welcome Winter.



It's been ten or twelve years since the tradition started and the gardeners don't need reminding. Starting around October, when the leaves are falling in earnest, the Suits start bringing their twigs and branches, trimmings and cuttings, down to the circle edged in stones in an empty field on the edge of Diamond land. It's a small pile at first, but they spread them out wide because it isn't going to stay that way.

Over the last month or so the small pile has gotten higher and higher. It's become a game for the four Suits as they've worked together to build it into a bonfire that will go for hours. As the sun gets lower in the sky, Avery's putting the final touches on the spread of food and drink, a few early arrivals are gathering around the edges of the field, the side-pile of kindling and wood is ready to be fed into the fire to keep it burning bright…everything's finished.

Mel shakes her head at the silly ceremonial first lighting (as she does every year) and finally takes the offered torch and pitches it into the pile of leaves at the base of the tower (as she does every year). They flare up with a satisfying crackle-hiss and the annual Deck bonfire has begun.

Farewell, summer. Welcome, winter.



[[HAPPY HALF-BIRTHDAY, HOUSE OF CARDS! Post, thread, threadjack, eat, drink, be merry, try not to kill anyone, but there are shadowy corners to sneak off to, if the mood strikes. Also there are build-your-own s'mores. Recommended combination: dark chocolate and Club crackers. ♥♦♣♠ everyone!]]

Having returned to the Deck and failed to charm Leigh with anything more than pizza, and pizza, and more pizza, Ben is out for a run. It's totally his favorite thing to do.

Bother him.

Look what happens when you lock Valentine, a big marker and a picture of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Steward in the same room.


Suddenly Robert is not the only one with a mustache. Whoops.

After the execution of Marcus, his body was hauled off by a shortish-figure in a black hooded cloak and mask, to be given a proper and honorable burial. After all, it is her duty to bury her brother.

Look, it's the Two of Hearts, taking a picture of the castle! Come to say hello?