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Vincent Drake:
Now, Philadelphia had many wonderful traditions, Rocky, Cheesesteaks and of course, rioting when the home team wins! Now Vincent doesn't care for Football, Baseball was more his jam, however this did give him an excuse to go around cosplaying as Shigaraki Tomura, so armed with hands all over his face and arms, black outfit and white hair dye, he was currently cheering a guy climbing up a pole and sliding down from grease, go Birds
Aurelio Menegi:
Modern sports had not captured Aurelio's attention in any passable amount barring idle conversations between the other artisans at his work, so the Torrent had been unaware of the game this particular evening and the subsequent rush of fans hitting the streets to celebrate. One benefit of being a six and a half foot tall man made of marble and a former member of the Spear to boot was being able to carve a way through a crowd, and the Torrent was doing just that to help a pair of young women make their way across the madness in the street, eyeing the man climbing the street pole with a shake of his head and an amused chuckle.
Vincent Drake:
"This is it," Vincent intones in his best impression, "Tonight is the night we cast off the shackles of the hero establishment, kill or be killed and let chaos reign!" he cries, "oh, and GO EAGLES!" he yells which does get several enthusiastic cheers, Philly riots where the best, he laughs as he leads a small band of rioters running down the street, someone even had a flare, fun!
Aurelio Menegi:
Once the two women were safely ensconced in their post-game bar of choice Aurelio stepped away from the door and remained against the building for the moment, awash in the sea of joyous emotions running through the crowd like wildfire. It was a heady brew indeed, a reminder of old celebrations in Venice that brought a smile to his face.
Vincent Drake:
Maniacal laughter was perfectly appropriate during a riot, shut up. With his newfound band of 'villains', Vincent was leading a group that was currently trying to climb atop a statue, directing from the safety of the ground, of course. Phone out he started taking pictures, "Now everyone say, 'Fuck All Might'!" he says, trying to stay as in character as he could, Awe however helped.
"FUCK ALL MIGHT!" they shouted back, posing for the photo
Aurelio Menegi:
The climbing on the statue and the shouting therein caught Aurelio's attention, watching curiously from his spot of relative safety before slowly but surely making his way over. It would be poor form to hang back and not be able to assist if any of the young ruffians fell off said statue in their haste, after all...
Avery Frisk:
About that moment, a raven flaps down. Landing on Vincent's shoulder. Said raven looks annoyed...but rubs its face against Vincent's hair. Nipping at him like it expected a treat...or maybe a pat. What is particularly odd about this raven however....was the few white feathers right where the wings met the body.
Vincent Drake:
Vincent pets said bird with a finger and tells the other's he needs to take a piss and walks into an ally, so Avy can change.
"Ok. . .so before you get mad." he begins
Aurelio Menegi:
Aurelio eyed the raven curiously, the white feathers making the gears turn in his mind. He watched the pair as they headed off, keeping an eye on both them and the fans still making their way up the statue for the time being.
Avery Frisk:
Avy in fact doesn't change, just croaks in annoyance, hearing him out. The bird stares directly at Aurelio, its head tilting at him. And ONLY him.
Vincent Drake:
"I didn't know you'd be out and. . ." he just gestures around, "This ain't really your scene, ya know loud noises and possible tipping over of cars," a noise heard in the distance, "tipping over cars, come on babe, let me hold you at least-" he turns and follows the gaze to Aurelio, "Hey man, how ya doing?' he waves
Aurelio Menegi:
The Torrent turned when addressed, nodding to the pair and heading over to be in conversation range rather than shouting through the crowd. "Well enough, all told. You seem to be enjoying yourself."
Avery Frisk:
Avery shifts on Vinny's shoulder, slightly gripping with their talons at the distant noise. They give a worried croak at Vinny.
The look returns to Aurelio, croaking at him.
Vincent Drake:
"Ok," he says rubbing his finger on the ravens head, "It's ok, I'm here, it's ok," he tries to calm Avery, "This is normal Avy, this happens when people are happy, they're happy the birds won and I'm just enjoying the chaos." he soothes, "Take a breath, can ravens take a breath, anyway, please calm down, we can go home if you want, wanna cuddle in your Hollow?"
Aurelio Menegi:
The mention of a hollow put pieces into place for the Torrent, who gave Avery a nod in return. "Let's get you somewhere quiet, yes."
Avery Frisk:
Avery's wings flag indignantly at being told to calm down. Talons digging in again due to more loud sounds. They settle down as the group moves, beady black eyes staring at Aurelio.
Vincent Drake:
"Ok ok," he says, "I'm just trying to help." he says fastly to the indignant waving of the wings, "I'm not telling you to calm down as it 'Avery you better calm down' I'm trying to go 'hey Avy, it's ok you can calm down', you know?" he nods, "Please be careful with your talon, your hurting my shoulder and I'm not in the mood for pain play." he says, "You wanna go home?"
Aurelio Menegi:
Aurelio remained quiet for the moment, carving a path through the crowd for the trio to move away from the main part of the festivities.
Avery Frisk:
Avery grumps, which is very amusing on a bird. It entails basically becoming a loaf on his shoulder, and readjusting so the talons don't dig in.
Vincent Drake:
Vincent nods to his birbfriend and follows Aurelio to a part of the city that was less rioty, Avery on shoulder.
Aurelio Menegi:
It took pushing southward through a few blocks worth of fans, mini marching bands and people reveling in the team's win before they cleared the section where traffic was blocked off and the crowds dwindled down to a sparse few either heading into the fray or on their way home themselves. He let out a breath before looking to the pair, eyeing Avery in particular. "Better for you?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery shifts, a way too humanlike nod. They are settled on Vincent's shoulder and don't look keen to move.
Vincent Drake:
"Um. . .Avy, you ok now?" he says rubbing his finger against the birbs head, "Why aren't your home, I would have thought you'd be in doors tonight?"
Aurelio Menegi:
"Where do you two need to go from here?" Aurelio asked, glancing down the road a ways before looking back to the pair. "I am Aurelio, by the way." He added for the Daeva.
Avery Frisk:
Avery leans into the finger, not answering. Not going to change forms. They are here to STAY. But they look happy RIGHT here.
Vincent Drake:
"Ok, so," he nods to Aurelio, "I'm Vincent, this is. . ." he motions to the birbfriend, "Avy my. . .pet bird?" he says, not sure if Aurelio is on the level but too much already revealed
Aurelio Menegi:
"I know Avery, at least in passing." He gave the bird a nod, smirking a touch. "Not feeling like setting your wings aside again, I take it?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery grabs onto Vinny's shoulder once more at the mention of a pet, but relaxes a second later at realizing he was just joking.
Avery rubs their face against Vinny. Content in being close to this one. Obviously someone important to this Lost.
Vincent Drake:
Vincent smiles at Avery rubbing against him, "So, I take it your Lost then?" he asks Aurelio, rubbing his head a bit to the bird in turn
Aurelio Menegi:
He smiled at the nuzzling, giving a nod to Vincent's question. "Si. Should not speak too much of such out here, though. Still some ears around."
Avery Frisk:
Avery flutters at the Lost question, eyes peering around for anyone that may have overheard.
Vincent Drake:
"Sorry, thought we were alone." he says shrugging a bit, not to much for Avy's sake, "Um," he looks down on himself looking like the leader of the League of Villains, "I don't usually look like this."
Aurelio Menegi:
"I did not expect as much, Dressed for the celebration, I take it?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery relaxes once more, snuggling against Vinny's skin, i stead of the mask.
Vincent Drake:
he takes off the mask, "I can barely see in this thing." he mutters throwing it behind him, "I could care less about the Eagles, I'm a Phillies man, however I do enjoy the chaos."
Aurelio Menegi:
He gave Vincent a look as the mask went flying back, turning to pick it up and toss it in a nearby trash can. "Ah. I do not follow much sports these days, and happened to be in the area when things started up. Chaos I can do without, but the celebration was a worthy one."
Vincent Drake:
"I am a hundred percent sure something is going to burn tonight, so if that's not worthy I don't know what is." he laughs, "Honestly, are we the only city that destroys the place when we win and go home quietly if we lose?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery waits for the right moment in the quiet spot, ducking down a bit and changing back to a more humanoid form, sitting on the ground. Their mien, as always, was more enby, and their mask more so the same today. They didn't look too pleased to be out here, and aggressively latched onto Vincent's leg.
"Loud...I'm glad you're safe..."
Aurelio Menegi:
"That I cannot say." He replied with a chuckle, looking towards Avery as they shifted back into a more human form. He crouched down to be on the Courser's level, looking him over. "Are you alright?"
Vincent Drake:
Vincent pets Avery's head, "We can go home if you want babe," he assures, "I don't want to stay out here if it makes you uncomfortable."
Avery Frisk:
They nod to the stone Lost.
"I am...okay. He cursed me with too much sight and hearing...so crowds hurt."
Avery continues to latch. "I just want you safe...Vinny...theres fire. You know what that means, yes?"
Aurelio Menegi:
"Understandable." He nodded, looking up towards Vincent at the question posed. All the while, the pleasant warmth of an early spring morning radiated off of the Torrent to wrap around Avery, doing its best to soothe their anxiety.
Vincent Drake:
"Yeah, I know, how's that for another reason to head home then?" he asks, "I've never seen a riot from above, Avy, let's go home, ok?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery takes a deep breath. "Thank you...you are of the Antler?" Avery nods to Vinny, still attached to Vinny's leg, unaware of how that would...make walking difficult. To be fair they were just a bird a moment ago.
Aurelio Menegi:
"Si. Formerly of the Spear until last year." He replied, standing from his crouch and offering Avery a hand up as a reminder that he needed to let go first before they could get moving.
Vincent Drake:
"I need you off my leg first," he sighs, "When we get home you can latch on all you want."
Avery Frisk:
Avery looks down, sheepishly. "Oh...yes...right." They let go and accept the Torrent's hand. "I am...of the Spear, formerly of the Arrow. You are...Aurelio...relative of Micah?"
Aurelio Menegi:
"Si, I am." He helped to pull the birb to their feet, a motion done with notable ease. "He mentioned he has met you as well."
Vincent Drake:
Vincent just takes Avery's hand, walking towards the direction of the penthouse and motioning Aurelio to follow so they can continue their conversation
Avery Frisk:
Avery latches onto the hand, holding it close. "He has too much confidence...and curiosity. He might get eaten." Probably not the weirdest thing someone has said in Philly today. "But he is respectful and wishes to help. It is noble."
Aurelio Menegi:
Aurelio kept pace with the pair as they walked, nodding quietly. "Agreed...I have spoken to him to be wary that his confidence does not become his downfall. Hopefully he will heed that advise."
Vincent Drake:
Vinny keeps quiet
Avery Frisk:
Avery holds Vinny's arm to their chest. "I think this one needs similar advice." A loving kiss. "I...do not wish for either of them to suffer the fates we have. Confidence is only helpful to some degree."
Aurelio Menegi:
"It has its place, but it can blind you to failures you may not notice until it is too late." He glanced to Vincent at that. "Are you Avowed as well, or another part of the shadows?"
Vincent Drake:
"I have a hemoglobin focused diet." he replies
Avery Frisk:
Avery stops, holding Vincent back and holding a hand out to stop Aurelio, a moment later a small crowd of people move by from around the corner, clearly drunk, Avery then nods that it was safe to continue.
"The Avowed are...like Maria is to you...but less dependent. Those that...the Wyrd holds to their promises to us."
Aurelio Menegi:
Aurelio's expression turned puzzled for a long moment at the unfamiliar term before something clicked into place, giving a nod as he halted to let the pod of drunk fans pass by. "Ah, I see."
"Si. In my case Micah is a relative of mine who kept the promise alive while I was gone."
Vincent Drake:
"I see," he nods as they moved, turning to Aurelio, "I'm kind of a night bat."
Avery Frisk:
Avery notices the expression. Avery seems to notice most things. "He is safe. He protects my Clarity, and helps keep me safe from There. Hiding among those not like us has its own protections." A small squeeze of the hand. "He is loving to me as well, which is my favorite aspect."
Aurelio Menegi:
"I understand. The term you used was not familiar at first, is all." He nodded, smiling at Avery's comment. "Ah...good. Having a caring partner is always a happy thing."
Vincent Drake:
Vincent get's a smug grin at Avery's praise
Avery Frisk:
Avery still holds Vincent's hand tight. "It is...and he gives me joy. I am...not connected to the Antler, but have been thinking of trying to be...as I still am to the Arrow."
A flinch as they stare into the distance, echos of the riots still clear. "I...yes...but..you understand?"
Aurelio Menegi:
"I do. I have a partner of my own whom I care for dearly and he in return." He said with a small smile. "Not a bad idea, that. I still keep ties with the Spear."
He paused, a thought crossing his mind. "On that note, would you be opposed to serving as escort to your holdings for Micah and myself at some point? I wished to see his martial prowess in action and that would be a good place for it."
Vincent Drake:
"What's the Antler?"
Avery Frisk:
A nod. "I will gladly escort you, but I must tell Lady Sigrun first. The Spear is always glad when we can defend ourselves and others."
A slight tap of their head against Vincent's shoulder. "Spring. Desire."
Aurelio Menegi:
"Of course." He nodded to Avery. "Would not want to impose."
Vincent Drake:
"I do like desire." he teases to Avery, giving a playful grin
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods, squeezing Vinny's arm. "The Antler is known for its healers...I wished to learn for..." Avery gently tapped their neck. "So I can be safer on patrol."
Aurelio Menegi:
"Those were some of the first weavings I learned upon joining. Very useful, and good way to help others."
Vincent Drake:
Vinny nods, listening
Avery Frisk:
They nod, holding onto Vinny. "I also wish to help our other partner...who is their Avowed. She...is good at talking...and I want her safe."
Aurelio Menegi:
"I would speak with our leader, then, or others of higher standing to let them know that you wish to become closer to the Verdant. I would be surprised if they did not welcome it."
Vincent Drake:
Vincent starts humming Teenagers
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "I will...try. I am...not the best at words." Avery scratches Vinny's back. "It is loud...are you safe Aurelio? Or do you need an escort to the Trod?"
Aurelio Menegi:
"I will be fine, but thank you. You two have a good evening."
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