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[When Zoe finds her way to the dance studio, she'll find a masked figure seated on the floor with the gift of the rose in a beautiful pink crystal vase and the brownies plated and in front of them. The figure perks up upon seeing Zoe, and though their face is shielded the tone is bright and perky.]

These are so cute...thank you! Come sit!

[They're pretty excited to get to know one of their followers, it seems.]

Edited 2019-02-18 05:01 (UTC)

[When Zoe enters the dance studio on Wednesday, Love's pretty much waiting for her at the door.]

You kept your promise. [They're absolutely delighted, hello.]

[Seated on the floor with the lights low is Love. When Zoe enters the room, they barely lift their head as they seem to be staring at the wall of mirrors. Hm. The brownie's nowhere in sight.]

Hi. [It's simple, but that's all that's said.]

[What in the actual hell Eli!! Love easily accepts the song and is even humming along when Zoe enters the room, even if they seem downtrodden and quiet. Once the door is closed, they speak first.]

You did great.

[Zoe will find Disorder at the pool, concealing clothing pulled up just enough so she can have her feet in the water as she sits on its edge, high-heeled shoes sitting beside her. She twists around to fix her masked gaze on her visitor, and there's a smile in her voice.]

Hi, there. I rarely get visitors, so I was kind of surprised to hear from anyone--what's up?

[When Zoe enters the parlor, she'll hear the same song that's led her here. As she enters she'll find Beauty seated at the piano bench, fingers smoothly pressing over the keys. There's a table set up nearby with tea and snacks, and the moment she enters Beauty brings the song to an appropriate pause as they turn to extend a hand toward her.]

Murphy-chan...welcome.

Edited 2019-02-24 23:43 (UTC)

[When Zoe enters the hall of mirrors, she'll find a cloaked masked figure standing in front of a pane of glass, red marker in-hand and doodling what look like little devil horns that would appear at head-height for an average female. The figure is lanky and y'all and also not wearing shoes.]

Zoe! [The voice is very obviously male but welcoming even if they don't look away from their art.] What's your favorite color?

[When Zoe enters the armory, she'll find Cunning leaning against a wall of swords with their arms over their chest.]

You caught my attention. It's Zoe, right?

[The god that greets Zoe inside of the lab is, well, small. Justice stands in a hesitant stance, hands balled up beneath their masked chin, and their voice small and shy.]

Thank you for, um, coming to see me. Hi!

[There's silence for a few long moments, but just before Zoe leave the altar room, there's a giggle from behind her.]

What did you want to talk about?

[Piety is waiting in a chair by the fireplace inside of the Private Study. They stand when she enters, inclining their head politely.]

I was thankful to hear your prayer--please, sit. How may I help you?

[Ambition waves Zoe into the beauty salon. The god is seated at a table with an array of nail polish in front of them, and there is an empty seat across the table.]

I'm not really in a position to be picky. So, come in. What color do you like for your nails?

[Fortune is waiting in the courtyard for Zoe when she comes out of the altar room.]

I've got some time to talk.

[Sincerity is waiting for Zoe in the costume hall, glancing through racks of outfits. ...they're all in dark colors today.]

Zoe-chan... come in.

[Love is seated on the floor again today, the brownies on a plate in front of her. At least one of them looks half-eaten.]

Have you been baking these yourself? I keep meaning to ask.

[When Zoe arrives at the pool, he's perched above the waterfall like the absolute gremlin he is, twirling her offering in his hand. Is he drunk? Is some of that wine already gone? Judging by the sloshing sound...probably! But anyway, he points the bottle her way.]

Good eye! Really picked a nice year. Not that Beauty keeps anything cheap, but if it had been cheap, you wouldn't have gotten a response. You know, everyone keeps getting me booze. It's the weirdest thing. Like, take me out to dinner first before you try and get me tipsy and vulnerable, am I right? But then, what good is being a god if you can't get day drunk?

[Cool.]

[Love will be pacing around the studio by the time Zoe comes in.]

Four of them?! [Guess who's not happy!!]

[Cunning is busy leaning against the wall of swords, impatient and irritable. On the other hand, their voice is calm when they speak.]

What is it?

[Beauty can be found in the parlor, but this time there's no gracious set-up. Instead, Beauty's seated with their hands in their lap on a couch. There's a chair for Zoe.]

I hope I can help you today...

You know, normally I'd require a more ambitious offering.

[...but she's here anyway, drumming her fingers on the surface of a manicure table in the beauty salon.]

But you sounded desperate. So go ahead, sit down.

[That's Ambition-speak for "I'm worried about you"... maybe.]

I'm here.

[Fortune's voice comes from a corner of the altar room.]

...today was hard, wasn't it?

[It may take a little while to reach him there, but Zoe will find Justice sitting on one of the swings in the park that they crafted, feet sliding in the sand, hands gripped around the chains.]

What do you want to talk about?

[For once, Piety isn't in the Private Study. He stands in front of the frozen lake, overlooking the scene that should be calm...but now feels nothing short of morbid in its serenity.]

I have as much time as you need. How can I help?

[Here's Sincerity, surrounded by a plethora of dresses in the costume hall. He waves Zoe over as she comes in.]

You wanted to talk?

[Back in the studio today, Zoe will hear that the actual version of the song will be playing softly from the stereo. Love's seated on what looks like a large pillow because she's getting tired of hauling chairs around. There's one for Zoe, too.]

Everything okay?

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