#rivervale_lodge

Zane smiles at both Symon and Adam. Then when the next crew is up.

Dirk wipes his lips and seems to perk up.

And he goes up too. He must be feeling Seelie because he didn't even THINK of shoving Adam to the side to take the front of the line.

Dagmar chooses to stand by Dirk, keeping the cap between Adam and herself.

Adam would rather stand next to Dagmar....

There may be some jockeying for relative position.....

But he settles for wherever.

As the three assemble before her, Brekke takes up another folded cloth. She looks at them a moment, then speaks to the crowd beyond them. "These three have faced threats...to protect you. They have fought and bled...to protect you. They have killed foes...to protect you." She looks at them. "Know that I have seen this, that I see you. And tonight I name you Crash of the Storm."

She unfolds the cloth and offers out to them chimerical arm rings, viking-style. The metal is twisted together in a jagged pattern, to resemble lightning bolts.

"This maybe the coolest thing to happen to me in my fucking life" DIrk mutters and takes his arm ring, then in a louder voice "The kiling for you's easy chief, you .. you done right by me all you. Thanks. Guess the bleeding for you is okay too. Never get to keep the scars though"

"Well, done, Adam!" Brenda whoops for her son. //"Alright! Alright! " Kyle Thomas joins in.

Dag smiles, and crosses her arms in a salute to the Chief before taking the ring.

"For the Crash of the Storm!" Brekke calls out, and bellows a proud cheer of her own.

Kerri applauds, and Sylvi gives another of those piercing whistles...then gives Symon and Lily an apologetic look.

Symon looks up from where he had lightly cupped his hands over Lily's ears - and dares anyone to comment.

Piper is cheering her head off!

Lily has whispers a cheer that only Symon can hear

Adam takes the arm band with a mixed expression, but he puts it on.... and a small, proud smile creeps over his lips.

And, he nods approvingly to the three.

...Even Adam, sure, why not.

"Now! Drink! Enjoy! Make of Beltaine night what you will!" Brekke calls out to the crowd, smiling.

Dag slides the band up her arm. It goes quite well with her viking voile!

And Sally Mae goes back to serving drinks.

Adam looks at Dagmar, still with that little smile.

Sylvi whoops and gives Colton a kiss...but then says, "I've gotta talk to my mom a moment, be right back!"

"I .. sure" Colton says happy for the kiss

Sylvi runs up to whisper something to her mother among the crowd noise. A brief exchange, nods, and then she's returning to Colton with a smile.

"Dance with me!" she says as somebody starts the music again.

Meanwhile, Kerri goes to help Sally Mae. "Whoo! That went off well. I wasn't sure." She takes up a tray of drinks.

Colton grins and seizes Sylvi to do just that.

A brief smile for Adam and Dirk before she retreats back to her family

Brekke turns to Frank, looking very pleased.

Sally Mae nods "Yes, Hearth. It looks like it really brought the community in tighter" focused on her work

A strum of a Lute - oh no. How did he get in here? Surely the wards... the dogs... the thanes?! But no, a red-coxcombed bard is perched atop the lodge, and his voice crows out in a pleasant tone, and he sings to the crowd,

"Oh oh child, what'd you think the cold winter's gonna last forever?
Oh oh child, now's the time for all the people to get together...
...Outside ...

'Cause it's the first of May, first of May
Outdoor lovin' starts today..."

"Yes, I think so!" Kerri smiles, then adds. "Most folks seem to be having a good time. Do you want me to take over so you can join them?"

Tove raises a brow "I think I have a nemesis... and he tastes of chicken"

Frank's smile is visible as he gazes at Brekke.

Brekke doesn't even seem to notice the infamous minstrel...or the lyrics.

Sally Mae shakes her head, "I think I'll call it an early night, Hearth. Not at my best tonight for company"

Adam has just a touch of swagger as he heads back to Piper.

"Well...tell you what..." Kerri says. "The main part of the party is breaking up, and I think folks can pour for themselves for a bit. Come talk with me a few minutes."

Kerri blows Olgar a kiss but then holds up the gimme a few minutes sign.

Dagmar gets HUGS from Tove and Jaymes. Jaymes grunts ("Proud. Looks good on you") at her Crash of the Storm bling.

Likewise, Adam shows Piper his newly-decorated Guns.

Sally Mae nods then follows

.... although he's aware of Sally Mae slipping out with Kerri.

"Crash of the freaking storm" Dirk says

As Sylvi and Colton dance, she says congratulations to friends they pass near.

Colton does as well, but mostly he's lost and attentive to his lady.

Kerri leads Sally Mae away from the crowd. "Something's wrong," she says with certainty. "Want to tell me?"