Beach clean up (Open)

[suchgoodluck]

In the wake of the Hydra, Siren Cove was an awful mess. Not that said description did any justice to the citizens who'd lost their lives or those currently in the hospital because of the nightmarish creature. But just as much of the town remained as damaged as its people, and Cosette, with her own minor injury thoroughly taken care of thanks to Joel, is out at the beach to help with the aftermath.

The police and firemen were there, of course, as well as various church groups and charities. Cosette had volunteered instantly, knowing she could be of assistance, especially since it was the full moon, that night, thus enabling her to make use of her ability to spread good fortune to others. Already, she had reunited lost pets with frantic owners, solved a case of a missing purse, and potentially linked together a pair of future lovers.

Now, she is sorting through scorched sand and picking up scattered debris, keeping an eye out for any who may need her aid. This close to the sea, she is tempted to take on her natural form and investigate the waters as to the cause of the Hydra. But she knows better, and so she settles for letting her hair flow loose in the wind behind her as she continues her work.

She starts to sing softly under her breath, one of her favorite arias, as she works.

(OOC: Set to after the Hydra attacks, this is Cosette's introduction post of sorts. Find her roaming the beach, picking up trash, and singing as she does so. She's friendly, so feel free to say hello!)

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[kennedyk]

Kennedy has spent her first day in Siren Cove locked away in her shop, painting a few more visions she had. She decides to take a break and explore the boardwalk a bit more. That's when she notices several people on the beach, cleaning up debris and other material. What the hell happened here? She spots a blonde that looks nice enough to approach.

"Excuse me, what's going on here?"

[suchgoodluck]

Cosette turns, hair flying about her face as she does so, to find herself faced with an inquisitive, lovely young woman. "Oh, were you not in town for the whole 'giant Hydra straight out of mythology' rising from the deep thing? That's fortunate! We're just cleaning up the mess on the beach."

[kennedyk]

Kennedy's distracted for a moment because she's completely jealous of that sweet hat, but she shakes her head. "Did you say Hydra? Like, 5-headed serpent-like creature, grows two to replace any cut off? That kind of Hydra?"

[suchgoodluck]

"Yep, exactly that kind of Hydra," she confirms with a nod. "I've been here awhile and I can safely say it's the strangest thing I've ever seen in this town."

[kennedyk]

"Oh fuuuuuucckk," Kennedy whistles. She had just ripped a painting of a Hydra up this morning and smacks her forehead. "I really need to get my shit together about this whole vision thing. Is everyone okay?" she asks, instantly feeling guilty.

[suchgoodluck]

"Vision thing?" Cosette quirks an eyebrow at that. You can't shake a stick without hitting a witch in this town, it seems like. "Well, there were some causalities, from what I've heard, but much less than expected." She shakes her head, staring out at the ocean. "And then the thing just vanished at midnight, as if it had never been here at all."

[kennedyk]

Her shoulders drop even more as she looks around, seeing the damage and hearing the blonde mention casualties. "I painted this. Exactly this, two weeks ago. I should've let someone know."

[bachjones]

The beach had been calling again. Maybe it was because it was the last place where Bach had seen Cinderella. Maybe because of Iris' promise to teach him how to swim. Would he really be able to move in the sea?

All the mess was distracting. What the hell had happened when he had been composing?

[suchgoodluck]

Cosette pauses in the middle of her song when she comes across a man at the edge of the beach, staring out in horror and looking slightly lost.

"Hello, can I help you? Are you looking for someone?" She asks, approaching him slowly so as not to startle him.

[bachjones]

"Eh." He has to blink out of his thoughts when he hears a human voice.

"Oh, hello." The girl is almost too bright to be part of the murkiness around her. "Hi. No, not really ..not here, anyway. Thank you."

[suchgoodluck]

Cosette takes in his disheveled appearance and raises an eyebrow, but says nothing otherwise. She senses there is something...familiar about him, but she can't quite place her finger on it.

"Okay, well, we're just cleaning up the beach after...everything, you're welcome to join us," she offers him a helpful, friendly smile while trying to figure out what about him is so familiar to her.

[bachjones]

"Of course. Sure, yeah. Beach doesn't deserve the mess." Bach smiles. "You're the woman in charge?"

[suchgoodluck]

"It certainly doesn't," Cosette agrees with a nod, pleased to have another volunteer to the cause. "I'm not in charge per se, but I am always welcoming new volunteers. You can go see one of the officers over there, they'll give you everything you need."

[bachjones]

"Oh. Okay. Okidoki", he winks, making a salute. "What happened, freak wave or something?"

[starsfallen]

Corrine is wandering around surveying the damage, particularly to her beloved boardwalk. She's still too beaten up to offer much help with the cleanup, but she's been asking whoever she can how she can set up a fund for support.

"Well look at you Brooklyn, without a scratch. I'm glad to see someone made it out unscathed."

[bachjones]

"Corrine! Hey you."

He frowns. "Yes it can be tough sometimes, but not like I got straight out of war. Do you think you're ever going to drop the nick name?"

[starsfallen]

"Possibly. Maybe even probably." She grins. "You never told me if you actually lived there once upon a time."

[bachjones]

He shakes his head. "My mother always thought that the Mid West was Best. Too much emotions and arrogance at the coasts."

[starsfallen]

"Well you have the look for it. And the sound. All the musicians crammed and jamming together in group homes in Brooklyn. You just must have a soul brother there!"

She grins wider. "Ok Bach. It's good I found you. Your cat found me. Or rather, I found her huddled by my deck door when I got back from the hospital. Smart thing keeping away from that dragon. I didn't have a number for you but - we're keeping to separate wings of my house at the moment and I think all of us would be ever so grateful if you brought her home."

[starsfallen]

When Corrine leaves the hospital, she has only one thought - surveying the damage on her beloved boardwalk. Returning home is of less consequence, having barely been there for days it's the steps of her childhood, her first plays and fond youthful days she's most concerned about.

Fortunately the damage is superficial at best. But from the teams on the beach it's clear there's work to be done. She stops a blonde who appears to be at the heart of it. "Excuse me. Do you know who I could speak with about setting up a fund?" She holds up her bandaged arm. "Not sure I can be much help besides."

[suchgoodluck]

Cosette turns as she's stopped by a rather stunning ginger, eyes bright and clearly wanting to be of some use, in spite of her injury. It takes Cosette a minute to place her, but she soon realizes the girl before her is none other than Corrine, their local celebrity. She offers her a cheerful smile.

"Oh, hello! Um, you'll probably want to speak with one of the police officers or firemen over there," she gestures to one of the corners where a bunch of people in uniform are currently clustered. "They're the ones running this show, so to speak."

[starsfallen]

She waves her hand. "Oh, but they all look so busy. What are you up to? Anything I can do to assist?"

[suchgoodluck]

She quirks an eyebrow at the excuse, as the officers are all friendly looking and approachable enough. But she's not going to refuse someone truly looking to help.

"Well, currently, I'm just sifting through the wreckage in this area," she gestures to her slice of beach, from the edge of the boardwalk and a little bit beyond that. "Picking up debris and whatnot. I don't know how much you can do wit that arm, but I'm always glad to have help."

[starsfallen]

Corrine sits on the edge of the boards, swinging her leg. "Don't know about the picking things up but - How about encouragement, cheer, and free refreshments on me?"

[suchgoodluck]

She shrugs.

"Encouragement is always appreciated, and I must admit, the free refreshments bit is tempting," Cosette admits, especially considering she'd had a sparse breakfast that morning.