nexus_crossings | Spooky Scary Skeletons!

Loki had no idea if any other places were having Halloween bashes, but that wasn't gonna stop him from having his fun! Pub-crawls were a thing if that were the case! The Viper's Pit had been decked out in the spirit of the season, the drinks, boozy and non were themed for the holiday, and aside from the magically drugged glitter one could play with down in the club, there were all manner of edibles.

While the changes were mild inside the building itself, the field had undergone the most changes, from the disappearance of the arena and bathhouse to the forests normally vaguely in the middle distance having been drawn in much closer, ringing a large open field where several bonfires were crackling merrily, each stocked with comfortable places to sit, as well as marshmallows, skewers, and several options for meats to be grilled over an open flame. To the east of the clearing was an expansive-looking corn maze, and standing vigil over it from somewhere in the vague center was a large Victorian-looking house. Anyone who wanted to go snooping would find the maze and home both charmingly haunted by costumed staff looking forward to the chance to scare the pants off some unsuspecting partygoers.

Nothing about the place seems off, or strange. Bats fly about overhead, the moon is large and positioned quite perfectly to make the haunted house look charmingly spooky, and the woods that spread around the clearing are just begging for people to dare to creep down it's paths, jumping at the shrieks that echo from the maze, or just their own imaginations running away with them. Not that there seems to be anything scarier than some mild-mannered wild-life like the owls hooting in the trees- it seems the woods are more designed for a nice nighttime stroll for folks who might want a bit of quiet than anything.

Of course everyone wore costumes. They did right? It's a costume party after all! And if anyone didn't have one, the staff of the bar were quite happy to furnish some of the spares they had on hand, even if it might be something so simple as an animal headband, a pair of wings, or a sheriff's badge and toy gun.

No one was quite certain when things started becoming weirder. Not specifically, and no one was sure why it had happened, given the first sign of things going wrong? Was one of the poor unsuspecting waiters who'd been wearing a cute little bear headband? Was suddenly now a very large, and very confused grizzly bear in a darling little vest trying to balance the tray he'd been carrying on one paw, and attempting to sort out how to get all the drinks off without tipping them onto the customers, who were now a table of animals of varying sizes and shapes, as well as one very bewildered knight, whose plastic armor was suddenly much more realistic and cumbersome.

And from the yelps of surprise and alarm echoing quickly through the Pit and the yard, it was clear this was not an isolated incident.

((ooc: Costume bash! OOC info is here leave any questions in there! Feel free to tag either pre or post-costume realism! For toplevels please use the Trick Or Treat system! If you're just wanting cute fluff or maybe minor spooky stuff, just leave 'Treat' in your toplevel's subject line. If you're here for scary chases and angst, or being a monster to hunt folks for fun (keeping in mind the AVF is in effect!) just post 'Trick'! If you're open to both just put both in! Hopefully this'll make it easier to match up what folks are hoping to play with here even if you're going in otherwise blind. The costumes will revert come sunrise with no ill effects- happy hauntings!))

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“I’ve seen a couple dragons at Orochi-sama’s sanctuary, but nothing up close.”

If the name of the old family friend was any indication, the man Minoru mentioned was a magical snake wrangler. Parselmouths were more common in that part of the world - the twins’ uncle was one. Orochi’s entire family were, and had done that work for generations. Dragons weren’t snakes per se, but Asian dragons were similar enough that he kept them along with other giant serpents.

“My patronus is a dragon!”

Both of their eyebrows went up, "OOh." Aal murmurs intrigued.

Dor murmurs lowly as he slightly leans toward their new companion. "So no Jabberwocs then?" Inadvertently or not leaning closer to his beloved as well. In turn which Aal wiggles a little and happily snuggle up closer to him.

At hearing that, she brightens greatly and murmurs sincerely. "That's..Brilliant." A slightly growing distant part of her wondered what theirs might be.

Minoru shrugged, having no idea what that was. Isamu might know, but then again, there was very little Isamu didn’t know.

He watched the two get comfortable, and reached for another marshmallow and chocolate frog. This was definitely a pleasant spot for the evening, but Minoru was starting to get a little restless. He’d been sitting in one spot far too long.

Dor was starting to think the lad's brother and his mate would get along like a house afire.

Aal gives him a soft warm smile. "So have you had any other..erm misadventures of late? " She asks softly giving him another look over. They should try and find their hostess and say hello etc at least. Before looking for more friendly faces. Maybe one more s'more though.

Minoru chuckled. “I wish... it’s our fifth year. That means we have to sit for our O.W.L.s in a few months. If it wasn’t for the quidditch team, I don’t think I’d get a break!”

Isamu would ace all of them, or almost all of them, Minoru had no doubt. His brother had been tutoring him for months, but eventually push would come to shove and he’d get whatever score he got.

They both blink but listen intently, between nibbles though they watch him raptly. "Oh..Is that..your exams?" Aal murmurs as something niggles at her mind her brows furl. She feels like she should know this..but.It's foggy.

Dor smiles softly. "Ah, do you have other..hobbies and games you enjoy?" He asks surely they could perhaps..They could try playing something with him. Well, it was All Hallows Eve if it was not one of the seasons for games..Yule would be the other..Or Midsummer.

“Yeah. Just the most important exams of our lives...” he rolled his eyes. Obviously, those were Isamu’s words. Merlin only knows how Minoru got him out of the castle and out of his textbooks long enough to have some fun tonight. “The most important exam in my life’s gonna be trying out for the Japanese National Team!”

But like any parents of a future athletic hopeful, Minoru’s still insisted he perform well at school. Having something to fall back on and all that.

Still, he smiled at Dor’s question. He replied that he was a member of the dueling club, but really, it all boiled down to “If It can be played while flying, I’m in.”

Both sets of eyebrows went up, "Wowzer." Aal murmurs lowly. Dor blinks slowly. As they continue to listen.

"Well good luck laddie." Dor murmurs warmly and sincerely.

They both chuckle warmly. Dor grins lopsidedly a pleased playful glimmer in his eyes. "Well, if you and your brother wouldn't mind teaching a few folks the rules.." He offers.

Aal nods and gently squeezes Dor's hand gently. So long as she was with him, she could be braver than she often felt.

Quidditch was very complicated, and they really didn’t have enough room to play it properly here. Nor did they have any of the necessary supplies.

“Why don’t you pick a game instead, hm?” Minoru suggested, munching the last of his s’more. “There’s a lot to do here! No sense not taking advantage of it!”

Perhaps if more folks from a certain realm came to visit etc. someday they could but as it was.

Both of their eyebrows go up . Aal blinks a few times, while Dor softly smirks and glances toward her with a little encouraging nuzzle of his nose a playful twinkle in his eyes. Before they both softly hummed and look thoughtful.

Aal rubbing her chin in thought. "Perhaps a card game of some sort or.." She half suggests as she turns to look toward the main area of The Viper Pit wondering what party games or other items may be set up.

Minoru hopped up, and gathered Kazumi from her napping spot by the fire. They shared a few words in parseltongue before gently lifting her up and around his neck. Hopefully, that wouldn’t scare Aal. But he really didn’t want to leave her out here by herself. They’d already run into a lion cub. Who knew what else might mistake a snake for a snack!

“Lead the way!”

There were bound to be all kinds of activities going on - bobbing for apples, and the like.

She tries to slightly smile, though her right eye slightly twitches. More from instinct though at least he can communcate. She would still be keeping an eye out to make sure the boa didn't hug or glomp him too tightly. Regardless.

"Ah, so have you two run into any other sorts of creatures?" She queries as Dor gently helps her up. Pecking the back of her hand gently as she thanks him warmly.

"My pleasure, love." Dor purrs before glancing toward the pair intrigued as well. As they gather things up and sets some things in order.

They grin and Aal loops her arm through one of Dor's arms. As he smiles, nods, and tucks at the brim of his hat toward the lad before starting to do so. "Sally forth and here we go." He murmurs and shoots his beloved a playful wink as she makes a soft bemused sound and giggles.

Kazumi wouldn’t hurt Minoru. (Besides, the butter ball python was nearly full grown, which meant a human would always be way too big to even think about as food.)

“There’s definitely a few running around here that I think are animagi. Or something...”

Isamu might have used the term Maladictus.

He turned to his snake and reminded her that talking mice were not snacks.

Aal still slightly squints, well so long as there weren't any threatening movements. She still shudders a little and leans into her Hatter's shoulder and side. As Dor gently but warmly wraps his arm tighter /slung around her.

"Oh, I would not be surprised," Aal murmurs warmly and nods softly. Blinking again the word niggles at her mind. "and thank you ever so much for the chocolate." She adds thinking she should.

Dor's lips twitch slightly, his eyes slightly hood. As he gazes down at his Aalice half adoringly and pleased. Before glancing over at the lad again.

If Aal understood such she would have very wholeheartedly agreed. She also normally had a soft spot for such.

The current semi Hatter, sweeps the area with his gaze wondering if any of their Wonderlandian or Other wise friends were about as well. Mmh perhaps when they were in safer areas he should check the teapots for his wee mate. The Dormouse especially had a fondness for sleeping in such.

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