1st Annual Halloween Block Party!

[iam_senpai]

Perhaps it's the leaves of fiery golds and oranges drifting on the breeze, or the sight of various hard squash being mangled into festive ornaments, or even still the bowls of candy left out simply everywhere in the Nexus that signifies the import of today. Regardless of when you take heed, Halloween has come to the Nexus.

Neat little handmade signs and fliers of all kinds lead to a particularly festive sectioned off block with the Crossroads Cafe at the center. The brick building has more than its fair share of decorations hung from every available windowsill and door. Hanging skeletons, jolly Jack-O-Lanterns, orange and black streamers cascading down and blowing to and fro in the crisp breeze.

The doors are propped open just waiting to beckon you inside. What are you waiting for?

((See the OOC post if you have any questions! Backtagging and threadhopping are fine. Come on in and have a blast :D ))



Coats and Costumes
The Cafe
Bonfire
Dance Floor
Haunted House
Side Halls and Storage

Comments

Oooooh good choice!

[chocolatechipbadass]

"Awwwwww yeah D-Man! Break it down!"

It takes Tina a few moments to pick up on how the dance is supposed to go, but she makes up for it in manic energy that can keep pace with any beat. And she can jump and stamp with the best of them.

She'll consider it a victory if she doesn't trip over herself and faceplant in front of the devil.

<3!

[shardofwinter]

Reynard is more than used to dancing around drunken crowds trying to pull off elaborate moves. If he so much as suspects Tina might come close to losing her balance he makes sure to stay close to her so that she can grab onto him if she falls.

He takes her hand now and then to spin her around on the spot, or take both her hands to swing her about. If she's up for it, of course. Though it doesn't look like she's in the habit of holding back that won't stop Reynard from silently looking out for anything that might hurt her. Including overenthusiastic dancing.

[chocolatechipbadass]

It's quite possible Tina hasn't had this much in a long, long time. She's giggling and whooping with every spin and swing, clinging to Reynard and cheering him on the faster they dance.

And when the song reaches its conclusion, Tina is still grinning huge and laughing, despite having to catch her breath.

"You is one badass devil. That was so, so much fun!"

[shardofwinter]

Tina is not the only one having to catch her breath. He may be bigger than her, and healthy, but keeping up with that energy is a task in itself. Still, he's grinning widely and barks a laugh at her compliment.

He flourishes a bow and sets his hands on his hips when he straightens. "And you, my dear, are a devilish fiend! That was a delight." Just... give him a minute before the next one.

[chocolatechipbadass]

Goodness, they both need a minute here. Tina flops back on her tush and props her head on one bent knee while she tries to catch her breath. The music is still swooping and trilling and for a little girl who's seen too much bloodshed in her short life, this is a wonderful reprieve.

"Imma get that tattooed on my back in Old English Font one day. 'The devil says I'm a fiend'."

[shardofwinter]

"If they don't know that upon meeting you then they must be blind as well as foolish." Reynard's smirk is followed by a wink. Kneeling down he tilts his head at her. "A drink, perhaps?"

[chocolatechipbadass]

"Why thank you, your damnededness. I'd be delighted to."

She holds her hand out for Reynard to take once again and pulls herself up once he takes hold of it to steady her. The moment to catch her breath seems to have worked because she's already on tippy toe looking around at all the adults in their costumes.

"Where to?"

[shardofwinter]

Reynard is more than happy to help her up. He makes a sweeping gesture towards the café. "I believe the drinks are this way." As he starts making his way there he tips his head at her. "What's your poison?"

[chocolatechipbadass]

"Thalium, yo. Eats away at yer nervous system. Life's a biiiiitch~! Oh, you mean to drink. Uhhhh..."

Tina hops a few times from foot to foot while she ponders the possibilities of punch preference. Her eyes light up after a moment though and she grins.

"Dayum son they got hot chocolate? I am all up on some of that. Gimme gimme gimme dat. Please? Please pretty please?"

[shardofwinter]

Excuse Reynard while he side eyes the young woman for a moment as she mistakes his question. "Interesting choice..."

Onto the matter of hot chocolate, though. They approach the bar and he winks at her. "How about 'death by chocolate'?" Turning to the server he leans on the bar. "Two hot chocolates with extra chocolate, a few marshmallows, more chocolate, cream, and some chocolate sprinkles."

[chocolatechipbadass]

Tina has already forgotten this, sorry Reynard. She's too busy picking her jaw up off the floor at his order and squealing like the excited preteen girl that she is.

"I gots ta go on more dates with the devil, I swear! That drink sounds divine D-Man. I guess when you're in charge downstairs people know better than to say 'no' to yas."

[shardofwinter]

"Who would say no to me?" His feigned innocent tone is thin and easily dispelled with his mask. The attempt doesn't last long, however, as he leans closer, conspiratorial. "I do know how to tempt the best of them."

With the hot chocolates slid in front of them, Reynard hands Tina hers. "And who could resist a luxurious hot chocolate?"

[chocolatechipbadass]

Tina makes grabby hands the entire time Reynard is talking until he passes her drink over to her. She's listening, honest. She just also really really wants that hot chocolate. It is speaking to her. It says 'Tina my ho, I want to be inside you.' How can she deny that?

"Get in mah belly chocolatey goodness." After she blows on it, careful not to dislodge any sprinkles. She's not a heathen.

"Diabetics and people who are wrong. Other than that, I got nothing, yo."

[shardofwinter]

He chuckles at the girl's excitement and takes his own drink into his hands. A pleased sound rumbles from him as he takes a sip and then he nods at her. "One day I should get you a slice of the most sinful chocolate cake. That's where the real indulgence is."

[chocolatechipbadass]

"Do they make chocolate crumpets? I live on crumpets D-Man."

Literally. Well, until Lilith got all pissy about something called nutrition and how Tina was gonna kill herself and blah blah blah. She still mostly eats crumpets but now she has the occasional whatever Lillith brings and makes her eat while staring all scary at her.

[shardofwinter]

"They must, somewhere..." He's never heard of them, and gets momentarily distracted as he thinks about it. A grin soon returns to his face and he tips his chin up. "If they haven't, I shall make sure they are created! Then we can have the best of both worlds."