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

[withoutathorn]

"We did! We wore masks and fancy dresses. It was very nice," she says as she moves with him--rather gracefully, as a matter of fact. Katherine was always good at dancing, back home.

"This is such fun!" She grins as she dances with him, her movements fluid and easy. "Do you like the party?"

Her voice may be a touch too loud--it's the wine, that's all.

[conjuredskies]

"Very much. The province I'm posted in is cold and rather... lacking in cultivated company." He doesn't get the impression that Katherine's the sharpest of ladies, but she clearly knows dancing - better than he does, so he'll have to do his best to keep up gracefully. She's certainly been around some sort of court, whereas he's an intermittent visitor at best. "It's a pleasure to see so everyone out sharing the festivities - well worth convincing a knight to spare his armor for the night."

Judging by his smirk, his methods of persuasion may have been less than honorable.

[withoutathorn]

Oh, don't worry, Katherine isn't the sharpest of ladies, but she does indeed know how to dance, and to dance well.

"Well, I'm glad you're having a lovely time," she replies, with a little nod of her head. She may be feeling a touch flirtatious, but, then again, when is she not?

"Do you go back home often?" she asks, suddenly curious. Katherine's a little jealous of those who can travel freely--being technically dead, she cannot.

[conjuredskies]

"To my own realm, yes. I'm tasked with guarding the door to it most days. You might see my desk in the plaza, if you come visit." He gives her a warm smile. "And my brother is the officer in charge, so I see all I could possibly want of him. I haven't been back to my home province for nearly two years, on the other hand."

He steps close to twirl her in the dance, then tilts his head inquiringly. "And what about you, my lady? Have you made many visits home?"

[withoutathorn]

"Oh, then I'll visit your desk, of course!" She's smiling as he twirls her, but when she hears his question, her smile fades.

"I have not," she says. "I mean, I cannot."

Still, she doesn't want him to feel bad for asking, so Katherine puts another smile on her face, albeit a strained one.

[conjuredskies]

He tilts his head, but she doesn't seem to want to elaborate. His smile takes on a sad note, and he inclines his head to her a little.

"I'm sorry," he says gently- and unspoken: to have distressed you. "I hope you've found the Nexus welcoming. I'm certainly pleased to have the prospect of your company ahead. Ah! But I've forgotten myself." He winks, and breaks the dance a moment to bow. "Forgive my lack of manners. Felix Caelus, apprentice mage in the Imperial Legion."

[withoutathorn]

Her smile turns genuine now, as she's charmed by his introduction.

"And I am Katherine Howard, lately of England, and now...now of the Nexus!" She giggles and curtsies in return. "It is a pleasure to make your aquaintance, sir."

Distraction from her sorrows? Exactly what she needs.

[conjuredskies]

"The pleasure is mine." He offers a hand, to lead her back into the dance. "I hope you're settling in easily. The Nexus is a very peculiar place, after all. It can be difficult to adjust to so many strange people... machines... magic..."

[withoutathorn]

"It can be overwhelming, yes," she agrees, gladly taking his hand. "I still don't think I know how many things work."

She giggles, as if amused by her own ignorance.

"But no matter! I'm here having fun, so that's what is important."

[conjuredskies]

"Not enough people know how to focus on the joy in life," he agrees, taking a minute to find his place in the dance again. "And if you ever would like any assistance finding your way here, I'd be be only too happy to give it."

[withoutathorn]

"You're very right about joy," she says with a little nod. "And though I do get confused by many modern things, I always like to ask."

She motions for him to twirl her.