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

[smartass_captain]

The song finishes with a playful flourish and Jim twirls and dips the princess in time, smiling down at her before he pulls her upright again and releases her so she can take a moment to catch her breath and collect herself.

It gives them both a chance to take a drink if they'd like. And Jim very much would like that.

"Sure. I'm game to learn something new."

[bornstrong]

She can't help but giggle as the song finishes--Jim's always very charming towards her, and Iphigenia thinks he's fun to be around, silly costume or not.

"I will warn you, I may make both of us look like fools," she replies, clearly amused. "I hope that's all right."

[smartass_captain]

"Have you seen the way I'm dressed?"

Jim gestures down at his shirt and pants before giving the princess a wide smile.

"I already look enough of a fool. No one will notice."

[bornstrong]

"I don't mind--have you seen me?" She laughs. "Do you want to take a moment to get something to drink before I teach you?"

She's a little breathless herself, and it would be nice to sit down, if even for a few minutes.

[smartass_captain]

"Sure. Anything you'd like in particular? You take a seat and I'll go get us a drink."

He nods over to the chairs at the edge of the dance floor.

[bornstrong]

"Some wine, please," she says, heading over to the chairs.

[smartass_captain]

Iphi will have plenty of time to catch her breath while Jim wades off into the crowd to wait his turn in line to get them both a drink. Wine for the princess and a beer for Jim. He's trying not to get himself too tipsy tonight with everything that's going on.

When he does manage to saunter back to her chair he offers out the glass with a smile.

"Wine for the lady."

[bornstrong]

Oh, Jim. Don't worry, Iphigenia can't get too tipsy either, if she's going to show you that dance.

"Thank you," she says, taking the glass. "Are you enjoying yourself?"

Because she is. It's a fun party, even if the costume part is a little strange.

[smartass_captain]

"I really am. These sorts of get togethers are always fun, and I'm a bit biased for liking this holiday more than most."

Jim spins a chair around and takes a seat before he sips at his beer and stares out across the block at the people gathered to celebrate together.

"It sure is something, isn't it? Everyone coming together like this?"

[bornstrong]

She turns to watch some people dancing.

"It really is," she agrees. "It's good to see."

It makes her miss home, in a way. There were always feasts and such going on. Iphigenia takes a sip of her wine, remembering.

"We should have more gatherings like this." So she can get even more nostalgic. Sure.

[smartass_captain]

"Makes me appreciate the sort of place that can bring folks together like this."

Jim nods out across the dance floor and sips at his beer for a moment. He'd have to make an effort to throw a get together for his crew sometime for one of these holidays. They deserved it for all their hard work.

"Someone's gotta run them though. Heh, seems like a lot of work to do routinely."

[bornstrong]

"Somehow, my parents always managed it," she says, a half-laugh escaping her. "But then again, they had servants to do everything. I can imagine it'd be difficult, though."

She takes a sip of her wine and frowns.

"I'm sorry, I probably sound spoiled to you."

[smartass_captain]

"No, different worlds is all. I can think of a few folks who'd think I was spoiled, too."

No one's problems are any less legitimate just because the literal world isn't actually ending. Everyone's got things they're dealing with and none of it is easy. Jim's had to learn that the hard way himself.

"But I think it'd be nice if we all got together like this again."

[bornstrong]

"I agree," she replies. "It would be nice."

She watches some people dancing, and her thoughtful expression turns into a smile.

"Come, let's dance!" Iphigenia turns to Jim, motioning for him to get up. "I have to show you, remember?"

[smartass_captain]

"Of course I remember. I have a lady to attend to."

Jim sets his beer down on the table and gets up so that he can offer her his arm and lead her back to the floor properly.

"You have my undivided attention, Princess. Teach me how your people dance."

[bornstrong]

She blushes a little--always so flattering, Jim!--and takes his arm.

Once they're out on the dance floor, she frowns.

"This would work better if we had veils, truthfully--at least, if I did," she says. "But no matter."

Thankfully, a song with a strong beat comes on. How handy!

She begins by starting to skip around, lightly--it doesn't look like a child doing though; it's much more graceful than that.

"This is the easiest one I know," she says. "You have to move your feet lightly, barely touching the floor, and then spin about."

She probably looks silly, she thinks, doing this in a costume, but it's too late to turn back now, she figures.

[smartass_captain]

"Would your tail work?"

Jim's watching Iphi move about on the floor, blue eyes taking in the sway and skimming of her feet across the ground.

"Okay do I just...mirror what you're doing?"

[bornstrong]

"I'm afraid my tail's just getting in the way," she says with a laugh. "And yes, you can mirror what I'm doing."

She's glad she chose one of the less acrobatic dances to do. Iphigenia doesn't feel very confident in her tumbling or flipping abilities.

[smartass_captain]

Jim won't leave her dancing by herself for long. He steps up to the princess and begins to glance at his own feet while he tries to mimic the steps Iphi is making. Give him a minute or two to follow her motions all the way through a few times and he'll be right there across from her dancing with her.

"Did you go to many dances like this back home?"

[bornstrong]

"We had them often, yes," she says, trying not to trip on her tail. "My mother and father would have dancing and singing for our guests whenever possible. Sometimes I would perform, as a singer."

She's very proud of her voice, truthfully.

[smartass_captain]

"Some day you'll have to show off that voice of yours then."

Jim won't be winning any competitions in ancient Greek dancing today (give him a few days to practice) but he's keeping up just fine with Iphi as the music swells.

"I bet it would be a treat."

[bornstrong]

She blushes a little--though honestly, Iphigenia knows she's good. She also knows that humility is important, and so she smiles shyly and nods.

"Of course," she says, twirling. "I would be honored."