HALLOWEEN BALL

[paradisamods]

By now, all residents should have received their invitations. Even those whose were lost in transit have had an invitation brought to them personally by one of the "lively" ghosts of the castle. Formal attire or a costume is required!

The ballroom itself is decorated for the occasion. Fog coats the floor, which has an eerie spiral design on it. Above, the ceiling seems much higher than normal, allowing for bats to fly about and webs to hang down, wafting in a slight draft that brings a slight chill to anyone in the room. The ceiling gives way to a glass window just above, which allows all those in attendance to view the vibrant lightning storm that is going on outside.

Although the room itself seems dark and spoopy, the music remains fairly upbeat, if not a bit eerie itself.

The ghosts at the door are happy to invite you in. You need only present yourself and your invitation. Have fun!

[Feel free to add in your own sections if you'd like!

Also, some lovely selections of food and drink for the buffet table! Thanks, Mugsy!]

Comments

[lord_wizard]

Has no one ever tried to teach you?

[onlyanapple]

Certainly, but it makes no difference. My brain isn't wired that way, you could say.

[lord_wizard]

Is that one of the ways they try to prevent you from having fun?

[onlyanapple]

Quite possibly. Hell isn't exactly known for that kind of fun.

Or any kind of fun that doesn't really require airquotes.

[lord_wizard]

Airquotes?

[onlyanapple]

Yes, such as:

This party is absolutely [airquotes time] the most exciting ever.

[lord_wizard]

[A soft laugh] I've been to worse parties. And a minimum of excitement around here can be a boon.

But I do see your point.

[onlyanapple]

It does make a change, but I expect a little drama to liven up proceedings.

[lord_wizard]

I would provide, but I'm afraid my plate is full enough of that already.

[onlyanapple]

Ah well. Perhaps someone will have a dramatic fight for us.

[lord_wizard]

Do you have any contenders in the crowd?

[Because stirring up trouble with other people was better than focusing on his own problems]

[onlyanapple]

Not yet, but I'm keeping my eyes open for potential entertainment. I'll let you know.

[lord_wizard]

Well, I'll be close by if you find any. I don't intend to wander far.

[He glances back at the dancers, hesitates briefly before adding...] He asked me to save him a dance. [certain former lovers that remain nameless because he knows Crowley will know who he means]

[onlyanapple]

Very good, I'll remember that.

[Crowley blinks behind his shades, his gaze falling to the dance floor] Ah. There's an interesting development.

[lord_wizard]

Yes, I thought so too. Not that I object to not be hated, but...

[what is he supposed to do with alternative. He's not sure yet]

[onlyanapple]

It's a step in the right direction, hmm?

[lord_wizard]

I am not certain what the right direction is, anymore.

[onlyanapple]

Nothing wrong with that. [Crowley shrugs] In fact, it's usually the best place to be.

[lord_wizard]

And what place is that, pray tell?

[onlyanapple]

On the fence. You get a good view of both sides from there.

[lord_wizard]

This is true. I suppose it's a place I've always been. It's other people that expect me to stay to one side or the other.

[Fidelity has never been his strong suit. Or, at least, that the people he was with had different ideas of what that entailed, exactly]

[onlyanapple]

Yes, people tend to do that. They chose their sides and don't like it when people refuse to pick one. Misery loves company, and all that.

[lord_wizard]

You can't tell me you haven't chosen from time to time.

[onlyanapple]

When I do chose, I pick a third option.