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 Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:20 am
"Hey, Crow!" Chin waved back to both her and Rabid, nervousness somewhat abated. Seeing most everyone was busy (and not feeling brave enough to interrupt) she edged closer to the wall so she could find a spot to hang out in. And she had to have somewhere to put Sabriel down - she could see Haze had brought a stroller, and thought that had been a very good piece of planning. You get tired after a while.
Was that a buffet table? Hm...
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:24 am
Liam's head snapped toward the girl with the black cat kid. Something wasn't right...
He approached her, trying to smile as sweetly as possible and clinking as he walked.
"Hi," he said, "M'name's Liam. Can I ask ye something?"
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:26 am
Fumbling under his dress shirt, Julian drew a short sliver chain out. His gift dangled at the end, glinting in the light.
"Thanks, " he said quickly, not sure if he was thanking her for the teasing or the gift.
Don't act like an idiot, for the love of Pete, say something intelligent-
"You look great."
"Chris-mu-hannuh-schklarba."
Huh. Guess she'd have to work on that one. Grinning and unfurling her wings to show off the Christmas-y pattern of skulls with bows and hearts she'd drawn with Magic Marker, Lenore twirled around.
"Hey! Free food!"
Grabbing Ike and Clemmie by the hands and scuttling over to the table, she grabbed a handful of whatever she could reach and nibbled at it delicately.
"So, what's goin' on?"
"Hey Chin! How'd you like the book?" Crow said, giving the barettes that Sabriel was so interested in a dubious look, wondering how long he'd let them be.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:29 am
Chao stepped into the ballroom, pausing for a moment to look around and take in the decorations. The teen had discarded her normal attire for once and had opted to leave her long hair down. Heanzian semi-formal wear, who ever thought she'd pull it out of that box?
Reid was riding on her shoulders, torso glowing softly beneath his shirt, jingling slightly as the bells strung around his neck bounced in time with Chao's steps. He looked at all the decorations strung around the ballroom. He'd never been in this room before....
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:31 am
"Lovely," Haze declared, the corners of her mouth rising into a small smile. Perhaps it wouldn't be too bad if Retta came to associate with Poe. He was certainly more intelligent than she first thought he would be. She carefully began to inch the stroller towards the buffet table, taking care that Poe was still within Retta's view.
Retta released a small cry of surprise when she felt the stroller begin to move. She began to bleat and struggle to reach out to Poe. Why were they moving!? Where were they going?!
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:33 am
Rabid smiled when she saw the an'raei around his neck. Her face took on a mildly shocked expression when he spoke, though.
"Errrr..." she blushed lightly and tried to smile, "Thanks. You too. Heard you complaining." She gestured loosely to the door.
Ike followed Len happily and yoinked a peanut butter cookie off the table and munching on it.
"Nuh'in," he said and shook his head, causing the bells on his antlers to jingle, "How 'bot wiv Len?"
Clemmie just stood beside her sister and his friend, her arms crossed shyly. There was nothing on this table that she could injest, and she felt slightly ousted.
Poe followed closely beside Curly Hair in the stroller, trying to stay in her view. It wouldn't do to have her start freaking out.
Ike's head suddenly snapped up and he grinned broadly.
"REID!" he waved and jumped up and down.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:40 am
"IKE!" Reid cheered, waving a hand and squirming and flapping his wings on Chao's back.
"Nu-uh hun, no flying," Chao warned, gripping her toddler firmly, images of Reid crashing into the buffet table playing on her mind's eye.
Pouting the firefly grumbled, flying was fastest after all, but he nodded all the same. As soon as his Mu had placed him on the ground he was off towards Ike.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:42 am
Ike looked back and forth between Len and Reid, deciding to stay where he was and wait for Reid to come to him.
"Happy Chri'mahannukwan'aakahdar, Reid!!!"
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:43 am
Haze didn't know a single soul present. And it irritated her beyond anything! She was used to being the center of attention in Silar, with everyone catering to her each and every whim. Here in Gaia, she was just like everyone else! The Silarian woman shuddered at the thought as she reached for a plate.
Retta sniffled softly, what few tears she failed to blink back just trickled down her cheeks. At least she was sure Poe wasn't going anywhere. If only Haze had let her bring Crimson, the red puff was left in her room. She worried if he'd be alright.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:44 am
She felt a twitch of claws in her shoulder. The reason for his sudden uneasiness was obvious - for a moment there, she hadn't been sure the man had been heading their way. Just saying hi, right?
"Oh, hi...it's nice to meet you, Liam." Chin tried to smile back. She couldn't fathom where she'd seen him before, that he'd just come up and ask her something. Following that line of thought, her heart jumped as she placed him.
Swallowing, she managed to say, "Go ahead." That picture...
Crow's voice was welcome, however startling. "The book?" she had to think about that one. "Oh, yeah! It was...interesting." Doubtless Crow would know what she meant by 'interesting'. "I'd like to ask more about it. Just a moment, though?" she asked apologetically, nodding to Liam.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:45 am
"Oh. Thanks. Well. Yanno, I was just...yeah."
Toying with the an'raei absently, he willed with every ounce of willpower he had to not send random spurts of flame shooting everywhere.
"Crow and Len like their stuff, too. Thank you," he said, trying to keep the conversation lively.
Deeply involved with a peanut-laden brownie, Lenore looked up in curiosity at Clemmie.
"Nothin' much. Jus' hangin' out, watchin' Julian set stuff on fire."
She glanced at Clemmie again, nibbling at a peanut.
"Don't you want anything?" she asked, hastily swallowing a chunk of brownie. Looking to see what Malachi was so excited about, she quirked an eyebrow at the new toddler.
"Hey, he glows! Neat!"
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:46 am
Reid bounded over and tackled his friend into a hug, "Happy Chri'mkwa'nadar, Ike!" he chirped, making an avid attempt at repeating what Ike's greeting.
Looking around he tilted his head at the unfamilar faces, but smiled all the same, "'allo," he greeted Len and Clemmie warmly.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:51 am
Lenore curtsied, smiling.
"My name's Lenore. Pleased to meet you," she said politely, looking at his four arms with interest.
"Are you a bug?"
Taking Skelly by the hand and leading him out to the dance floor, she twirled a bit of hair around a stubby finger.
"Care to dance?" she asked, fanning herself with her other hand as she tried to disentagle her fingers from her hair.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:53 am
Poe trotted carefully with the stroller.
"Awk?" he asked upon seeing Curly Hair's tears.
"I was just wondering if you'd been approached by anyone named William?" his accent disappeared, but he kept his smile, "He looks kinda like me."
"Thankoo," Ike smiled and pointed to Clemmie, "Dis is Clemmie. She's Ike's sister."
Clemmie waved shyly to the new boy. So this was Reid...
She turned to Lenore and smiled slightly.
"I don't eat normal food."
Rabid clicked her tongue and patted Julian on the head, smiling. Her eyes happened to flicker toward the ceiling...toward a strangely-placed sprig of mistletoe.
"Heeey..." her smile disappeared before reappearing even wider. She pointed a finger and ever so slowly brought it up toward the ceiling.
Evilevilevil...
Skelly followed behind Sadako, almost stumbling.
"No music," he croaked and smiled, but sure." He grabbed her hand and placed his other hand on her waist, "Waltz?" It was just about all he knew how to do, aside from some moderately inappropriate moves...
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:59 am
((amg, Haze is a brat!!! a BRAAATTT!! XD))
Haze wheeled themselves to a place to sit down, though she was accustomed to standing hours in three inch heals, Haze felt like sulking. She set the plate down on a table and seated herself before daintilly slicing the food into small, bite-sized squares.
"I suppose there are worst things than this." She muttered to herself.
Retta wiped away the tears with her woolly wrists, before brightening at Poe. She gurgled at him and smiled, yes, she really liked him. He wasn't too big, and didn't speak at all! And to Retta, silence was the best thing since Haze constantly talked!
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