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((Junk Shack))

A soft chuckle left the woman as she took the beer he was offering her. ”Why thank you. For the beer and the compliment. I think Catwoman’s just the cat’s meow.” Another laugh escaped her before she realized that she couldn’t quite open the can with those gloves on. Why the heck had she put then back on so soon anyway? Not like they were helping her much, even if they were all fluffy and adorable. Removing them once again and opening her drink, ”So you’re a Raevan owner huh? Seen a lot of them tonight. Which one’s yours? Hopefully not the one with an icy disposition?” That one seemed like trouble to her after his little, yet chilly tantrum from losing the dunking game. Bit too much power for something so young.

((Shadow Chateau))

Aphismet simply sat quietly, relieved that the red-haired man had come in, effectively stealing conversation away from himself. Still, he couldn't very well stay quiet, it would be rude.

"Ravi is it? I don't think we've met. I am Aphismet, Rivener's Guardian. This is my little brother Isikoro. Welcome to our house." Aph bowed his furry head in greeting, and hoped it would be enough. He sat back in his couch and placed a hand on Isi's head for a moment before placing it back in his lap.

((Junk Shack))

It took a lot to keep her from saying something snarky when he’d ‘snatched’ her drink to open it for her. Even though she kept telling herself silently that he was only trying to be nice and help, Ebony couldn’t help the slight twitch at the corner of one of her cool steel eyes. Lucky it was little dark in there, so hopefully he wouldn’t notice. Begrudgingly, ”Thanks…” Still listening, she took a couple sips. Her brow rose in question at We’rika’s little nickname for Roux because she thought it was odd for someone to name another Roo, then again she didn’t know Roux’s real name yet so of course it would sound odd. Yet, that was odd in itself because you’d think she’d be more concerned with what the other had said about shooting the young Frei.

At the mention of the Raevan dressed as a sea dragon, ”Oh! Sevilin’s your Raevan?! I met him at the summer festival, though I haven’t had a chance to say hi to him tonight. I must admit, he is a sweetie.”

((Shadow Chateau))

Alex laughed, delighted that she was remembered, although it was likely Ravi didn't have much of choice, what with her trying to get him to dance the first time they met. With a roll of her hand, she indicated his devil horns, stating, "Oh Ravi, I think being a horny devil is--" A look crossed her face, her lips quirked, one eyebrow arched and the other lowered as the words that she had just spoken crossed her mind. A bubbling snicker escaped her, the woman somehow managing to latch on to her Ada-persona and battle off the need to crawl into a hole and never open her mouth again, "--suiting."

She allowed herself to laugh, shaking her head, brushing the wisps of hair from her brow. "I'm sorry Ravi, you know I had to give you a hard time after the last time we talked." The sideways grin that Alex often donned came to her glossed lips, marking the passing of her character as she leaned onto her knee, Gwee still slumbering around her neck. She spread her hands to encompass the three men, still grinning, "I'm surrounded by three people I enjoy the company of, I could hardly be doing better. Really, you look fantastic. Simple, but looks good, and to the point." Cupping her cheek in one hand, she glanced over at Aphismet - giving him a quick 'you're off the hook for now' look - before resting her attention on Ravi while he seemed to all but squirm in his seat. "How've you been? I saw you briefly at the summer fling, but I didn't get the chance to say hello."

((Junk Shack))

And to think people said her accent was hard to understand. It took all her concentrative powers to focus on his words to make any sense of them else she’d be totally lost. The fact that he’d possibly had too many beers wasn’t of any help either, but at least Ebony was able to keep up. ”Ah, I see. Sweetened to the point of no return hm?” She’d have to watch for those puppy dog eyes as she wasn’t sure what such a thing would do to her. Ebony had never been on the receiving end of such an attack, but she definitely knew of its incredible powers, having used it more than once herself. ”Oh, right, sorry about that. I can be incredibly rude sometimes. The name’s Ebony, Ebony Shade. And your name is?”

((Oh, I won’t! ^_^ ))

((Monster Mash --> Going To --> Junk Shack ))

Josh’s glib display of dancing reached its culmination as the last few buzzing notes of the “Monster Mash” faded off the amplifiers. As the final traces of melodic stupor left the boy, he found himself curiously close to the petite girl. Apparently, Josh’s body had a mind of its own while it was under the exhilarating beat of the song and had decided that close quarters dancing would be a more pleasant experience. He peeked down to discover a few traces of fluffy green down stuck unceremoniously to his corset from their actions. Josh gave a bewildered stare and a fiery blushed inflamed his cheeks as he set a regular distance between them. He was left with those last few tunes bustling along in his ears as Namini’s saccharine voice chimed at him from under the slight din of the static as the successive song began to start. "Do you happen to know where I could get something to drink?"

Josh fumbled for words as he gave a feeble attempt to regain his composure. The scandalous mixture of their previous proximity and Namini’s steadily disrobing thigh blended into a perfect mixture which left the boy gasping for words, “U-umm, Yes! O-over there!” Josh’s hand shot out directing her to the Junk Shack nearly knocking over a large tapestry, two lights, and roughly six yards of ghastly-green streamer in the process. The boy followed alongside her barely noticing that Zanen had left to go talk with a newcomer who was robed in a scanty array of belts, lace, and black. Josh’s attention was now focused on the purring female before him who appeared very much like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Her wispy avian attire undermining her graceful feline antics.

Isi had plopped gratefully onto the couch beside his brother, grateful for the opportunity to get off his legs. He slipped his arms out of the grips of his crutches and set them beside his legs where he'd be able to reach them. He adjusted the sleeves of his costume at Aphi's comment and Isi guiltily replied, "Thanks Aphi. I really like yours too. Eiry gave away my costume? That stinker." Isi knew he shouldn't have trusted Eiry with his secret, but what could he do when the raven would float through walls and catch him in the midst of putting his costume together? Giving a smirk, Usu leaned his head back and looked at Aphi, "Eiry gave away your costume too. Nevertheless, we had a hard time picking you out from the crowd."

When Aphi had questioned the lack of smile from his cheeks, Isi pulled a deeper frown and retorted bitterly, half-teasing and half-defensive, "Hey, I'm a classic vintage clown. We feel how we feel and we don't have to smile all the time. Not like the clowns you see nowadays. Haven't I made you watch I Pagliacci yet?"

It was after he said that, that a red-haired man shyly entered the premises of their home. Isi tugged the side of his mouth into a forced smile and nodded as he was introduced by Aphismet, "Welcome and happy Old Hallow's Eve." he said, a little tense at the presence of yet another person. Then Alex and the man who introduced himself as Ravi began twittering away like birds.

Isi took this moment to sink close to Aphi, appearing smaller than he actually was now that he was pressed into the couch and sitting beside his considerably bulky costumed brother. A soft, but heavy, hand placed itself on top of his head and Isi calmed immediately, as if the motion contained some strange form of magic. Isi glanced up at his brother, and then he looked away, as if embarrassed. He had to tell Aphi, but there was a part of himt hat didn't want to. He wanted to secretly take care of it himself. Seal up the crack until a replacement arrived, but Aphi and he had, not so long ago, talked about being open with each other. Isi knew that he had to break his habit of being an adult, so perhaps this exercise could help him. He just hoped that it wouldn't upset Aphi...Isi hated to be a burden.

"Um, Aphi...?" Isikoro started with a gulp and the twist of his head, "When I was at the Pools of Doom, I, uh...I...Cracked one of the windows. I missed and...Broke the window."

((Junk Shack))

"I'mma We`rika..." He would have continued if he hadn't heard a strange sputtering behind Ebony. He leaned to the side and saw a familiar green tail snaking about in agitation, or hyperactivity.


Sevilin huffed about the living room and floated into the junk shack, still sore from losing. Sugar would take care of that. but there was a woman in front of the punch bowl. Hmmm. The little Frei took hold of her soft tail and gave it a few gentle tugs. "Excuse me..." He said sweetly.