Alister kissed Beth's hand softly and then let it go, "Thank you.  I wanted something mythical and this fit the bill nicely.  The red really sets the rest of the costume and you wonderfully." he said with a smile as he looked to the lastest arrival.<br/><br/>"welcome Carly to the group of people who came to a party after recieving a strange invitation and who had no idea who it came from.  If you don't mind my asking how did you find yours?" He asked curiousity was getting the better of him in the case and he was enjoying the silliness of the whole thing.  As he was talking he reached over and picked up another glass of wine.