The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway
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				Title: <strong>The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>20-10-2008, 09:29:31</strong>
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				(http://www.pantomusicals.co.uk/dracula/digital/0201_castleinterior.jpg)<br><br>The Hallway is large, multiple doors are locked, it is silent as you all enter. Mingle with the guest, soon the party will begin! <br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 03:12:42</strong>
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				Alister had wanted to make this night a true experience and spared no expense for himself.&nbsp; A horse drawn carriage brought him to the front door at a leisurely trot.&nbsp; A coachmen jumped down of the front and walked around to the side, he reached up and unlatched the door.&nbsp; Inside Alister had been admiring the castle whole way up the road and was now waiting to the opportunity to make his entrance.&nbsp; He stood at the door in full costume it had cost him an arm and a leg but it didn't concern him.&nbsp; Everything was as accurate as he could make it.&nbsp; Even the heavy green cloak was made of all natural materials and had leaves sewn in to it.<br><br>The coachmen broke the silence and announced the they had arrived at the Castle, it seemed so stupid to him he could see the castle there was no point in announcing anything but apparently it was tradition.&nbsp; So as he climbed out of the carriage he just replied&nbsp; "Thank you,&nbsp; I'll phone you when I am ready to leave, I expect it will be a late night." then walked in to the castle.<br><br>Once inside he took his time walking down the hall and left his cloak with the doorman who disappeared it out sight someplace.&nbsp; As he walked about he looked to see who else had arrived and inwardly hoped that he wouldn't be the first to arrive.
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				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 07:26:59</strong>
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				After re checking the address on the invitation three times, Beth confirmed for the cab driver that this was the place. <br>Careful not to step on the hem of her gown, she gathered her mask and stepped out from the yellow and black checkered taxi. She paid the fare and turned towards what looked like a castle straight out of midevil times, and was that a horse drawn carriage she had seen?<br>&nbsp; <br>Apprehension crept it's way through her thoughts like an out of control wildfire; God she wished her roommate would have come with her, especially since<em> she </em> was the one who had been invited tonight, not her. <br>&nbsp;However, it was too late to turn back now, and so with her black featherred costume mask in place, she entered the grand hallway and hoped to find she wasn't the only one there.<br><br><br><br>&nbsp;
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				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 09:36:08</strong>
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				'Are you sure it's here?' Emily peered at the castle from behind the wheel. 'It looks awfully quiet. Almost deserted...'<br><br>'Yes, it's here,' replied Miranda, a bit impatiently. 'It's still early; I expect there will be more life around after nightfall.' Somehow she managed to get out of the car without tripping over her skirts, since she only had one hand available to manage them. 'Go back home, Emily, or the kids will run riot. I'll call you when I need a lift back. Yes, I'll behave,' she caught her sister's line before she even said it. 'Don't go all big sister on me, I'm a big girl.'<br><br>Even so, she felt like a dwarf in that hall. Oh boy, that was <em>huge!</em> Her footsteps echoed on the floor tiles. And it was definitely quiet. There were only two other guests there, a masked woman and a man in - what on earth was that costume anyway? Miranda hoped others would arrive soon. The place surely wasn't meant for a party of three.
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				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 16:01:17</strong>
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				Sharon had driven the long and winding road to the looming castle with more than a bit of apprehension.&nbsp; She wasn't sure she was even in the right place, and if she was, found it a bit disbelieving that she would even be here.&nbsp; She rarely allowed herself such frivolities.&nbsp; But it was the beginning of a two week vacation, and she hadn't been to a Halloween party in years.<br><br>She stepped out of her car and made sure the costume was staying in place.&nbsp; It was the last thing in her size at the shop and it felt just a bit too snug.&nbsp; Now that she was out in the night air in a strange and dark place, she wished she'd chosen something a bit more substantial as the air cut through her.&nbsp; She hurried into the castle, the heavy door swung shut behind her with a large bang.&nbsp; She pulled a small mask over her eyes as she smiled and nodded at the guests already assembled there, but moved away from them on down the hall.&nbsp; It seemed that they had all came together and she didn't want to intrude.&nbsp; <br><br>The hall was enormous and drafty, she could only make out shadows at the highest point on the ceilings, and the flooring looked like something from Alice in Wonderland.&nbsp; She tried to open a couple of the doors down the hall with no luck.&nbsp; Feeling a creepy chill in the air, she hurried back to where the others stood.&nbsp; She found herself wishing for either of the other girls' dresses as she wrapped her arms around herself for warmth.
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 16:34:58</strong>
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				Alister couldn't believe he had been the first to arrive, he always seemed to be early for everything.&nbsp; he had found a small table tucked in to one of the alcoves that had been covered in half full wine flutes.&nbsp; He helped himself to a glass and moved off to the side to watch as the others began to arrive.&nbsp; The cool air that filled that castle was starting to have a noticeable effect on him as he bare nipples slowly firmed up.<br><br>The next to arrive were three lovely looking ladies, all of whom had gone for dresses of different styles as costumes.&nbsp; As each of them entered the great hall he nodded politely to them in turn.&nbsp; He was grateful that each of them looked almost as surprised as he was by the size of the party so far.<br>The last one to enter was also the first to try some of the other door and answered the question of the doors for him.<br><br>"Good evening, and blessed Samhein" &nbsp;he said to all of the ladies as they started to gather.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 19:40:04</strong>
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				Peter raised an eyebrow as he saw the manor rise over the hill.&nbsp; Checking the invitation, he chuckled.&nbsp; <em>That's the place, alright,</em> he thought.&nbsp; Whoever set this up had clearly put some effort into it, and he was wondering if he was walking into a prank.&nbsp; His friends were known to do such things.<br><br>His racing green sports car thrummed as it pulled in and stopped.&nbsp; The door opened, and he stepped out confidently.&nbsp; Peter was actually feeling very excited about being here; he had passed on more than one halloween party to come to this one.&nbsp; <em>It had better be good,</em> he thought.&nbsp; Straightening his pirate costume and brushing off his shoulders, he looked around to see one car and a... a carriage?&nbsp; <em>Nice touch,</em> he decided.&nbsp; There obviously weren't that many people there yet, which irked him.&nbsp; He usually liked to be the last to arrive.&nbsp; Nevertheless, he walked briskly to the large front door, ready to get out of the cold as quickly as possible.<br><br>As he walked in, he glanced around and nodded.&nbsp; The place was so well suited for Halloween, it was unbelievable.&nbsp; Noticing the small group of people standing more or less together, he waved.&nbsp; "Evening.&nbsp; Looks like we're a little early.&nbsp; Either that or it's not quite the party I was expecting," he quipped as he approached.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 19:54:22</strong>
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				Sharon looked around nervously, she realized that she didn't recognize any of the people there from work.&nbsp; She was sure that it would have been clear by now who had left the invite on her desk.&nbsp; Then again, they could just work in a different department.&nbsp; <br><br>Another man arrived and she smiled politely at him, he seemed to be the only one brave enough to talk yet and his voice put her a little more at ease.&nbsp; She looked around at the group, "Does anyone know who our host is?" she asked.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:00:50</strong>
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				Alister nodded at the new male arrival, "Hey" he said in his direction happy that he wouldn't be the only guy at the party.&nbsp; <br><br>The woman in the brown dress was the first of the ladies to speak "I have no idea, I found my invitation sitting on the bench out by my garden.&nbsp; How did you get yours?" &nbsp;he explained, realizing for the first time just how absurd it sounded.&nbsp; "May as well get the introductions out of the way as well,&nbsp; Am Alister."
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				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:07:07</strong>
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				Sharon held out a hand to Alister almost hesitantly, "I'm Sharon," she said.&nbsp; "My invitation just appeared on my desk at work..." she told him.&nbsp; "But I don't suppose any of you work at Leighton and Barnes, do you?" she asked with a bemused expression.&nbsp; She realized that her explanation sounded just as absurd as Alister's did.&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:08:56</strong>
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				**A Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciTNnFrOJTo&amp;feature=related) can be heard from the floors above, the feint sound passing through the older house floors and walls. A few lights turn on, the fires reflect in the eyes of the gargoyles as if bringing them to life.**<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:18:52</strong>
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				'I'm Miranda... and I'm afraid I can't enlighten you any more either. My sister brought in the invitation with the rest of the mail...' Even as she was saying the words, it occurred to her - something that neither of them had noticed at the time. There had been no stamp on the envelope, so it couldn't possibly have been mailed.<br><br>She turned her head sharply at the lights going on, and shivered at the sound of the music. 'Well, something seems to be happening. Should we head upstairs, I wonder?' she suggested, to no one in particular.
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:27:53</strong>
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				Alister listened to the absurd explanations and wondered why no one here had thought to question it.&nbsp; "Pleasure to meet your Sharon.&nbsp; I guess it's the season, we are all a little more willing to accept the strange and the weird as reality this time of year and just don't both to stop and question it." He reaches out to take her hand in his and kisses it softly like a gentlemen should.<br><br>"Please before we head up stairs I think a toast might be in order. To us!&nbsp; The brave and absurd souls who have come here for no better reason then an anonymous invitation.&nbsp; My the evening be everything we hope it is."<br><br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:30:27</strong>
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				Peter grinned as the music echoed around them and the lights begin to glow.&nbsp; "Very well done," he said, <br>momentarily distracted from the introductions.&nbsp; "Well, I'm Peter.&nbsp; It's nice to meet all of you..."&nbsp; His smiling gaze lingered a little long on the ladies, and he nodded at Allister when he greeted him.&nbsp; "I found mine on my doorstep.&nbsp; Honestly, I thought it was a trick, but my curiosity got the better of me, I suppose."&nbsp; Peter stepped over to the small table and picked up a glass, sipping at it while they made introductions.<br><br>He smiled at Miranda as she spoke.&nbsp; "I would love to go upstairs.&nbsp; I'm eager to see more of this place," he said.&nbsp; When Allister made his toast, Peter was quick to raise his glass.&nbsp; "To us, then."&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:35:04</strong>
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				Sharon felt Alister's lips leave a spot of dampness on her hand before she pulled it away.&nbsp; She jumped at the sudden music and lights, and she saw the gargoyles she hadn't noticed before.&nbsp; They had always creeped her out.&nbsp; She laughed nervously at herself, as she tried to play off being scared like a child.&nbsp; <br><br>"It's nice to meet you all," she said, "Allister, Peter, Miranda," she nodded and raised a glass of wine that seemed to come from nowhere.&nbsp; "Shall we then?" she asked as she started to head for the stairs.&nbsp; She thought it might at least be a bit warmer there than down in the entrance hall.
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:48:08</strong>
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				Alister put his empty glass back on the table with the others he had found when he first walked.&nbsp; "Warmer would certainly be nice, this outfit offers little in the way of warmth.&nbsp; As anyone found the stairs yet?" He steps over to the nearest door while he is talk and tries to give the knob a twist.&nbsp; "Locked"
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				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 20:50:39</strong>
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				(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/Lord_Jecks/Black_Knight_by_DaveIgo.jpg)<br><br><em>The Master is not ready to open his castle yet...soon he will</em><br><br>The armored statues draw swords and block the doorways, they freeze in place once their swords close of access to the rest of the castle. The front doors close, all the doors are locked (but guest may still enter). <br><br><em>Welcome Honored Guests, soon I will be with you all. </em><br>A second more soothing whispers, enters all their ears. 
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				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 21:08:11</strong>
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				Peter stood wide-eyed at the voices and the movement of the statues.&nbsp; "Well... It would appear that we are to hold our position for the moment."&nbsp; He drained the last of his wine and set the glass down.&nbsp; "So what is everyone supposed to be?&nbsp; I had some trouble deciding on a costume, and I managed to find this pirate getup at the last minute.&nbsp; I like it, though.&nbsp; I feel like I'm ready to loot and pillage."
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				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 21:08:50</strong>
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				Miranda jumped up with a little squeal at the movement. Her first thought, illogically, was, <em>This is too much like that chess scene in Harry Potter...</em><br><br>'Well, that settles it,' she said, trying to swallow her nervousness, and moved to take a glass of wine as well. 'We'll have to make do with here for now...' She chuckled at Peter's words. 'I didn't have a concept in mind; I just liked the dress. Isn't that terribly vain of me?'
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>21-10-2008, 21:12:12</strong>
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				Alister jumps back from the door, letting out a short scream. Then falls flat on his ass after failing miserably at trying to balance on the hooves built in to his costume.&nbsp; "What the fuck!"<br><br>"If he who must not be named breaks through the front door am outta here." he comments thinking back to the scene in the last Harry Potter book when all the suits of armor step down from the stands to defend the school.&nbsp; "Could I maybe get a hand up please?"
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				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 01:39:42</strong>
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				"A little vanity can be excused, Miranda.&nbsp; Halloween isn't really the time for modesty, anyway, now is it?"&nbsp; Peter smirked at her before turning to help Allister.<br><br>"Sure thing," he said as he pulled him up from the checkered floor.&nbsp; "Those hooves look a little awkward.&nbsp; Still trying to get the hang of them, I guess, huh?"
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				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 03:23:48</strong>
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				Sharon watched the events with a mild interest as she vigorously rubbed her arms.&nbsp; "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be," she said with a laugh.&nbsp; "I think this costume is made to freeze the wearer to death."&nbsp; She eyed Peter up and down, "I nearly came as a pirate wench," she said with a smirk.&nbsp; "I think I would have preferred it.&nbsp; And your dress is beautiful, Miranda."&nbsp; She moved on down the hall, farther away from the door, hoping to at least get away from the drafty air.&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 05:04:03</strong>
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				Beth had finally managed to secure, temporarily at least, the hook on the back of her dress that had somehow become unfastened.&nbsp; Not an easy task especially while trying to hold her breasts <em>inside</em> the dress with one arm and reaching the tiny hook behind her, only succeeding in getting strands of her long blonde hair tangled on it&nbsp; <em>Oh, damn!&nbsp; I'll just have to go ask one of the other women if they'd mind helping me- surely they'll understand, and afterall,&nbsp; &nbsp; girls have to stick together-right?&nbsp; </em> <br><br>Quietly she came out of the shadows she had been hiding in and approached the woman in a beautiful floor length gown " Um, excuse me..? Hi. I'm Beth, and well, I have a slight problem and was hoping you might help me? Please?" &nbsp;she felt the eyes from the small group, who had just finished a toast, turn to&nbsp;her then, and felt a blush creeping up her face-
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 05:32:52</strong>
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				"Thanks Peter" Alister used Peters hand to steady himself as he stood back up and rejoined the group.&nbsp; "The hooves are a pain in the ass but they really make the costume.&nbsp; I imagine its a lot like trying to learn to walk in heels or something to that effect."&nbsp; In the background he watched Bath struggle with her dress but didn't comment or stare, she was clearly trying to do it without drawing attention to herself.<br><br>"ok so am I the only one freaked out by the moving suits of armor?" he asked the group
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				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 08:55:36</strong>
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				'I'm completely creeped out, Alister,' said Miranda, a bit shakily. 'But I suppose we're all doing what something happens that wasn't supposed to. Try to ignore it and hope it goes away.' She gave a little breathless laugh. 'Doesn't seem to work here, though.'<br><br>She turned her head at Beth's approach and smiled a little. Now, that looked like something that could be dealt with. 'Of course, Beth - what's troubling you? Apart from those big hulks over there, that is.'
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				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 09:05:54</strong>
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				"My dress...it's..well, somehow it's become unfastened" &nbsp;she whispered, "Would you mind helping a girl out?" &nbsp;Beth smiled nervously as she looked around at the others, hoping they couldn't hear her. 
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				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 09:27:38</strong>
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				Miranda put her glass down, barely touched, and glided behind Beth, gently brushing her hair out of the way. 'Oh, I can see,' she said softly, although without trying to sound secretive; she knew that would draw more attention. 'Sorry in advance if I pull some of your hair out,' she warned. Untangling it from the little hook was not an easy task, and she did have to pick out a couple of hairs before the hook was free again. 'There, straighten up... that should do it.' She pulled slightly, to ensure it was hooked properly. 'One of these dresses that are meant to invite the help of someone special, right?' she chuckled.
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				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 09:43:56</strong>
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				With her dress now firmly back in place, Beth turned with a sigh of relief&nbsp; &nbsp;"Thank You, uh..Miranda is it?" &nbsp;She hoped she had heard correctly, as they had not yet been introduced.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">'One of these dresses that are meant to invite the help of someone special, right?</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br>Beth smiled and said&nbsp; " Well, a girl can always hope-right?" &nbsp;<br><br>She felt much more at ease now as she walked&nbsp; along with Miranda back to where the others were gathered, grabbing a glass of champagne from the table as she passed by.<br><br>Taking a quick sip she then lifted her sky blue eyes to those around her and introduced herself " Hi! I'm Beth"
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				Post by: <strong>Vella</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 12:02:50</strong>
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				Carly looks at the invitation, looks at the castle, looks at the invitation, looks at the castle.&nbsp; With a shrug which caused her iridescent purple and teal butterfly wings to flutter, glitter raining onto the ground behind her as she walked, she made her way to the door.&nbsp; Tugging her slinky little purple dress back into place where it had ridden up her shapely thighs and with a little wriggle,&nbsp; her long raven hair piled up carelessly on her head, her bright blue eyes scan the interior with a mischievous twinkle as she enters the door, looking for anyone she might know or who might have sent her the mysterious invitation.<br><br>Picking up a glass of champagne from the sideboard in a nearby alcove she made her way inside, her heels clicking on the floor, her curvy little body fairly dancing, her hips swaying slowly.
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				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>22-10-2008, 15:47:28</strong>
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				"I'm glad to know am not alone in that Miranda.&nbsp; I've always found talking about something takes away its power over me and helps to over come the fear.&nbsp; The more we talk about it the more curious am becoming about the whole situation.&nbsp; I can't wait to meet <em>the Master of the house</em>" he does his best to make the last few words sound all spooky.&nbsp; As he was talking he watched the two woman out of the corner of his eye curious about what was going on.<br><br>"Pleasure Beth" he said to Beth as she approached reaching out for her hand<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 04:14:37</strong>
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				Peter smiled at Beth as she introduced herself&nbsp; "Hi, Beth.&nbsp; I'm Peter.&nbsp; It's very nice to meet you."&nbsp; Then he saw another figure approaching through the front.&nbsp; As she neared, he could see the light twinkling off of her wings.&nbsp; She looked to be a fairy, or something similar.&nbsp; The effect was fairly well stunning.&nbsp; He walked over to greet her.<br><br>"Hello, I'm Peter," he said.&nbsp; "Welcome to the party.&nbsp; The host has yet to reveal himself, and we appear to be stuck in this hallway, but it's given us a chance to get to know each other.&nbsp; Come meet everyone."&nbsp; He waved one hand toward the group, and extended the other to her.&nbsp; "That's a wonderful costume, by the way."
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				Post by: <strong>Vella</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 05:13:04</strong>
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				Leaning over and peeking down the hall curiously, Carly's wings sending a light shower of glitter fanning behind her if she moved very fast she spies a man approaching her, taking a quick sip of her champagne before he arrives, setting the now empty flute on a waiting tray.&nbsp; <br><br>"Hi,&nbsp; I'm Carly.&nbsp; Its nice to meet you Peter".&nbsp; She smiles at him, her voice a little breathy with excitement and her eyes twinkling as she looks around at the gathered be-costumed group.&nbsp; Taking his hand with a grin she allows him to lead her towards them.<br><br>"That's a wonderful costume, by the way."<br><br>"You like it?"&nbsp; smiling happily at the compliment, "I wasn't sure if I wanted to be a butterfly or a fairy so I kind of compromised and became a fairy butterfly.. whatever that is" laughing lightly at herself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 05:13:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Pleasure Beth" he said to Beth as she approached reaching out for her hand</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> <br><br>A smile lit up her face as the charming...creature.... took her hand in welcome- "Nice to meet you- and I have to say what an unusual but absolutely unique costume!" &nbsp;<br><br>Finishing off her glass of bubbly, Beth turned her attention towards a tall pirate <div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Hi, Beth. &nbsp;I'm Peter. &nbsp;It's very nice to meet you." &nbsp;</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div> &nbsp;<br>"Hello, Peter. &nbsp;Nice to meet you as well." <br><br>A swift breeze from behind her had her turning to find that yet another guest was arriving. &nbsp;<br><br>"What beautiful wings!" &nbsp;Beth exclaimed as the newcomer approached , glitter swirling around the woman like fairy dust- "Hi, I'm Beth" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 05:32:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Alister kissed Beth's hand softly and then let it go, "Thank you.&nbsp; I wanted something mythical and this fit the bill nicely.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; As he was talking he reached over and picked up another glass of wine.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vella</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 06:42:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Carly</span></em></strong><br><br>"Hi Beth,&nbsp; nice to meet you and thanks.&nbsp; I really like them also.&nbsp; They're kind of fun aren't they?? Carly smiles warmly, turning her attention to Peter's curious inquiry.<br><br>"I found the silly thing sitting on my living floor, not too far from my front door.&nbsp; My cat was batting it around.&nbsp; I can only assume someone had slipped it under the door.&nbsp; After reading it I just couldn't not be here." Carly gives a mischievous grin, "A mysterious party at a castle?&nbsp; Come on, this sort of thing doesn't happen every day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 08:45:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				'No, it doesn't, does it? I'm Miranda, by the way.' She smiled, toying a little with her glass. It seems our host has really gone out of his way - or her - to stay unknown so far. Anyone wants to have a guess why?'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 09:12:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The swords began to rise, the armor men going back to their guardian posture and remaining still again. The gargoyles mouth breathes flames illuminating the room as a man walked down the main flight of stairs. <br><em><br>"Welcome guest of the Hallows eve ball, please come in and enjoy the festivities my castle has to offer. The ballroom has everything and anything you wish to hear. The balcony to look onto my garden below and the bar for those of you who wish to indulge the senses."</em><br><br>He smiles through his mask and waits for them to all climb up and explore the house.<br><br><em>"Please come in!" </em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vella</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 10:26:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Smiling to her companions after hearing this little speech from their host.&nbsp; "I cant pass this up.&nbsp; A chance to explore the castle?&nbsp; Who wants to go?" She gives Peter a grin, "come protect me from the things that go bump in the night?" a light hearted chuckle accenting her words.<br><br>Cocking her head to the side she watches their host with open, blatant curiosity as she makes her way up the stairs, the little bit of a skirt swishing against the backs of her thighs and a very light trail of iridescent glitter follow in her wake.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 13:24:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sharon smiled at the new arrival, she was wearing a beautiful costume.&nbsp; <br><br>They waited in the hall for what seemed forever when the suits of armor began to move again.&nbsp; Whoever was throwing this party, certainly was going all out and sparing no expense.&nbsp; The fire blown into the hall instantly warmed her and made her shiver, but not as much as the voice of their host.<br><br>"I'm with you Carly," she said quickly and then looked around at the other guests before hurrying up the stairs. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 14:23:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong><span class="bbc_u">Alister</span></strong><br><br>"looks like he or she some how got us all with mysterous envolops and the like" he said after hearing Carly's response and couldn't help but think of the amount of effort that must of taken to arrange, not to mention the laws that must of been broken in some cases.<br><br>"He knows how to make an entrance I'll give him that. Shal we ladies?"&nbsp; He offers his arm to lovely Miranda and equally lovely Beth the two remain ladies and heads up the stairs with either or both of them that accept it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 14:29:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Miranda thought very hard, trying to guess who their host was, but, unless he managed to disguise his voice like his face, there was nothing familiar about him. She shrugged, then accepted Alister's offered arm and gathered up her skirts with her free hand, just enough not to tread on them. She didn't say anything to the host as they passed him on the slow way up the stairs; she just gave a little nod of acknowledgement that made her curls bob, and went on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Will</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 14:51:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Peter smirked at the host's entrance.&nbsp; It was very dramatic, and impressively executed.&nbsp; He nodded approvingly.&nbsp; His attention turned back to Carly when she offered to go upstairs with him.&nbsp; <div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=22739.msg893724#msg893724">Quote from: Vella on 23-10-2008, 10:26:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"come protect me from the things that go bump in the night?" a light hearted chuckle accenting her words.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>Peter grinned, well-matched to his costume.&nbsp; "My dear, <em>I</em> go bump in the night.&nbsp; I will do my best to behave myself, however."&nbsp; He took her hand gently and started up the stairs as Sharon began to follow.&nbsp; "Come on, then, Sharon.&nbsp; It is a bit chilly down here, and you ladies are wearing less than I am.&nbsp; You must be miserable.&nbsp; Let's go see if we can warm up."&nbsp; He gave the host a nod as he eyed him curiously.&nbsp; "I say we go grab a drink, and then check out the balcony.&nbsp; What do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 16:50:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Beth seemed almost mesmerized by their mysterious host, staring with awestruck admiration at the dashing man standing above them. The sound of Allister's voice beside her broke the spell as she took the arm he offered her, and with Miranda on his other arm, they made their way up the stairs.<br><br>She kept her eyes on him as they approached the landing where he stood and noticed the way his eyes took, in full measure, each guest as they passed; some simply nodded&nbsp; their heads in polite acknowledgement, others made&nbsp; a quick remark or comment.<br><br>It wasn't until those eyes met hers however, that she realized the extent of her fascination was much deeper than mere curiosity.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 17:15:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The host stopped the lady in the black dress for a moment, cautiously he approached her a bit pulling the red rose from his coat pocket and presented it to her. His hand slowly and gracefully reached out for hers, pulling it up and slipping it into her delicate fingers. <br><br><em>"This is for you."</em><br><br>He bowed and let her hand go, standing back, his back lining up and his hands place behind in a formal posture as the rest of the guest walked in to the sound of music in the main ballroom. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 17:35:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong><span class="bbc_u">Alister</span></strong><br><br>Having the two woman on his arm served a duel perhaps first it looked and felt great and secondly it helped to stead and balance him as he climbed up the stairs. &nbsp;As they passed the host Alister nodded politely in his direction and couldn't help but notice that the gaze of the two women lingered on him much longer. &nbsp;He could see why their gaze lingered on him, he was well worth looking at.<br><br>"Shall we go explore ladies?" he asked 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lilias</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 18:06:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Miranda was taken completely by surprise by the host's gesture. She barely noticed her skirt slipping off her hand with a swish, and the rose taking its place. Her fingers closed mechanically around it, and she felt herself blushing. Not trusting herself to answer in words, she simply inclined her head in thanks, before moving on with the others. It was only several steps away, through the doorway to the ballroom, that she regained enough composure to pin the rose on her wrist, shivering at the scrape of the petals against her skin.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vella</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 19:05:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong><em><span class="bbc_u">Carly</span></em></strong><br><br>"I will do my best to behave myself, however." &nbsp;<br><br>With a grin, a light laugh and a flutter of her wings Carly made her way up the stairs hand in hand with Peter, beckoning Sharon to follow.&nbsp; "Now what fun is there in that, if everyone was always perfectly well behaved?&nbsp; My own thoughts are, that it would be incredibly boring."<br><br>As they reach the top of the grand stair case she looks about,&nbsp; mischievous twinkle in her eyes as she looks from Sharon to Peter "As for me,&nbsp; I detest boring.&nbsp; Where to?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Belladonna1</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 19:44:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Beth lowered her eyes in effort to valiantly hide her dissapointment as Miranda accepted the stunning rose.<br>&nbsp;<br>Gripping Allistar's arm just a bit tighter for support, they continued to make their way into the ballroom and although she couldn't say why, she found herself looking back, over her shoulder to meet his gaze once again...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Randilin</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 20:03:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong><span class="bbc_u">Alister</span></strong><br><br>He feels beth's arm squeeze tighter and he steadies himself as he continues the climb up the rest of the stairs in to the ballroom.&nbsp; He looks down at the lovely rose on Miranda hand and was about to comment on it to her but after seeing the expression on Beth's face he decides against it.&nbsp; Instead he reaches over and gives Beth's hand a reassuring squeeze.<br><br>----&gt; Moved to Ballroom
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Samhain</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 22:11:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Christina was always late. Never a moment to breath. If it wasn't work it was some party if it wasn't some party it was some family get to gether.<br><br>Now she quickly made her way what she suspected was the front of this place. Her heals clicking on the floor as she tried to walk quickly without actually falling over or tripping. She held her hat on with one hand and kept balance with the other.<br><br>When she enters the main hall she looks around rather amazed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Samhain</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 22:17:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her heals echoed in the inner hallway as she walked around in a rather confused state. No way she had come to the wrong place. That would be her luck. She loved halloween and longed for a time were she could escape her work and relax for one night. She finally gets an invitation and boom she screws it up. Typical.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>23-10-2008, 22:21:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The host was moments from turning around and joining the rest of the guest into the ballroom as he heard a last minute guest enter. <br>"So has the bell of the ball arrived?" <br>He bowed and led her into the Ballroom, following after her, the doors closing behind him. He walked over to the bar for a drink and possibly a stroll on the balcony, he would have plenty of time to speak with his guest. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caity</strong> on <strong>24-10-2008, 00:03:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sharon made her way up the stairs on Peter's arm, Carly on the other.&nbsp; She vaguely heard their exchange about behaving herself.&nbsp; But her eyes were mostly drawn to the host and the gesture with the rose.&nbsp; She wondered curiously what it all meant.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>24-10-2008, 18:29:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				An older (90's) model blue Honda Accord pulled up to the front and stopped behind the line of cars. She had arrived late and was cursing herself for it. She had no idea she'd get lost trying to find this place, if only she had remembered to mapquest the address instead of using her inept abilities at navigation through a city map. <br><br>She slid out of the car tucking her keys into her gold clutch and smoothed down the cape and skirt of her costume. Once she gave herself a look over in the side mirror she reapplied her red lip gloss and sighed before she looked around for anyone else who might have the fortune of being late. <br><br>Nope. Just her. Unfortunate Diane.<br><br><strong><em>"Might as well do this. No sense in hiding out in your study all day."</em>&nbsp; <br></strong><br>She walked up to the front and rang the doorbell releasing a held breath as she stood there shivering slightly. The goosebumps raised over her slender arms and she wrapped them around herself rubbing the cold away. She glanced upward and could hardly remember seeing such a place in real life. Sure, she had seen them in books and on movies and even in paintings, but here, real... it was amazing. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>25-10-2008, 22:58:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When no one answered the door she tried to handle. Maybe she was supposed to let herself in, or they were away where they couldn't hear her knocking. <br><br><strong>"Just what you get for being late, Diane." </strong><br><br>She opened the door and stepped in timidly, looking around the door and down the hallway she heard music and talking coming from somewhere. Closing the door behind her she called out <strong>"Hello?"</strong>. When no one answered she continued on down the hallway into the ballroom.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Athem</strong> on <strong>27-10-2008, 15:09:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim was running late - that damned costume had been more of a struggle than she'd anticipated, especially the contortions she'd had to go through to close the zipper running up her spine. But the final result was worth it, she was sure.<br><br>Now she hoped the place wouldn't be too cold!<br><br>The heels on her boots weren't all that practical, but practicality had never really been a consideration.<br><br>She attempted to enter with suitably feline grace, slightly spoiling it by shivering at the cool air and gawping wide-eyed at the impressive entrance hall.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>27-10-2008, 18:27:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After losing Diane she seems another woman and no one around - finally.<br><br>Taking corporal form as she floats down forming from ectoplasm she lands walking towards Kim, besides being ravishing she is nude, she died nude and so thats how she is as a spirit.<br><br>"Don't be afraid I'm Sereana, one of the house residents come in no one here will bite, unless you like that sort of thing.," she closes the door without touching it.<br><br>"Lovely costume but you would look better without it, care to have a drink first before exploring I can show you to the bar, you are?," she asks looking harmless but eyeing Kim up not being very subtle before returning to her eyes looking at her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Athem</strong> on <strong>28-10-2008, 19:38:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim jumped slightly when the woman suddenly appeared... the <em>naked</em> woman. Her eyes widened.<br><br><em>Where did she spring from? And what sort of party is it?</em><br><br>"A drink would be nice, yes," she replied, smiling - a little nervously. She was starting to wonder if her co-worker was playing a trick on her. Drowning her butterflies in alcohol would definitely help.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RubySlippers</strong> on <strong>28-10-2008, 20:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Don't be afraid now lets go to the bar and you should get some food your going to need the energy - for later on.," taking Kim's arms sexual energy slowly ebbs into her not alot just enough to spark the womans desires. <br><br>TO THE BAR
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The Halloween Ball- Interior Hallway </strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Athem</strong> on <strong>30-10-2008, 01:55:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kim felt herself flush, almost as if she'd already had that drink, and could feel her heart rate lift.<br><br>"I'll do that."<br><br>TO THE BAR<br>
			</dd>
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