#earthrunes

"Fan Fiction?" Earl says "But the characters are actually in .. a book"

then the Earl of Huntingdon and the Vicar kiss

"Told you."

"Oh. That Kind of Fan fiction" he sighs sighing as he sees where this has gone.

Further down the halls, they see a nervous looking Phantom of the Opera ala the musical. Some ambhibian feeatures behind the half mask

A bow for the Phantom, but not drawing too much attention his way

Of course, the baroness won't make an appearance until the household and guests are already gathered by the balefire...but certainly the steward and herald will arrange for appropriate fanfare.

A nod, silent

"nice outfit" Earl admits, and they move on

"Main ball room, garden, or dining area?" he asks

"I would peek at the ballroom, to see all the costumes... and then the garden, aye. For privacy."

Sweeping through the garden is tale and rakish figure, impeccably garbed, hair flowing, and devastatingly handsome- when he smiles, a hint of fangs gleam. But if any observes for long enough, they can see that he is following a pattern- each spot he flows through, he pauses to ensure that the light hits him JUST SO, maximizing the effect and twirl of his cloak.

A very risque version of Dorothy from the movie Wizard of Oz all grown up prances near the garden door but in the ball room. It's Leo. And poor thistlesnort plays Toto

A certain possum HAD agreed to a Leia bikini, but now Oswald might need to coax her out in public.

"You look great, really... Would a sith lord lie?"

Rollo is dressed like Meatloaf from the Rocky Horror Picture show

Oswald is dressed like Darth Maul

"What if they snigger at me?"

"then I'll cut them in half" He says "And they'll remember you're the healer and feel really sorry" He assures

She delicately takes his hand. The costume does little to conceal her buxom figure - a touch plump and soft, yes, but also quite curvy. "Ohhhh, cher, they must be!"

Oswald guides her out gently, and looks at her admiringly "thank you for this"

and Zara and Earl hear a voice "Mister and Missus munster.. looks to be a quiet night. No drinking and driving, okay?" the costume worn by this fellow is a police officer... but of course, Bachdion can't leave it as just a regular police outfit

A soft rattle. "Nay, though methinks that does not apply to broom-flying..."

"Not my jurisdiction" Bachdion grins

A little grin. "Noted, sirrah."

Earl says "Good thing you have furry legs" a smile

Emma scoots close to Oswald as a shield, pressing against his side. When it seems like no-one will laugh, she relaxes a bit.

VINCE sees in the garden, Minerva, hair dyed, and wearing this outfit...

Bachdion grins "Well, it's called 'The Fuzz' For a reason"

And as that joke falls... Innish, dressed like the White Rabbit of Alice in Wonderland,declares with dignity "the Baroness Coradel... and Baron August.. though pehraps I shouldn't tell their identiities. Oh well, don't want to be late." he puts a pocket watch away

And there's a blare of chimerical saxophones, a sensuous wahh-wah-wah-waaa-ahhhhhh as the baroness steps into the hall, her red hair loose and flowing her red sequined gown sparkling and form-fitting and...and defying gravity in the most amazing ways. She sways slowly through the crowd in and unmistakably Jessica Rabbit strut.

And she reaches back to beckon forward.....

A gentle lift of eyebrows from the sluagh.

Roger, wearing what appears to be one of the weasel's zoot suits and a fedor pulled low and with long ears slicked back under it, walks in to join Jessica.

Inish chuckles at something.His own outfit mahybe intruding, but they are clearly different rabbits

Jessica looks very pleased by the fact that her hunny-bunny is taking a walk on the dark side. She rests a hand on his shoulder before addressing the crowd. "It's Samhain." The words come out in a sultry purr. "And...we all know why we're here..." A slow scan of the crowd through half-lidded eyes.

Adam is watching, star-struck, in a rich Venitian nobleman's costume and mask. He stands next to Nab.

Sparrow is not there - but then, Sparrow is off where she can be the center of attention.

"But before the mists wrap us up in their embrace...." she emphasizes this with a shift that makes her cleavage do amazing things...how does that dress stay on??? "...we must take a moment to remember. Many of us are absent waiting to return. We remember them so they can feel us and our wishes that they were here."

"So...take a moment...." that purr continues "...and... remember."

Zara closes her eyes. Remembering, yes.

Roger takes off his hat and bows his head.

The mist begins to sink into the chamber... and images come to mind. Friends lost. Family passed on.

Jessica leans sensually against Roger as she also closes her eyes, her lips pouting in concentration.

Roger slips an arm around her supportively, head still bowed.

After several moments, as the mists tickle at her nature just so....she peeks her eyes open just a bit and says, "Now...who wants to get me a drink?"

Several men and no few women move forward!

She gifts them all with flirtatious glances, even while in Roger's embrace.