Lost Christmas party

[Seraphina]

The Nix couldn’t help it, she had to laugh at Circe’s problems with the beard, “I was wondering if you were just going to take it off.” Still laughing. “But I give you props for going all out with the look!” cause, she did. Then a shallow nod at the stage whisper, “Noted. Though I wasn’t aware it had a glove box, very convenient, and I hope it has a lock.” Locks were good. Cringing, “Oh, clogs would tear up my hardwood floors! So I get them not being good in the home. And don’t get me started on how noisy they are!” very impractical.

Beaming to Yami, “Thank you! Your input was valuable to helping select the decorations.” Even though she didn’t need the input, she wanted Yami to feel included in everything. A shake of her head, “You shouldn’t change! That is a beautiful dress on you, and you should show it off.” She had never been one to change if she felt like she stood out. It added to the looks, which was good in her book.

“I would personally like to bring them home and place them under my tree. But I’ll open them now if that’s what everyone else wants to do. I already placed the ones I brought under the tree earlier.” Juggling gifts would not go with her outfit. “And I’m sure the gifts are perfect.” Though she felt like her and Yami had already discussed that. “I can do that, as I’m not sure if he’ll be able to make it this evening. His research has been occupying quite a bit of his time.” But at least he took breaks to eat and spend time with her.

Well…Titania was in rare form this evening.

“Well, don’t let me stand in the way of Santa’s punishment. I’m sure it will be dealt fairly for each transgression.” The wink returned. "But one does have to wonder if if will simply be done with her hand, or is a paddle required?" she asks innocently enough.

[James Turner]

James had lost track of time and didn’t know if he was late or early, Christmas was just another day for him and quite a busy one in his field. It was a common time for relapse and depression so he spent most of the day putting out fires and talking people off ledges. So when he showed up he was rather worse for the ware, his white button-up shirt was a little disheveled and no longer tucked into his black slacks. His dark hair was tasseled about as he entered and put his hands on his knees to catch his breath.

“I’m so out of shape.” Then his eyes saw the presents and he frowned. “Shit.” He hadn’t brought anything, even if he’d had the money to get everyone gifts he didn’t have a way to transport any of it be weird trying to juggle it all on the bus. “Evening everyone, sorry I’m late.”

[Circe]

"So no waterboarding? Well I suppose by secrets are locked away fer now," she jests to Yamiyo, "Until ya find a key."

"Oh ho ho ho! My my my Titania, what would Mrs Claus say about thaaat?" She then looks to the Spring Queen, "It was a lil' too Keebler fer this elf."

Circe snaps her fingers as she points them both as guns at Seraphina when she talks of clogs, "Ya nailed it Sera." And it was good to hear Rhodes was keeping active.

John looked like he was doing one of two things with his attire. Getting out of work was the boring option. The fun option was cosplaying Bill Murray's character from Scrooged. If anyone gives him shit for the outfit, she'll point out the latter to give the Winter an exit. Winters liked exits. "Who said yer late? Yer present and are one," Circe gives him a thumbs up, "Glad ta see a Winter in their season. And ya are in a shape dude, ya are not outside of form. How ya been John?"

Unlike most Lost, Circe did have money and skills with which to garner presents. Be it made or bought, she could pull off Santa quite well whe it came to presents. So props to Circe for her win!

"I'm sure others may just be fashionably late, so yer still in style John don't worry about it. Though," she looks around. Being Santa was easier when folks were around to take their presents, "If folks dont' show up it could be a pain ta get their presents to them. Eh," she shrugs. It was a problem for later.

[Cassandra Reeding]

Cassandra prepares herself for yet another social event. So many events. Today, her outfit is a black blouse with the embroidery of a dragon and flowers along it, a black skirt, and black tights. She carries a bag with her containing different flavored cupcakes - her gifts for everyone. She takes a deep breath before entering.

"Hello, all," she starts quietly, wanting to take in the situation first. She notices John out of breath first as he is just mere feet from her and then is swept away by everyone's gorgeous attire. She knew her own fashion was different, but goodness. She felt underdressed for once. "Wow, you all look amazing."

She walks in a little further and sets down the cupcakes. At least she wouldn't be the only Winter. She hadn't known if she'd be the only one to come. "You okay there, John?"

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Biting down on her lower lip to try and and keep calm from Titanias words, Seraphinas reply not making it any easier on her.
"Be nice now dear, please go open your gift I am far to curious to see if you're gonna like it or not." Fearing a bit that she had gone overboard as she points towards it.

Giving her Queen a kind look knowing full well that she had basically just nodded and agreed only insisting on a tree.
"Thank you, I quite love the moon and the stars on it."

Shaking her head a bit.
"No that's fine Seraphina I am mostly just curious to see Titania open hers and to run and hide behind you if needed. So you can bring yours and Rhodes home if you like. Do give him a Christmas hug from me though."

Looking to James as he arrived.
"Welcome no worries you haven't missed much, hope that you're hungry and in the mood for presents. Stay away from the porridge if your allergic to nuts though." Wondering if anyone would get the almond.

Totally misreading the Queens words and slightly blushing.
"Circe cara forse dovremmo discutere di questi feticci in un altro momento, ammetto che è un'esperienza erotica ma non proprio adatta a questo evento." Fanning herself a bit as past experiences runs through her mind.

Whistling as the artist arrives.
"Welcome dear, how thoughtful of you to honor my Asian heritage by wearing a dragon to the first party I helped with here." Smiling happily towards her, her words having been sincere. "You look perfect, I do hope you will enjoy your gift from little Santa."

[Vivian Wing]

Vivian was nervous as she headed in for the Christmas Party. Forever Alone no more, apparently. It was hard to accept this part of herself. She had just tried to ignore it and live amongst the humans. Now she was making a real effort to commit to changing that. That meant stepping way outside her comfort zone.

Vivian smoothed an invisible wrinkle out of her skirt. She wore an all white dress that was turtle neck, long sleeve, and had fake pockets on the front. It was a short skirt, but what really set the whole thing off was the boots she was wearing. Soft black leather, that climbed her strong legs over the knee. Pettably soft looking.
Her incredibly long dark gray and blue streaked hair was braided carefullly to keep it out of her face.

She carried a large shopping bag with the name of the Candy Shop that she got people's presents at. She took them out and WOW. They were the giant unicorn horn lollipops. Rainbow colored and looking like it would take you a year to eat one. She piled them all on the table with a little note that said: "From Vivian of Summer, to my fellow Lost. A sweet treat to indulge in!"

[Seraphina]

Concerned eyes look to James as he came in, “Are you ok?” grabbing a water and walking over to hand it to him. “And you’re not late.” It was a party, there was no late.

Looking to Circe, “We can always store them and send out messages to those who are unable to make. Maybe even use some Tupperware to include some food as well.” She always brought Tupperware to parties she threw or helped throw, in case of leftovers.

Smiling, “Hi Cassandra! I love that dress, it looks amazing on you.” Gushed the Nix, it really made her red hair seem more red.

Nodding to Yami, “I will make sure to do that when I see him this evening.”

As the new Summer entered, Sera waves a translucent hand, “Hi Vivian! Thanks for coming!” greeted the Treasured, “I love those boots!” she was definitely a show girl. Probably thanks to Mhairi, but those boots were amazing!

[Yamiyo Lillich]

Watching towards the door to see who the new guest were, shining up brightly as she walks over to her.
"How lovely to see you here, Santa have left your gifts under the tree." Signing along as she speaks, watching how Vivian empties her treats on the table before falling victim to her own weaknesses. Stretching out her arms around the new summer, giving her a warm, soft and lovely hug. She were small but she knew how to spread real warmth and care with a hug, taking her time and remaining there for 10-12 seconds before realizing what she's doing. Slowly letting go, biting her lower lip and blushing as she looks up at her. "Sorry about, I hope it wasn't to uncomfortable. I will do my best to control myself in the future."

Backing away a bit embarrassed, until standing besides her Queen, softly whispering or at least hoping that she were.
"If I get to out of hand tonight can you kindly draw me back please or stop me?" Looking back to Vivian, hoping she hadn't done something that didn't felt right for her. "Yes Seraphina I thought we could share the leftovers, either if someone needs some home otherwise so would it be nice to distribute it to the homeless." At least the untouched parts.

The hug were talked about in private between me and Pisces and were cleared.

[Circe]

"Oh ho ho ho, Yammy that makes me curious what Titiania got," she smirks at Seraphina, "Though some folks may have gifts that are very good ta hide behind," wink. Then she just had to say it, "But if ya ain't allergic," Circe shoots two finger guns at John, "Go nuts."

The smile upon Circe's face is just begging for groans. If she gets them the smile widens.

"Huh?" Circe understood what Yamiyo said but not what she meant. Her left eyebrow and ear went up, the right ear down. "Aspetta, hai come un feticcio di raccolta delle serrature?" She shakes her head, "Questo sta diventando confuso, lo lasceremo per dopo."

And everyone was making a big deal out of John's twich-iness. Winters didn't like being the center of attention. She didn't see this getting better by everyone paying attention to him.

"Cass and Vivian, glad ta see thee," she nods in greeting to the two ladies, "Welcome ta the party. Nice dresses, unlike mine, yers have good color coordination." Circe shakes her head, "Guess I went a lil' too festive, glad I ditched the beard."

Plastic bins fer the nums? That shouldn't be hard to find at pretty much anywhere nearby. She raises an eyebrow as Yamiyo hugs her newest Summer. Just Yamiyo being a hugger or another fling? Whatever, didn't interfere with security so no worries to Circe.

"While charitable do NOT do that with the alchol Yammy," she wags a finger in the negative at the succubus, "Might cause legal troubles. And," she makes a show of counting people in Italian. And on her fingers as she walks around.

She stops behind John, whispering into his ear, "[size=1]Don't worry dude, if ya feel ya need things distracted away from ya just tell me fai la cosa. I can be annoying[/tip]."

Because when you act like a annoying bitch why not do so to help a friend. Taking a step away from John, Circe loudly declares, "We got a bunch of folks here already, excellent. The tables are snacked ta bursting, so feel free to lighten the load."

[Titania]

Whether she liked the present or not, she doesn't let slip. Rather, she smiles, providing the reaction they all expected from her.
"Thank you, my dear. Such a sweet thought", to be fair, only those who know her well enough, could realize the extent of the Succubus' faux pas. Not that she can fault her. Nevertheless, it stung.
She smiles again grabbing one of the pencils, her hand hesitates for a moment hovering over the certificate, but she wins the resistance, "Thank you, that's very thoughtful"
"So", she says, letting a breath out, "Time to punish the wicked children", she says, but with much less enthusiasm.