Autumn Festival '10

[Forn Clakes]

The evening of September 24th was just another night to many in the city of Sacramento, but for those within the secret world of the Lost community, it was the night where the Summer Court gave way to the Court of Fear, and the Leaden Mirror of Autumn. Treetop Fashions, a modest clothing boutique only a stone's throw from McKinley Park was the location for such an event, and entering the front door, those attending meet with Terri Nutkins, owner of the store and Twilit Page of the Autumn Court.

With a smile, she gratefully welcomes the guests with a friendly demeanour and a glass of champagne, or fruit juice if prefered, before directing them up the spiralling staircase to where the party is being held. Music plays in the background, delicate and just audible, and Mrs. Rosemary is on hand next to two tables lined with buffet food. Those who have been at previous festivals cannot help but note that despite the effort, this Season does not hold as much grandeur as previous festivals.

Finally, and somewhat earlier than usual, the Autumn King, Horace Albert Liebowitz, is already waiting. In his left hand is a tatty brown briefcase and he is looking very official.

Terri Nutkins

HAL

Mrs. Rosemary, Ogre, Gristlegrinder

[skarecrow36]

Bert threw on a dressier than normal outfit compared to summer. He put on a black business suit with a blue button up under it with his trademark hat on top, ears sticking out through the holes. He walked into the clothing shop and smiled when he recognized Terri. "Hiya terri. Nice outfit. I'm assuming the party is upstairs?" he asks gesturing up.

[Terri Nutkins]

"Thank you Bert, you look very suave yourself," Terri says with a smile as she holds out a glass of champagne. "Indeed. King Liebowitz is up there along with Mrs. Rosemary. Help yourself to the buffet and enjoy the evening. Oh, and feel free to take a look around the store."

[John Gears]

John Gears looked absolutely haggard as he stepped in. His eyes looked cracked and fine copper flakes covered where he would technically have a 5 o clock shadow. Although he was wearing a better shirt and pants than normal, but one could not easily notice it with his Hedgespun trench coat on as always.

He gave a nod to Terri as he walked in. "Hello Miss Nutkins." He muttered in an attempt at a friendly greeting.

[Lesingnon]

Autumn again, at long last. With everything that had gone on it seemed like it had been far longer than nine months since he'd seen the leaves turn and felt the biting Fall wind. Feeling the season come around again was almost like reuniting with an old friend, and it was certainly good to see it come around. Even disregarding the season the festival itself brought memories to mind, what had begun the morning after the last one...

He was also a bit interested in seeing what some of the other Lost thought about Terri's new shop. He didn't particularly trust his own opinions much when it came to fashion.

He paused as he approached the Boutique, noting the coppery figure he hadn't seen in quite some time. Pleasant, disbelief coloring his voice, "John Gears, is that you?"

[Forn Clakes]

While waiting for Bert, the next pair of voics caused Terri to look round, smilling wide at one in particular. Firstly though....

"Hello John, long time," she says, holding out a drink for the manikin. "I hope you're doing well?"

Towards her lover, she sends a wink, waiting for some privacy to ask what he thinks of the store.

"King Liebowitz is upstairs, along with Mrs. Rosemary who has provided a wonderful buffet."

[John Gears]

"I could be better." John said as he took the drink from Terri. He would have gone for Coffee at that moment, but a chance to try and flood his brain with alcohol was one he didn't want to pass up.

He nodded to Rick, already taking a sip of his drink. "Mr Pereg. Yes it is, more or less. Apologies for being gone."

[skarecrow36]

Bert nods to Terri and heads upstairs to examine the buffet free food was always a plus. When he gets up there he sees HAL and Mrs. Rosemary. He nods to both of them with a smile and says "Good evening Sovereign, I hope you're well this evening."

[Forn Clakes]

HAL looks up, laser red eyes peering into Bert as the lines of light on his dark face move swiftly upwards, no doubt coralating information from his various senses before responding. Satisfied, the Autumn King finally speaks, his monotone voice cutting over the music.

"Politeness: affirmative, Bert Godwinn, and yourself?"

[skarecrow36]

Bert feels a bit tense as he sees HAL's eyes scan over him and then relaxes when he speaks. Smiling he says "Okay, been looking into that bunyip problem with Dr. Jack still, making slow progress. nice to come here and take a break from it though you know what I mean?" he says, resisting the urge to elbow HAL as he's unsure if he'd interpret it as playfulness.