New Management

[Terri Nutkins]

Edna’s had been an institution in the Freehold for years and years, ever since Terri had been a member and no doubt prior to even then. It was known as a sanctuary within a sanctuary, a place for those who had no place to go to stay, so long as they understood the rules and didn’t make trouble. It had also become known that the owner, Ms. Jasons, had left the Freehold for a time and since it was the territory of the Autumn Court, it wouldn’t be right for anyone other than a member of the Leaden Mirror to be safeguarding the place in the absence of its owner.

Enter Terri Nutkins, Legate of Mists of the Court of Fear, Bishop of the Bishopric of Blackbirds and generally friendly Beast to anyone and everyone; Pretty much the opposite in every way to Betony Rue.

Still, she could definitely respect the former-Autumn Queen for the way she was always on hand to help despite her appearance and mannerisms, and would try to ensure those under her roof were looked after accordingly.

Terri would try her damndest to make sure that continued. Hence, pizza night at Edna’s! A way for the new manager of the boarding house to get to know those who called the place home and for anyone else wishing to drop by and mingle. The kitchen was simply a maze of pizza boxes, open on the kitchen table (next to a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks), in the lounge on whatever surface was available, and simply dotted around the boarding house so anyone passing by could find a slice to grab of the large selection the Legate of Mists had ordered. Standing in the hallway, checking her makeup in the mirror as she waited, Terri wondered if she had actually brought enough food before chastising herself for worrying. If they all went, she’d just order more! That’s the Steepscrambler way!

[Lesingnon]

There's a soft chuckle as Rick comes up behind Terri, noting her fussing over her makeup in the mirror. "You're looking as amazing as always, of course." He considered punctuating the statement with a kiss on her cheek, but that might run he risk of ruining the makeup she was spending so much time on. So he thought the better of it.

Instead he let his eyes wander across what he could see of the boarding house, and all the preparations. She really had outdone herself. And he, of course, had made sure to show up to lend his support. "You really have outdone yourself. Though somehow I suspect you have a few of those nervous butterflies anyway."

They were such a big part of what Autumn meant to her, after all, how she connected to their season. That was something he'd learned years ago...and never, ever forgotten.

[Terri Nutkins]

"Well, I really wanna make a good impression. This place has been a safe haven for many, last thing I want is to change that," Terri replied to the Elemental, the man who knew her better than any other soul could, turning from her fussing in the mirror to look him in his storm-grey eyes before her own blue orbs traveled up to his ever cloud-like hair, running her fingers through it before placing a kiss on his cheek. "And you know what they say about butterflies changing the world," she purred into his ear as the door opened as Ava let herself in. Looking towards the Dread Queen, Terri offered Ava a beaming smile along with a bobbing a small curtsy in respect and deference to her position. Her arm remained around Rick's waist for support, glad once again he was back.

"Here, let me," Terri replied, moving away from Rick and taking the drinks. "I'm really glad you could make it, Ava. Please, help yourself to pizza. Oh, and karaoke! Its been such a long time since I've loosened off the old vocal chords. I'm so excited!" the petite redhead snickered with a glance to Rick before skipping through to the kitchen and placing the drinks with the rest on offer.

Outfit

[Swami M]

For reasons that he tries not to think too hard about, Alex's diet is much more carnivorous than it had been Before, so he follows his nose to the boxes containing this pizza shop's version of the "Meat Lover's" pie. Pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, hamburger, and pepperoni. He said pepperoni twice? He likes pepperoni... He's also brought a six-pack of beer that has proven to be redundant. In better news, he's actually met all of the people here. So far, at least. Baby steps...


"Hi, everybody.... and, uh, karaoke? Please tell me that the karaoke will be optional..."

Clothes

Alex is wearing his usual casual outfit of jeans, polo shirt and sneakers.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

As soon as Mhairi's shift at the motel had ended she'd bolted back to her room at Edna's and promptly passes out. Not even bothering to change out of her day cloths for something more comfy.

Somethings just couldn't be unseen.

Nothing it seemed could wake the elemental from dreamland, that is until her nose caught the delightful and mouthwatering scent of pizza.

Yawning she rubbed at get fell-flames and stretched like a cat atop her bed. "Oh-ah right." She spoke, yawning around the words. "Karaoke pizza party...that's why I needed that nap!"

Mhairi quickly went about making herself more presentable to celebrate Terri and her new appointment of managing Edna's. Still yawning as she splashed some water on get face, then running a comb through her black as night lochs. Shrugging out of her sleep rumpled cloths, and into Black leggings and a royal blue shirt-dress. With a hopeful smile the elemental hoped that this would be nice enough. She wouldn't want to embarrass Autumn an it own turf by being to frumpy.

After applying some makeup Mhairi padded down to where she could hear voices and smell that delicious pizza smell!

Peaking around the corner noticing that there wasn't that large a crowd yet she smiled, pleased that she wasn't late.

"Uh-Hi...people that are here. Hi. Uh-pizza and uh booze is that-ah way right? I'll-ah go and-ah get some of that!" The elemental chirped.

With her crooked smile she wandered over to sometime loaded with mushrooms and onions. Making sure she didn't get any of her drippy drippyness all over the food stuff. Her fell-flames cast around to the provided beverage choices , after making her choice she turned towards those in the room.

"So-uh hi. How's everyone?" She asked after she took another bite.

[Daniel Leto]

Daniel had considered not coming. He’d been pretty busy lately with trying to drum up business, studying survival manuals, looking into first aid. Even in his dreams he was casting his mind out to help put back toether the mind of a little boy. Then there was his deliberate attempts to increase his physical activity but that happened more or less passively. He simply skateboarded to where ever he needed to go.

Like how he was today. He kicked up the skateboard after coming to a stop in front of the Boarding House. While his balance and steering were getting better, he still had a ways before he remastered his jumps. He’d rather not skin up himself just before reaching his destination.

As he headed up the walkway he unbuckled his helmet and was starting on the straps for his safety gear. He gave a knock before coming in. It was just polite. Then he smiled when he saw everyone.

“Hey everyone,” he greeted the people that had gathered as he started to place his gear inside his backpack and pulling out a bottle of coke. “Thanks for putting this on Terri,” he hailed their host.

The Steepscrambler was why he was here. He knew her views on loss; knew the fear that ran so deep it had turned to anger at its mere mention. While she hid it well, he had no doubt she missed Betony Rue. This was probably the closest the Beast came to mourning and he wasn’t about to let her go through it alone, even if it was just to help give a good turn out. Small comforts.

“Where should I put this?” he asked happily indicating the soda. "I’m afraid it might be a little shaken from the trip."

[Lesingnon]

The purr in his ear, the fingers running through the feathers that made up his hair...it kind of made him wish that other Changelings were due to arrive in thirty minutes instead of thirty seconds or so. Especially considering how loose the weave of her sweater was.

But they were do to arrive soon, so he settled for a soft chuckle at the mention of butterfly wings as she leaned in for the kiss. "Hmm...something about causing hurricanes halfway across the world, or the like." One finger wagged playfully at her, "I hope that's not what you're planning."

And then Ava was there. Some Changelings, he supposed, might have been a bit sheepish after having their Monarch walk in while they were so entwined. He didn't seem to be in the slightest. There is an amused grin, though, as Terri moves to find someplace to put the food and drink Ava had brought. "If there's even room left to put them somewhere." There certainly wasn't much of it, at least. Terri had brought plenty of food to start with...there'd been more than one reason why she'd been known as the Harvest Envoy during his reign he supposed.

Aside from that he exchanged greetings with the various arrivals. And took note of Alex's question. "Oh, don't worry about the karaoke. I've known Terri for years...and she still hasn't gotten me to sing."

[Terri Nutkins]

Finding space on the kitchen table was proving difficult but Terri managed to balance various drinks on top of each other as well as clearing away some empty pizza boxes that had piled up, putting them onto paper plates ready to be taken. Pouring herself a small wine and grabbing a beer for Rick as well as one for Ava, just because. Terri didn’t know if the Dread Lady actually drunk but she had brought the beers so that pretty much sealed the deal for the Legate. Satisfied, she walked back through to where the others were gathering and looked as Alex, Mhairi and Daniel has joined them, with even more drinks.

Oh well. Smiling as she rejoined them, the petite Beast was ever the beacon of friendliness as she offered the beers to both Rick and Ava.

“Hey! Glad you guys could make it,” she chirped. “Just leave the drinks, well, wherever there’s space,” Terri chuckled, wondering if she really needed to buy drinks herself when she had asked others to bring beverages. But then again, of course she did. You don’t organise a party without getting some drinks in. Only a poor host would be so stupid.

“But not for the lack of trying.” She wouldn’t force anyone to sing but Terri would definitely try to inspire those who felt uncomfortable to take the plunge. Taking a sip of her drink before placing it down nearby, she took a slice of cheese and tomato and nibbled at the end as it began to droop, folding it with both hands as delicately as she could, her green painted nails squashing the base. Last thing she wanted was to get sauce down her top this early in the night.

“Music!” Terri suddenly squealed, which was kinda muffled as she was halfway through a mouthful of pizza. Placing the slice on a plate she tottered through to the living area where she had installed her docking station from work with a mic adaptor for when the karaoke starts. Not exactly big, it packed quite a punch and within seconds, the sounds of her fave band was pulsing through the boarding house, officially starting the party.