cycleofages | EVENT 3 - HALLOWEEN TROUBLE

Who; EVERYONE!
What; Airy has invited everyone to a Halloween Party.
Where; Cafeteria & Recreation Room
When; October 27th - 31st
Warnings; Horror.

Airy had sent out a video on the 15th of October inviting everyone to a Halloween Party. She'd also plan to set up activities for people who wanted to get into the Halloween spirit. Most of the decorations would be hand made and a day or two before. A few people mentioned that they wanted to help so Airy made sure to send out text with dates and locations of decoration projects. As Halloween neared people will notice orange, purple and black streamers lining the halls. The children were running around in masks even though it wasn't Halloween yet and the tension in HQ had begun to relax as the excitement of the holiday approached.

Those who arrive at the Cafeteria the day of the part will see that it's been completely transformed. There was food and drinks laid out near the kitchen with a drink and candy stations in the opposite corner of the room. The walls were covered in streamers and those who carved pumpkins will see them on a hay display. Some of the tables have been pushed out of the way and there was music softly playing through the room. There were people in all sorts of costumes and some who had decided not to dress up. There were games against the left wall such as bobbing for apples and a Velcro web where you had to toss the spider and make it stick as close to the center as possible. There were little prizes that could be won but all were stuffed animals and all were Halloween themed.

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[She's happy to help make decoration. A lot of the younger children there are those she knows from day care. She'll stop and help them when they get stuck on something, always with a smile.

Grace's own self appointed task is to make as many black paper bats as she can. She starts by drawing out the shape and then cutting it out. With one done she traces it onto the others and then connects them at the tip of their wings so that she can drape it across a wall.

If she sees someone she knows she offers them a smile and a soft hello. She hopes that she's doing this correctly. She's never celebrated Halloween before and she has a million questions about the holidays.]

Why do we use bats as decorations?

[There aren't many places in HQ where Gambit can interact with children. After a few years of being a school teacher, though, especially to a group of children for feel themselves on the outside of normal life, made him miss it when it was gone. The irony of that situation wasn't lost on the Cajun, since he did, actually, realize a lot of his own problems back home recently were directly related to feeling trapped at the school and wanting to run away.

Maybe he needed to re-evaluate his life choices. A blind man could see that to be true. Still, hanging out with the kids was a good excuse to fill the void missing it caused, and he was contentedly making decorations with the rest of them in the rec room when Grace looked over to him and asked her question. He smiled.]

'Cause vampires can turn in to bats. Least, some people think so.

[Grace's lips formed a thin, thoughtful line.]

I don't think that makes sense. I thought only those who used magic could shape shift.

[One of the smaller kids tugged at the hem of Grace's cloak. The young girl turns and smiles at the boy who'd requested her attention.] Grace, can you cut this? [She nods her head and helps the younger boy before looking back at Remy.]

Sorry about that. Why is it a bat and not something else?

[Remy shrugs, taking a seat next to the girl and picking up a pair of scissors himself.]

Oui, an' maybe vampires use magic. [And his gaze turns knowing.] 'Cause there are some bats that are vampires, too, non?

[Grace thinks about it for a moment and then nods.]

Yeah. That might be it.

[She can't think of a reason why not.]

Remy? What's your favorite Halloween decoration?

[Smiling, Remy puts some thought into her question. She genuinely wants to know, and that means she deserves a well thought-out response.]

De jack o' lantern.

The lit up pumpkins? [ She smiles at that.] It suits you. They bright light when it's really dark.

I'm a little scared to make one because I was told you have to cut the pumpkin up.

[Smiling, Remy nods.] Dat's de point.

[And he nods again.] I can give ya a hand, petite. Dat's why I like 'em. Ya get ta make 'em whatever ya want.

What would you make?

[He looks thoughtful for a moment before rolling his shoulder in a shrug.] Dunno, petite. What d' you think we should make, eh?

Does it have to be something scary?

[She holds up the cut outs she made.]

What about a bat?

[Remy shook his head at her question.]

Non, petite. In fact, it's supposed ta scare away the bad spirits, non? Maybe somethin' nice would do that better.

[Grace smiles.]

Like a happy face?

[He returns her smile.] Oui, mon petite. Why not?

Let's do that then!

[She pauses and frowns.]

I think that's another day. Promise you'll meet me there?

[Remy reached out and gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze.]

Sho' nuff, mon petite. Wouldn't miss it for de world.

[Grace nods enthusiastically.]

I'll see you there! I'm going to go deliver these bats now. Do you want me to take any other decorations with me?

[He shook his head.] I don' think dat's necessary, petite. Dey gettin' plenty, non?

How about you find us a good face for de pumpkin, eh? See if there's anything in those books at the day care.

[Grace's smile widens.]

I can do that after I drop these off!

Tres bien, mon petite. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[Grace smiles before frowning.]

"Trese bien, mon pe-tit-e?"

[She quotes him.]

What does that mean?

[Remy grins broadly.] It means "very good, little one."

Mon pe-iti-e is little one then?

[He nods.] My little one, really, but close enough.

My little one.

[Grace giggles before turning and running off.]

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