Catie: ((Setting up.))

Catie: *The apartment is in a building with a doorman, who passes each person presenting an invitation into the building, directing them to the elevator, once he's confirmed through the buzzer that the person should indeed be there. The apartment itself is large and nicely appointed, with two bathrooms and several bedrooms in addition to the living room and kitchen.*

Catie: *The furniture has been slightly rearranged to give small, comfortable grouping of seating, with the middle of the living room floor left open in case anyone actually does feel like dancing. The furniture is shrouded in white, black, and dark red gauze layered over each other. The coffee tables have the addition of black "cobweb" tablecloths, and lack the black gauze. There is an abundance of black-painted electric candles, and Christmas lights strung with alternating orange and white bulbs. Fake cobwebs drift over the walls, particularly in the corners. Tiny, realistic bats hang suspended from the celing, and small goblin and black cat figurines peek out of odd corners. Some of them have glowing eyes. *

Catie: *The piece de resistance is a black "tree" made of small branches salvaged from various places, taped together with black -painted masking tape, set in a corneI. it's festooned with fake cobwebs and twinkling orange lights curl around the trunk and branches. Small skeltons dangle from nooses, brooded over by a couple of scary-looking fake ravens and one large black cat with hellishly gleaming green eyes and bearing a coat of real bunny fur. Oddly, there is an assortment of packages underneath the tree. *

Catie: *Even the main bathroom is decorated, with stenciled Jack-O-Lanterns done in frosted white paint along the mirrors, and more black-painted electrical candles. The main light is hung with cobwebs, and there's a silhouette of someone in the shower........It's just an outline taped to the far wall of the shower, but in the dim light, it just might give someone a turn.... *

Catie: *One spare bedroom has a scary rubber mask hanging on it and looks boarded up, with Keep Out and Quarantine signs hung on it--the cats are hiding in there, safe from the guests. And keeping the guests safe from them. In the other spare bedroom stands a coatrack that looks as if it's made of bones. A bloody hand with broken and dirt-stained nails reaches from under the bed, atop a "puddle" of fresh blood (actually a puddle of acrylic paint, poured onto plastic and peeled off once thoroughly dry). In the bed, a body seems to lie in state. A close look will reveal a dessicated woman's face, shoruded with a bridal veil crowned with dead roses. A mask, of course, and the rest of the body in the wedding dress that drapes across the black coverlet is simply throw pillows and the like arranged appropriately. *

Catie: *Long black sheets hang over her bedroom door and Chimal's, with ghostly figures in frames painted on them. The figures are done in glow-in-the-dark paint. *

Catie: *Hums softly as she fiddles with the music selection. Tonight, it's a variety of music plays, from classics to eighties to modern. Even some jazz. Much of it is dark-themed, such as Billie Holliday singing "Strange Fruit", but there's a good bit of livelier things. Her collection of CDs is set nearby, in case a guest would like to choose a song or three--she certainly doesn't mind!*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He shows up perfectly on-time, as always. Promptness is a virtue, after all. The young Royalist is dressed to the nines, in a suit that is quite different from his usual power-work outfit. It's all black, pinstriped, with a white tie. A black fedora covers his blond, perfectly-coiffed hair...in his right hand, he carries a Thompson Submachine Gun. Surely, it's a replica...right? No way he could get a...wait, that looks real...ah, maybe it's a plugged collector's item. He makes his way to the front door, and then rings the bell.

Brianna: A soft knock on Catie's door.

Brianna: Orrr... she comes up right behind Troy with a little grin. The woman standing in the doorway... really doesn't look like a woman anymore. Her face as been carefully done to get it a much more youthful appearance, her eyes larger and innocent. Dark hair lays in soft ringlets about her head, a pretty blue bow nestled amongst them. Her dress is a delicate blue with puffed sleeves, coming to just about her knees. White ruffles peek from under the bottom of the dress, making it flair out just a bit. Over it all is a white little apron, delicately empriodered around the edges and lightly ruffled. On her feet are white ruffled socks, and black Mary Janes. She looks like the perfect little child... if you ignore the blood on her shoes, and the knife held behind her back.

Catie: *opens the door happily to greet her first guests* good evening, Troy, Brianna. you both look wonderful! *slightly startled by...something* do come in and make yourselves at home. may i take your coats?

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He looks over to Brianna as they stand by the door. A hint of a smile comes, and he nods to her. "Miss McCarthy. Good evening."

Catie: *She wears a long, draped gown, shorter in the front to bare her knees, in deep red that resembles a Grecian chiton. The dress drapes softly over her chest, revealing the barest, discreet hint--and no more--that she is indeed a young lady. Her hair is mostly piled loosely atop her small head, but many tendrils escape, as well as a few small, thin braids capped with tiny gold-toned snakes' heads. The piled hair is secured with pins also capped with snake-heads. As if some of her hair....is actually tiny snakes growing from her flesh. Her little face is without roses, from the delicate application of pale base and rice powder. Her lips are stained a red to match the dress. Her eyes, shielded by a thin, thin veil that doesn't cover more then her eyes, are made to seem larger by lining them with black and deepening the creases with sooty shadow. Her dainty feet are shod in soft-soled gold sandals that lace up to her knees. A single gold-toned armband in the form of a snake coils around one upper arm. There is a gentle hint of fragrance about her, of spice and amber. Can you guess who she's dressed as? *

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He looks back to Catie and gives her a smile...wait...was that actually a...WARM smile? Is he feeling quite all right? He nods to her. "Hello, Catie. I fear the coat is part of the outfit. But thank you, anyway. Good evening. I assume they do not bite?" Nodding to the ends of her hair.

Brianna: "Mr. Lawrence." She quips, far too cutely. She glances at the gun, almost curiously, before she turns to Catie, grinning. "Thank you... you look good yourself. And no coat for me."

Catie: *chuckles softly* it does set the entire outfit off perfectly. *steps back to give him an admiring once-over* and no--they don't bite. would you care for a drink? i'm afraid i've nothing alcoholic, largely because i'm under-age.

Catie: *grins to Brianna* i do like your costume, too. *chuckles* drink for you? *tilting her head, dark eyes quite happy*

Brianna: She chuckles, finally allowing hands to drop from behind her back. The knife is, most assurdly, not real. Chances are the real ones are hidden. "Thank you. And mm, yes please."

Catie: *blinks and giggles at the knife* i shall never look at a porcelain doll in quite the same, i think! would you like coffee, hot cider, or shall i give you a cup of tonight's special drink? *impish twinkle in her eyes*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He pats his breast pocket. "No proper gangster would be without a flask of illegal hooch." Yes, he said 'hooch.' "But yes, something to drink would be most appreciated."

Tansy Sansretti: Having been told that she should go alone, she makes her way out of the cab, a polite smile to the doorman, who goes through all of the process of cheking the invite, bussing the apartment, and then she heads to the elevator, where once inside she removes her coat, that way the full effect's of her costume can be appreciated. She takes the elevator up There is the ding as the elevator has reached the floor of the apartment and she moves from the elevator, headding towards the front door.

Brianna: She makes a soft 'snerk' noise as Troy as hooch, and tucks the 'bloody' knife into the pocket of her apron. "Can I have hot cider please?"

Catie: *giggles happily at Troy* what would you care for? *and opens the door for Tansy*

Tansy Sansretti: Black ringlets spill down to frame Tansy's face, the majority of her hair piled and bound atop her head with silver wire and sparkling branches of silver.Her face is perfection, wide eyes lined with shimmering blue kohl, her lids dusted with something soft and fine. Crystals grace the outter corners of each eye. Her lips are silver ice.Tansy's skin shimmers softly blue, catching the light in a sparkling display as she moves. Soft panels of translucent silk in all the various shades of cool blue, white and silver spill from a high, empire waist. Her full breasts are cupped and offered to the room in a generous spill of glimmering flesh, barely contained by a stiff silver bodice. Large, sweeping panels of pale, shimmery lace spring from her back in a pair of wide, perfectl symetrical snowflakes shaped vaguely like butterlfy wings. Her bare upper arms are graces with silver arm bands, in spiraling designs, which continue down to her fingers, in silver spirals. Her long legs are bare from mid thigh down, the outter edge of each graceful curve traced by spiraling designs in silver. Dainty silver slippers hug her feet.

Catie: oh, goodness! *grins widely* Miss Tansy, you look wonderful! may i take your coat? waht would you like to drink?

Tansy Sansretti: A smile to Catie. "Hiya Catie. I like the costume." she indeed has a coat, drapped over on arm.

Brianna: She glances to the door as Tansy enters, tilting her head faintly. That's a damn nice costume.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Coffee, please." His eyes flick to Brianna, hiding faint amusment, and then back. Hooch? Who said hooch?

Tansy Sansretti: She hands Catie her coat. "Thank you." she moves into the apartment looking around. "I like your decorations." something shimmers past her eyes, but it is a fleeting emotion. Water, or juice if you have it?" she asks with a tilt of her head and a smile.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He looks over at Tansy, brow raising slightly at the costume. Interesting.

Catie: *happily* everyone, make yourselves at home. i'll get teh drinks ready. *holds out her hand for Tansy's coat, eyes sparkling*

Catie: does everyone know each other? *as she heads for the spare bedroom*

Brianna: She lightly shakes her head, and then offers out a hand to Tansy, smiling. "Brianna McCarthy.

Tansy Sansretti: She looks to Troy and Brianna, smiling and noding her head ever so. "Hiya." The hand that was holding the coat, is held out to shake Troy and Brianna's hand. "I am Tansy."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He reaches out and takes Tansy's hand after Brianna, shaking it. "Troy Lawrence, Miss Tansy. A pleasure."

Brianna: "S'nice to meet you." She grins to the woman, saking ringlets out of her eyes.

Catie: *bustles about cheerfully, bringing out drinks for everyone. including a cup of blood-colored stuff with a gummy finger in it for herself....*

Tansy Sansretti: Ah yes, no wedding ring tonight. A bigger smile to them both. "Nice to meet ya both."

Catie: Miss Tansy is responsible for my limited skills at dancing. *chuckles* she's a better teacher than i am a student, i suspect. *casts a merry glance to Brianna--she's also a teacher....*

Tansy Sansretti: She looks at Catie's drink after accepting her own. "Yeah, I dunno if I would be wise to try any of that drink, catie. But it does indeed look like something out of a horror movie."

Brianna: "... I should have broughta camera." She laughs softly as she looks at Catie's drink and accepts her own

Catie: *giggles* it's called "Bloody Fingers" punch. it's really quite good, although it does look...mm. interesting. i thought it was an appropriate drink for a Halloween party.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He takes his coffee with a nod of gratitude. "Thank you, Catie." He sips at it and looks around. "My compliments on the decor. You have certainly thrown your all into this."

Brianna: She nods, agreeing with Troy. "Yeah... this is absolutely amazing Catie."

Catie: *beams at Troy* i have a special connection to Hallowe'en. and i really like decorating for parties. *chuckles to Brianna* hmmm...i have a camera around here somewhere. ~maybe~ i should bring it out?

Tansy Sansretti: A soft smile to Catie. "Well you d have some natural skills, And unfortunatly I would have done a lot more, but my size seems to have gotten in the way." She nods her head "Yes an appropriate drink for the occasion." a laugh to what Bri says. "A camera would have been a nice addition, wish I owned one."

Catie: *blushes despite her makeup, positively glowing* it was a lot of fun to do. *a feline yowl, slightly muted, sounds mournfully* and my cats are helping add to the ambiance, i think. *laughs softly*

Brianna: "You should totally bring it out." She laughs, grinning.

Brianna: She nods agreeably to Tansy. "I might have one somewhere, but its probably still packed in the random boxes in my apartment."

Catie: oh...i will. *eyes twinkling* hmmm...there's a bit of time before dinner. would everyone kindly take a seat? *grins* it's time for party favors. *nods firmly, the snake-heads chiming gently as they tap against each other*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He eyes the cats a moment, then nods. Yes, he's not a cat person. Are you surprised. Still, always civil. "Indeed, they certainly do add to it."

Tansy Sansretti: She nods hearing the sounds from the bedroom. "Yes you wouldn't want to miss capturing the moment on film, to look back on it. Memories are good, but a picture is worth a thougsand words."

Brianna: She quirks an eyebrow at Catie, and then goes to sit as requested, nodding to Tansy. "I've got too few pictures. Too many moves."

Catie: ((*L* Catie's locked them in a spare room for the night. they're going to ~shred~ the room in revenge, no doubt....)) *chuckles* they're going to be quite upset with me when i let them out later. *ruefully* that's why i bought them a can of salmon as a bribe, for a snack later.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Mmm. Pictures are evidence."

Catie: *chuckles softly at Troy* just one picture of you, then? *tilts her head* your costume is excellent, after all, and should be preserved to show everyone how a ganster ~should~ dress.

Tansy Sansretti: A raise of an eyebrow. "Party favors, hum...okay." she makes her way over to a grouping of seats, trying to be mindful of things that might be in the way. Now how to do this, sitting with a drink thing.....drink get's set within easy reach, and then she lowers herself into a seat. A nod to bri. "I quite understand that one all too well."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Authenticity is the key to a proper costume." He gives a bit of a shrug. "Thank you, though."

Brianna: "... can pictures of you in a costume -really- ever be used against you?" She half grins to Troy.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He does move to take a seat on the couch, the Tommy Gun set aside.

Tansy Sansretti: She grins. "Do not worry about evidence, if they need any they can go and find Brianna's shoes." a grin.

Brianna: She grins, lifting up her shoes to look at him and click them lightly together, and then dropped them.

Catie: *chuckles* that's true. i, however, couldn't've been truly authentic even if i'd really wanted to be. not being an ancient Grecian creature in truth and all. *once everyone's seated,she moves to the tree and kneels down. selecting several packages. and rising to hand them to each of the guests.* all right....now, open your gifts? *the camera, it seems, is hidden behind a goblin on a shelf. ready, and aimed, the flash already set*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He looks to Brianna. "Of course not, Miss McCarthy. If someone attempted, it would be a simple matter for me to completely discredit them, claim the picture was faked, and bring up charges of fraud." He's kidding, right? Always hard to tell with Troy.

Brianna: Whether or not he's joking, she chuckles and then blinks very slowly at the gift. "Mmm?"

Catie: *Troy's is wrapped in simple black paper with a faint sheen to its surface. Brianna's is wrapped in white paper printed with the lyrics to "Kung-Fu Fighting" in black. And Tansy's is a basket, with the handle unwrapped, but the goodies wrapped in blue paper printed with a sun-moon-stars motif. A teething ring is attached to the handle of the basket.*

Tansy Sansretti: She laughs, picking up her drink to take a sip of it, before setting it down once more. A raise of her eyebrow to Troy as she accepts the party favor gift. Since when did Halloween come complete with gifts? Oh well she starts to open the "party favor"

Catie -> Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: A handsome desk-sized planner with a matching one meant to be carried in a pocket or briefcase, refillable, and bound in smooth dark green leather. Two refill packs for each.

Catie: *watches them through the camera. ready to catch a picture of their expressions*

Tansy Sansretti: A few blinks at the teething ring, a lop-sided grin, she set's in on the rest of the gifts, getting the hint, she believes.

Brianna: There is a slow blink again at the gifts, and then her look softens and she smiles lightly. "Thank you Catie..."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He looks at the gift, then up to Catie, brow arching slightly. He looks back down and then opens his gift.

Catie: *giggles softly, snapping a few pictures. then politely sets the camera aside* i hope it all meets with approval. if not, i kept the reciepts, so i can get soemthign else, if anyone would prefer.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He smiles, and looks at Catie. "My sincerest gratitudes, Catie. Thank you."

Tansy Sansretti: Her eyesa go wide at all of the bath goodies, scarves, and anklets, "Oh Catie." fingers trace the bowls, to mix her own bath scents in. "Wow."

Catie: *drops the man a playful, practiced curtsey* i'm glad you like it, Mr. Lawrence.

Brianna: She shakes her head, laughing quietly and then crooks a finger for Catie to come over.

Catie: *half-dances her way to Brianna, dark eyes glowing with delight taken from their pleasure*

Brianna: She chuckles, gently setting things aside to carefully hug the girl (costumes and all). "Thank you Catie."

Catie: *hugs her back* you're welcome, Brianna. *voice warm*

Tansy Sansretti: "Yes Thank you Catie.....this is wonderful." a smile. setting the gift aside. "And I am next to give you a hug."

Catie: *giggles happily and makes her way over to Tansy* giving presents is as much fun as decorating for a party.

Tansy Sansretti: She cugs Catie when she makes it over. "Yes it is." she even drops a kiss to the other's cheek, amazingly that blue ice look to herlips doesn;t rub off.

Brianna: Gifts are gently gathered up with a small shake of her head and a quirked smile as she leans back in her seat.

Catie: *returns the kiss, carefully, so her lipstick won't come off on Tansy* mmm, i've something for Mr. Eli as well--would you make sure he gets it? *tilts her head at the woman cheerfully*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He sets the gifts to the side, and sips at his coffee, listening quietly for now.

Tansy Sansretti: Her eyes close part way as she nods her head. "Yes I will see that he get's it."

Catie: *looks around the room. there is a definate impish look on her small face* hmmm...i suppose i should tell everyone, before Miss Brianna decides to tickle her suspicions out of me.....*grins*

Catie: thank you! *beams at Tansy*

Brianna: One foot jiggled a little as she sipped her cider, green eyes watching Catie, smirking a little. "Mmmhmmm...."

Tansy Sansretti: Another nod of her head to catie, then tilting it to the site to look at Bri, raises in eyebrow. "Oh?"

Catie: *giggles at Brianna again* it's my family's tradition that the person having the birthday gives gifts, not recieves them.

Brianna: "... you brat." It' affectionate though, and she laughs, shaking her head. "Well, then happy birthday Catie."

Tansy Sansretti: She looks up to Catie, blinks a few times. "It's....Happy Birthday sweetie." she says with a soft smile to Catie.

Catie: *laughs softly, grinning from ear to ear. her first real prank--is a success, she deems. and it's a ~nice~ prank* thank you. mmm, is everyone ready for dinner? or shall we hold off a few more minutes? it's not quite eight, after all.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He raises an eyebrow, then chuckles a little. "Happy Birthday, Cate."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: ((CatIe, obviously. :P))

Catie: *grins to Troy* thank you. *dark eyes dancing*

Tansy Sansretti: "Well I believe that is up to you, but I am known for eatting anytime, as of late, the growing mosters, which is somehow appropriate for tday." a chuckle. "Seem, to keep me hungry."

Brianna: She's -still- chuckling. "I'm good with either."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Either way would be satisfactory to me."

Catie: then, shall we? *nods toward the kitchen cheerfully* there's a fair bit to choose from. make sure you read the signs on the food that has signs. *chuckles as she steps toward the kitchen*

Brianna: Gathering up her gifts, she stands to head to the kitchen, offering out a hand to Tansy. Just in case.

Catie: *A pot of spiced cider, coffee, and "Bloody Fingers" punch (in a plastic cauldron) sits on the stove and counter, with glasses and coffee cups laid out. Bloody Fingers punch is a blend of cherry KoolAid, gingerale, Red grape juice, and Black Cherry KoolAid, with gummy fingers floating in it. For dinner, we have Deviled Eyes (deviled eggs with a tiny bit of black olive to serve as a pupil), Ghoul-ash (beef stew) served in Skull Tops (bread bowls) Goblin Tongues on Sliced Fungus (cheese and crackers, shaped appropiately), and Minature Pickled Brains in Pus (brussels sprous in butter sauce). Also Slimy Guts in Devil's Spit with Chopped Money Paws (Spaghetti in a spicy sausage-tomato sauce). As well as an assortment of other foods, more normal appetizers, for the squeamish. Dessert is your choice of Litterbox Pie (chocolate pudding pie with crushed Oreos mixed into the pudding, with an Oreo crust), Radioactive Sludge (a blend of various sherberts), or Cats' Hearts with Mud (strawberries with chocolate sauce to dip them in). *

Tansy Sansretti: She chuckles. "So there are signs for food, huh? I take it there is some foods that might have a warning of beware on them?" She scoots herself to the edge of the couch, and then pushes herself up, gaining her feet. Smoothing her dress down she looks to Catie. "I hope you kitchen is big, we wouldn;t want to all get stuck in there." a grin yes she is making fun of her pregnancy.

Catie: *giggles at Tansy* well...if we do get stuck, i have plenty of shortening to grease us with. so we can all squeeze out again.

Tansy Sansretti: Or rather with some help from Brianna. to whom she says thanks to.

Brianna: "Ew." She replies to Catie's suggestion on shortneing, chuckling as she files into the kitchen, nodding to Tansy

Tansy Sansretti: She keeps laughing. "What I ghood idea, need to remember that for my pantry."

Catie: *grins impishly at Brianna. and starts the feast off by cheerfully serving herself up a "skull top" filled with "slimy guts"*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He stays behind the group of women, listening, arms folded behind his back. The estrogen factor is a bit high for him, right now...though he's amicable enough.

Catie: *grins at Tansy* i recommend butter-flavored. it has a yummier smell.

Brianna: She flicks curls out of her face, glancing at the signs with a little smirk, taking this and that.

Tansy Sansretti: A nod. "I will remember that for my next adventure to the store." She makes her way to the kitchen, reading each thing and giggling at each of the signs as she goes. "You have been really inventive Catie, this is awesome." She takes a little bit of this and a little bit of that, she has to at least try one of everything, or a little bit of everything, except the spagetti, wouldn't do to ruin the outfit.

Catie: would you prefer ghoul-ash or guts for dinner, sir? *grins at Troy*

Catie: *beams at Bri and Tansy happily*

Brianna: She smiles back to Catie, winking. She did good.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "I think I will go with the stew." Okay, he's in a good mood. But you're still not gonna make him say Ghoul-ash.

Catie: *chuckles happily and tastes a bit of the noodle dish, eating carefully so as not to spill*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He moves to dish up some.

Catie: *nods cheerfully to the man, setting down her bread bowl to make him one* i knowthe stew's very good, because i've eaten it before. i had the food cooked for me rather than risk giving everyone a stomach ache. *chuckles, offering him the food*

Brianna: She chuckles at what Catie says, carefully stepping out of the way so people cab get themselves what they want.

Catie: *grins at Bri cheerfully*

Tansy Sansretti: She chuckles. "How is that whole cooking thing going Catie? Any better?" she says after getting one last thing, and then also moving out of the way, wondering if they are to stand in the kitchen and eat or if they should move elsewhere.

Catie: *there are places to sit in the kitchen, or they cna migrate to the living room. per personal preference* it's going a bit better. i can roast a chicken now. *chuckles* although, i made myself sick from eating pork that wasn't properly cooked. i haven't touched a chop since.

Brianna: "There are easier things to cook you know." A chuckle.

Catie: *nods cheerfully* i've been experimenting a lot with cooking. of course, i do try to follow the recipes. i simply don't have enough experience cooking yet to improvise very much.

Tansy Sansretti: She nods. "Yesh there are, and do not underestimate the good pre-made meals at the store. Or forzen dinners, those are going to be comming in handy soon." she takes a seat in the kitchen, and starts to eat.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He takes a seat either in the kitchen and starts to eat. "Cooking is a surprisingly difficult skill to master, I've been told."

Brianna: "That's why I mostly eat things that require little to no cooking. Sandwhichs, salads, fruits..." She grins, moving to settle herself.

Catie: *settles herself neatly. and snags more punch and some eggs* it's a curious blend of common sense and guesswork, or so i've found. i do like to cook, though. *chuckles ruefully* when i can make a quiche or something like that, i'll know i've graduated into the ranks of a decent cook.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Restaraunt food is my staple. And delivery."

Tansy Sansretti: "If you do everything from scratch, yeah." she says to Troy. "Although most things now come easy to prepare, like cake mixes, frozen dinners, and the like."

Brianna: "That stuff is bad for your health." She quirks a grin to Troy, not really serious.

Catie: *nods cheerfully and rattles off a list of restaurants* eating out or ordering in, i do frequently. especially when i realize that my cooking isn't going well. *wry grin* or i make salad. or scrambled eggs. those, i can make very well.

Tansy Sansretti: "Take out is always a good option."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Yes, but it is conveniant. Conveniance I will take, with my schedule, over health."

Tansy Sansretti: "That totally depends on your ideas of helth tho." she says to Troy.

Brianna: "I don't go out often..." She ponders.

Catie: mmm, and you can order healthy things most places, these days. *nods cheerfully*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Exactly." He nods to Catie.

Catie: so, what are some favorite places of yours? everyone, i mean. i think my current favorite is Dell's Deli. silly name, wonderful food.

Brianna: "Isn't the point of take out for it to be unhealthy?"

Tansy Sansretti: She grins at the conversation listening now as she eats. "Are either of you orginally from New York?" she asks Brianna and Troy.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "No, I am from Chicago, originally."

Brianna: "Born in Dublin, raised in Chicago."

Catie: oh,unhealthy take-out's only for cheesecake. *nods earnestly to Brianna* but even that...well, i've heard that if you leave the last bite, all the unhealthy extra calories and such stay in that bite. *with a completely straight face*

Tansy Sansretti: She looks to Bri. "Not really, depends on where you go and how you are feeling really. And for my favorite place, it would have to be this small Chineese food place, in chinatown, wonderful food. Although I will eat about anywhere once."

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "An interesting hypothesis, Catie...I would love to hear the justifcation for it, someday." He smirks faintly.

Brianna: "I... don't do take out. I don't go out. Best food I ever had was when I had a boyfriend who was training to be a chef." She grins to Catie, and nods to Tansy

Tansy Sansretti: "Ah" she says to where Bri and Troy are from. "Then you both came from there to here, do you like it I do, although the snow was a bit of a shocker. I lived west coast area."

Brianna: "Actually, I went from Chicago, to Kansas City, and then from Kansas City to here." A small grin.

Catie: *grins to Troy* i think the justification is "wishful thinking", actually. *smiles warmly to Brianna* well, sometime you'll have to come over and we'll order takeout. and do the silly girl thing of staying up far too late, watching horribly bad movies and giggling over nothing at all. *ponders, then adds* although it's likely we'll both end up covered in cats.

Brianna: She chuckles to Catie. "I'm fine with that."

Tansy Sansretti: A smile to Bri. "Sounds like my own adventures in moving around, although I have a bit more places on my list."

Catie: *tilts her head, lsitening* hmm. i think i feel left out. i moved here from Boston.

Brianna: "Naaah, you're not left out." Another grin to Catie.

Tansy Sansretti: She grins at the two other females. "Naw it is the so called chick flicks that you need to see. Although I shouldn;t be one to talk, I like 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' 'City of Angels' and 'fiddler on the roof', definatly an ecletic mix."

Catie: *grins cheerfully* i like New York, though. there's just so ~much~ here.

Brianna: "I do not watch chick flicks." She laughs to Tansy.

Tansy Sansretti: "Anw, your not let's out sweetie." she says to Catie. "We all ended up here, and met each other, means we did something right."

Catie: *laughs softly* i have a regrettable fondness for those badly-done movies they show late at night. my special favorites are werewolf movies. *a cheerful blink as she finishes her last egg and rises to get soem dessert! the Litterbox Pie, or Cats' Hearts? hrm.....both!*

Tansy Sansretti: "Gotcha." she says to Bri. "Besides those three, I haven;t really gone out to see many movies, just don;t seem to have the time." She also rises, but goes to grab some more food, sticking with the finger foods.

Brianna: She leaned back in the seat, listening to them talk with a little content grin.

Catie: *nibbles a strawberry with a delighted look on her face. mmmm...fresh berries!*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: Werewolf movies...his eyes flick to Catie, brow raising a little, and he shakes his head a bit.

Tansy Sansretti: She returns to her seat, and starts to nibble away. "So are planning on gracing us tonight with some of your dancing Catie?"

Brianna: "Or singing?" She smirks slightly.

Tansy Sansretti: She grins. "Either would be cool."

Catie: *blushes softly* mmm, dancing wouldn't be good in this dress, i think. but..if you wanted me to, i could sing a couple of songs? *glancing at the others*

Brianna: She nods, encouraging.

Tansy Sansretti: "That would be cool, Catie." she says with a smile of encouragement.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "By all means, please..." He nods to Catie, smiling.

Catie: *nibbles her lip and rises with a slight nod. takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. closes her eyes and begins to sing, a bit halting at first, but growing stronger, slowly*

Tansy Sansretti: She leans back in her seat to listen to Catie sing. Catie having heard Tasy sing and dance before, and given rapt attention does the same.

Catie: Snow can wait, I forgot my mittens /Wipe my nose, get my new boots on /I get a little warm in my heart when I think of winter /I put my hand in my father’s glove /I run off where the drifts get deeper /Sleeping beauty trips me with a frown /I hear a voice ’you must learn to stand up for yourself /Cause I can’t always be around’ /He says when you gonna make up your mind /When you gonna love you as much as I do /When you gonna make up your mind /Cause things are gonna change so fast /All the white horses are still in bed /I tell you that I’ll always want you near /You say that things change my dear /Boys get discovered as winter melts /Flowers competing for the sun /Years go by and I’m here still waiting /Withering where some snowman was /Mirror mirror where’s the crystal palace /But I only can see myself /Skating around the truth who I am /But I know, dad, the ice is getting thing /When you gonna make up your mind /When you gonna love you as much as I do /When you gonna make up your mind /Cause things are gonna change so fast /All the white horses are still in bed /I tell you that I’ll always want you near /You say that things change my dear /Hair is grey and the fires are burning /So many dreams on the shelf /You say I wanted you to be proud /I always wanted that myself /When you gonna make up your mind /When you gonna love you as much as I do /When you gonna make up your mind /Cause things are gona change so fast /All the white horses have gone ahead /I tell you that I’ll always want you near /You say that things change my dear /Never change /All the white horses

Catie: *her voice is, as ever, sweet and clear. pure and high, with the hint of something mournful and just a bit eerie.*

Brianna: She smiles, cradling a chin in her hands as she listens.

Catie: *letting the end of the song trail off wistuflly, she opens her eyes, nibbling her lip as she observes the reactions from under her lashes* i've sort of been practicing a couple of other songs, too....

Brianna: "Very good Catie." She smiles warmly to Catie.

Tansy Sansretti: She listens her hands places on her stomach eyes looking down, only the barest hint of a smile on her lips. She looks up to catie when the song is over and claps.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He applauds with a smile, appreciatively. "Nicely sung."

Catie: *blushes deeply, smiling* thank you.

Catie: would....you like to hear something else? *shyly offers*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "That would be nice," he says with an even nod.

Brianna: "Please." She smiles a little wider.

Tansy Sansretti: "Sure" a soft smile to Catie.

Catie: this one, i picked because it reminds me of you, Miss Brianna. *smiles softly, and begins to sing. voice filled with an aching, a longing*

Catie: O bonny Portmore, you shine where you stand /And the more I think on you the more I think long /If I had you now as I had once before /All the lords in Old England would not purchase Portmore. /O bonny Portmore, I am sorry to see /Such a woeful destruction of your ornament tree /For it stood on your shore for many's the long day /Till the long boats from Antrim came to float it away. /O bonny Portmore, you shine where you stand /And the more I think on you the more I think long /If I had you now as I had once before /All the Lords in Old England would not purchase Portmore. /All the birds in the forest they bitterly weep /Saying, "Where will we shelter or where will we sleep?" /For the Oak and the Ash, they are all cutten down /And the walls of bonny Portmore are all down to the ground. /O bonny Portmore, you shine where you stand /And the more I think on you the more I think long /If I had you now as I had once before /All the Lords of Old England would not purchase Portmore.

Catie: *and she segues from that one into her third song. soft, sweet voice sad, still filled with longing. perhaps a little more personal, this time?*

Catie: Sometimes is never quite enough /If you're flawless, then you'll win my love /Don't forget to win first place /Don't forget to keep that smile on your face /Be a good boy /Try a little harder /You've got to measure up /And make me prouder /How long before you screw it up /How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up /With everything I do for you /The least you can do is keep quiet /Be a good girl /You've gotta try a little harder /That simply wasn't good enough /To make us proud /I'll live for you /I'll make you what I never was /If you're the best, then maybe so am I /Compared to him compared to her /I'm doing this for your own damn good /You'll make up for what I blew /What's the problem ...... why are you crying /Be a good boy /Push a little farther now /That wasn't fast enough /To make us happy /We'll love you just the way you are if you're perfect

Tansy Sansretti: She was just about to clap as Catie moves into the nexzt song, so her hands once more go back to her stomach, as she listens.

Catie: *fades the song out, letting the notes trail softly into silence*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: That third song strikes him. He's dead silent, listening, his face completely expressionless as the words filter into his ears and brain.

Tansy Sansretti: Something, changes not ever so much as a look but a feeling. She applauds once more. "Quite wonderful Catie thank you."

Brianna: She listens, green eyes fixed on Catie

Catie: *curtseys solemnly to her guests* i hope you enjoyed the songs. *a small smile as she drifts back to her seat, and dessert* those songs were from Tori Amos, Loreena McKinnett, and Alanis Morissette, if you'd like to hear them done by professionals. *chuckels a bit*

Brianna: "Very good." She murmurs with a small smile.

Tansy Sansretti: Once she has given praise to Catie she scoots back. "Excuse me a minute." she slowely rtises from the chair, and heads out of the kitchen. Lace wings swaying as she moves.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He's quiet, merely giving a nod of approval. "Well done," he murmurs to her, before clearing his throat.

Tansy Sansretti: Eventually a door, probably the bathroom one, is heard shutting, faintly.

Catie: *nods slowly, smiling a little* thank you. *soft chuckle as she nods to Tansy* be careful--the bathroom is decorated, too. *nibbles a bite of pie and announces* this is delicious.

Brianna: She glances at Tansy as she goes, and then sits up, removing her chin from her hand.

Brianna: "Everything was." A nod

Catie: there's still plenty left. *regaining a bit more cheer* and dessert.

Brianna: "I'm full." She chuckles, leaning back in her chair

Catie: *laughs softly* then, you should take some dessert home with you, for later.

Brianna: "Sounds good to me." A grin.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "I may just have to do that, as well..." He nods to Catie and Brianna, as finally a very small smile finds it's way to his lips, breaking the mask.

Catie: i'll make you up a dish of strawberries and some of the pie. *soft laugh* i somehow doubt that packing up some of the sherbert would be worthwhile.

Tansy Sansretti: She eventually moves out of the bathroom glancing at the music that is on, and the CD's that are there. She moves over there, eventually looking through the CD's. She opens a jazz cd and put it in pushing play. She looks to the kitchen, but moves so that she knows she has some room, as the music beings to play her eyes close as she sways to the music. Despite being pregnant she still knows how to dance.

Catie: *nods to Troy cheerfully. pleased, rather than offended. after all--if they ate enough to be too full for dessert, it means they liked the dinner!* i'll be happy to do so. when i pack it up, would either of you like anything else as well? *glances between them cheerfully*

Catie: *tilts her head at tha jazz and rises to get more berries. and peek out of the kitchen. and simply stops in place to watch, eyes rounding, with a soft smile on her face*

Brianna: "No, just the dessert is good. Thank you Catie." A grin.

Catie: *nods to Brianna and motions toward the kitchen door. murmurs softly* Miss Tansy's dancing.

Tansy Sansretti: One hand on the top of her stomach, head swaying slowely from side to side, as she moves to the music, all silver and blue shimmer.

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: "Just the dessert, please."

Catie: *nods to Troy as well* all right. *leans against the doorframe to watch, with a soft, envious-happy sigh*

Brianna: She shifts to glance at Tansy as she dances.

Tansy Sansretti: It is oh so tyempting, but when the song ends, she sways to a stop, rubbing her hand over her stomach, and saying something, before she turns and looks to the kitchen. A soft smile on her face to Catie.

Brianna: She gives a small clap for Tansy too, with a little grin.

Catie: *smiles softly back to the lady. and quietly packs up some desserts*

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: He inclines his head to Tansy, smiling a little. Perhaps it is performance art night. Too bad he has the performance skills of a goat, outside of opening and closing arguments.

Tansy Sansretti: The clapping get's a bit bigger of a smile. "Thank you, the mosnters like the calming music, and do not seem to mind me dancing." She heads back out to the kitchen getting more drink for herself.

Brianna: "Well that's a plus than, isn't it." She grins wider.

Catie: *chuckles softly* mmm, i should've gotten you a Cd or two, then. *grins to Tansy* would you like some dessert?

Tansy Sansretti: S nod of her head. "Yes it is." she slides back into her seat. "It's also good excercise as well." she looks to Catie and see's that she is packing food up.

Tansy Sansretti: "Sure to the dessert. And naw, I tend to sing as I dance anyways, been picking up a few new songs here and there, lullabys mostly. And I like what ya got me, I really do, they will come in handy."

Brianna: She tucks back in her chair, listening to the conversation

Troy Lawrence [Gangster Costume]: ((Guys, I gotta cop out here...I've got a headahce going. Troy remains for a good long while, nice and quiet, and then makes his farewell. Gonna go lie down.))