FORWARD DATED: Dec. 23rd: Christmas Party & Cheer: OPEN

[skilledwithwords]

[ooc: Feel free to make top posts! Levy's invited her friends but its more or less an open invitation. Come crash a party~ She'll also send another message and directions before the party]


[Levy goes above and beyond to make this party amazing. She has even hired someone to cater it which she is thankful for because her skills with cooking usually extend to reading directions and boiling water. She makes sure to have a mixture of drinks both alcoholic and not, very much the Fairy Tail idea of a party. Of course there are decorations all over the outside and inside of the house and a few sprigs of mistletoe that wait unsuspecting in doorways to ensnare guests. Of course kisses on the hand and cheek count just as much as kisses on the lips.

Knowing that the house might be to small Levy's set up a fire pit outside, allowing people to enjoy the warmth of the flame while surrounded by the cold air. The party is scheduled into the evening and eventually stars will dot the blanket of dark that covers the night sky. Levy has also planned fireworks which can't possibly go wrong!

Holiday music plays inside mostly from a CD that she bought and people are welcome to dance if they want to. Most of the songs are slower though there are a few quick ones in the mix. She set up a few games hoping that it was enough to keep everyone happy and entertained. She might be trying a little to hard for things to go well.

In the main room there is a large excellently decorated tree. Beneath it Levy has put her gifts to her friends. It's definitely worth checking out however everyone will discover they got books for Christmas. They all suit who they are address to but they are books with a card tapped to the brightly colored wrapping that expresses holiday greetings. A few of her close friends have special gifts though Levy has them stashed away for later.]

Comments

[firefandance]

It was very nice of her to help you in such a way. She is quite a kind person after all. But you are right there are certainly a lot of different types of people. But that could be what makes it interesting.

[theonewithsixeyes]

She's very nice, though she does seem to have a few issues when it comes to self-confidence... hopefully she'll get a little stronger as time goes on. [He smiles.] And you are right. That's one of the reasons I'm looking forward to my stay here. At the least, if I can't be here of my own volition, I can at least enjoy my time here and make some good memories with the people I'm around.

Though if things start getting out of hand, I'll also do my part to protect who I can.

[firefandance]

She does? [It had not been something she had noticed right away, she assumed she at least had some confidence but when they said that, it started to make her think.]

Yeah, make the most of it until we do go home. Because we actually never know when that will be. Like now we are making the most of the time we have even if for normal people they wouldn't think of it like that.

[theonewithsixeyes]

It's little things. She's always undervaluing herself, even putting down the things she can do as 'not a big deal' and for the things she doesn't know how to do, even more so. She's definitely strong, she doesn't let it get in her way, she does her best regardless... but it's definitely there.

Well, I guess we're not normal people if we ended up here anyway, huh? How long have you been here?

[firefandance]

She's never really said any of that in front of me. If she had I probably would have said something.

[Knowing that now she wondered if she should perhaps speak to her or something.]

Well... some are more normal than others. Though it also depends what you mean by normal. [She paused briefly.] How long. A year and a month.

[theonewithsixeyes]

You know her better than me, so she'd probably listen to what you had to say more on the matter too.

I'm not exactly the most normal myself, so I'm not in a good position to judge that. No casting stones from my end. [He laughs a bit.] You've been here a while, then. Enough to even have a birthday. Well, it's late, but happy birthday.

[firefandance]

Hey, for all we know what normal is for everyone can be very different. I mean what is normal for me changed over being at home and being here for example. So for me, you can be considered normal.

[At least after all she had been through she figured anything is possible so anything is probably normal.]

Two birthdays technically... I had my first one very shortly after I arrived. Which is strange, but thank you anyway.

[theonewithsixeyes]

That's true. For those who see it enough, even the supernatural is normal. But I also did scare the hell out of someone when I first got here, so I'll watch my step a bit.

You got brought here just before your birthday, huh? I imagine that's not an all too welcome gift. At least this year should have been better off, with new friends.

[firefandance]

It's been better, yes. Though I...honestly didn't really expect to still be here. Which is an odd thing to say isn't it?

[theonewithsixeyes]

Not at all. Even for me, a year here seems like a stretch... I don't know if I could picture it. A year is a long time, and a lot can change. I don't think you're wrong in not expecting it, I don't think a lot of people want to imagine spending that long away from home.

[firefandance]

Your right, no one would want to think about being here that long. But now...I've come to expect it really. I'm at the point where I have accepted it anyway.

[theonewithsixeyes]

Well if it's any consolation, I hope you'll be able to return home full of happy memories. Until then, I look forward to working at your restaurant.

[firefandance]

[She nodded. She had a little hope, but she didn't mind if she didn't at this point.]

I have the same hope for you as well.

[theonewithsixeyes]

Thanks. Everyone I've met so far, including you, has been pretty nice though. I'm actually starting to look forward to my stay.

[firefandance]

I'm glad that everyone you've met has been nice and I really do hope you enjoy yourself while you are here.

[theonewithsixeyes]

Thank you. And thank you again for hiring me! I wasn't expecting to find a job here, but hey, I'll take blessings where I can find them.

But for now, I think I've held you up enough. Thank you for humoring me until now, and enjoy the party. If you need help with anything, don't be afraid to ask!