Christmas Party! Millitimed Vaguely to "Sometime Around Christmas"

[kitchen_maid]

Anne and Amy have been very very busy over the last week or so, transforming their usually simple white room into the perfect place for a Christmas party.

There are garlands of holly and balsam strung around the room, leading away from the wreath between the windows (and there's a grumpy looking crow, perched in the middle of the wreath, trying to figure out how to get the red ribbon from around his neck). A Christmas tree, candles ablaze, stands in one corner, with presents tucked under its branches.

Welcome, dear friend, to Anne and Amy's Christmas party.

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Greet Anne

[avonlea-girl.livejournal.com]

Anne is under the wreath, busying herself with tying the red-and-gold bow at the bottom so that it falls just so, her own simple, filmy pale green dress bringing out the ruddiness of her hair, the brightness of her eyes.

"Oh, do behave, Peter Aurelious," she tells the crow, who eyes her with one bright black eye.

"Qwa."

Do come say hello before she begins to scold him.

Re: Greet Anne

[prettyhelen.livejournal.com]

Helen peeks around the doorframe, eyes bright and shining. In her arms are two wrapped gifts, one small, and one large.

Re: Greet Anne

[obligatoryass]

"Greetings, O Anne of Canada," Logan says lightly. "Tell me how on earth you got so gorgeous, and I'll try bottling it when I get home. I'll make a fortune, you know."

Re: Greet Anne

[street-sparrow.livejournal.com]

The House of Arch family are there, smiling and happy.

Re: Greet Anne

[balletrat]

Salut, Anne!

*Meg comes into the room, dressed in a blue gown from her own era, bustle and all (after all, you don't wear just a tutu to a party) and waves cheerfully at Anne with the hand that is not currently attached to Andrew, who comes in behind her.

Re: Greet Anne

[kindred_spirit]

There's a warm hand on her shoulder, and a very bright smile.

"You look beautiful tonight, Anne."

Re: Greet Anne

[clumsy_auror]

Tonks and Bernard enter the party hand-in-hand, hanging back a little for a moment to get the lay of the land, talking softly and smiling to one another. Then Bernard spots Anne, and he and Tonks walk over to say hello.

Re: Greet Anne

[alec-or-alonzo.livejournal.com]

Phil enters in a red dress that is quite stunning, if she does say so herself, which she does.

"Anne, darling! Merry Christmas, dear."

Re: Greet Anne

[dead_hooker_2]

Parties make a certain kind of noise. And Trina Echolls is very good at hearing that kind of noise.

She's blissfully unconcerned about the fact that she's not, technically speaking, invited to this particular party.

And look! Another redhead.

"Hello. I'm Trina Echolls, of course."

Re: Greet Anne

[awesome_lilly]

Lilly got dressed up in her suite with Veronica, the two of them giggling like old times. There're still some mostly faded bruises on her skin, but makeup does wonders and she and Veronica are looking their Christmas best.

"Hey, Anne. Merry Christmas! This is my best friend Veronica from Neptune, I don't think you guys have met?"

Re: Greet Anne

[smallestopener]

Anne has been pointed out by Amy, and Ingress is already acquainted with Mr. Aurelious, so she hurries over to say hello.

"Hi, Peter!" She waves at the crow, and then waves to Anne. "Are you Anne? I'm Ingress."

Re: Greet Anne [slowtime please!]

[theravenboy]

Bran Davies comes in late, carrying his harp (as always) and a small wrapped package. He stands awkwardly, and he is wearing his sunglasses, but he manages a smile.

"Merry Christmas," Bran says, handing her the package. (It's a used copy of The Poems of Ossian, a little battered, but old enough that Anne can take it home with her without disturbing the course of literary history.)

[kitchen_maid]

Amy, who is also wearing green this evening, is lighting the last few candles on the Christmas tree, and trying to explain to the squirrels that yes, the tree is very pretty, but no, it's not the best place to play right now. They don't quite appear to believe her, but let us hope that the squirrels and the tree shall all survive the night.

Come say hello. Amy will be thrilled to see you.

[man-of-all-work.livejournal.com]

"What a delightful room," says the nice young man, who has come in and walked over to her with a beaming smile.

He appears to be hiding something behind his back.

"Merry Christmas, kitchen maid."

[obligatoryass]

"Hi, princess," Logan says, beaming at her. "Looks like your tree might be in some jeopardy."

[prettyhelen.livejournal.com]

Helen moves over from where she was talking with Anne. "Amy! It's wonderful to see you!" She holds out a small package in Amy direction.

[street-sparrow.livejournal.com]

The House of Arch family are there, smiling and happy. They come over to Amy to say hello.

[balletrat]

It's a lovely tree, *Meg says, giggling, as she comes in with Andrew.* The squirrels are very decorative -

[clumsy_auror]

Tonks, so far as the mun can recall, as never met Amy. This is a shame! But fortunately, Bernard has, and he and his wife come over to greet Amy, both smiling.

[smallestopener]

Ingress lets go of Tom's hand and run to Amy.

"Hi Amy! I brought you a wreath! I decorated it all by myself!"

She hands Amy a medium-sized wreath festooned with ribbon, holly sprigs, and sparkly jewels in green and red.

[alec-or-alonzo.livejournal.com]

Phil, in red, strolls in with a huge smile and two packages. She waves excitedly as she catches sight of Amy.

"Amy! Merry Christmas. Everything looks absolutely smashing!"

Refreshments and Chatter

[kitchen_maid]

There's a table, along one wall, with a dizzying array of Christmas cookies, gingerbread, candied nuts, a truly delicious looking chocolate cake, clove apples, and a dish of brightly colored ribbon candy.

There is punch and there is mulled cider. And because this is Anne and Amy's party, there is tea.

Help yourself. And if you happen to arrive at the table at the same time as another guest, well, conversation is always lovely.

Re: Refreshments and Chatter

[kindred_spirit]

It's rude to monopolize the hostess' time, however much you want to. And so Gil has come to get tea and something to eat. And to watch Anne, happy and laughing with her guests. He can't seem to get that smile, broad anf very fond, off his face.

The Christmas Tree

[avonlea-girl.livejournal.com]

There's a Christmas tree in one corner, candles ablaze, but only half decorated.

There's also a small table nearby, which holds a small box of ornaments, as well as paper and ribbon and paste and glitter (of course), for those who prefer to make their own ornaments.

Help decorate the tree, or take the opportunity to exchange a present or two.

Re: The Christmas Tree

[obligatoryass]

Logan is contemplating christmas.

Specifically, last year's, because, well, it was rather dramatic, with his father being stabbed and all, but he's also thinking about this one. Mostly, he's thinking he should bail on Neptune, get the hell out of town...but there's that whole murder charge thing, and leaving town is frowned upon.

If he's lucky, he'll get to give it a miss with Millitime.

If he's not, maybe Dick will be up to wreaking havoc somewhere.

As it is, though, Christmas is not exactly the most wonderful time of the year for Logan Echolls.

Window Seat

[kitchen_maid]

Because there is, in every party, a semi-private corner for quiet conversation, you'll find one here.

Re: Window Seat

[young_tmriddle]

Tom stands quietly in the corner, watching Gavroche and Ingress. He is not as outgoing as he can be, but this is a large gathering, and Door is not here with him.

Mistletoe

[man-of-all-work.livejournal.com]

It simply isn't a Christmas party without mistletoe, and so Perry has thoughtfully brought along a bunch, hung it, and tested it out (http://www.livejournal.com/users/kitchen_maid/6190.html?thread=185390#t185390).

It seems to work just fine. Care to try your luck, if you meet another guest under its innocent greenery?

Re: Mistletoe

[the-woodpecker.livejournal.com]

Bernard takes note of the mistletoe as soon as he and his wife descend upon join the party.

They've already made ample use of the sprig hanging from the ceiling between the living room and dining room in their own flat. But that doesn't mean much, really.

Mistletoe is meant to be used.

They move around the room, socializing, and Bernard stealthily manages to somehow maneuver his wife so that she's standing right under the bunch.

Cheeky bastard.