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[prodigalvampire]

Okay, everyone, I can't take the silence anymore. What's the consensus on the party Halcyn's throwing? It smells like a trap to me, but that's never kept me from a good time.

[There's a pause here as though he's shifting verbal gears.]

And has anyone else noticed the altars around town? Weird, right?

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[abreedapart]

Definitely a trap. Or trying to gain public approval after what they did. [ Sounded like something people in power would do. ] Parties are always a great place to pick up information though.

[prodigalvampire]

And a great excuse to get new clothes. [And who is he to pass that up?]

So, you're going then, I take it?

[abreedapart]

Why am I not surprised by that? [ She can't help but chuckle. ]

Might as well. Wouldn't be the first trap I walked into.

[prodigalvampire]

Because I have incredible taste and stunning fashion sense, obviously.

But it will be the first one you're walking into with me.

[abreedapart]

And the confidence to go with it. Might even call it ego.

You're setting up some high expectations here. Hope you can follow through.

[soulsword]

Is it weird? This place seems old fashioned enough to still cling to old traditions.

[prodigalvampire]

Old traditions? You know about this stuff?

[soulsword]

The locals are chatty. They will explain if you ask them and seem interested enough. I doubt there is any truth to what they seem afraid of, but they seemed convinced.

[prodigalvampire]

What did they seem afraid of?

[soulsword]

Hauntings. Something about ghosts of people they knew returning if they were not offered a meal on the alters.

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[brotherofagod]

We're kinda here at some Creator's whim. You think that they really need to trap us? We're kinda already trapped.

Don't you think?

[He pauses thoughtfully.]

Okay yeah, the alters are weird.

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[prodigalvampire]

Sure, but there's a difference between being trapped and being complacent.

...what do you think they're for?

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[brotherofagod]

I guess but a party sounds fun. At least.

Probably in remembrance. That's usually when alters are made. But I don't really know for sure.

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[prodigalvampire]

Oh, yeah. I'm definitely there.

Yeah, that's what I thought, too, but...it just seems sort of, I don't know, dramatic, considering their whole world died.

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[brotherofagod]

Same. Not sure what to wear but I'm sure I'll figure something out.

[He pauses briefly and exhales a heavy sigh.]

I don't know. I guess I get it. Even if it's something small, no one wants to forget the people they care about who aren't here anymore.

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[skyward_eyes]

Could be a trap. But doesn't that make it more fun?

[Nida's idea of fun, of course, was using the cover of parties to steal information. So really, not a reliable source.]

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[prodigalvampire]

[That is exactly what Thomas does at parties.]

I prefer to get my thrills in other ways.

[skyward_eyes]

To each their own entertainment I suppose.

[prodigalvampire]

Oh, that doesn't mean I'm not going to the party. At least it's not a Halloween Party. The last one I went to was on fire. Literally. Not that it was my fault.

[skyward_eyes]

What is Halloween?

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[stickyflippers]

I don’t doubt there’s some ulterior motive behind the party, but who can say no to a good time and some potential excitement to spice it up?

[He was happy to chance it, as foolish as that might’ve been. Caelan could never say no to a good party, especially at this time of year.]

As for the alters? I hadn’t given them much thought, most people have traditions to honour those gone.

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[prodigalvampire]

And the free, custom-fit clothes. That's a definite bonus.

[Thomas will most certainly be there.]

Sure, but this one's new to me.

[stickyflippers]

[Laughing lightly, he couldn’t help but agree.]

That’s definitely a welcome addition to the invite, wouldn’t be a ball if no one dressed up for it.

[He hummed a little,]

New world, new traditions? Are you going to listen to the townsfolk and offer something?

[Hey, he’s curious.]

[prodigalvampire]

True, though it sounds sort of desperate when you think about it. Halcyn either feels responsible for what happened or she's trying to lull us into a false sense of security.

[And he's not sure which way it's pointing, to be honest.]

I'd kind of like to know who or what I'm making an offering to.

[stickyflippers]

The question is, what could the ulterior motive be if she does want us to lower our guard?

[Caelan wasn’t sure at this point himself, a party was nice and all. He was really excited to go, regardless of the possible danger, but it didn’t really make up for being mauled to death by the accidental bear.]

Guess we’ll both see if there are consequences to not making one.