Wellspring Arms & Meditation Center, Friday

[the_merriest]

Rikku was at work, and very excited to be here. And dressed in her costume!!!

So what if the colors didn't match: it was hot. And it wasn't like she usually went for colors that matched, anyway.

She even made herself a staff to go with it. Maybe she'd cast a little magic here and there. It was Halloween, and she was a Black Mage, so it was totally appropriate.

And the Wellspring Arms and Meditation Center? That was totally open.

The Park [Friday, All Day]

[fh_extras]

There was a clown in the park. He was bouncing around one of the benches, entertaining himself with one of his balloon animals. The balloon animal, even up close, probably wasn't recognizable but this clown didn't care. He laughed and bounced with unrestrained glee.

"Who wants a balloon animal? Free balloon animals! Anything and everything you could ask for!" the clown exclaimed, waving his balloon animal around. "I've got pleeeeeeeeeeenty of supplies so step right up and claim your balloon animal!"

With his announcement made, he continued laughing CREEPILY happily and doing little clown dances.

[ooc: All balloon animals will come to life after dark and attack! Post is open all day but you can handwave getting one, two, or a whole herd if you don't have time to get one here!]

Trick or Treating, Around Town, All Day

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

That time of the year had approached once more: Halloween was here, and it brought with it the set-up of the annual Fandom Trick or Treating route! There were flyers to point it out to anyone who might embark on a trip of candy and... well, tricks, probably.

It was Fandom, after all, and the Mayor was not about to mess with tradition.

[ wait for the ocd up! please wait for the resident to tag in before pinging! ]

The Beach, Friday Morning

[endsthegame]

The raft was almost done now; just one more log to fasten securely, and it'd probably be water-worthy. Ender wasn't in any hurry to do it, though. He was hoping his friend (or close to a friend, whatever quality the word had taken on at this point his life) would show up, and so he didn't hurry, wrapping the rope around his hand to keep it all neatly together.

He had time to sit, and focus on the waves, rolling gently up the beach.

[ ender is here for one, but it's an open beach ]

The Arms Hotel Lobby, Friday

[montecito-east.livejournal.com]

It hadn't taken long for Mary to pick out a Halloween costume. To avoid any possible repeat of last year, she had opted for the most innocent-looking costume she could find: an angel.

The lobby was stocked with plenty of candy and other goodies for trick-or-treaters.

Welcome to the Arms Hotel!
Today's Specials
Cyclops Eyeballs
Melon Brain
Scrumptious Skeleton Cupcakes
Brain Cupcakes
White Chocolate and Pumpkin Cheesecake

Haunted House, Friday Evening

[notthehulk.livejournal.com]

The warehouse had looked creepy enough before, in its empty, derelict state. Now, it radiated with some unholy energy... but that could have been the enthusiastically painted cardboard that had been shoved up against the side, by the door. For extra effect, the door creaked open from time to time, then slammed back shut.

When it was shut, you could almost hear the creepy, creepy sounds on the inside. When it was open.... well.

The Self-Defense Club and Kappa Kappa Gremlin had done their work well. Welcome... to the Fandom Haunted House. Muhaha ha ha haaa...

Luke's Diner, Friday

[ella-obeys.livejournal.com]

Ella was oblivious to Halloween, though she did feel oddly disconcerted by the balloon giraffe she had gotten in the park. As such, she went through her normal morning routine in the diner then settled at the counter with a novel.

The kitchen staff decided she was dressed as Girl Who Doesn't Get Halloween.

Specials
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Butter
Pumpkin Cake

Strokes of Genius, Friday

[blinkandsneeze.livejournal.com]

Viki wasn’t entirely sure about the holiday, but it seemed entertaining enough, and candy was readily available, which only made her thoughts more amused towards it.

She didn’t know yet if she’d go out tonight, and so, for the moment, was simply wearing her usual robes, sitting on the counter, and contemplating possible reasons why she might go out. And eating candy. Mmmm, candy.

Strokes of Genius is Open!

Stark Industries [Friday]

[weefeetbigboots.livejournal.com]

Kaylee kind of couldn't wait for her shift to be over, as much as she loved her job. Between her nap and all the candy she'd already had, she was practically bouncing off the walls today.

And it was especially noticeable because she was wearing antennae.

Covent Garden Flowers, Friday 10/31

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley's first day at the Covent Garden Flowers, and he decided against dressing up for the holiday.

It would seem weird, he had decided. He whistled as he worked.

Covent Garden Flowers

Eliza Doolittle, prop.
Fresh flowers from nosegays to bouquets!
Delivery available upon request.

Convent Garden Flowers was open.

Godiva St., Friday All Day

[fh_extras]

There was a clown on Godiva St. Don't worry, he's not a mime. He waved cheerily at passerby, and generally acted a bit like Harpo Marx.

Hurrah!

Book Haven - Friday - 10/31

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

With his broom and the Witch's cape on his shoulders (it was cold) and the Ozian apparel (everything else was dirty as he had to do laundry), Liir looked like he'd dressed up even though he hadn't, really. Ah, such was life.

He'd walked through the park this morning, though, and gotten a balloon animal (and what a queer concept that was, really!) which was even now circling his head from the fan currents, bouncing off of his hair every few minutes. Odd as it was, as small things flying around his head went, it didn't fling anything and that made it perfectly acceptable.

That said, tea and cookies were out and everything was cleaned accordingly before he turned the sign and took up his spot behind the counter.

[OCDless... but the mental image is kind of adorable]

The Magic Box, Friday (10/31)

[finding-x-dream.livejournal.com]

Agnes rushed into work late, after having stopped to entertain the clown in the lobby, and set her balloon animal down on the counter.

She was dressed as a witch, in a rather plain black dress and tall, black pointy hat -- but that was how she dressed all the time, anymore, and had nothing to do with the day.

Tonight was, of course, Alls Fallow, and by tradition she was supposed to stay in bed, but she was contemplating going out and... not staying in bed.

At any rate, the Magic Box was open for any last-minute eye of newt or bubbling cauldrons you might need.

Pixie Dust, Friday

[ashockingbitch]

Jenny opened up the shop on time, and, except for when she was at the Student Council meeting, was behind the counter chain-smoking away and filching from the candy bowl. She was totally in costume, too. Her costume was 'British girl.'

If anyone wanted candy, they could take it up with the fairy.

SALE!
25% off anything black or orange!
Today Only!

The Perk, Friday Afternoon

[spring-lost.livejournal.com]

Irene felt he was 'brooding' too much. He'd assured her several times that he was just... thinking, but eventually, he'd decided to leave the apartment anyway. Some air would do him some good. He could check and see if the preparations for the trick-or-treating route had gone alright and...

Well, read his newspaper in peace. Hopefully.

So with a cup of coffee in hand, Cable took a seat to go read the Daily Mail. Let everyone else enjoy the holiday.

[ open perk and available messiah, whee ]

In the very early hours of Friday, throughout town

[fh_extras]

The clock ticked over to one minute past midnight, and the clowns appeared.

Silent, they cavorted and danced their way through Fandom's streets, faces white with makeup, their painted masks alive with mirth.

They were here for one purpose: to share their gifts with all of Fandom.

No one ever said they were nice gifts. It was Halloween, after all.

[ooc: just establishy]

Caritas - Friday evening [Open]

[all4thewookiees.livejournal.com]

Jolee walked into Caritas to find Tino dressed like... Jolee. He shaved his head and was wearing a fake white facial hair and everything. "This is a holiday thing, right, Tino?" Jolee asked. "You're not going to be dressing like that every night?"

Tino said nothing. But he did have shot glasses filled with M&Ms for any trick or treaters.

[OOC: Not a fantastic day, so I may be slow aside from the special Trick or Treat thread. Mod Tino for speed at the bar. But if you want candy, you need to deal with Mr Crankyrobes.]