The Lounge's Autumn Escape

[Britwitch]

laughs and nods

Just as they come, plus...

looks around and whispers

...I totally lost control of the blade and sliced straight down without thinking so...ta-da, we have an E and not an A!

winks

I'm nothing if not creative.

 

[TinyDuchess]

*bursting out in laughter*

Now, I see ... very clever save. *tipping my hat*

Sadly, I think I'm in need of a nap. My sleep cycle has been a bit messed up lately.

*smiling at my newest friend*

It was nice getting to chat with you for a bit. I'll be back later though, I hope I see around then.

*Casting a forlorn look at my one-eyed pumpkin* I guess I'll have to deal with this later as well.

*waves goodbye with a final smile*

 

[Britwitch]

Of course, will hope you sleep well. It seems to be messed up for a fair few of us lately, so I totally understand.

And have been hoping for a chance to talk to you properly for a while. We'll talk again soon I'm sure.

I'll keep an eye on your pumpkin too, wouldn't want it rolling away in your absence.

waves and smiles as she goes before selecting a new pumpkin and, with considerably more care than she started the last one, she cuts off the top and starts to scoop out the insides

 

[DesEsseintes]

<Steps carefully around the pile of somewhat mouldy pumpkins to the cold ash of a dead fire. The lake is lit by a thousand pinpricks of light from the frozen, distant stars, and the still air holds its breath. After one's eyes become accustomed to the dark, the lodges materialise into grey shadows, but no lights mark them out.>

Is anybody around?

 

[Britwitch]

comes to collect some of the carved pumpkins, she has a cool - slightly enchanted - place to store them ready for their intended purpose

grinning she stops to add some logs to the embers of the campfire and asks Monroe to whip up a batch of hot chocolate...maybe the sweet scent will lure the visitors back out of their cabins

 

[DesEsseintes]

Ah - it's so lovely to see you, Brit. I feared Real Life (TM) had claimed you. And it's good to have this lovely place given an airing. How are you?

 

[Britwitch]

Hello there!

a smile and a wave for a familiar face

And the Real World has kept me busy, it must be said, but I'm hoping to frequent the Lounge and this charming spot more often in the coming weeks.

How is life treating you?

 

[DesEsseintes]

Reasonably well, thank you. Tired but happy, and glad to be here, where all seems simpler and the golden colours of evening soften all emotions.

How are you and all at home?

 

[Britwitch]

We're good, there's a nasty bug trying to set up camp...making everyone cough and generally feel like death but we're standing our ground and shall not surrender easily!

grins

But, sadly, my time here is already at an end. I must retire now that some of my jobs are done around the Lounge.

winks

Take care and hopefully we can talk again soon!

 

[Britwitch]

Being careful to knock the white powder from her boots, Brit hangs up a sign on the door to the Lodge.

Thank you to each and every one of you who stopped by and made the Autumn Retreat a lovely place to stop by.



New friendships were made, old ones celebrated and the Autumn was thoroughly enjoyed.

But now, there is a definite chill in the air and a new location seems more suitable...all are invited to check out The Lounge's Winter Wonderland!

The Lodge is now closed.​