The Lounge's Summer Pool Party!!

[StarryEyed665]

I'd be glad to. ahem

Quickly reviewing knowledge of first aid training, sets about performing chest compressions. Her mouth closes in on Serps, before she suddenly spews out water, accompanied by a charming wheeze.

. . . Welcome back!

Smiles grimly, wiping the liquid from her face.

 

[DesEsseintes]

Oh, fine work, Ms Starry-Eyed! Do take my handkerchief. I'm afraid your face looks rather like a Japanese starter.

 

[StarryEyed665]

I'm not sure what to make of that. -hacks up some of the water that entered her mouth-

But I thank you anyway, my friend.

 

[DesEsseintes]

I meant that it was rather full of seaweed, but beautifully presented.

And well done on saving Ms. Serpentine's life, which was about to become a still-life.

 

[Essie1]

Turning the key on the little beach hut, heading up to the main pool deck to drop it off with Monroe.

There you go, she's all yours again. All spick and span, ready for another season. Take care of yourself (and make sure Bubblequack and his chums don't cause too much havoc... )

Puts helmet on and fastens a smaller one with goggles on Ted before placing him into the sidecar. With a throaty roar, starts the bike and heads off for a little road trip....

 

[DesEsseintes]

<Finds the key to the abandoned beach-hut on a table, and turns it idly in his hands, staring out to sea. Sits quietly and orders a large black coffee.>

 

[Britwitch]

walks in and quietly watches the man watching the ocean for a moment or two

before walking over to his side

I don't want to intrude and I hope you won't find offence but...

she leans down and hugs him warmly

...you looked a little like you needed one of those.

smiles shyly as she stands back up

 

[DesEsseintes]

<Smiles a watery smile up at Brit.> Thank you, Brit. Do you know, rather to my surprise, I think I did need that. Heigh ho.

And now, after that lovely hug, I must wander off to retile a bathroom. On such a hot day, too. Get on the property ladder, they said. It's the only way, they said...

<Wanders off, grumbling.>

 

[Britwitch]

Hugs are wonderful things, just let me know if you think you might need another at any time. Always have one or two to spare, for a friend.

another smile and a friendly squeeze of his arm before she moves to let him pass

Good luck with the tiling, good sir. Will hope it goes smoothly!

 

[Britwitch]

Sits on a lounger to watch the ocean in it's endless dance before starting on a day of writing, smiling to know the end is in sight.

Maybe when she had finished, she would treat herself to a dip in it as a reward...and a cocktail, a big one!

She giggles at the thought of some multi-toned, fruit filled concoction - complete with sparkler, twisty straw and obligatory umbrella.

 

[Essie1]

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Monroe walks in whistling, pinning up a just received postcard on the board next to the bar.

Me and Essie have arrived in the Balearic Islands! We're having a seafood feast by the water then going for a snorkel later. Not sure where next but hope you all swim safely and look after each other until we return. And don't be mean to Bubbles! Hugs, Ted xxx

 

[Britwitch]

skips in, positively beaming

pauses to read the postcard with a smile while shedding her dress to reveal her swimwear underneath and then, taking a deep breath, runs straight towards the pool and throws herself in with a whoop of joy

 

[Essie1]

A new postcard is pinned up on the board, smelling faintly of pastry.

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We are now in Paris! Not sure if we're going up the Tower, I've only got little legs. But Essie said she'll carry me, so we shall see. Have been eating lots of chocolate and croissants, hope you're all enjoying similar treats. See you soon, Ted and Essie x

 

[Britwitch]

smiles to see another postcard on her way to the pool, pausing to read it and finding herself suddenly craving pain au chocolat, she drops a towel on a lounger and then jumps into the water with a satisfied smile

Too. Damn. Hot!

 

[Essie1]

A parcel wrapped in star covered paper arrives at the Pool Deck, with a big tag on it saying "For Starry - not to be opened until Thursday! From Essie and Ted".

Monroe places it on a table near the bar, then goes back to polishing glasses, staring forlornly out at the ocean, wishing more people would come visit him. Very hard being a bartender able to grant wishes when nobody is there to wish...

 

[StarryEyed665]

Prances in, humming quietly to herself before being stopped by Monroe. He points towards the table, relaying the message on it. She screams in delight, swooping up the present in her arms. Turning towards Monroe, she wishes for Essie and Ted to return soon so she can give the duo the biggest hug anyone has ever witnessed, before skipping towards the jacuzzi.

 

[DesEsseintes]

<Leaps with a whoop of delight into the pool, knowing that it had been too long. The water is cool against the skin and, on his final re-emergence, a thoughtful Negroni within reach informs him that the estimable Monroe is still working at the old stand.>

Hello all! Glad to see the pool still going strong. It hasn't appeared on the top few pages for ages.

 

[StarryEyed665]

Afternoon/Evening Des!

Indeed, it's been too long for me, as well. Monroe appears to have been very lonely these past few days. It breaks my heart to see his saddened face.

How have you been, dear man?

 

[DesEsseintes]

It would never do for Monroe to be lonely, would it? But I imagine Brit will be able to cheer him up when she next pops in...

I am well, thank you, and all the better for seeing those starry eyes to brighten a dull day. How the devil are you?

 

[StarryEyed665]

Also well, thank you! It's a beautiful day on my birthday eve and I am cooking a magnificent lamb tagine, and eagerly awaiting the Bake-Off. I am the very picture of bliss, despite the tears on my face from these blasted onions.

 

[prettyserpentine]

runs onto the deck and vaults into the middle of the pool, landing with a splash and soaking everybody!

Hi there, beautiful people!

 

[StarryEyed665]

It's Serps!

HEY SERPS!

-grins in delight and waves-

 

[DesEsseintes]

Ms. Serpentine! Starry was just telling us about her delicious tagine - I can smell the rose petals and apricots from here and here you are, adding your own rare beauty to Brit's gorgeous creation! How utterly ravishing.

And, in case I don't get to say it on the day itself, Starry, Happy Birthday!

 

[StarryEyed665]

Obnoxiously loud gasp

That is beautiful. I want to dance on it. And kiss it all over. Thank you very much! I would hug you but you're all the way over there and I've been sitting here for several hours and I'm never getting out.

Orders a glass of Moscato, happily sinking even further into the jacuzzi

 

[prettyserpentine]

wanders onto the deck, after a tough morning cleaning the car and doing laundry, and a delightful afternoon of shopping, dressed in one new dress, with the other one in a bag.

You know what I love? I love dresses that make ladies with a bigger bust look amazing. Tried these two on in the shop and I loved them. They make my boobs look good enough to eat.

orders a calypso coffee from Monroe before sitting down on a lounge chair

I love days like today. I just wish my Geek was here to take my dress off.