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formerfratboy) wrote2011-12-12 01:52 pm
formerfratboy) wrote2011-12-12 01:52 pm
[for Karen: NYE]
Even with the island turned into some sort of Victorian wonderland, the island residents couldn't be deterred from having their traditional New Year's Eve party. Tradition meant a lot, after all, especially in a place where things were so often unpredictable. After the year they'd all had -- the disappearances, the magic, the murderous toys -- something normal was highly welcome.
And for Nick, the party was always a welcome milestone in his life, too. For he and Karen, so many years ago now, this was where it had all started. After much thought and nervous waffling back and forth, he intended to make this year's party the most memorable of all of them.
Dressed in the best Victorian finery he'd managed to find -- it had been all three piece suits and top hats and cravats for him, with the way the clothes had shifted to match their new environment -- Nick wound his way through the different tables at the party, picking up two glasses of champagne, and then heading back to Karen's side.
"The countdown's going to be here before we know it," he said, handing her the glass.
And for Nick, the party was always a welcome milestone in his life, too. For he and Karen, so many years ago now, this was where it had all started. After much thought and nervous waffling back and forth, he intended to make this year's party the most memorable of all of them.
Dressed in the best Victorian finery he'd managed to find -- it had been all three piece suits and top hats and cravats for him, with the way the clothes had shifted to match their new environment -- Nick wound his way through the different tables at the party, picking up two glasses of champagne, and then heading back to Karen's side.
"The countdown's going to be here before we know it," he said, handing her the glass.
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"Great," he said simply, not able to stop himself from grinning. There was so much he wanted to say, he was having feelings right then, but instead, he just hauled himself back to his feet and threw his arms around Karen, pulling her close for a hug.
He very barely resisted the urge to twirl her around.