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[tangleofgarlands]

Hullo, everyone. It's been a while--I meant to do this earlier, but didn't get round to it. My apologies. Without further ado, a press release of sorts:

The weather is miserable, but it's warm and dry inside at Mandy's Masquerade. Featuring the vivacious and charismatic Mandy Slade as mistress of ceremonies, we're located centrally and accept varied payment--but shelter is free. If the lights are on, we're there; pop in for a pint and some conversation today.

Comments

[tangleofgarlands]

Thank you. I'll pass it on; I'm sure Mandy would be happy to hear it. Regarding sending business our way, I think that'd be fine, as long as we can still get people in the door.

[Instinctively, the compliment makes him want to deflect and back away--he's not sure how to mitigate that impulse, so instead, perhaps somewhat awkwardly, he simply ignores the last sentence.]

[lacquers]

You have my thanks! And as for business, what about hosting a party? Halloween is coming up and I have to confess, it's one of my favorites.

[ You can bet Magnus took note of that. Not because he wants to badger Arthur though, rather because he doesn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. He'll remember for the future to perhaps be a little more subtle.

Not that subtle is always his strong suit. ]

[tangleofgarlands]

A proper fancy dress party? Personally, I think it'd be brilliant, but I'd have to check with Ms. Slade first to make sure it's alright with her.


[Maybe the Mandy Arthur remembers from his magazines would have found it a delight, but he's not as sure about the Mandy he's become nervous, but fast friends with since her arrival--and there's always the chance that it'll remind her too much of a painful history.]

Is this the best way to contact you again once I've spoken with her?

[lacquers]

Of course! Do talk to her and let me know. I'd be happy to meet with you both, too. Whatever you'd like!

[tangleofgarlands]

If she says yes, you could come by early and have a look round the place if you like--get a feel for the space, see if it'll work for what you've got in mind.

[lacquers]

Excellent! I'm hoping to come by anyway, so that will work out splendidly. I'll look forward to seeing you before too long?

[tangleofgarlands]

Definitely.
Just ask for Arthur at the bar. It's just me and Mandy at the moment;
I'm not hard to miss. She fills out a frock much better than I do.


[There's a part of him that's envious of it, but he pushes it down under the justification that it's a useless emotion, serving only to make him feel ashamed of his masculinity and his desire to fuck with it.]