oh right

[halloweenking]

Oh dearest Mundane, does this mean I'll get to be out and about more?

Not that I'm complaining about being let loose around Halloween, or at times Christmas, but there is much to see other than those two wonderous times of the year. So many people to meet, get a few scares--

Oh, sure you've allowed me the company of countless spirited and ghostly hosts, but even I need to stretch my legs from time to time! So many new faces, and faceless faces, to see and meet. So much to do, that it's simply making me more restless than normal to only have those mansion halls to roam.

So what do you say? As nice as the cobwebs are, a little fresh air to fill with a few wonderous screams does a skeleton good. Even more so if said skeleton, a rather dapper skeleton as it has been put by some, is the Pumpkin King.

Dead or not, there's still fun in it.

Comments

[onebadapple]

And there's no skeleton as dapper and sweet as you, Jack!

Do you have any idea what you want to do for fun?

[halloweenking]

How very kind, very kind indeed!

Normally I would say planning for next Halloween, but it does appear I've not all that is needed for that this far away from home. Not many are as fond of scares either.

Which is quite a pity, a bit of a fright is good for you after all. Makes you feel alive, a little thrill here and there you know! Get the blood pumping, all of those things said by those who have blood anyway.

[Someone is getting off subject, aren't they.]

[onebadapple]

Well, I can't say I'm too fond of being scared myself, but you're so clever, Jack, I'm sure you could find something else to do.

But Jack, will Halloweentown be alright without you there?

[halloweenking]

It's not for everyone, I will admit, as most scares they know are quite unkind. Mine are all in fun and spirit of the day.

Well, I've been assured so by this Mundane of mine. Of course I'll also admit that I miss it so, and can't help but worry about the Mayor. He does get into quite a panic without me, and Sally... [It's been a while since he'd seen her.

Snapping right back to a skeletal grin.] They'll be fine.

[onebadapple]

Perhaps you'll see Sally here. I know that every once and a while our loved ones and friends pop up.

Or maybe you can find a place where she already is, though I couldn't tell you where might that be. I'm afraid I've never found my prince or my dwarfs!

[halloweenking]

I can't say I've run across them either, I've mostly met with other ghosts and ghouls when I've been allowed out. A rather charming old man as well one Christmas--

Another Jack as well, the pirating fellow. Tad stand-offish, but I do believe that might have had something to do with a more nautical story of an undead nature than anything else, supersitious lot for reason.

I do wish you luck to find yours one day, Snow White! Perhaps I shall one day cross paths with my dear Sally as well, there is a lot out there in a small world sort of way.

[onebadapple]

Well, I've only seen Sally once, I'm afraid, but oh... that was such a long time ago. Really, I mostly just see Anna and Elsa running about, oh and Mickey, of course.

But yes, you mustn't give up hope, Jack. Someday you and Sally will meet again. I'm sure she'll be so happy to see you!

[romantic_rags]

It's so good to see you up and about, Jack.

[halloweenking]

Sally! [Oh dear, hopefully the dear ragdool was ready for the sudden skeleton all but swooping in close.] It's good to see you as well, it feels like ages since I last saw you.

Or at least something close to that.

[romantic_rags]

{why would she ever mind? He's so cold and comforting. She clasps her hands together, happy that he's happy.]

I feel the same way... Sometimes I just don't know what to do, when you're not nearby.

[halloweenking]

Oh Sally, I'm sure you could come up with something to do. You've always been so very creative- [As far as he knew, she had left him that basket of things.

She was resourceful.] I've been managing to find things to keep me busy, but it's simply not been the same.

[piercingblueeyes]

[Just a long stare] Oh man, radiation screwed you up real bad.

[halloweenking]

Radiation has nothing to do with it, but you may continue assuming things as you wish if that's how you go about a first meeting. Terribly rude of you, fellow.

Terribly rude.

[piercingblueeyes]

Most people from my town has been exposed to some kind of radiation. [Shrugs] You're clearly not human.

[halloweenking]

I'm also not from your town.

You're just full of assumptions, aren't you? I did rather clearly state just what and who I was.

[piercingblueeyes]

It's world wide problem. With radiation.

Obviously. Pumpkin king could just as well be a alter ego.

[halloweenking]

In your world, perhaps. Do you not know how a place like this works?

I suppose I can excuse your blatent rudeness and assumption if so, otherwise you're just that.

Mun would like to excuse Muse rudness. He got a big mouth and a bad attitude

[piercingblueeyes]

I'm new in town.

Here, have another Sally.

[frogsbreath]

The world needs more screams in it, Jack.

Yes, more Sally. I shall create a Sally army. Perfect plan.

[halloweenking]

It certainly does! [Just don't mind the tall skeleton all but swooping in with that skeletal grin of his.] Hello, Sally.

[frogsbreath]

[Sally doesn't mind. She smiles back in wide-eyed wonder at her dear friend.]

Hello, Jack. I'm glad to see you here, too.

[halloweenking]

My, it feels as if it has been ages- I do so hope you're doing well.

[Fingertips drumming before just... settling into a curl near flesh-less palms.]

[frogsbreath]

It has been too long. [She agrees, hands clasped before her lightly.]

I am well, Jack. The better for seeing you again. How are you?

[halloweenking]

[A hand strays, reachin towards her clasped ones, yet stops inches; as if asking permission or inviting her hands to his own.

Who knows.]

I've been well! Busy, keeping busy and enjoying some ghostly company I've found. Spirited group, and very inviting, almost reminds me of home-- More ghosts than anything else.

It lifts my own spirits to see you again, Sally.

[frogsbreath]

[Sally doesn't mind, of course. She's glad to take his skeletal hands in her own ragdoll ones.]

I'm certain you make friends wherever you go, Jack, and they are lucky to have met you, our Pumpkin King.

[Her smile only grows impossibly wider at his kind words.]

My heart misses you when you're not with me.

[Because her heart was very real, even though she was simply a ragdoll, created by a mad scientist.]