Role Play Chat, January 18, 2008
Catherine: Hello?
Ayiana: Hello, Catherine. :)
Jamie: Catherine!
Catherine: Hello! I'm sorry it took so long...
Jamie: busy day in the tunnels again?
Jamie: :)
Catherine: You see, Vincent and I were up late last night.
Jamie: hmm!
Catherine: He took me to our music chamber and... well, you know how it is...
Jamie: I'll bet you were!
Jamie: sure we do ;)
Catherine: Oh I see! Well, I'm a little excited myself. You see, I got a package today...
Jamie: Oh you did? Have you opened it yet?
Catherine: But there was a note from Vincent, saying I shouldn't open it until he was here!
Jamie: Well and rightfully so
Jamie: He wouldn't want to miss out on the joy of being there when you open it
Ayiana: The anticipation must be driving you mad. :)
Jamie: So are you left to just shaking it and guessing?
Catherine: And what precisely do you know about it, Jamie?
Jamie: Who meee?
Catherine: What! Don't tell me you and Mouse have been at it again!
Catherine: Sneaking, weren't you?
Jamie: Been at what exactly...what are you implying?
Catherine: What? You don't remember, Jamie? Hmm!
Jamie: I do!
Jamie: I was helping
Catherine: I thought Mouse wasn't attending that concert...
Jamie: Do i have to be everywhere he is? Just what are you saying?
Catherine: Oh yes... she was helping
Jamie: all right catherine
Jamie: so anyway...what with that package?
Jamie: Do you have it?
Jamie: Must be awfully tempting. :D hee
Catherine: I'm not saying a thing, kiddo
Jamie: HEY!
Jamie: Come on!
Catherine: I'm not letting you in on what's in there!
Jamie: what if i told you i KNOW something....
Catherine: Don't you know what "private" means?
Jamie: what if vincent told me? i could be a pretty handy person to have on your side
Catherine: Hmm, well I'm afraid you don't... Everyone seems to think Vincent's chamber=Father's library or the Great Hall!
Jamie: all right then you can wait a few hours till he gets back
Catherine: Sorry... rant over.
Catherine: Hours?
Catherine: He's not coming back!
Jamie: it's at least 3 and a half hours
Jamie: did the helper deliver it? that's all i want to know
Catherine: He did! What a surprise!
Jamie: Good!
Jamie: He's one of our best helpers...LOL!
Jamie: Vincent asked if you liked roses so...;)
Catherine: Roses'
Jamie: mmm
Catherine: Vincent knows I...
Catherine: Hah, I'm not telling you this!
Jamie: gotta run!
Jamie: see you later!
Catherine: Don't slip, Jamie!
Later...
Pascal: What's this I hear about a party being planned?
Catherine: Hello Pascal We sure can't keep you in the dark for long
Pascal: Why are you exchanging glances like that?
Samantha: A party?! What party???
Jamie: Shhh!
Pascal: I hear pretty much all the news...
Mouse: Shh, Pascal! Secret!
Vincent: *in his chamber, reading, does not hear the conversation in Father's library*
Mary: Now, now, children, what with all the shouting?
Mouse: Can't tell.
Catherine: Jamie do you think he suspects anything
Jamie: Well I don't know...it's hard to tell with him sometimes
Mary: Catherine, dear, don't worry. I don't think he does
Jamie: We just have to stay on out toes
Mouse: Mouse didn't tell! Promised!
Catherine: Oh good it is so difficult to surprise him
Samantha: I'm VERY good at keeping secrets!
Mary: Has always been!
Mary:
Mouse: Got stuff. Good stuff, paper lanterns, ballons, 2 helium tanks
Vincent: *puts down his book, stretches, notices the clock on the table*
Catherine: Wow Mouse you are very resourceful.
Mouse: Found it. Didn't steal it!!!!
Jamie: That's great Mouse!
Mary: Vincent! Did you need anything?
Samantha: Hi, Vincent!
Father: *Comming down the staircase* ah Vincent have you heard about the troble in the lower chambers/
Vincent: *walking in, looking around* Oh...Hello, Mary...everyone...Catherine, I just realized you were to be here now...
Catherine: Hello Vincent I came down to speak with Jamie
Jamie: What trouble Father?
Mary: Oh, Father, it's good you mention it. It is a terrible thing!
Mary: It has to be fixed! It's too dangerous for the children!
Vincent: *nods to Father* Not too much, Father..
Vincent: *embraces Catherine*
Father: Flooding I think one of the children reported it earlier today.
Kipper: Vincent do you need anything
Kipper: Vincent do you need anything
Mary: (to Jamie) Don't they look so sweet together?
Jamie: :) They do
Vincent: It's just a trickle of water in one of the lower corridors...makes the footing a little slippery, that's all...
Catherine: *Snuggles closer and steps back*
Kipper: vincent do you want me wipe it up
Kipper: vincent do you want me wipe it up
Mary:
Mouse: Gotta fix it, Vincent. New gizmo pumps fast
Mary: Kipper! you can't go there!
Vincent: No, Kipper, thank you...we can just post a warning for now...
Jamie: I think it is a good idea if you and Mouse go take a look
Father: There was word fo perhaps see if it should be checked.
Jamie: What if the flooding gets worse and the wtaer leve rises?
Vincent: *looks at Mouse* No gizmos, right now, Mouse...maybe after Winterfest..
Emergency tap!: Tap tap tap!
Catherine: I would really hate for anything to happen down here
Mouse: Good gizmo this time, promise
Catherine: Did you hear that
Samantha: Do you hear that tapping?
Catherine: I cant quite make it out
Tap: Tap tap tap
Vincent: I look at it again later...right now, I'd like to talk to you Catherine...*listens to tapping*
Jamie: Emergency message...somebody's gotta get down there!
Father: Vincent go and see it could be searious.
Jamie: Yes, someone could be in trouble down there
Tap: Tap taptaptap tap!
Vincent: *nods* I'll report as soon as I can...*turns and leaves quickly*
Catherine: Be careful
Mouse: *looks at Jamie and shrugs shoulders*
Mouse: Thought he'd never go
Catherine: Where's Pascal?
Jamie: That was close
Devin: Oh Lord, Father, I thought I was going to be in there forever!
Catherine: *looks around* Oh he is a wily one
Devin: Is he gone?
Jamie: Yes he's gone
Father: "Father smiles * nor I..
Jamie: We have to be more careful. He sneaks up to easily!
Pascal: I'm still here. Get lost in a crowd, y'know
Devin: How you doing, Chandler?
Father: Hurry we will not have much time...
Catherine: Im greeat Devin Im glad to see you
Catherine: *hugs Dev quick)
Jamie: Mary would you like me to help you hang the sign the kids made?
Father: *Father goes up to Devin and embraces him* How have you been Devin?
Devin: Ready for the big surprise, Chandler? I got that van back for you!
Catherine: OKay so I brought the supplies to William and he is getting the cake ready
Devin: After the party...
Devin: Missing everyone, old man
Catherine: Devin *sighs in exasperation* you werent supposed to say anything yet
Kipper: can i taste test the cake
Kipper: can i taste test the cake
Devin: I'm sorry! That means you haven't talked to Father here yet?
Mouse: Kipper, come get ballons and stuff
Samantha: No, you can't!
Catherine: Not yet brother dear
Jamie: Catherine be careful not to get too anxious with that bond of yours. ;) (whispers) Are you really taking him!?
Mary: Kipper, don't go anywhere near that cake, child!
Kipper: why not
Kipper: why not
Vincent: (thinking as he walks) That leak couldn't have gotten much larger...
Catherine: I have everything ready Jamie
Samantha: If you do, Kipper, I'm telling...
Jamie: Well...I know we weren't very fair before...just promise you'll be careful.
Mary: Oh my dear child! What happened to you! You're soaking wet!
Catherine: I have everything under control Devin is helping with security
Jamie: Great. I hope everything goes well.
Devin: Hush, Catherine, there he is, and....
Vincent: (still thinking) Someone must have paniced when they saw it...
Devin:
Jamie: What did you do kid? You're drenched!
Devin: Ain't there a hug for your big brother?
Vincent: *walking back in* Devin!...*pulls him into a friendly hug* When did you arrive?
Father: You will have to change those clothes or I'll have you in the hospital chamber before you know it.
Catherine: We definately do not want you sick Vincent
Devin: I just got here... Gosh Vincent, this is aweful! Don't you have something dryer?
Jamie: You can't go walking around like that. You better change.
Vincent: *looks at Father* The leak is exactly the way I left it...Just got a little too close...
Father: Go and Change Vincent it won't take long.
Mary: Catherine, I wonder... Would you go with him? That's the only way to make sure he'll do as we say.
Vincent: Yes, I do need to change these clothes...You folks continue with your planning, and I'll be right back..
Jamie: Planning? Who says we're planning anything?
Jamie: You're acting awfully funny Vincent.
Vincent: Well, Winterfest is practically upon us...
Mouse: Mouse didn't tell!!
Catherine: I can yes Mary He wants to talk to me anyway.
Father: Come along Vincent .
Jamie: *elbows Mouse*
Devin: A plan and I haven't erd about it?
Vincent: I thought that's why you were here, Devin?
Mouse: * whispers -oops, sorry*
Devin: You thought... You think too much, little brother. Should have asked me.
Father: Yes and if you do not change those we clothes you will not be able to attend.
Devin: As a matter of fact, I came here to see Chandler
Catherine: *no kidding* thinks silently
Vincent: Alright, Father...I'm going..
Catherine: Yes Vincent he has plans with me so go and get changed then we can talk
Devin: I needed some legal advice, about Charles you know. I can't just talk to any lawyer, with my background, you see
Vincent: Catherine, Devin, you can talk in my chamber while I change..
Vincent: *escorts them from Father's Library*
Catherine: Now Devin about that legal gaurdianship... Okaay if your sure
Devin: What! I've seen enought of you when we were boys!
Devin: Oh! last I herd, Chandler here hadn't seen... um well
Father: Ah Vincent there is something I wanted to ask you I will come with you.
Catherine: Whispers in Devin ear Well id sure like to see some more so play along
Mary: Go chage, dear. Devin, you talk too much!
Vincent: *elbows Devin*...I'll change in the alcove...
Jamie: Ok guys. Now that they're gone, we've got to get a move on!
Vincent: *walks Devin and Catherine to his chamber, grabs clothes from the wardrobe, and disappears into a smaller room off the back*
Mary: Is everything ready, jamie?
Father: Vincent have you still got that copy of Byron I gave you the other day. *Father asks as they walk*
Catherine: Devin is everything ready on your end? *whispers*
Jamie: Just about Mary
Vincent: Yes, Father..do you need it back?
Devin: Hey Chandler, I hope you don't mind if I hold you a little closer. We don't want Vincent to hear us
Mouse: I'll go get stuff. Be back quick (scurries out of library)
Father: Well yes there is something I wanted to read again.
Catherine: Just put your arm around my shoulders as we walk
Devin: Ready here. Now it's up to you
Vincent: *hands Father the book from his table in his chamber when they arrive*
Catherine: Well I hope everything is going to be okay I have such hopes
Devin: And what are you hoping for, girl?
Vincent: *noticing Devin and Catherine* Devin, how is Charles these days?
Catherine: Devin if it werent you I smack you for asking
Father: *Father takes the book * now where was it?
Devin:
Vincent: *collects a change of clothes from his wardrobe*
Devin: *arm around Catherine* He's fine, bro. He wanted to come but I couldn't bring him this time.
Vincent: *nods* I should be ready again in a few moments...*disappears out the back of the room to change*
Father: *father flipping pages trying to stall mumbling to himself*
Catherine: Devin has he always done that
Catherine: talked to himself
Devin: Hey old man, would you close that book and come here help?
Father: *Father looks up and grins* Yes Devin?
Vincent: (while changing clothes, thinking) I really must tell Father to not let the Winterfest planning go until the last second...
Devin: Yes he did. Did you know he talks in his sleep? Careful, Chandler, you'll spend many sleepless nights...
Catherine: *giggles* what does he say?
Devin: Later, Chandler.
Devin: Well, to begin with, Father, how are we going to take him down there!
Samantha: *appears in the doorway of the chamber* I can get Vincent to the party...
Father: Well I cannot TAKE him down there if he will not go on his own.
Catherine: Tell us Samantha
Samantha: Does he have to be at the Great Hall?
Father: How Samantha?
Jamie: (Thinks) Good thing he wears 40 layers of clothing ;)
Devin: That's the plan
Mary: Jamie!
Samantha: Vincent always reads us kids a special Winterfest story...
Jamie: What?
Mary: yes! And it looks like he forgot all about it tonight, right, child?
Samantha: If you tell us when - we can insist that he read it at a certain time...*sounding conspiritorial*
Father: That's true. What is your plan Samantha?
Jamie: That sounds great Sam!
Devin: Well, go ahead, kiddo
Jamie: Round up some of the other kids too
Mouse: Can help! Will distract good!
Kipper: I will go get Geoffery and Zack
Samantha: *jumping up and down with excitement* Okay!
Father: Well let's hope this little plan works.
Samantha: *runs out with Kipper
Mouse: *follows Samantha*
Vincent: *walks out of the alcove, dressed in a fresh outfit* There...Catherine, did the children follow us from the Library?
Olivia: Sorry I'm so late everyone.....but I just couldn't pull myself away from Luke and it took him forever to fall asleep. Teething is such a pain for that little tyke. Has anyone seen Kanin?
Jamie: Ok guys, now the plan is to get the cake in with the candles lit. William said he'd roll it in on the cart Mr. Lee loaned us. Then we'll light up the rest of the room.
Olivia: Good evening everyone.....
Pascal: Hey, Olivia. :-)
Jamie: Hi Olivia!
Father: Well you know the children Vincent they are never far away from here.
Olivia: Just got Luke to sleep....teething is really making him cranky.
Vincent: They're acting more peculiar than ususal...
Father: Did that preparation I gave you help?
Jamie: Er...kids wil be kids! *shrug*
Olivia: Why is that Vincent. *gives hug* Happy Winterfest
Devin: They said something about your forgetting a story or something
Devin: They were looking for you
Mouse: Samantha, where are we going?
Geoffrey: Comes running up with Kipper
Samantha: To find Eric and Ellie and some others.
Mouse: What next?
Jamie: Oh yes, the whole gang is looking for you Vincent. You know they don't like to miss their storytime.
Samantha: What story do we want to hear?
Father: Yes they are expecting their Ainterfest story.
Mary: Now children, who's going to tap for Vincent to come down here?
Vincent: *hugs Olivia* Must be all the excitement...Father, is there anything else I need to do before we go down to the Great Hall to begin?
Vincent: Oh, yes, the Winterfest story....
Father: Well ...
Catherine: You don't want to disappoint them They were so excited earlier
Vincent: That will keep them out of the way until the preparations are finished...
Father: Yes Vincent off you go the Children are expecting you.
Vincent: Catherine, would you care to join us?
Vincent: I know how much you love hearing a good story..
Devin: Go with him, Chandler
Catherine: Not this time Im afraid I promised Devin here I would help him and since he can not go to my office it will have to be here
Mouse: How the First Letter Was Written. Good story!
Devin: *whispers to her* I'll take care of the other thing
Catherine: Well on the other hadn MAybe I will
Samantha: *picking out a book just given to them by a helper* That's a good one Mouse.
Devin: Well, that can wait. He won't go anywhere without you
Vincent: *smiling* Excellent..let's go find the children..
Mouse: *shrug* Glad you like too.
Olivia: *giving Catherine a little push* Go ahead Cathy, you two have so little time together....
Catherine: *takes Vincents hand and walks form the chamber*
Mary: What about this one? Parallel worlds
Vincent: *takes Catherine by the hand and leads her back to the Library*
Mouse: Long story.
Mouse: Too long maybe.
Samantha: *giggles*
Olivia: Ah...I haven't gotten to read Parallel Worlds yet. Will have to borrow it.
Vincent: *as they walk* You're very kind to help Devin with Charles..
Cullen: Hey Devin I got that stuff ready for you Its up in that van near Cathys garage
Mary: But it's such a wonderful story! And it will keep Vincent away from the...
Mary: There he comes!
Pascal: Tappity tap tap tap.
Mouse: Wait! Listen!
Devin: Perfect, Cullen!
Pascal: Tap tap tap tappity tap tap tap!
Catherine: Charles and Devin have a good life where they are but they do need some legal advice
Mouse: Samantha, must go now.
Vincent: *leads Catherine into the Library* Hello, again, Mary...are the children ready for their Winterfest story?
Pascal: Tapitty tap Tap tap Tap
Vincent: *listens to pipe tapping*
Catherine: What is it Vincent
Samantha: Okay, Mouse, I'm right behind you.
Pascal: *Pascal listens.... sends another child to report to Father that all is well*
Mouse: Must go slow to Great Hall.
Pascal: Tapitty tap tap tap.
Vincent: I think the children are already gathering...they always look forward to stories...
Samantha: *sees Vincent in the Library* Vincent!
Vincent: Hello, Samantha...
Catherine: *looks at Vincent and smiles* I love it when you read too
Mouse: Vincent. Got story for you.
Samantha: We need you to come with us now! *other children nod*
Father: *Father In his study reading Byron*
Devin:
Vincent: Come with you? Aren't we going to read our story here?
Samantha: No, in the Great Hall! We want to hear our Winterfest story, please?
Mouse: *looks up*
Mouse: *shuffles feet*
Vincent: Samantha, we can't read in the Great Hall...the adults are still getting it ready for Winterfest...
Mary: Well, child, with the heatwave problem, I thought we might go to the chamber near the Great hall
Samantha: It'll be great, you'll see...
William: Peeks out of the kitchen near the Great Hall and sees a few people. He waves and goes back in side with a muttered"Let me know when..." to someone who knows what is going on.
Mouse: Yes. Okay good. Okay fine.
Vincent: Oh, I see, Mary...I suppose we could...
Olivia: William....do you need a hand?
Jamie: Not yet William. we'll let you know ;)
Samantha: Come on Vincent - *grabs his hand and tugs*
William: Almost ready Olivia... just have someone give me a signal...
Mary: *smells something* Williaaaam!
Mary: Something's burning!
Catherine: Come on Vincent it will be fun
Jamie: William! Get thos ecookies!
Olivia: Alright William.....I going to go look for Kanin....don't know where that mans run off to.
William: Pops his head back into the kitchen and saves some cookies.
Vincent: *laughing* All right...Just don't pull my hand off...*pulls Catherine along as he is dragged out of the Library*
Mouse: I go this way *scampers down tunnel to the right*
Mary: Oh Jamie, what are we going to do without a cake! Let it not be the cake
Jamie: It's ok Mary. It's the cookies.
William: The cookies are for some helper named Vicky. :D
Mary: The cookies? Vincent's favourite cookies'
Mouse: William?
Samantha: Oh, yes, let's go this way - follow Mouse.
Jamie: I'm afraid so. :( But I think he had another batch just before.
Mouse: No Samantha. Not to follow.
Jamie: I suppose we'll just have less cookies.
Mouse: *hoarse whisper* Telling William
Olivia: *thinking.....maybe i could snag a few cookies*
Vincent: *down the hall, Vincent stops suddenly) Catherine...something is...scorching...
Father: *Zack comes in and tell him all is well* Good.I will be there preasnetly.
William: Mouse? what is it now? I don't have any spare nuts for Arthur at the moment...
Vincent: *starts toward the dining hall*
Mouse: *rolls eyes*
Jamie: I hope Vincent doesn't pick up on this.
Vincent: William may need help...
Mouse: Not here for Arthur.
Mouse: *sigh*
Catherine: Just William in the kitchen. *thinks to herself I getting some pretty scorchy thoughts myself*
Mouse: Children coming
Catherine: Vincent! Where are you going?
William: Okay then what can I do for you?
Mouse: With Vincent
Jamie: I'll check to see if he's coming.
Jamie: Vincent!
Jamie: Have you found the kids?
William: I guess you're here due to me nearly burning the chocolate chip cookies... Don't worry, I've got another batch or two ready..."
Vincent: *stops* Catherine...if the kitchen is on fire, we need to go and help...*keeps pulling*
Jamie: Vincent wait!
Jamie: It's not on fire!
Mary: Look at these! Who is going to eat these!
Jamie: It's just a....burnt cake?
Mary: The boy's favorites..
William: I will Mary... No I didn't burn the cake... It's ready on that shelf over there...
Cullen: I will Mary I like burned cookies
Mouse: William? Oven is broken? Can fix.
Vincent: *looks at Jamie* Burnt cookies? And cake?
Mary: *Vincent storms in, Mary throws cookies behind her* Vincent!
Mary: Slow down!
Jamie: Go read to those kids.
Mouse: *stands up straighter*
Catherine: Mary he thought the kitchen mught be on fire
Jamie: Those little munchkins can get anxious
Olivia: Cullen....you will eat anything.
William: No The oven's fine... I just forgot to set the timer on the fourth batch of beans..."He sees Vincent and nearly drops the cookie pan."Hello Vincent."
Cullen: Hey Liv isnt that your man back there
Vincent: I'm hearing about cakes and cookies burning, Mary...I just wanted to make sure everyone is alright..
Mary: Well Catherine, you don't want to se Vincent with black lips!
Mary: We can't let him eat these!
Mary: What a waste...
Olivia: Where?
Catherine: no never that
Samantha: Okay, I know a better way to the Great Hall - let go!
Kanin: Hey there Livvy
Mary: Everyone is all right, Vincent
Vincent: *looks at William, puzzled* Are you certain everything is okay?
Jamie: Wouldn't be a tastey flavor to lick clean (whispering to catherine) ;)
Mouse: Vincent. Children waiting for story in chamber.
Mary: It was just, well, William trying some new recipe
Olivia: Kanin, where have you been....I've been looking for you everywhere. *gives hug*
Catherine: Uh no it wouldnt Jamie
Jamie: Yes Vincent! Just go read to the kids
William: I'll take care of the burnt cookies Vincent." Opens small door in the wall marked*TO ABYSS* and drops the burned cookies down the hole.
Kanin: I just got lukey down and decided to see what was going on around here
Vincent: *relaxes* Well, alright...if you need extra help, William, just notify Father...
Mouse: Nothing here Kanin. *looks up innocently*
Olivia: *whispers in Mary's ear* Are you sure he doesn't know something is up? Vincent is acting rather odd.
Mary: I'm not sure, dear. He always acts odd when Catherine is around
William: "Have no fear Vincent... I'll let someone know if I need help with things."
Vincent: *turns back to Catherine and Samantha* We should get going...the other children will be waiting..
Olivia: That child....I swear Kanin if he doesn't finish teething soon we will both go nuts.
Mary:
Kanin: I know I could use some more sleep
Olivia: *giggles* Guess you are right. i just don't want him picking up on our surprise.
William: *Stands in front of where the cake is, as yet with no icing on it. His bulk hides the cake nicely.
Jamie: If you guys ever want a babysitter, I'd be happy to help. Luke is an angel.
Olivia: *yawns* me too dear
Vincent: *leaves the dining hall with Samantha and Catherine* I just don't know what's gotten into everyone today...it's like they're on pins and needles...
Vincent: And I think that's the first time in years that William has burned anything in the kitchen...
Samantha: It's just the excitement of Winterfest *she bounces along the corridor*
Vincent: Apparently, a little excitement is a dangerous thing...*rolls his eyes at Catherine*
Olivia: Thanks Jamie, we might just take you up on that real soon.
William: *gets icing and then starts working on decorating the cake after Vincent leaves. White icing as a base, then a red rose, with green stem and leaves.
Mary:
Jamie: No problem.
Mouse: Nice cake William.
Catherine: Vincent that is so true
William: Thank you Mouse. What do you want the cake to say?
Mouse: *thinking hard*
Catherine: *Arrives at the Great Hall*
Vincent: *arrives minutes later at a classroom near the Great Hall, where most of the children are waiting*
Jamie: Mouse are all the balloons blown up?
Olivia: Oh, that is just Lovely! It will really please him. Did you put the Chocolate icing between the layers William? You know how vincent loves chocolate.
Vincent: Hello, children...
Mouse: Happy Birthday Vincent!!
Mouse: Cake is big.
Mouse: Balloons???
Mary: Just don't give him too much chocolate, will you? Poor Catherine!
Jamie: Yes...Oh Mouse don't tell me you forgot the balloons.
Mary: He'll drive her crazy!
Paracelsus,: *From down the Abyss* What Burned cookies again? Dammit! I hate burned cookies!"
Mouse: In my chamber! Be back..........*lumbers down tunnel*
Olivia: Mouse? Don't tell me you forgot to blow up the balloons?
Jamie: Mary did we get the sign up that the kids made?
Narcissa: What is that awful smell.....smells like burnt rat.
Mouse: *squeak* *squeak* *squeak* *balloons rubbing together*
Vincent: *escorts Catherine to a seat in the front of the room, then turns to the crowd of kids* So, then, what story shall we read this year?
William: Got it... Come back in the kitchen when you want me to deliver this cake.
Samantha: *hands Vincent the book* This one, please.
Samantha: *smiles her best smile up at Vincent*
Mary: Watch out, Moise! *boom!*
Catherine: *sits down*
Mouse: *arrives breathless*
Vincent: *Looks at the spine* "How the First Letter Was Written"...an excellent choice...
Geoffery: Vincent .......you know......the Winterfest story!
Jamie: Oh no. I hope Vincnet didn't hear that.
Mouse: Okay good. Okay fine. 39 balloons right Jaime?
Mary: Oh child, the baloons!
Mary: Quickly! Some more!
Mouse: 38 balloons
Mary: To blow, everyone!
Jamie: This should be on helluva party
Mouse: *red face*
Father: * Father removes his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose. then lifting his cane leaves the chamber*
Vincent: Geoffrey...you know Father is better at telling the Winterfest story than I...
William: Pops his head out the kitchen and looks around.
Mouse: No blowing. Helium tank in chamber.
Mouse: *runs to chamber*
Jamie: Somebody catch those streamers! They're about to fall!
Vincent: We'll start with the book Samantha has selected...and then something else perhaps afterward...
Catherine: Vincent Will you read to us now.
Narcissa: *trugging slowly up the winding stairs from the catacombs* huff, huff, I'm getting to old for this long trip.....
Mary: Where did they go!
Vincent: *gazes lovingly at Catherine* Of course..
Geoffrey: *climbs into his customary spot on Catherines lap*
Mouse: *returns to kitchen breathlessly*
Olivia: I've got the streamers Jamie....
Paracelsus: To Narcissa* I'll give you Burned rat... Those fools burned cookies and dropped them on me. Grrr *He totally misses her and then talks to the giant instead.
Mouse: Got Helium?
Olivia: Who put these streamers up with chewing gum.....Yuck!
Jamie: *whew* Thanks Olivia. Will you hand that end back up to me when I climb up there?
Vincent: *opens the book and begins reading*
Samantha: *sits down next to Catherine*
Jamie: I HAD hooks for theswe
Mouse: More balloons Mary. How many?
Olivia: *hands Jamie some tacks*....sure thing....here you go....these might work better than bubble gum.
Jamie: I did have hooks for these...wonder who put them up. *eye roll*
Pascal: *taps out a secret message to a helper about lighter than air things and soon a tank of helium arrives for Mouse, disguised as a punching bag toy.
Jamie: Thanks Liv
Narcissa: puff, huff.....how many stairs are there....i swear they multiply when my back is turned. Got to get there before next year. puff, huff
Mary: Mouse! Stop blowing those baloons!
Catherine: *looks at her watch thinking I hope they have everything ready soon*
Lisa: *rushing breathless into the kitchen* Am I too late?
Jamie: We have enough Mouse! Here, come help me with the rest of the chairs.
Vincent: *reads stories to Catherine and the children for an hour or so, until Father arrives to inform them that the preparations are finished*
Rebecca: And what exactly are you doing here?
Rebecca: Has anyone seen my stash of Double Bubble Gum?
Father: *Father Making his way slowly down the stairs to the Great Hall*
William: Turns looking at Lisa."Nope not too late..." He thinks he hears a noise, and sends someone to go to the stairs to help whoever it is to come up as fast as possible.
Mouse: *slumping to floor* Okay good. Okay fine. *high pitched voice*
Catherine: *okay nods at Father when he pokes his head in*
Jamie: Mouse...hold this other chair...this one goes upside someone's head...*marching after Lisa*
Mary: They are here!
Lisa: I knew it was Vincent's birthday and since he's so special I couldn't miss this day!
Mouse: Me hold the chair?
Jamie: Yeah I'll bet you couldn't *starts to raise chair*
Mouse: Yes, I'll hold chair!
Catherine: *sees Lisa and glares*
Rebecca: You're going right back where yuo came from!
William: comes in and sees Jamie raising a chair."Do you need help?"
Samantha: Lisa, what are YOU doing here?? *gives her a dirty look*
Lisa: Catherine. I'm happy to see you.
Vincent: *notices Catherine nodding at Father* Well, children, I guess we are ready to begin this year's festivities...
Lisa: *straightens hair*
Rebecca: Come on, Sam! You were crazy about her!
Father: *Father nods at Lisa his smile tight*
Jamie: Nope William,,,it's gonna be a new hat!
Rebecca: But she's leaving!
Samantha: Oh, right! : )
Lisa: Catherine I wanted to thank you.
Catherine: Good to see you again Lisa *sarcastically*
Vincent: *sees Lisa behind Father, sees Catherine seeing Lisa* Hello, Lisa...we are just getting started...
Samantha: I have been practicing my ballet...
Vincent: *moves close to Catherine to calm her*
William: *puts a hand out on the chair."Behave little one or I won't let you lick a spoon."
Lisa: Oh I'm so glad I haven't missed anything! *clapping hands together*
Rebecca: Jamie, here, hand me that chair?
Catherine: *leans against Vincents chest possessively*
Jamie: Oh Lisa...I could use your help for a moment, *whispers* Special surprise for Vincent. Can you help? *Fake grin*
Lisa: Samantha, I knew you would look just beautiful!
Jamie: Sure thing Rebecca...I won't need it after all. ;)
Samantha: *does a spin*
Cyndi: Vincent! My head hurts from searching for clues <whine>
Lisa: Jaimie, you look lovely in the blue scarf! It really makes your complexion look so gorgeous!
Vincent: *walks with Catherine out into the hall and around to the doors of the Great Hall*
Jamie: hmm...(flatly) Thanks
William: *Lets go of the chair, and then moves into the kitchens to go get something.
Mouse: I like scarf too Jaime.
Rebecca: *to the girls* Ok Jamie, Samantha, at the count of three?
Samantha: Okay!
Jamie: Ok ok...*lets go*
Narcissa: Finally......Oh Vencent....chile help an old woman with the last of these stairs. huff, puff
Vincent: *goes to the doors, lifts the bar and pushes open the doors* Catherine, may I lead you through the dark?
Rebecca: One, two, three!
Samantha: Happy Birthday, Vincent!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca: *chair to Lisa's head*
Catherine: There is no darkness Vincent... when you are with me
Jamie: Rebecca!
Jamie: *high five*
William: *emerges with cake for Vincent.
Catherine: We love you Vincent
mary: Happy birthday, dear
Jamie: Happy Birthday to you
Mouse: Happy Birthday!
Father: Father grins *
Samantha: We all really do love you, Vincent!
Jamie: We do
Lisa: Happy Birthday Vincent!
Olivia: Happy Birthday Dear Vincent.....You know we love you!
Vincent: *turns to the room, stunned* How on earth...*turns to Catherine* This is extraordinary...
Lisa: *whispers under her breath* yes we do love you.
Jamie: Rebecca! She's still conscious!
Catherine: *hands Vincent a small present*
Jamie: ;) one?
Olivia: *nudges Lisa* behave
Lisa: *goaded into silence*
Father: Father makes his way to Vincent* happy Birthday Vincent Many Happy Returns.
Jamie: Wanna give him our present Mouse?
Vincent: *takes present* Thank you, Catherine...(to all) Let's take this into the Hall...
Mouse: *blushing*
Rebecca: Let's get her out of here
Jamie: :)
Pascal: Taps out "Happy Birthday"
Mouse: Jamie give present.
Jamie: Ok Rebecca....we'll be back in a minute :D
William: *lights candles for Vincent's cake
Olivia: Rebecca....we grew up with that girl, she should know she can't fool us.
Vincent: *exchanges hugs with many while the room fills with people*
Mary: Girls, girls! Aren't you happy Vincent is so happy' Forget her!
Mouse: *exits with Jamie*
Lisa: I must be going.
Lisa: I have an engagement to attend.
Vincent: *turns to the cake as it is lit* Oh my...I may need some help with this..
Olivia: Kanin, get the shirt I made for Vincent. It's in the white paper with green ribbon.
Jamie: *Grabs Mouse's hand* Guess she's right. Come on, we'll give him our gift
Father: Well I think we should begin this celebration.
Lisa: *blushing*
William: *Gives Lise a special brownie to take with her...
Olivia: MOONLIGHT IS ON!
Lisa: William, you are so kind to me.
Catherine: Shall we have some music
Vincent: *turns to Catherine* I'll share my wish with you if you'll help me with these candles...
Jamie: Mary will you start us on sining Happy Birthday?
Mouse: Jamie still mad?
Catherine: I would love to Vincent Then we can explore my gift more closely
Father: *Father nods to Lisa in dismissal and turns back to Vincent*
Jamie: No Mouse, this is a party! Besides, I know what's in taht "special" cupcake ;)
Mary: Vincent, dear, you said you love to see Catherine under the moonlight
Lisa: Father, I'm glad to see you. May I return on your birthday?
Pascal: *tap tap* Moonlight *tap* YM *tap tap*
Vincent: *turns back to the cake with Catherine, and they blow out the candles together*
Samantha: Can I have a "special" cupcake???
Catherine: Yes Vincent there is alot of moonlight tonight *especially where we are going*
Catherine: Happy Birthday my love
Mouse: Jamie no fun *pouting*
Father: *Smiling * I am no longer celbrating my birthday there have been too many already.
Jamie: No Sam! That was the last of those
Arthur: *snuffle* *squeak*
William: No Samantha... Unless you want to be sitting somewhere alot...
Vincent: *tears open the wrapping on Catherine's present to find.................
Lisa: Oh Father, you are ageless!
Samantha: : ) : ) ; )
Catherine: Its a key
Arthur: *rooting around in the wrapping paper that now covers the floor*
Lisa: *watching Vincent*
Mouse: Bad Arthur
William: *gets an apple and slices it for Arthur and gives it to him.
Rebecca: And what are you watching, Lisa?
Father: *Father just grunts and tries to politly move away*
Rebecca: Didn't you get our message? Jamie!
Vincent: *ponders all the possible things Catherine might give him a key for* Catherine?
Jamie: :D *elbows mouse* Look! Wonder if he has any clue what that key goes to.
Arthur: *snurgle* *sits up with a bow stuck on his head*
Lisa: I am so happy to see so many people I have loved here in one place for one special occassion.
Samantha: Come here, Arthur-*reaches for the racoon*
Catherine: Devin and I planned a little getaway for you and I and this time Father agrees. Lets go see that cabin
Vincent: *senses a major surge in the bond from Catherine*
William: *starts passing out cake to people.
Lisa: After all, Rebecca, I did grow up here.
Devin: I agreed to help this time, little brother
Catherine: That key opens the door
Jamie: (to Mary) Look at his face! Isn't it sweet!
Devin: but you know, you shouldn't listen to the old man!
Devin: Happy birthday!
Mouse: Keys open things Vincent
Devin: *hands the van keys to Catherine*
Catherine: Thanks Devin. Now lets go Vincnet
Vincent: *looks at Catherine, Devin, then Father* I'm speechless...but we should stay for Winterfest, Catherine...
Elizabeth: Happy birthday Vincent dear
William: *tells Catherine to take what she wants from one of the helpers that had come in for the party that owns a grocery store.
Vincent: We can leave for the cabin in a little while...
Father: *Father stands back and frowns but says* Take care Vincent Catherine.
Mouse: Vincent. Catherine. Come home soon.
Catherine: Not this time Vincent we can have out waltz when we get to Connecticut Besides I want to see you in the Moonlight
Jamie: Have fun guys. Be safe.
Elizabeth: Where's that dear boy Mouse? I believe he has some paints for me
Vincent: (in Catherine's ear) Besides, there are a few things I would like to pack for the trip...
Mouse: Elizabeth I'm here.
Mouse: Can paint Vincent's party!
Jamie: Catherine wait! This is a gift for both of you. Open it when you get to the cabin. :)
Father: *Father moves slowly leaning on his cane and makes his way to Mary* It went rather well I think.
Vincent: Very well, then...we can go a get my things now, and then leave for Connecticut...
Catherine: okay Jamie we will thank you.
Mouse: *moving closer*
Vincent: Thank you, Jamie..
Jamie: Happy Birthday
Mouse: Happy Birthday
Catherine: Until next year
Vincent: (raises his voice to the crowd) Thank you, everyone...please enjoy the party...
Mary: Very well, Father
Mary: Father? Would you like some more tea and cake
Mouse: Jamie. Time to go.
Father: *Father smiles with a tear in his eye *
William: Happy Birthday Vincent... You don't know how hard it was to disguise the smell of your cake... I had to wait until I knew you were Above for a few hours...
Jamie: Time to go? Where are we going Mouse?
Elizabeth: Mary, my dear old friend...let's go and have a wee tipple at the punch bowl
Mary: *hug*
Mouse: Did you want to see the Moonlight ?
Vincent: (to William) Could you pack up a few slices of that wonderful cake?
Mary: Elizabeth, I really... *whispers close* had some other plans, you know...
William: *Packs up slices for Vincent*
Vincent: *takes the cake* :D
Mary: But tell me, do you think that punch could make me more...
Jamie: The Moonlight? Sure... it sounds nice :)
Mouse: *reaches out his hand*
Elizabeth: Mary, you naughty old dog you
Mouse: *blushes*
Jamie: *takes it and smiles*
(Silence - followed with deafening applause)
audience: STANDING OVATION --- BRAVO!!
audience member: hooray!!!
Father: *Father stand nearby oblivious*
Vincent: *takes Catherine's hand and leads her back toward the doors* See you all when we return...
audience member: encore!!! later.....
audience member: woohoo!
Arthur: *scampers out the door following Vincent and Catherine*
audience member: ***clap clap clap clap clap***
Announcer: Tune in next time, when Catherine and Vincent announce the immenent arrival of triplets!
William: *Starts making baby food!*
Announcer: That's next time, on "As the Tunnels Turn"...check your local listings...
Audience member: ****clap clap clap*** Great work everyone!
Mary: Now, couldn't the babies be one at a time?
Father: *Father pulls a handkerchief from his pocket and blots sweat from his stricken face*
Paracelsus Elli: We're Dead BOOOOO
Pascal Tappity: Tap tap tap
Arthur: Hope you didn't me "nosing" in. *chomping the burnt cookies Paracelsus didn't want*
audience member: clap clap clap
Elizabeth: Hic!...that punch sure packs one<chuckle>
Paracelsus: *takes Lisa away to his home, cause he needs a woman to take care of the giant.
audience member: nibbling on a piece of roast beast....er...beef
Later...
Purpura: I wish I could show you the vest I did on the little Vincent. It's reversible!
Wayne the Beast: Is that automatic, or stick shift, Lara....LOL
Purpura: Wayne! :P The doll I did that you suggested I do heart shorts for.
Wayne the Beast: Five speed reversible vest!
Wayne the Beast: With overdrive!!!
Wayne the Beast: For rescuing Catherine!
Purpura: Yep LOL
Vicky: woohoo!
Wayne the Beast: Cop pulls Vincent over in Central Park..."Excuse me, sir...do you have any idea how fast you were going?"
Vincent: Yes I do Officer, I was going to rescue my girlfriend.
Wayne the Beast: Vincent to cop, "Honestly, officer, it was an emergency.."
Purpura: Teehee
Southofoz: LOL,,,
Wayne the Beast: Cop, sarcasticly as he writes ticket..."Yea-a-a-a-h..."
Purpura: And Vincent knocks the cop out from the rear, before running off to save Catherine
Southofoz: Cop's report at Station " Well it was Like this sir"
Wayne the Beast: OMG...Front page, New York Times - BEAST POPS COP
Vee: Vincent never hurt anyone that didn't deserve hurting.