Hallow's Eve Party At The Hatter's [Open]

[Jefferson]

Blessed Samhain/Happy Halloween everyone!

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It wasn't long before the smells and spectacles of Autumn fell over the town of Storybrooke. Leaves fell from the trees and the temperatures changed. Soon jack-o-lanterns appeared in shop windows with cob webs, spiders, and black cats. Skeletons and spooks hung off doors and porches.

The Curse may have been lifted and the citizens may remember who they were, but that didn't keep them from celebrating this world's holidays. The children enjoyed the joys of making or buying their own costumes to go trick-or-treating in.

This didn't make Grace any different from the rest of her friends and classmates. In fact, she had come up with an idea. Why not host a Halloween party in her father's mansion? It was big enough to hold a party in, and they could invite almost everyone in town. It'd be great! First the children could go trick-or-treating, and then they could return for jack-o-lantern carving, bobbing for apples, and other fun games!

Of course, Jefferson wouldn't say no to Grace, and agreed to hold the party. He and Grace decorated the entire home in Halloween decorations, trying to turn it into a creepy mansion. By the time they were done, it actually reminded him a bit of Victor's world....just not in black and white.

The invitations were given out a day prior, no one was kept off the list--not even Regina. Grace had reminded her father that they should all try and turn over a new leaf. They were all stuck here together, and it would take everyone's cooperation to get them back home.

Currently, Grace and Jefferson stood in their kitchen going over the last few items on their party checklist.

"Spooky foods?" Grace read off the list.

"Cooled and decorated," Jefferson replied.

"Atmospheric decorations and music?"

"All put up."

"Party invitations?"

"All sent out."

"Well then that's everything."

Grace bounced on the balls of her feet as she placed the finished checklist on the refrigerator. An excited squeal came from her as Jefferson lifted her and twirled her in her Alice costume. Of course, to match his little Alice, Jefferson had dressed up as, well himself, the Mad Hatter.

"Our guests will be arriving soon, why don't you go get ready for trick-or-treating?" Jefferson said, kissing the top of Grace's head as he placed her back on her feet.

"Okay, Papa!" She giggled, skipping off to her room to collect her candy bag--which of course had a Cheshire Cat design on it to match her ensemble.

Jefferson waited downstairs, staring at the door, as he awaited the arrival of their guests. Now was the time he had to learn to be social. He hadn't exactly talked to anyone in town besides Regina, Emma, Charming, and Henry. He was pretty sure the only reason people were coming was because of Grace. Though, she'd reassured him that they'd accept him. He only hoped she was right, he didn't want this night to be awkward.

He just had to channel the energy from the old days. When his trade was wanted by most, and paid for in plenty of gold and expensive trinkets. That was the life...but of course, he wouldn't trade his life with Grace for anything in the world. She was his greatest joy.

That's when the doorbell rang.

"Let the party begin."

[Steve Rogers]

This was going to be an interesting night for Steve Rogers, as he has never been to any type of party before. Most of what he had been to, were more drinking with friends after he saved those he worked with from Hydra's base. So this was going to be a first for him, a party and to make it even harder, a costume party. Steve never really got a chance to enjoy things like parties. After he was changed into Captain America, which was a chance for Steve to do something to help the United States during the war.

He was mainly showed off to people and gave performances to sell war bonds and not really a soldier, but more of a celebrity. He hated that, cause he signed up to be a soldier and not some actor. But he dealt with it and while in Britain, he went and saved his friends and was than able to be a soldier. However, this was going to be completely new to him; as he heads out the door and nods to Granny and to Red as he smiles at the two. The only problem he was having, was that he had no idea what to wear as a costume to the party, and he hoped that he did not offend the host because he was not int he proper attire.

As he walked, he looked around, at those dressed and smiled at the children who ran for candy and kept walking till he got to the house where the party was at. Taking a breath, he walked up to the door and rang the doorbell and waited for the door to open. Steve hoped he was able to attend, as he did not have a costume, but this was something that would allow him to meet more of the people of the town of Storybooke.

[Jefferson]

Jefferson walked briskly to the door, in a slightly excited--and nervous--manner. He adjusted his hat and gave himself a quick look over, trying to make sure he looked presentable. After a small cough and clearing of his throat, his hand reached for the doorknob. His fingers curled around the object as he took in a deep breath of confidence just before he opened the door.

He blinked upon finding someone rather new on his doorstep. He'd seen the man around town while taking Grace to school or when they went grocery shopping. However, he'd never approached the blond or ever spoke to him. Despite this, Jefferson put on a smile as he addressed the male.

"Good evening," He greeted, "I don't believe we've ever met before."

He was about to address himself when he felt something pop up beside him and hug his waist.

A laugh came from the father as he patted his daughter on the head.

"I'm Jefferson and this is my daughter, Grace."

Grace smiled up at Steve as her father introduced them, "Hello, it's very nice to meet you."