Ah... [how do you say "so, the last time I saw you guys, you were dark and goth and kind of scary, what's up with that?" without being awkward]
H-Hello! [spoiler, you don't!]
[good afternoon Paradisa! If you were to enter into the kitchen today, you'll smell something quite scrumptious! Someone is brewing a pot of hot chocolate! And not namby-pamby box-of-powder hot chocolate, but the kind where you use creme and drop cinnamon sticks into it! After smelling it, and tasting a spoonful... she nods and looks quite pleased with herself! She hurries over to the cupboards and takes out a few mugs]
I wonder how many people will come by? [hmmmm, after setting down the first batch, she grabs some more mugs to be safe, and then turns down the heat on the stove. Dusting off her hands she grabs the journal to make an announcement...]
Since it's so cold outside, I've made some hot chocolate in the kitchen! Everyone is welcome to have some, so please stop by.
[....] Oh! A-And I don't see any fairies hiding, so I think it should be safe. [but those sneaky buggers are hiding, obviously.................
drop in for kisses either planned or unplanned, or just get some delicious hot coco! 'Tis up to you ;D]