Scene 7 - My grave is like to be my wedding bed.

[tender_juliet]

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[lupusnonfacit]

You like parties quite a bit then, Juliet?

[tender_juliet]

'Tis pleasant diversion. And it does me glad to see the joy in my surroundings that may come with these revels. For thyself, good Remus? Didst thou enjoy the holiday?

[lupusnonfacit]

I do enjoy a good diversion myself. Crowds tend to suck my energy out after a little while, but I really enjoyed the time that I spent around all of the parties. Halloween is a fairly big to do where I'm from.

[tender_juliet]

'Twas a masquerade at mine own father's house, not so long 'fore I came to City. I confess to woman's weakness for costume and frivolity.

[lupusnonfacit]

I think a thing like that is a human weakness. Who doesn't like to put on a mask and play?

[tender_juliet]

Dost thou like such? I would not for every day, too much does overwhelm. I shall like quiet days also, and quiet pursuits.

[lupusnonfacit]

I love such. But recuperation is also very important; can't burn the candle at both ends if you plan to make it last, after all.

[tender_juliet]

Then perhaps there shall be more! I confess I know not what diversions such place offers, except such revels as celebration wants. And such things that are out of doors, as garden and beach and wood. Though I shall be content if these are all to be had.

[lupusnonfacit]

There are clubs, dance clubs and jazz clubs. Some are places I would never want to set foot in, but there are decently respectable ones around. The Blue Light, for instance.

As well there is a carnivalground on the outskirts of the city. I've never been, but I've heard very good things.

[tender_juliet]

Never have I been to such a place. Sure and my cousin should think it unsafe, thou had I my nurse I should beg to go.

Carnival? This may be more luck! Would thou goest to carnival with me, good Remus?

[lupusnonfacit]

Your cousin?

I would of course go with you, although I might suggesting inviting a few more of your acquaintances, so it doesn't look overly inappropriate for me to take your invite.

[tender_juliet]

Dear Tybalt, who stands as father and mother both, and protector and friend.

I shall, an it please thee, though I know 'twould be nothing improper. And cousin Tybalt, who think I see it not, is like to question thee in any case.

[lupusnonfacit]

He sounds like a wonderful cousin, and a good person to have around in a place like this. I'll just have to remember to rehearse my straight answers for him in front of a mirror, in case he decides to ask them.

[tender_juliet]

I should be lost indeed, an Tybalt were not here. Though I do fret for such temper as his. And thou art nothing that is dissembling nor deceiving! I know such answers as Remus givest shall be true ones. Honesty dwells in thy face.

[lupusnonfacit]

Well, so long as your cousin can be made sure that I'm not up to anything untoward, I would love to enjoy the carnival for the first time with you. Thank you for the possibly undeserved compliment.

Wonder if they've got candy apples.

[tender_juliet]

I shall make it certain. He hath forbid me nothing thus far, and I shall I hope I give him no reason to begin. Even employment, that I feared he would deny me, he has been only happy to allow.

It cannot be proper if they do not, I think.

Hast thou found residence and work, as thou didst hope when last we spoke?