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Tweak says, "IT'S A TRAP!"

Jay Gatsby (gatz) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2014-03-15 19:11:00

Entry tags:

!open, abigail hobbs, lacey burrows, ~steven luz

Who? Jay Gatsby & OPEN
Where? The pub
When? Saturday evening.
What? Purim costume party.
Status? OPEN TO ALL
Rating? We'll see...

Jay often felt a little out of his depth on the island. He was never entirely sure what his purpose was- he enjoyed working in the pub well enough, and it seemed to be the closest to what he was actually good at. He knew that his talent lay in throwing parties- that seemed to be what he ended up being known for, at least. And the people on this island really did deserve to have a little fun when they could get it. After seeing how happy Maryanne was, Jay felt like he just wanted to spread the love, and see some more smiles on faces.

He'd arranged something of a buffet, some American foods (Chips and dips, mini hot dogs, chicken wings, pizza slices) mixed with some traditional Jewish cuisine (hamantaschen, cous cous, challah, stuffed vine leaves), and the bar had been set up for self-service, although Jay would be happy to mix a cocktail for anyone who had a particular request.

As for a costume, Jay was out of his usual three-piece suit, and dressed as a massive crayon, of course.

Now, he just had to hope people actually turned up, or he was just a nutter in a costume.

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Abigail and open

gatz
2014-03-29 12:54 pm UTC (link)

"Yes, I believe it is," he smiled, being perfectly aware of the strange book about one summer of his life. It was something that he had just grown to accept, and he often forgot that not everyone would know that he was the same Jay Gatsby.

"Lovely to meet you, Abigail," he told her, not pushing for a surname to go with it. He certainly understood the complexities a name could present. "Hmm?" he asked, confused for a second, before he remembered his costume and chuckled lightly. "Oh, yes, what gave me away?" he joked.

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	Re: Abigail and open abigail_hobbs 2014-03-31 05:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Were your parents fans of the novel?" Abigail asked, thinking it was too much of a coincidence for that not to be the case. She hadn't experienced enough of the island, outside of Hannibal's house, to know that there were fictional characters around. Abigail smiled back at him. "Oh, it must have been a lucky guess." She replied. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Abigail and open gatz 2014-04-03 03:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, no. I'm the same Gatsby. Sorry, I thought you knew," he admitted, giving her a pat on the shoulder. He tended to forget that not everyone was as up to date on the island's happenings. "Must've been. Can I get you a drink, Abigail?" he asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Abigail and open abigail_hobbs 2014-04-04 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	"Seriously?" Abigail asked. She was still adjusting to the idea of non-human people and people from different times. And now she had to add fictional characters to the list of unbelievable things, not knowing that she was actually a fictional character as well. Abigail glanced over to the bar and back to Gatsby. "Are there non-alcoholic drinks?" She asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Abigail and open

gatz
2014-04-07 05:39 pm UTC (link)

"Yes, indeed. I must admit it was rather a shock to me, as well," he admitted. Oh, he had been angry with Nick for days on end, presuming that he had somehow published it, considering he was the narrator of the tale. Now, he rather wished that had been the case... being fictional seemed a great deal more disturbing.

"Of course. There are a variety of fruit juices, coke- regular and diet, lemonade, sprite, and something called Dr Pepper, I have never dared to try, as of yet," he admitted. Pepper? It sounded awful.

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	Re: Abigail and open abigail_hobbs 2014-04-07 07:26 pm UTC (link)
	"I imagine it must have been." Abigail commented, thinking back to the biography of her life that Freddie had been planning to write. She wondered if it had anything to do with her being brought to the island. "Could I have a lemonade?" Abigail asked. It still seemed strange not to have to pay for anything. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Abigail and open

gatz
2014-04-08 09:17 pm UTC (link)

"I must admit, everyone has been quite swell about it all," he told her, with a shrug. "I know I'm not the only one with their story out there somewhere, so I think people are quite understanding. A lot less judgemental than I am used to," he admitted.

"Sure you can," he nodded, heading to the bar to grab her a lemonade, and returning with it again. "Here we go."

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Re: Abigail and open

abigail_hobbs
2014-04-08 11:59 pm UTC (link)

"A lot less judgemental than I'm used to, too." Abigail commented, still thinking of the possibility of a book about her life and its possible connection to her presence on the island. People might become judgmental if they need the truth about her. "Did you know if any of the stories, connected to people on the island, are by an author named Freddie Lounds?"

Abigail took the drink with a smile. "Thank you."

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	Re: Abigail and open gatz 2014-04-09 08:56 am UTC (link)
	"It's a pleasant change," he smiled. He thought about her question for a moment, and then shook his head. "Not that I've seen, no, but it's always possible, I suppose," he told her, not realising the import of the question. "Friend of yours?" he asked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Abigail and open abigail_hobbs 2014-04-09 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Not exactly a friend, just someone I know..or knew." Abigail replied. "It's still strange to think I won't see most of the people I knew again. But this place offers enough of a pleasant change to make it worth it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Abigail and open gatz 2014-04-11 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"Sure, sure," Jay nodded, knowing his manners, and not prying any further into matters. "I know. But you never know- they may well turn up when you least expect it," he suggested. "But until then, they're a decent crowd around here, and I'm sure you'll be made very welcome," he assured her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: Abigail and open

abigail_hobbs
2014-04-12 11:23 am UTC (link)

Abigail nodded and gave a bit more thought to the year he would be from, and the lack of Scooby Doo references then. "I just realized something. You probably have no idea what my costume is, unless you've been watching TV on the island." A grin appeared on her face. "You must think I'm a terrible dresser."

"Maybe they will." Abigail agreed. "Oh, that's very true. Everyone I've met so far has been very helpful. And I do have one friend from home here."

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	Re: Abigail and open gatz 2014-04-13 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh, no, I have absolutely no idea!" he admitted, with a soft laugh. "I didn't like to ask, just in case you weren't wearing one and were awfully offended," he explained, with a sheepish smile. "It's possible," he nodded. "I'm glad to hear it. And that's good, how nice! It does help. A friend of mine was here when I first arrived, but- no, it's just me, now." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Abigail and open abigail_hobbs 2014-04-15 03:18 pm UTC (link)
	Abigail actually giggled at that. "Oh, it's a costume. Based on a character from a children's tv program. About young detectives and their dog." "Oh, I'm sorry to hear about your friend." Abigail murmured. She wasn't sure if his friend vanished or died, but neither was good in her mind. She didn't know what she would do if anything happened to Hannibal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Abigail and open gatz 2014-04-18 07:47 pm UTC (link)
	"I see! Well, that makes much more sense," he smiled. "Sounds exciting," he told her, and he wasn't actually lying. The concept of television in any way still made him feel rather overawed. He nodded, and shrugged slightly. "Yes, well, from what I understand, he will have been sent home, so perhaps it is for the best," he told her, trying to look on the bright side. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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