(OOC)The scene set/room mood is now set to: The ballroom is decorated with red and gold banners that say nothing and celebrate nothing, adding only to the aesthetic of the room; likewise, the tablecloths and napkins are in various shades of red and gold. Tables have been laid out with many confections centered around chocolate -- honeycombs dipped in chocolate, chocolate covered nut clusters, late season berries drizzled in both white and dark chocolate, and so on. There are also small lemon cakes, pecan hand pies, and other fare that isn't as chocolate-centered. Another table holds refreshments; sparkling white wines and champagnes, hot cocoa, hot cider, wine, so on and so forth.

There are a number of apprentice Whispers milling around with treats in their hands already, chatting and giggling amongst themselves as they wait for more guests to arrive. Amanita is making her rounds along the edges of the room, working toward the middle with a glass of red wine in her hands, and a piece of dark chocolate. "Oh, don't you look lovely, Parisa?" She asks one of the apprentices before smiling and greeting a few guests, telling them about some of the food items.

Merek looks like he's about to take a look around in the place, his dark attire on in addition to his scarf while he seems to consider. He nods a bit to Amanita, while he finds a place to settle in and relax at the moment.

Amanita smiles at Merek when he enters, bowing to him as she strides toward him. The tall woman bows once more when she reaches him. "Sir, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Sweetest Whisper Amanita, formerly Lady Amanita Malvici, and I welcome you to our humble little gathering. It isn't much, but I do enjoy spreading hospitality and good cheer. Please help yourself to refreshments and bask in the company of our lovely apprentices and Whispers."

Merek nods a bit to Amanita while he seems to think about it. "Thank you," he notes, while he adds, "I am Merek, it's nice to meet you," he then takes a drink from the flask with him.

Armani enters the house and she smiles a little as she looks about her eyes flicker gently and she allows her eyes to fall upon Amanita her head tilts slightly .. curiously before she proceeds within

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Merek." Amanita smiles briefly and looks at the flask that Merek has brought with him. "What's your drink of choice?" She asks, before noting Armani and bowing to her as well. "My Lady, please come and indulge for today. I am Sweetest Whisper Amanita. You may help yourself to treats as you see fit."

Merek looks then to Amanita and to his flask, "Whiskey at the moment," he mentions, nodding a bit to the woman. He takes a look to anyone else coming in, and seems to be keeping to himself, well at least at the moment.

Tamorin, a bubbly Whisper Assistant, Evensong, a twittering songbird, Flopsy, an innocuous white rabbit arrive, following Anisha.