Ruko sighed as he walked over to the table. "Well, there's the white rabbit, and there's the March hare, so that explains some of the headbands. Why they're here is beyond me." Moving aside the key, he read through the second note: 

[i][color=FFD700]Nothing like a tea party to bring people together. You'll need to fill a few roles, though; we can't have missing party members. Do try to get a picture, I'm sure it will look nice in the[/color] [color=CBCAB6]album[/color][color=FFD700]. 

I'm sure you've already figured out who has items to find in here. If not, perhaps you need a break already. Have a cup of[/color] [color=ADFF2F]tea[/color] [color=FFD700]to clear your minds and reflect. When you're ready to go, take the key to the ballroom.[/color] [/i]

The bespectacled boy shifted, looking back over the room before turning to the others with the note. "...Um, perhaps you should see this yourselves, actually. I think I know where it's going, but..."