Temperance II :: Lit|Future|Yuri|Het

[Coleyoly]

Freya Ahlberg

Being on the other end of Wendy's tumble, Freya didn't get to see the panty flash, not even in the reflection of the inside of the mirrors. The sounds of two delighted children's giggles sounded from the middle seat and Freya smiled. "Such a shame, I guess I'll have to be scheduled for the next cheap thrill... Or raid Jelena's and Zaira's drawers." Don't think she hasn't done it. Sometimes she just couldn't help herself!

Freya laughed and put the key in the ignition. Was she jealous of the two in the back seat? No, although she wanted to join them. It was only fair that she be the one driving though; Kaynen didn't have the license to drive the borrowed van, Zaira was constantly working, and Jelena was too jumpy to take the wheel. Wendy might have, but it was nice just to plant her in the passenger's seat. Maybe she could make friends with Kaynen.

The blond turned on some music before they left, something partially mellow and not too loud. She drove out of the gates after a flash of her card. "You should relax more, Wendy," Freya coo'd. "We're not out to molest innocent girls... Just the occasional grope."


Kamiko Hamasaki

Even while in pain Shannon's eyes were the prettiest blue, especially when the moonlight changed them silver. Kamiko contented herself just laying and watching Shannon relax, and the muscles in her face fall as the pain went away. Her face looked better that way, definitely. As in, when she wasn't hurting. It was extremely angelic.

"I'm glad," She whispered and pulled back some of her magic to bring coherency. Kamiko lay calmly, watching. There were so many cautious emotions flickering over Shannon's face right now... And then she guided her hand to her thigh, causing a huge blush come over Kamiko's face.

"O-onee-chan...-" Out of nowhere, Shannon hugged her tightly, causing Kamiko to blush cutely but also look bewildered. "What...?"


Dallas Van Laar

"Summoning is a touchy medium, Brieanna. There's no way you could have controlled what happened, even if you wanted to. We were young, and we all made mistakes." It was unfortunate, but it happened very often, because it took some control for a potential to summon a beast. Having too much power often resulted in a flimsy contract that ended badly.

"And you don't get to decide how Relena feels about you..." A sigh, so soft and exhausted. "But that doesn't matter. What I want right now is to have a bath with you... I promise I won't even look if that's what you want. Sharing a bath is just... Nice."


Torrin Berne




Lindsey McNeil




Iliya Zlatkov

[Jehui]

Jelena Taurus

Jelena lightly poked Zaira in the side for that one. "Aren't you a little bit egotistic?" She questioned at the promise from Zaira to get Jelena to cry her name. Her sudden and seemingly normal playfulness was slowly evaporating back into her prior melancholic manner.

The kiss to the forehead had her eyes fluttering closed in appreciation, and Jelena shifted so that she could bury her face against the crook of Zaira's neck.

"You know we like your a**, Zai." She mumbled, no longer able to force her tone of voice to sound as bubbly and cheerful. "And you really do need more days off."

At Freya's two cents were put in regarding Wendy, Jelena raised an eyebrow, and managed to place her own opinion. "Panty raider." Came the half-hearted jibe. "No wonder I have so much trouble finding the silk ones."

Relena Saint Mantis

"Oh!" Relena blinked in slight surprise as she looked to Jaq. She looked the girl over, but then smiled at her. "No, no one has served us yet..." She was trying to place the girl, but having some minor difficulties.

Tapping her fingers against the wood of the table, she at last asked. "Aren't you a student? I'm sorry, I'm not trying to pry or anything." Strange words from a woman who had made a living out of just that. "But I...am curious..." Usually, that was her motivation for almost anything she did. Curiosity as to what could and would happen.

"You can take Jules' order first..."

Raleigh Lynnette Der Malian

Raleigh blushed at the mention of that rather silly letter she wrote. She absolutely failed to mention that it had indeed taken her a long time to even put those words to paper: her written communication had always been an absolute aberration.

"I'll remember--" having a conversation right now wasn't working. She should just turn off that part of her brain before she made an idiot out of herself. She whimpered when Camilla teased her neck again and completely forgot what she was going to say, and any thought of trying to retrieve those words again were dashed as her skin tingled at the tender kisses that was trailed on it.The hand that caressed her chest had her biting down on her lip, closing her eyes tightly as her body naturally responded to the attention.

She lifted her hips, letting Camilla pull off her pants, and found herself staring into those dark blue eyes. Ray then nodded at her and offered her a reassuring smile.

Karelineo Kuscherii

"You know," she had stalked up behind the much shorter blond, her hot breath on Terresha's ear. "Eavesdropping is not very amicable. Besides, you're the one who left the room, remember?"

Stepping out of arms reach, she looked Terresha over before raising an eyebrow at her. "Leena's just talking to her, you know. She only means well. Poor Malwyn's been a bit of a wreck since everything happened between you two. You'd have to be blind not to see it Terresha."

Karelineo smirked at her. "We were just so worried about you two, especially Mal because she doesn't seem like herself lately. So we thought we'd help. Leena's talking to her, and I'm making sure no one interrupts them. Not even you, honey."

Malwyn Carmineo

She can't believe she had even started crying to begin with. Everything with Terry and everything else, truly did cut her deeply, but she was hoping it would mend if she ignored the cut for long enough.

Wiping at her eyes with the heel of her wrists, she looked to Emilie appreciatively. She wasn't a stupid woman, no, Malwyn knew when someone was trying to twist her their way. It just was that... well... some of those words were things she needed to hear anyways, and... well, the heart and the emotions were a very stupid thing, weren't they?

Especially when they began to tug you into two directions. To stay with Terry, and, as Leena had suggested, face more heartache? Or to part ways and see what happens? Malwyn hated stupid risks but then... what did she really have to lose? Other than another piece of her heart.

"Th-thank you Emilie." She was regaining her composure, but a keen eye like Leena's would see there was no iron wall that Mal was hiding behind now. She felt naked and vulnerable under the woman's gaze, and... part of her didn't mind. She'd been hiding for too long. "She does have a point Leena, please leave us."

[Aidenzyx]

Shannon Hallard

“The warmth Kamiko! The warmth!” It was hard to form the right words to explain what was happening. Shannon didn’t want to get her hopes up but there was no denying it. She felt the faint heat coming from her pair’s hand. She was so incredibly excited about that.

“I felt it.” The young seer revealed, whispering her newest discovery in her pair’s ears. She would have to pay the Academy’s healers a visit tomorrow and tell about this latest development. She was sure they would be just as excited as her.

Shannon continued to hug her Kamiko for a while longer and then pulled back, still hugging the younger girl but only loosely. A smile bloomed on her face and it looked like it would become a permanent fixture.

Jules Allen

Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea. Jules suddenly had this sudden urge to slink down and hide under the table until the end of time. Logic dictates that that’s impossible but that’s what Jules wanted to do at the moment. Oh? The older woman was not laughing at her? That was a huge relief. Now Relena, with a few others knew about Jules’ little quirk.

At the mention of being given picture stickers for Christmas had Jules looking quite hopeful. Such a gift would have made her day. She made no effort to pick up the menu and hide behind it again as she easily believed that the older woman was not laughing at her. There was no more reason to hide.

Jules stared at the hand that covered hers; reveled at the warmth it spread. “The many designs fascinate me.” The DV specialist confessed. “There’s so many of them to collect, there’s always something new.”

Blinking at the young woman, Jules had been a little surprised at her suddenly appearance. She’d been a little too focused on the contact. A student? She tried to match the young woman’s face to her students. Hm… She was unsure. Well, since the girl was here to take their order, she might as well share her choice. The young woman’s appearance saved her from having to try and flag down a waiter or waitress.

“I’ll have the house specialty steak, medium well done; a helping of the garden salad and…” She was half tempted to order red wine to go with the steak but there’s a bottle waiting to be opened at the academy so she went for, “A glass of iced tea.”

[Grey_Kitsune]

☯ Camilla Everette ☯

With permission to go on, the redhead continued, relieving her love of clothing and giving her an intimate kiss. There was a sense of everything speeding up and slowing down, Camilla finding it was easier to ignore mundane subjects. Her focus was only on pleasing her love, getting her to sigh and moan till she was unable to bear it. If Ray tried to escape her as a reflex from such pleasures, the redhead would return her calmly and tend to her once again. Containing her excitement was soon becoming a losing battle, Camilla reacting what her senses relayed to her. Her breath became shallow, her actions more bold, the woman bent on bringing her lover to nirvana.

A hysterical spasm accompanied relief, Camilla savoring that moment that she had brought Ray to a point of crying out to her. Pursing her lips, the warmth radiating off her face, Camilla crawled up to Ray, embracing her tightly, for the moment just wanting to hold her in silence while Ray recovered.

(...)

☆ Zaira Taliba ☆

"It's the only way I know," a cheeky grin curled on her lips, trying to keep the other from returning to her usual air. She practically purred when Jelena hid in the bend of her neck.

"I know...I know." It was amusement and understanding, those responses. If only there were a way to get more free time off. Maybe she should have had Wendy take over some of her shifts as part of her training, but she wouldn't be able to extend her mind to such great distances that the master seer was able to see. They would test her within the next two weeks before she was reassigned to work on a different skill or stay at her current position. "Freya is almost as silly as the two of us. I wonder where she hoards them? Do you think she has a secret room where she dives into them?"

"It's hard to relax around you three." Wendy sighed, not bothering to even comment on groping. It was fun in a sense, the young woman unable to keep her smile from forming on her face at times at their antics. Such a tight knit family.

♕ 𝕰tien 𝕬nette 𝔗itania ♛

"Yes," replied the duchess, leading the older girl towards the entrance of the school. A van with a cake painted on the side sat not too far away from a black sedan that hummed quietly, Ertz busy leaning on the passenger's side with the door open, an unlit cigarette in his mouth. "Put that away. Smoking is bad for your health. A cigar would be much classier."

"Sure thing, princess," his voice hinted some displeasure, but he did his best not to show signs that he was pissed. Once the girls were in, he walked around, got in and drove off. "Shopping district, huh? Try not to take too long. It's getting late as it is. Schools will be out soon...Ah, whatever, you're not even listening are you?"

"Say, Maria, we'll need to put you in something other than black. It get's depressing." Etien crossed her legs, and leaned back into the seat.

[Sythephire]

Jaq

The tall teen turned an easy smile on the two professors and was about to open her mouth when Jules spoke. She quickly memorized the order and nodded to signal her having got it. Looking towards Relena she shrugged good-naturedly. "I am. If you're wondering why you haven't seen much of me it's because I specialize in spells and am usually working. I understand at least Ms. Allen's specialty would mean I would hardly ever be in her classes."

In a work setting, the girl was all politeness and accomodating. She had to keep her jobs after all, and she couldn't do that if she was her usual charmingly rude self. Grey eyes focused on the older of the two and she grinned in her usual handsome manner.

"And what will you be having this evening Ms. Saint Mantis?"

She really hoped they wouldn't notice her slight quickness of breath and that sheen of sweat she currently sported. Cleaning up could happen while their food was being prepared.

Kayn

The brunette busied herself with calming the children down, trying not to actually listen to what the adults were saying. She was only 15 and hadn't done or thought about doing any of that kind of stuff yet! The only indication that she was embarrassed was the reddening of her ears and the back of her neck. Kayn was doing her level best to remain inocuous so she wouldn't become a target of their teasing.

But she did want to make Wendy feel better. How, tell her that her underwear was nice? Of course not, that would just embarass her further. What did you say to someone who accidently gave you a peep show? New experiences were overrated, especially when there was no appropriate response to them.

Kayn thought very hard about what she was about to do. It would draw attention away from Wendy, but would almost definately bring their focus onto herself. What the hell, she could stand the teasing. Wendy probably got tons of it when working with Zaira so she'd probably appreciate the gesture. With a soft clearing of her throat Kayn spoke quietly, "Come on guys, it was just an accident, go easy on Wendy today. You all tease enough for three times as many people."

And there it was. She prayed fervently that no one would notice her blushing.

Zakuro

Zakuro colored slightly at the mention of her parents, smiling slightly shame-faced. "Tou-san and Kaa-san have been intending to visit with Gin and Kin. They were sad to miss the ceremony but they want to meet my girls." Looking back at Torrin caused a slight blush to color her cheeks once more and she cleared her throat while continuing to walk.

If Torrin was nearby when they visited, she'd no doubt get an earful about it. She didn't think Torrin would try to hide her interest in her even if her parents were here. They finally reached their destination and a last round of kisses were given all around.

She had almost forgotten! "Ara, Auntie, if you happen to speak to Auntie Suzuka and Auntie Azura please tell them they are free to visit as well, I have not seen the triplets in some time." Her amethyst eyes twinkled slightly with mirth. She absolutely adored how full of children her family was sometimes.

[Miavonni]

Brieanna Carlyss

"Dallas..." Brieanna tried to find another reason to give to avoid being in the same tub as Dallas, to try to evade the physical contact that seemed so terrifying to her, to hopefully avoid any chance of Dallas fully getting to know Brieanna's body. Brie wasn't stupid. She knew that emotions meant something to Dallas, and would likely mean even more now, but by that same token she was scared that if Dallas returned to the ways that glorified physical beauty Brie would be left long behind. In her own mind she was an average woman at best, and in a mood like she was currently she was absolutely positive she was as pretty as a cave troll. But for the life of her she couldn't make up another excuse. She spoke quietly, haltingly, even fearfully, when she lifted her voice again, "I-I will but...just...please, please don't touch either I..." She shook her head. She couldn't voice her objection lest she bring it into her friend's attention, and so she simply drifted off into silence.

She shook her head slightly, then gently closed the door, blocking the sight line between the main room and the bathroom, then yanked her bathrobe from where it hung on her chair then crawled into bed. Once under the covers she began carefully removing her long-sleeved dress, slipping it up and out then tossing it in a heap across the room somewhere near her laundry hamper. Bra and panties shortly followed the dress, these managing a perfect shot into the basket. She then dutifully slid on her robe, making sure it covered absolutely everything but head, hands, and feet, before cinching it at the waist and slipping from under the covers.

She stood at the door to the bathroom and stared at it for a few long moments before finally opening it, asking nervously. "Is that...okay?"

Terry was confused. Why was Malwyn even being kind to Leena? Why didn't she just demand the stuck up b***h to take a hike? What reason did she have to even talk to the silver-tongued liar in the first place?

These were not questions Terresha expected anyone to openly answer for her, nor was the answer immediately forthcoming, and so she decided she would ask Malwyn herself about them later.

[Grim_Angel_DarthMalice]

Maria Ashcroft

Maria blinked, then blushed a bit. As long as she remembered, she had worn black, She had heard others say it was depressing, but to her it was just never an issue, really- And why would it be? She dressed a certain way because she liked it.
Still, though, she thought about what Etien was saying and looked down at her current outfit, one of the many like it in her closet, and she blinked a few times.
"Ah... well... I suppose you have a point, Mistress Etien.... What would you suggest, then?"
She looked to the blonde and smiled, tilting her head inquisitivly, continuing to speak as she closed her eyes
"I really have faith in your opinion, after all, becausse I think you're an extremely beautiful person-"
almost instinctivly, a hand clapped over the redhead's mouth, and her eyes widened slightly. She had allowed herself to become a bit to relaxed around Etien again, possibly because it had been so long since the blonde was truly cross with her, and in her own mind, she felt as if she had overstepped a line. Still, she couldn't help but stop the brush crossing her face- after all, it was literally the two of them alone in here, and Maria cherished the times like these she had with Etien, her own imagination often running rampant at the possibilities, which only furthered her cherry red tint

[Coleyoly]

Freya Ahlberg

"Hn, the silk ones are the best. I can't help myself." Oh yeah, when she couldn't have Jelena or Zaira to snuggle right up to, nuzzling their bras and panties was the next best thing. They would never be able to find her secret stash however, or the ones she wore at times... Hm, or maybe they would? Freya grinned and turned on the turn signal, slipping into a spot at the Outback.

"My, my..." She breathed in response to Wendy's confession, and then grinned at Kaynen. "It sounds like you have a knight looking out for you in this car, Wendy. Perhaps you should give the prince a kiss on a moonlit ledge?" Kaynen just opened them both up for a world of teasing!


Kamiko Hamasaki

Shannon felt the warmth... From her hand? Kamiko blinked owlishly at her roommate, her face contorting with thoughtfulness as she calculated the results in her mind. Shannon felt heat on her thigh, where she didn't used to feel something. But that would mean... Kamiko's eyes widened comically wide!

"You felt it," She whispered in awe. Shannon felt something around her legs!

Kamiko clung to her pair, hugging her adoringly. When she pulled back she bravely touched noses and grinned. "That's... Amazing."


Torrin Berne

"Of course dear." Kimiko smiled fondly at her niece. "I've heard they've been going around the cities rounding up orphaned potentials for the past few weeks but they should be back soon." The boat approached the land, coming to the end of the dock and tying down. Most of the families couldn't drive the equipment, so that left it up to the maintenance workers.

Kimiko patted Zakuro's cheek and leaned forward with a whisper. "Give that potential some of your time, Zako. She looks very smitten with you..."

Torrin thankfully didn't hear, too busy managing the little girl upon her shoulders. She did smile and wave when she was looked at though. Kimiko nodded her head to the driver and gave a final wave. "I'll contact them as soon as I can, alright? Goodnight, dear."

"N'night Zako-chaaaan!" Chiyo and Aoi cried, then raced to get in the boat.


Dallas Van Laar

She expected a nervous response from her roommate, how nervous she would be about showing that body of hers. The one Dallas wanted to see out of the tank top and bedshorts that she usually wore, but respected her enough not to try. So when Brie consented and went into the other room, Dallas was slowly sliding off the clothes she wore, hitting the floor with silent thumps until she stood bare. The redhead checked the water, then eased herself down with a slight hiss as the welt hit the heat.

It dulled in a few moments.

Melting into the water, Dallas crossed her arms on the brim and lay her head upon them, eyes closed and comfortable. When Brieanna entered she didn't even open her eyes.

"I promise I won't touch you," Dallas murmured. "Unless you ask."


Lindsey McNeil




Iliya Zlatkov

[Sythephire]

Zakuro

A soft squeak escaped at Kimiko's words and a deep blush suffused her cheeks. She nodded to the woman, too stunned to really say anything more. As they were leaving she was able to call out a weak goodnight to the girls and took a deep breath.

But Torrin was a student!

She couldn't help that, it was what came to her mind every time she thought about the girl. Most of that was due to Zakuro's guilty conscience. With a soft sigh she released Freddy, letting her run away and towards Torrin.

Freedom! Freddy immediately ran towards Torrin, jumping up near her legs and making sounds that seemed to resemble what a dragon might sound like. "I'mma eatchoo Miu! Rawr!" The little blonde giggled and began running around Torrin in circles, waving her arms like tiny wings.

Kayn

"I- that's not- I mean-... what?" Kayn's reddish-brown eyes were wide as she blinked owlishly, confused as to how what she said turned into that. The young girl pressed back into the chair and blushed hard even as she tried to force it away. Her throat bobbed lightly as she swallowed thickly and tried not to fidget.

She hadn't meant for it to go this way, now it seemed like they were both going to be teased.

[Grey_Kitsune]

☆ Zaira Taliba ☆

Wendy couldn't possibly get any darker... is what one would think if Kaynen hadn't spoken up in her defense. She made a quiet squeak, whether it was joy or embarassment unclear. Slowly, she tunred her head, as if trying to fool a predator with bad eye sight, though the three professors, minus Zaira, had such a condition. Her blue eyes landed on Kaynen, who had become pink. Was it because of her. The young woman stirred at the thought, saying her own silent prayers to Simone that she would be able to show the other some sort affection if they ever had a chance.

"Hmm, it's cause we care. It would be rude to not let her go unnoticed, just like you, dovey." Zaira leaned on forward and place a hand on Kayn's head, combing a lock that went astray. This move was for a quick peek into the thoughts of the younger woman, though there was a sort of block around the girl "Nice of you to be so thoughtful towards our Wendy... but you enjoy the show too?"

"Master, stop interfering." Wendy spoke up, her tone uncharacteristacally harsh. Zaira was take back, the woman sinking into ther seat, playing scared as she cuddled closer to Jelena, but the woman wondered about the mind block Wendy had put on Kayn. Sobbing into Jelena's shoulder, Zaira's tone was more a playful chuckle than actual blubbering, "Lenny, I... I got sco-ho-holded! kiss me and make it better."

♕ 𝕰tien 𝕬nette 𝔗itania ♛

"You need some color, other than black. Some blue would do nicely and yellow, too." The girl thought, but for the moment, they'd have to see the selection and pick out what was in style. Spring would be coming soon, so there must have been brighter colors to choose from.
"That's good to hear. You're beautiful as well, Maria." Etien didn't believe she, maria had said, and her own words were surprising as well.. Keeping her cool, the blonde shut her eyes, but peeeked through her lashes to her vassal. The longer she waited, the darker the girl's face had become. A petite hand crept along the space between them up Maria's leg and took her hand, a flow of white aura cloaking black slipping into Maria. Why the doll decided to share with the redhead wasn't clear but she kept quiet. The pair didn't seem to notice the driver who was peeking back every so often, a small grin on his face. What ever he thought, it must have been something close to "a cute couple".

[Tempus_Glacia]

-Alestia Languin-

"Oh I know perfectly well what I'd do with myself." Ali claimed, nodding firmly, her face serious. "I would wander around naked all of the time, looking for all of the clothing I had lost..." She shrugged as if this should be obvious.

When Lindsey mentioned sandwiches, Ali physically perked up. Food, in close proximity, with Ali's name all over it. She then lead Lindsey in that direction.

-Leena Corbik-

Now, Leena was just staring, watching as Malwyn did more damage to herself then Leena herself could ever do- emotionally. at least. And then it happened. Tears. That was the point of no return, and Leena knew it. She'd seen it countless times. But she didn't offer to comfort the other woman, oh no. That would be back tracking. Instead, Leena shrugged her shoulders and looked indifferent. "If that's what you want to believe, keep telling yourself that."

The appearance of the Spark earned a slight frown. "I'm not in your room, kid and I'm nit hurting anything being in the hallway."

-Vesper Diboriem-

Vesper blinked a few times. She hadn't really ever been asked to go and do much of anything by a guy before. Her friends like taking her out when they were allowed to do so, but this was completely different. She thought about it for a moment, her face scrunching a bit as she dud so. Finally, her smile returned and she nodded, looking very pleased with the idea, "Sure! It's a date." her eyes widened and she shook her head, "I mean, not a date obviously...I mean, I wouldn't assume such....I just..." Oh yeah, she was a nice shade of red now...

-Miryo Ries-

[Coleyoly]

Torrin Berne

"Eeep!" Miu squealed, clinging to Torrin's head and hiding. "Torrin, help! She gon' eat me!"

"I told you I've got you," Torrin reassured. Keeping a four year old on her shoulders was proving to be especially easy with the way she was clinging. However, Freddy received one of her more devious grins. "But Freddy's going to have to watch out for me!" She hunched her shoulders and made herself big, stomping at the child.

" 'cause I might just eat her!"

Freddy squealed, making a run for it. Not too far away, but enough to see if Torrin would chase. At this moment Torrin was more torn, because she couldn't run with a toddler on her shoulders... So she went for the slow, stepping approach! Big steps at Freddy!

[Whispering to Roses]

Emilie Leanna Hoft

Her light grip on Mal's arm tightened and she stared, no glared at the intruder, the woman who had bothered Mal, with a type of anger and loathing. "I am still asking you to leave, please. You are outside my room, inside. I don't care. You are... you are unwanted here." She took a deep breath--not too deep, or you may bruise your insides--and laid her head on Mal's shoulder in a way she would take to be affectionate.

Of course, only as affectionate as a little sister would be to her elder sister. But she didn't really understand that. Most of her sisters shied away from her or they would be severely punished. "Mal... I am here for you, I promise," she said slowly, her gaze lifting to Mal's. Despite the fact that she hadn't know Mal for long... she still felt like she should help the girl

[Miavonni]

Brieanna Carlyss

Unseen to Dallas a tear slowly traced it's way down Brieanna's cheek and she shook her head almost sadly. She had much earlier determined she would be returning to her earlier method of dress, even when around Dallas - long sleeves and pants or robes and dresses always. She still bore several scars from the battle with Glaston, faint though they might be, and a few newer ones clustered up around her shoulders.

No one wanted to see those.

So she was determined to hide them for as long as she could, even from Dallas. It's not like she had anything that spectacular about her looks anyway, she wouldn't be covering anything of major importance. For now though, she slowly (and nervously, what would happen if Dallas opened her eyes?) slid her robe from her shoulders and down to the floor, as well as placed a towel within easy reach of the tub for when she needed to exit. Then she slowly slid down into the water, making sure to take up as little space as possible to avoid planting herself on the stretched out Dallas.

She spoke quietly after a few minutes in the warm water, asking softly. "Why...why would you even want to Dallas? You don't...you don't have to pretend you want to be around me anymore. You can be around others, let the real you out, find love with someone -" Her voice caught before she could finish, and her final word escaped several seconds later, at barely the noise of a whisper. "- someone better than me."

[Sythephire]

Kayn

Kayn started slightly when Zaira touched her head, not expecting the touch. She did her level best not to react strongly and instead snuggled a bit more deeply into the seat, though that was hard after trying to sink into it from the gentle ribbing she was receiving. Wendy's firm outburst made her blink twice and tilt her head slightly to the side. She was being defended? Kayn directed a sheepish, thankful smile at the blonde though she wasn't entirely sure of the full extent of her defense.

The teen nibbled her lip thoughtfully and shrugged slightly. Maybe Wendy was just being nice?

It didn't help that Kayn was basically incredibly naive about the fact that someone might like like her. Her investigative skills were only really lacking in that one little area.

Zakuro

She couldn't help but smile as her children and Torrin played together. It was just so precious and heart-warming.

Freddy's squeal of delight echoed throughout the hangar and she began to run again, not too far though! She would look back, and when she thought Torrin was too close she would shriek with glee and pretend fear then begin to run off again.

Zakuro began to walk calmly in their direction, rubbing Kavi's back gently. It was her bedtime anyway, and she needed her sleep or she'd be even crankier than usual. She hummed softly and rocked a bit as she walked to help her youngest sleep. Despite her best efforts and the noise, those little violet eyes began to droop closed gradually.