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Entering in through the front door, Charis's eyes widen. The bluegreen orbs, one artificial one real, widening almost the moment that she 'floats in. Her upper body is wrapped in a warm blanket, protection against the cold weather. The lower half of her body however explains why she is so bundled. Instead of legs this femme has a tail, one made of fins and scales. Although slightly grayed from the cold, they still have some of their vibrant teal color. Charis is able to float because of three rings, rings that fit snugly against her tail, between her fins. After her first wide-eyed and rather scared look around the room she moves over to an open seat next to Seisuke. Hes the only one here that she knows very well, the others are all strangers. Well, except for Ziven, but Ziven has seated herself up by the rafters and seems to be talking to one of the more.. intimidating figures there.

Looking up Charis's head-fins flare in surprise. Both eyes wide as one even appears to dim and brighten for a few seconds. Alana probably won't be able to tell but that was just Adelaide taking in the appearance of this new acquaintance. Although her arms are hidden in the blanket, slender fingers tighten around its warm cloth. Its a reaction, utter surprise and shock to being greeted in such a way. It also brings back some of her habits from when she first arrived here, things like talking softly, almost whispering, when addressed. "Uhh.. hi?"

It takes a while for Charis's eyes to loose their shocked expression, although not as wide they're still a bit fearful. She has lived here for a little while, but mostly spent her time in one location. Her years at school were spent hiding the true nature of her being. So to have someone so bluntly ask her about her nature, in a way that isn't demeaning nor calculating is a surprise to her. The fins by her head relax and slowly she nods, glancing at the others about the room. "I... I guess. Though.. I haven't seen any others like me since I was taken."

If Alanna was to ask about what Charis had meant she would be answered with the truth and although hesitantly spoken, an answer would be given her. In truth she is rather bad at taking care of herself. But fortune found her a good friend to invite her into his home and watch after her. Seisuke, whom the girl still refers to as akri. He was the one who healed her wounds, erased her scars and even gave her Adelaide. With the distance of a table between them, Charis seems to relax a bit, her shoulders loosing their tension and the blanket wrapped around her sliding a bit off her shoulders. "I do not know because I don't know what you mean by 'mermaid'. I'm just one of the few remaining of my people." It seems that the subject of her nature and heritage is one that she is not afraid to talk about, as her voice has grown in strength somewhat. Yet the second statement puzzles her, a shawl? "Oh.. umm thank you. But this is just something to keep me warm, really... its only a blanket."

Alanna begins speaking up in such an enthused manner and Charis completely forgets that there is another stranger at the table. Her head-fins fold and flatten to her head, body becoming even smaller in an attempt to hide from the loud sounds. Its not that she is being rude to Senstren, really thats one of the last things that she wants to do, but the shock and fear from such an outburst has erased him, temporarily from her attention. When she speaks up her voice is so very soft that even Charis can barely hear it and its almost spoken on a whimper. "I.. I did not know it was that shocking. Perhaps... I was wise to keep that hidden... from.." She shakes her head, blue hair flying up on either side of her face, "No... no that is past... that is gone."