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Ryuusei had spent a couple of days relaxing on the beach that was owned by the dragon lord Leviathan, recuperating from out running his stalker for days on end. Really it was exhausting dealing with someone like that but now that he was here... well he was feeling much better. There was warm sand to lay on, cold water to play in, plenty of food, and company from both Leviathan and Guppy. It was like a miniature beach vacation... just one that hadn't really been planned for. He was wandering a bit at the moment, sticking to the beach but he'd left the territory marked with the signs some time ago in search of shells.

During one of their talks the Zora boy had told him that the Sea Lord had a thing for pretty, perfect, unchipped shells and he decided that the best way to thank him for the help was to find him some nice shells as a gift. So far he found a couple that might work but he was still holding out hope that he would find the perfect shell. He was sure that it was out there, he just had to find out where it was hiding was all, "Come on shells, I know your hiding out there, come out come out!" He said in a sing song sort of voice as he continue on with his searching, nudging sand aside here and there with his feet and tail in hopes of digging one up.

Victoria was a good bit away from the waters edge. She was very protective of her little ones and the last thing she needed was a water related accident. She had spread out an incredibly large blanket and pitched an umbrella for the three of them. The twins weren't doing much, just laying there and looking. Occasionally they would roll over or babble or both.

Tori who had pretty much gotten her figure back, and minimum stretch marks was sprawled out in a one piece bathing suit. She wasn't ready just yet to go exposing herself. She was self conscious of her body. It couldn't be helped. This was just her after all. She turned her head when she heard someone approaching. She'd be ready at a moments notice to protect her little ones... but for now she was basically a snake in waiting, ready to strike if need be.

The silver haired boy was moving in a somewhat erratic pattern, going from shell to shell, picking them up to inspect them, and replaced the ones he didn't think the sea dragon would like into the sand before moving on. He passed by Tori at first, giving a glance and a wave, and then he froze in place, back tracked, and starred, eyes huge, "Oh! Ohmygosh! You have miny people with you!" He'd never seen people that small people, in fact he was sure that they were smaller then he was back when he was a dragon even! Needless to say he was shocked and awed by this strange finding.

Tori propped her self up on her elbows. The silver haired boy seemed harmless enough but still it was just that mothering instinct that kept her at the ready when her children were around her. At the mention of 'miny' people she couldn't help but to laugh. Now she was certain that this boy meant her or her children no harm. Although she did half wonder how this boy didn't know what babies were... Everyone knew what those were, or so she thought. It was the where do they come from lesson that came much, much later.

"Babies," she said softly. "They are called babies." She did her best to not laugh to much at how ecstatic the boy was. She never thought there would be a person more 'naive' than her sister Amelia.

"What brings you to this part of the beach?" She asked. She thought she had found a pretty much secluded spot of beach that not many would travel through or stumble upon.

He took a couple more steps closer, kneeling down to get a better look at the babies before he smiled, "They are so cute." He murmured, they were neat looking babies too weren't they? His tail was wagging behind him rapidly before he turned to look over at the pretty lady and smiled, "I am collecting shells for a Sea Lord, I am trying to find some pretty ones that are good thank you presents." He said, not even thinking about how odd that might sound.

"What about you?" He asked, was she trying to get a sun tan maybe he found himself wondering as he looked her garb over. The babies seemed as though they were probably to small to swim so it must be the sun or maybe the scenery that they to the beach for? He couldn't really be certain.

"Thank you," Tori smiled proudly. She loved her babies, treasured them. She was very glad that she never considered any other option but to keep them. Sure at first she'd been scared, and worried that things wouldn't work out. But, things were good now, hectic, but good. "The little boy is Sanqui and he was the first to be born. The little girl is Ixchellia. They are twins."

"It was such a nice day outside that I decided to skip school and ditch work. I've been doing a lot of it lately, but they understand. I am bright enough to keep up in school and the work I do is with my family so they are understanding. It isn't like I buss tables or anything. I play the violin at my uncles cafe and help to home school my sisters... Also, my nanny could use a day off at least once in a while," she winked.

He looked the pair over then tilted his head to one side, wondering what it was that was on Sanqui's head but realized that it would be rude to ask. Instead he merely smiled, lifting a hand to wiggle his fingers at the two babies, smiling at them. They were quite interesting, both their size and their decorations, various markings and one even had a skull like design on his face.
He turned to look over at Tori, "It is a really nice day today I agree." Feeling good both over the fact that it was nice outside and that he was free to walk around without a stalker since it would appear that person was afraid of Leviathan, not that he blamed him. He shifted himself to sit down cross legged on the sand to listen while she told him what sort of work she did that she was currently opting out of to play on the beach instead. His eyes got wide before he smiled, "You sound like you have a very exciting life!" He chirped, to think that she did so many things during her day as well as being a Mommy. It was quite amazing.

"There is plenty of unused blanket," she said as she motioned to one of the corners. "And, if you are hungry there is a basket with fruits in it. And, some fresh water." She felt that if the boy was going to hang around for a bit he should go ahead and get comfortable.

"It only sounds exciting but assure you it is pretty routine," she giggled.

"Do you travel the beach often looking for shells?" She in truth wanted to ask him where he lived because she couldn't help but to feel that he looked half lost and too young to be out and about. Then again she couldn't say much as she did most everything on her own as a kid.

Ryuusei leaned in slightly as she started to play his bright colored eyes going wide, then his tail set to swishing behind him. It was a beautiful song he thought to himself, finding that it didn't take much for him to end up completely enthralled by the sound, how beautiful! His little wings fluttered, his antennae twitched a bit, it seemed as though he were enjoying the song greatly having never heard something so pretty as this before now. This was most certainly different from the music he was used to hearing and even nicer then the music by similar instruments at the park. He was definitely a fan of it almost instantly.

Tori played out the last note a bit longer than she should have. And finally when she was finished she opened her eyes and drew in a deep breath as if she hadn't taken a breath in a while. By her friends moments she could tell that he liked her music. This made her giggle much like Lucifel would, just without the all over the place-ness. "Glad you liked it," she grinned happily as she sat her violin in her lap.

Ryuu nodded rapidly, clapping his hands when she was done, "That was so amazing!" He said in an excited manner, having never heard anything like it before and was completely in awe. Imagine being able to do something like that? It was just... well he seemed to be unable to find all the right words to describe it other then that it was the best music he'd ever heard played live, "Thank you for playing for me!" He said, tail wagging rapidly, to the point that the blue star had become a blue blur.

Tori though 'gifted' always practiced and worked hard at her 'craft'. So, when she got a genuine compliment it meant a lot to her. "It was my pleasure," she grinned. "You're adorable when your happy," she couldn't help but giggle as .she watched his tail wag excitedly.

She glanced over at her little ones to make sure they were still on the blanket. And, also to figure out what they were up to since they had been quiet for a bit. To her amusement they had fallen asleep again. She couldn't believe how much they liked to sleep.

He gave a smile and a bit of a blush when he was called adorable. Only Roxy gave him nice nicknames like that as Mrrh had always called him pudgy or a gluttoned. He pushed thoughts of his old friend away and then smiled, tail swishing. He turned to look over at the babies before he smiled. They were cute little babies he thought to himself, leaning forward slightly so that he could see them better before he smiled. He could see why Bug wanted children of her own while watching these two, "Do babies not do a lot?" He asked, glancing over at Victoria in a curious manner.

"Right now, no not so much," Tori giggled. "They just eat, sleep, and occasionally roll over. I'm sure in another couple weeks or so they'll be up and crawling. They say when they start to craw is when the real fun begins." She was half and half ready for them to start crawling. She knew the moment they started crawling they would be out to gain Independence. She sighed softly.

"Ohhh." He murmured, so they didn't do much, huh? "Eating, sleeping, and rolling over... sounds nice." He said with a giggle. Imagine only having to do that stuff and nothing else, he wished that he could do that as well he thought to himself. It wasn't nearly so easy as that though which was a shame. Oh well, he was glad that they were able to enjoy a life that easy.

"I can see how it would be fun when they start crawling." He agreed, "They will be able to play with you then." Or at least it seemed like they would be able to do so when they were able to move around on their own.

"Other than the thought of chasing them around the house I am looking forward to it," she said with a nod of her head.

"If you don't mind me asking... how old are you?" She had been perplexed by this since she saw him. He looked so young. But, if as young as he looked why was he so alone.

He smiled as she spoke of chasing them around, something that seemed like it might be fun. Her question caused him to think, "Umm... hrm... I'm not sure exactly." He murmured, tail swishing, "I think I aged a lot when I changed from a dragon into this form, not sure how much though..." He knew that he was a lot older then he'd been as a dragon, able to understand more, able to realize things he hadn't seen before, "I can't tell exactly, but I think... I think I am smaller then I should be. I somehow fell like I should be bigger."

"I gather that you don't have a choice of going from one form to another," Tori said thoughtfully. "You do look a bit young but nothing wrong with that. And, think nothing of your appearance... there isn't a thing wrong with you." She smiled. "You could be like sister Amelia. She can from one form to the other. But, when she's a unicorn she's rather plunky. Cute but plunky," she giggled.

He gave a shake of his head, "I woke up one night in this form and haven't changed back... I wonder if there is a way for me to do that." He said in a thoughtful manner. Things had seemed a lot harder when he was a dragon because he was so little... but there were a lot of things that were easier as well. It seemed there were trade offs defending on which form he was in, "I would like to meet your sister sometime, maybe she could show me how she shifts back and forth." That would be nice to be able to be a full dragon again when it was more convenient.

"I don't even think my sister knows how she does it. For her it is a want to do it type of thing. You blink and she's shifted... leaving us to gather up her things and chase after her. She's a very free spirited tot but prefers to be left alone."

"I'm sure though that she'd like to meet you... you are calm enough," she grinned.

"Ohhh, I see. How lucky to have a power like that!" He murmured, it sounded like it would be a lot of fun. He really needed to try to figure out if it was possible to change back into dragon form at will. He might have to practice that one soon he thought to himself, tail swishing a bit at the thought.

"I do hope I will be able to meet her sometime, she sounds interesting." He said, finding himself a bit envious of her ability to be left alone as well. He always felt best when he was around other people, was always happiest then. He could really use some training in figuring out how to be a slightly more solitary creature. It would make the days that nobody was around a lot easier. He might have to ask her about that as well were he ever lucky enough to meet Victoria's sister.