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"...Yeah." He cleared his throat uncertainly, uncomfortable with the confirmation that he hadn't just imagined the whole thing, gotten a dose of bad beer. What he didn't know was who or what was behind it.
They didn't have the signature dose of ugly that he associated with Youma, but he'd never seen senshi summon creatures.

"Yeah that's what I saw too." He noted, now looking around more openly. "...I think maybe we weren't the only ones either...maybe."

...OK why was he chatting about this with a stranger? He knew her from Eve. She was, for all he knew, just some poor shmuck that happened to live here in the middle of this territory war.

"Heh. Destiny City I guess. When is it ever normal? I guess we're lucky to still have our faces attached or what not."

"I found most of them yeah, but at least two boxes of winter clothes I did find need to be thrown in the wash." her nose crinkled a little remembering the stale odor that permeated some of her nicer sweaters. After sitting in the attic at their last place for almost a year it was kind of expected.

"Some things rarely change, you always come prepared. But..." she paused giving her friend a wink "I did remember the blankets. Buuuut I'm guessing you remembered that too right?" Cheeks and nose tinted a pinkish hue, Hannah offered her friend a sheepish grin. It wasn't that she was a flaky person, it was just that... yeah no she was flaky, at when it came to remembering to bring necessities like suntan lotion to the beach when it's 95 degrees out.

"I could definitely go for a hot chocolate," The expression on Hannah's face took on a cat like appearance, eyes closed with a huge grin, if only humans could purr... Linking her left arm with Delilah's right, Hannah thrusted her hand in the air all dramatic like, her index finger pointed upward "we should go..." letting gravity take over bringing her arm down parallel with the ground, she pointed towards the fray where the mass of people were located standing just outside the various shops and restaurants "THAT WAY" she finished a little too enthusiastically.

She missed Destiny City, being around friends, going to familiar places, but most of all she truly missed being around Delilah; which made an outing like this just that much more special.




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Mei looked from the man whom she assumed to be either the owner or the manager to the blonde haired boy on the other side of the counter, Jude, or at least that's what his name tag said. "Hi," she flashed him a sincere 'hello' smile "I'd like to try one of your Blackout Boba Tea please."

Reaching into her side bag, she pulled out her wallet to pay for what she hoped would be a delicious beverage. Nodding her head in the direction his boss "I'm assuming he means you're off for the night. Do you plan on sticking around to watch the eclipse?"

A flicker of a smile, reassured as the young man took a seat beside her. It was an incredibly small gesture, so simple, but it eased a measure of tension from the the girl's shoulder and more followed with his answer. A kindred spirit perhaps? At the very least, someone of similar standing she could keep company with, however temporary.

It was getting dark, darker even then the passage of time could excuse, and Bibi rolled here eyes up towards the disappearing sun. Not directly at it, but in that general direction. She blinked at the shimmering, head tilting as it grew more pronounced, then drew a low breath as the shimmer grew into what appeared to be rabbits with glittering butterfly wings.

Rabbits that the young man beside her didn't appear to see? She frowned as a tiny paw touched her forehead and vanished, brow pinching as she glanced sidelong at Magiore before shaking her head and rubbing here eyes.

Clearly she'd dared to peek too long at the sun. That had to be it.

She was still frowning thoughtfully when his voice pulled her attention. "I wouldn't say good, but I suppose something can be said for the experience." Another small smile, more friendly this time. "I'm not one for crowds either, but like you, I felt this was preferable to spending the evening at home."

Lance made a quiet little noise before eventually picking his head up. He glanced over at Desmond and Gabriel to find they weren't event paying attention. This just caused him to turn read again. "..Sorry." He muttered, nuzzling against Alistair's hair. Lance was fine with affection when it was just them. But in a group? Forget it, awkward times hoooo. Even if Lance knew the other members of their party.

Desmond just shifted, hiding his hands away in his hoodie's front pocket. "Any time Angel."

"It's fine, darling," Alistair said, laughing softly. "I find your awkwardness endearing." One of the many things he found endearing about the blond, of course, but definitely one. "What are you going to do when I start meeting you on campus? Or when I take you out on dates to nice restaurants?"

Gabriel couldn't help but smile at the nickname. It was cute, and he'd certainly never been someone's "angel." "You're a good friend, Des, and I'm glad Cait introduced us." Speaking of, where was Cait? Had she ditched?

Good gracious, Ruthie either had eyes larger than her stomach, or she could put it away like a champ. Or she had an eating disorder. His gaze immediately went to her knuckles, looking for wear or roughness. It wasn't something to toy with or about, and given the various coping mechanisms or lack thereof with overwhelming stressors...

When I first found her she was already exhausted to collapse.

He furrowed his brow, searching her face while she laughed and piled on sweet potato french fries. Innocuous, ubiquitous fried food those. The she lifted hers, and he followed. And he startled.

What...are... rabbits? With wings? Did they step into a children's book? His own protestations long ago about Puss-in-boots being their bosom ally came back to him in unfortunate shades. Then they were all touched, and it tugged. Where did the go? What where they? Quenton instantly regretted not having reacted faster-not having caught one in hand.

"Nevermind the vegetables, those rabbits...winged rabbits! You saw them, right? " He put a hand against her's, the one under and supporting her plate.

Xander frowned at his brother's words and nodded, "It was unexpected, but I'm sure whoever put it together, just wanted to make the event extra special, no harm no foul." He gave his brother a smile and laughed, "looked like a failed attempt at mass holographic. Who know in this city."

"Thats okay Alex. I've been so busy too, with school and work and ballet and music. My day is so full," she said with a nod to Alex. "I'll drop by for a visit one day soon okay and we can catch up on everything."

Xander stopped for a moment when he released his brother was staring and look around to see what he was looking at only to at hearing his words frown at the slight insult to him.

Lily shook her head, "not me, both of your outfits are my boss' doing," before pointing the mannequin sporting her outfit. "Xander doesnt have a mannequin because Phina had just been forcing him into more suiting to his good looks. You met Phina before, fellow red head, tall, pretty, ridiculously flirtatious."

"You two, it's not like I'm bad a picking out clothes. I just have simple tastes, not that I dont like this, its just not something I would usually pick," he said with a slight frown.

"There's nothing wrong with simple Xander, but sometimes you have to change it up a little. As for his outfit the coat does come in all those colors. We can get it for you now before Phina's gets to busy and while I can use my employee discount since im here!"

Xander looked over himself slightly confused, "is it really that nice?" Even while he asked the question he resolved for once to take a good look in the mirror.

"It does Xander, you should let your hair down too, show off a little. Bet there a nice hat that will compliment the outfit well, right Alex?"