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Raquel sighed after the repeated smacks, standing. "Well, I'm not sure it'll happen again. I dont want to mess with these powers until I know exactly how they work." She stood, feeling a bit light headed, wondering how Damian felt. She reached her hand out to help him up as well.

Raquel looked down at the dazzling thing, making the smile return to her face. "Though dont you want me to hide it or-...?" She was a bit unsure herself. She didn't care if the whole world knew. Or maybe it didn't matter if the whole world knew, as long as Richard and Lorey didn't till after their wedding. Raquel was funny like that. She wanted it to be all about them, and their day.

"I really dont have a preference. I could marry you right here and now before anyone even knew we were engaged, or keep our love secret for the rest of our lives!" She sighed dramatically, laughing at herself, as she picked up her towel and started to head back in.

Raquel stopped, looking back at him. A sweet look of adoration and love painted on her face exquisitely. She came up to him, looking down at her ring a moment, still smiling so softly. "Then we shall show off our love and fortune of being together tonight. And let the men rave with jealousy, and the women swoon and cry out of anguish their play boy is gone." She smirked but there was still that lovely tint of sweet innocence behind it.
"...I love you... I'll be out in a minute..." She leaned up and kissed his chin sweetly, turning to head to her room.

Raquel, after her shower, slipped on a dark green dress that fell just above the knees. She slipped on a tanish brown bomber over it, and topping the look off with a pair of Chuck Taylor's she found in her closet. She looked casual, yet strangely earthy and slightly trendy. She even wore her green scarf she had bought with Damian, finding it matched the dress wonderfully.

She wasn't really sure what Damian would prefer her to wear, since he had never really said much about her clothing ever since she had gotten rid of her old 'business' clothes. That and he said he had no preference with her hair, making her sigh as she tried to make it look presentable. He made her seem perfect, which she was far from. But it was nice that he viewed her in such a way.

She tried her hand at accessorizing again, finding a pair of dangling earrings and casual bangles, making her seem like any other young woman, excited to be going out on a date with the love of her life. In no time at all, she was ready to go, grabbing her purse and heading out to meet Damian. Who she had to whistle at when she saw him. "Aw! You're wearing the hat!" She beamed coming into the living room smiling brightly.

Raquel smiled and nodded, taking the ticket and placing it inside her purse. "Thank you. You're lookin' pretty sharp yourself..." She smirked, though had to reach up to touch the little bit of stubble he had left, before taking his arm so they could be on their way.

Raquel had loved every minute. She was absolutely mesmerized by the various acts that preformed here and there, and even got Damian to dance with her. She had barely paid any attention to the media, though was a bit embarassed, and slightly uncomfortable with the attention after awhile. But she managed to ignore it. If anything, she was curious as to what they'd write for tomorrow's paper.

The only really unpleasant part was hearing a familiar street performer. Raquel had been worried they'd run into Chase, though she wasn't sure if he'd even be at such an event, or if he was even out of jail yet. Yet the scum bag didn't show. Instead they ran into Nat. Her Nat playing with a few other street performers on the lower end of the festival. He didn't see her at first, but when he did, the first thing his eyes were drawn to, was the glittering ring on her hand. He seemed to falter in his playing for a slight moment, but picked himself back up and continued on as if nothing had happened. Though there was no mistaking the slight sadness and grief in his face. It made Raquel's heart throb and reach out to him. But she reminded herself. She was Damian's. Nat didn't own her any more. She didn't have to apologize for being happy. She... she deserved this.

Other than that, it was a wonderful evening. On the way home, Raquel kept her hand on Damian's leg, fighting the urge to fall asleep. She was slightly more awake now, but still leaned on him as he started to unlock the door. Though strangely... they found it unlocked.

They proceeded into the house, though a bit cautious. Raquel jumped a mile, grasping Damian's arm as they turned into the living room.

"So glad you finally decided to join us. We've been waiting a terribly long time..." the dark haired creature sitting on the couch called to them, without even turning around.
"Yes, it's been so boring. But we've managed to entertain ourselves...right Andy~" A white haired person cooed, snuggling into the dark haired.

Their Amaranthine friends were back.

"Thats what you wish to ask us?" The one called Andrew scoffed, setting down a glass of wine in his hand onto the coffee table before standing. "You should be asking why we're here, or who we found you..." He coked his head, holding his hand out for Amethyst to stand with him.
"You see, little Raquel here is still pretty knew to her powers, and she has a lot to learn... for instance... you two had a pretty intense moment just hours ago didn't you?" Amethyst asked coyly, Raquel stepped forward only slightly, still holding onto Damian, hiding her fear. "What do you me-" She was cut off

"You exerted so much passion, we could sense it planets away darling..." Andrew sighed. "Amaranthine's are very sensitive to others of our kind's emotions and release. We knew exactly where to find you...

Raquel blinked blankly, her eyes growing dark with anger. "But why the hell are you here!?" She demanded, her voice raising. The emotion in Raquel was surging. Just when she was starting to be happy and content, these two show up. It was infuriating.

"Why so defensive? We're not here to cause too much trouble..." The white haired beauty sighed, leaning on Andrew lovingly. "Since dear Raquel is one of us~ We thought it'd only be fair to come and take her home..." Raquel was confused, her grip on Damian tightening.