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(( Beach Bar ))

Mouse nodded curtly, showing that she understood what Jun had told her and was willing to help him. "Alright, I'm good when you are!" Her legs and arms shifted a bit, making a few small adjustment to her stance, clearly not worrying about her fingers - after having them almost-crushed numerous times by just as many machines, a situation like this didn't worry her in the slightest. She kept her eyes locked with the strangely intelligent chimera she was facing, not about to be moved by his acting but knowing that she should stay alert. It was a good thing she hadn't brought Mitya along, otherwise this scene would have become a bit of a disaster!

[Apartment -> Beach Bar]

Having gone home to drop off Cookie and to work, Aden has returned to join the fund raising festivity where he had discovered the Raevans.

Walking in blue velcro sandals, white shorts, and a simple blue button-up shirt, he approached the Beach Bar underneath the blazing sun. The walk was enough to leave him thirsty for the cold rush of a beverage. It seemed he was often thirsty when it comes to these hot summer days. Getting closer and closer to the bar, he pondered what would be a good drink...

Mmm... I'm sure anything will do fine! But I don't know what to get...

Aden ordered his drink decisively upon reaching the counter. Turning around to look at the happenings, something interesting caught his eye. There it was... a fox with butterfly wings! First it was half bodies floating around and now a fox with butterfly wings! If he told his friends they wouldn't believe him. Better yet, they'd probably just think it was part of some story or manga he was concocting...

As if I get called 'weird' enough, hah.

It seemed that there was a familiar green haired girl who had been helping with the little creature. With a drink in hand and curiosity enshrouding his mind, he made his way over.

"Excuse me, miss, but was that a real fox? With real wings?" he questioned the green-haired girl almost feeling as if that was a dumb question. Since Raevans existed, couldn't it be possible to have foxes with wings?

Of course it is... Jeez. I should ask better questions!

[Beach Bar]

Rubbing his eyes, he got a better view of the fox. There were fins.

I thought there were wings... I'm not crazy! It's too late now. She must think I'm someone who dropped out of school and lives on the streets and is probably crazy!

"Everybody knows that foxes have fins! Haha!" he sheepishly pointed out in all it's obviousness.

Aden looked at his drink and wondered if the bartender had put anything in it... Hopefully nothing had been slipped in his drink. Other than that, the only thing to blame was his too imaginative mind.

With that aside, he really wanted to make sure he wasn't seeing things anymore. With an anticipating stare at the bowl, he wished to hold the little thing.

"Umm... Is it okay if I hold it for a bit?"

.ll Beach Bar ll.

Josh peeked back up at Mouse as she took her sweet time returning to her lackluster position behind the counter. The sudden calmness hanging about her actions completely undermined her previous rowdiness. She seem to amuse herself by making dainty finger foods and snacks. Josh propped his head up with a hand and called over the counter. “So did you help organize the event this time?” The boy considered it an innocent enough observation. The petite woman was the only person besides Dr. Kyou working at the event. Rather than the other events, where there seemed to be every owner and their grandma taking a part in the festivities.

Josh did take notice of the good doctor himself behind the counter as well. Apparently, he was the bartender. Interesting… The boy would have to rouse a chat with the illustrious man himself. But that would be saved for later. For now, continuing his discussion with the emerald coifed woman before him was more important.

[[...::Sand 'n Stuff::...]]

Isi smiled as politely he could up at Alex. Well, he had never seen her in a bad mood (that he hadn't caused), but it was sure nice to see her smiling and smiling along with Chloe. Overall, Isi was in a fairly good mood considering that he was in public and all the things that had been happening at the Delaran household for the past. There was a rare smile gracing his face and he actually chucked once or twice. "Thanks Alex," he beamed happily, "I'll try my best to make it a good day."

Now, as Alex was politely distracted by a group with a kite, Isi took his chance to settle himself down carefully on the beach sand beside Chloe's towel. When Aphi was to come, he'd probably bring a towel that Isi would eventually need if he were to spend a majority of his time on the beach. For now, he'd just sit on the sand. He carefully slipped his arms out of the loops of his crutches and he laid them down neatly beside himself. Turning to Chloe, he smiled warmly and asked, "How are you doing, Chloe?"

Then suddenly his attention was snagged by a stranger he hadn't noticed before. Furrowing his thick brows at the young man, Isi forced a smile (he was terrible at first meetings) and asked, "Um...I'm good. And you? Who are you again? Rai? Um...Pleasure to meet you. I'm Isikoro Etul Delaran, younger brother Aphisemt Delaran and guardian to Eirdirsceol here." He gestured to his raevan who was now meeting a new raevan.

Eiry, on the other hand, wasn't preoccupying himself with where he was going to sit. He, gave a brief glance at Alex and Chloe, gave a huge ear to ear smile, before he turned to the advancing raevan and gave her a big smile as well.

"Halloa! We are same-hearted. Who are you?" asked Eiry, completely forgetting that he should be polite and introduce himself first. He was more interested in this new face right now than manners.

(( Beach Bar / Sand n' Stuff ))

The buffet slowly began accumulating a small variety of snacks, tempting those who might be saving their appetites for the upcoming pie eating contest. And it seemed that Mouse was going the extra mile to make sure that some of them tasted just right, as she had to pause to swallow a bite of food and take a sip from her club soda before answering Josh. "Yeah. I called up Dr. Kyou about having a beach party this year and he was all over the idea." Her voice rang with clear enthusiasm and a touch of pride. "Werika and Sevilin helped out too." It sounded like Josh had been to Lab parties before, so she thought it was possible that he might recognize the two names.

Instead of giving her name right away, the eagle girl responded with a question. "Same...hearted?" Her head cocked to the side a bit in confusion. This was her first time meeting Eirdirsceol, and she wasn't the fastest of learners when it came to vocabulary, so it was natural she was a little bit confused at first by his eccentric way of speaking. Neither of them had enough of a chest to possess a fully functional heart yet, so why would he be saying that they had the same one?

Beach Bar

Aki followed Lucretia obligingly, returning Roux's wave with a twiddle of her own fingers. As soon as they were close enough, she settled a hand on Lucretia's shoulder....in part to be friendly, and in part to demonstrate to Roux that the new Raevan was, in fact, approachable.

"Roux, it's been a very long time. This is Lucretia, a friend of Melisande's! She's been wanting to meet you. Lucretia, this is Roux." Letting her hand slip back to her side, Aki leaned past the Raevens long enough to snag her new drink...leaving a hefty tip in its place. "I'm not certain, but I think the two of you share a love of the cold, which is something we appreciate you sharing." Aki waved a hand in front of her face to demonstrate, only now reaching a comfortable temperature despite her skimpy suit. Taking half a step back, she swirled her drink and watched, giving the Raevans a chance to accept the introduction.

Or not.

Taking a look around, she spotted the dark haired Raeven girl scanning the crowd. She gave a quick wave to Lucia, motioning her over as well. "Darling! Yes, you! Would you like introduced?!"

Sand n' Stuff

Pasha took a tiny sip before passing the drink to Zavier, cheeks still pink with sun and the pleasure of good company. She bobbed a bit in the air as she was introduced to Tari, and nodded to Laz. "Tariel is a beautiful name. And...it's good to see you again, Laz?" Melisande silently hoped that they had indeed met before, and that she wasn't just confusing him for another Raevan.

"Do you like the drink? It's a col-ah-dah!" She pronounced the word carefully once Tariel accepted the drink, trying to remember just the way Aki said it. Though she didn't intend to, one of Meli's hands snuck into Zavier's of its own accord, as though it was the proper place to be. Her fingers were still cool from the frosty drink, and his hand was warm and wonderful in hers.

Meeting his eyes again, Meilsande offered him another smile, the silent kind of smile that told someone exactly how glad you were to see them. "How am I? Hmm. Happy." It didn't take long to decide. "Is there...something fun here? Or were you ready to relax?"

.ll Beach Bar ll.

Josh tapped him fingers rhythmically on the cool surface of the counter. They were strumming up a rhythmic tempo, something similar to the current song baring on the speakers, by the time Mouse responded. Josh’s voice rang clear and draped warmly over the woman, “Well, my hat is off to you for planning such a great event,” His eye glistened with a competitive shimmer, “Anyone who is willing to incorporate paintball into a Lab festival is a friend of mine.” Yes, he already knew about the numerous contest this event promised. Every eent the Lab hosted seemed to be teaming with attention grabbing thrills. The fact that the advertisements and flyers made a grand display about the copious competitions also helped. Bolded and colorful words on flyers proved fascinating to Josh.

The boy looked puzzled briefly, his eyebrows knitting together, “I have heard of Sevilin, but not of a We’rika…. Are you Sevilin’s owner?” Again, Josh made harmless inquiry.