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*Tali knows of the people who are down below, but has made no effort to meet them. He's busy enough as it is. Besides. Knowing Earthlings rather well by now, he is sure that someone will be angry with him after what he said to Satomi. It's all the same. If they begin bugging him, he'll just have to start ignoring them.

Wesley opens his eye and stares forward at the dark blue night sky, riddled with thousands of tiny white stars. He silently rolls the thought over of going downstairs to speak with the girl. He's not sure what good it will bring, but perhaps it doesn't matter either way.*

Satomi didn't cast Keno a glance, sitting by the wall off to the right. She'd walked over there once entering, moving halfway, settling with her back against the wall, right leg folded over her left, arms doing the same over her chest. head bowed, the girl did not move from this spot, only the rise and fall of her chest was a sign of life. It was rare she'd be this still. After a few moments, the girl's eyes fluttered open to stare blankly at the ground.

Tongue darting out, she licked her dry lips. The skin of her brow creased slightly, lips pressing together the next moment. Part of her wanted to see Tali and forgive him, while the other didn't. it was odd, but he'd really hurt her, have coming close to ripping her heart out entirely.

Upon Tali's arrival, Keno grunted to himself. It was probably loud enough to be heard by all around. If not, Tali's sensitive hearing would likely catch it anyway. His eyes narrowed as if the remaining memories of what he heard about the fox demon were shot into his head with an arrow. He had indeed wanted to give the one eyed warrior a bruise he wouldn't forget, but Keno was in no condition now, nor did it seem it was necessary anymore. He still wasn't in a mood to speak to him either yet, so he vanished from the arena to relocate to the lounge, where he thought the two would originally meet.

*For the most part, Tali ignores Keno's presence after he arrives, though he hears the noise coming from his direction. He likeiwse hears Satomi's comment, even though she is as far away as she is. Keeping his arms folded over his chest, Tali turns and begins walking nonchalantly across the ring, taking his time.

Stepping out of the ring with a quiet hop, Wesley unfolds his arms and walks through the barricade between the spectators area and the ring, his tail waving lazily in the air behind his hips. He eventually reaches the girl, standing to her left and leaning against the wall next to her.

He tucks his hands into his jacket pockets, pressing the sole of his right shoe against the wall, and staring blankly forward, his head tilted down slightly. He isn't quite sure how to word what he feels of the situation. His anger at himself isn't enough to make him decide otherwise. But he has never had to do something like this before. He has never felt obligated to say to another person what he feels now. Taliman has never had to apologize.*

Breating in deeply as he neared without a word, the girl unfolded her arms. Kicking off the wall, she turned to stand in front of Tali. Emerald orbs flashed with irritation, a little more directed at herself then him. Taking a moment to bit down on her tongue to keep from some sharp comment that might just length the fight, Satomi just breathed in a few times. Right hip jutting out slightly, her right fist rested on it as she gazed at him.

Eyes narrowed still, she parted her lips to speak. "What do you want, Tali?" Her voice started out cold, but slowly faded. She didn't know if she waned to walk away then, to avoid the possibily to get hurt once more. It was bound to happen if she got herself in too deep with him.With a sigh, her body eased up.

Looking to her right, Satomi's left hand rose to swep away the strands falling in her eyes. She carefully didn't look at him, not one to hide how she felt for too long. It seemed she'd already dug herself in deep, deep enough that it seemed impossible to leave.

Satomi's gaze had shifted back to Tali, watching him closely as he struggled to speak. It made her head tilt slightly to the sides, in curiousity. Over all, Satmi didn't know Tali well, but she was pretty sure he didn't have trouble speaking. Not like this, anyways. It was obvious why a few mometns later, when he finally spoke. Emerald orbs widened in surprise, lips parting. The last thign she'd expected, had been that.

Closing her mouth, she opened it only to close it again. She was speechless. All the anger she had left in her left, the hurt fading. It wasn't completely gone, but it most likely took Tali a lot of effort to apologize. Without a word, Satomi stepped closer, right hand lifitng. Knuckles grazed his cheek softly, fingers uncurling to rest agaisnt the side of his face.

"Tali..." Her voice was soft, just above a whisper. It seemed he didn't think of her the way he had said. A slow smile cruved the girl's lips, though it ended just as the corners twitched upwards slightly. Besides his name, she did not speak, and others then her fingers pressing lightly against his cheek she did no touch him. Satomi was still leaving it up to him. What he would do next would decide evrything.

A second surprise. Satomi soon found herself in Tali's arms, them wrapped around her waist. It took her a moment to respond, eyes widening for the second time in a few minutes. Arms lifting, they snaked arount Tali's neck. Her eyes slwoly closed, head bowing to press against the side of upper neck just below his ear. She breathed in deeply, lips smiling against his skin as she took in his scent. She held the hug for a few moments, before pulling away slightly, enough to look at him.

Leaning forward, her lips foudn his in a soft kiss. It was brief, feeling like nothing more then a brief brush of a butterfly's wing. Pulling back, Satomi just smiled again. it was still the small one, but it was better then nothing. With a quiet sigh, she spoke once more. "You're not off the hook that easily.." Her tone was teasing, showing that he had been forgiven.Tali had managed to fix the damage he'd created.

The girl shook her head, grinning a bit herself. She continued after him, placing her right hand. on the barricade herself. Using it for support, she pushed off with reh feet and rotated on her palm. Feet touching down agan, Satomi tugged her skirt straight again. It proved to be a hassle sometimes, as much as she enjoyed wearing them. Quickening her step, she caught up with Tali swiftly.

She fell in place beside him, without a word. As usual, very little was exchanged between them. A brief thought about how she might start actually asking question to get to know him crossed her mind, until she tucked it in a corner of her mind for later. Satomi didn't want to psuh things at the moment, settling for him seeming to actually care for her. It was more then she could hope for, at the moment.