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Usagi returned to her family since she had come to realize that rejoining them would probably be less awkward than standing around by herself. "I'm back!" she greeted them as she returned. Why couldn't she know more people around here? Probably because she never left the house, yeah, that's a reasonable answer.

Ai was getting a bit bored without anyone to talk to and she was beginning to feel the need to go up to someone. She didn't care who, that didn't matter to her, as long as she had someone to talk too. Too bad everyone already seemed to be occupied.

"This is kind of boring," Emily noted to her older brothers, "I mean, what are we supposed to do here?" she asked. Bryan just chuckled and ruffled her hair, "Well we needed to get out and this seemed like a good reason to," he told her as he looked toward his brother, "Right Logan?" he asked. However, Logan wasn't really paying attention. He had spotted Dante arrive at the festival and he couldn't help but to think that then man looked familiar.

It seemed that it was voting time, which left everyone to decide who they should vote for. Of course Emiko wanted to vote for her daughter but she wasn't quite sure who to vote for to be king. She would probably just pick a name that sounded nice. She read then names aloud to Mitsukai leaving her to choose who she wanted, the little girl ended up choosing the only two names she recognized on the list. Usagi wasn't going to vote for herself so she figured she would just choose someone who had an interesting name and for the guys she would choose a Caleb! Or whatever name sounded closest to Caleb. Ai decided to use the "eenie meenie miney mo" process for her votes. Emily and Bryan both voted for their brother, along with whatever girl name sounded nice to them, and Logan just chose two random people.



Votes!
Emiko Yoshiko: Usagi Yoshiko, Jean Philip
Usagi Yoshiko: Freya Von Der Bach, Crimson Skizo
Mitsukai Yoshiko: Usagi Yoshiko, Frederick K. Murrow
Ai Sayuri: Kathie Waldroup, Leo Huckleberry
Bryan Love: Holly Valentine, Logan Love
Logan Love: Alex Park, Mitsuke Rameri
Emily Love: Amanda O'Conner, Logan Love

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- Blaire Vatonage, Hayden Rusacanth, Rachel Fate, Sophia Fate, & Camelia 'Cam' Grey -
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Blaire frowned slightly at that. The only thing Conor said since they got there and... it was that. "Free food?" replied the teenager at first with a shrug. "Come on, you've sulked enough for today." It was true. Sure... she had distracted him enough, like they had these last few days. Remembering that caused her to redden slightly before she shook her head. "Just..." Blaire let her voice trail off trying to think of something he'd like to do... In a quiet festival? She didn't really get much. A frown came to her face for a moment, before it switched to her calm expression. "We're out. That's it. Now get some food or something" said the girl with a small chuckle before leaving him to munch on something while she went to vote in the festival. She was psyched she could participate in this one. Of course... getting votes was another matter. Soon enough she was back at Conor's side, getting something to eat herself. It was hard not to stick with him... since he was living with her now.

The sight of a familiar redhead caused Hayden to smile. He hadn't seen her since the New Year's Eve festival. He was still wondering his theory that every time he came out something bad happened. Typically it was better safe than sorry, but Hayden sometimes forgot about it. "Nanami. Hey there. I am really, it looks like there are a lot of people taking part this year" said the man.

-Late but exit with Romane and her victims-

Well this was... a little boring. Camelia had headed over to vote, picking random names really. She didn't know anyone! Not her fault... well really it was, she should be checking that job now...

(( Blaire Vatonage - Harvest King: Conor Alvey, Harvest Goddess: Blaire Vatonage
Hayden Rusacanth - Harvest King: Crimson Skizo, Harvest Goddess: Celeste Trelawny
Camelia Grey - Harvest King: Alex Park, Harvest Goddess: Kathie Waldroup))

Act like he was hindering my day? how do i do that?! Dante thought to himself before Raidens other comments and light hearted nature had Dante blushing once again. He's glad i showed up. He thinks i look good, as myself! And dont be embaressed? Dante thought as he opened his mouth to respond to Raiden's question. When Raiden touched Dante's arm Dante wanted more. "Can i take you home? -NO! Thats not what i meant! I mean unless you want to? No wait! Thats stupid to say." Dante panicked he slapped his hands over his mouth to keep himself from talking.

He held up a finger for Raiden to give him one second. Taking a deep breath in Dante removed his hands from his mouth and tried to not be so nervous. "I-Im good. We have the store up and running again." Yeah that was good. Keep calm Dante. Jesus, saying anything that comes out of your mouth! You know better than that! You'll scare him off! Dante thought to himself before speaking again.

"Its a bit bigger, fire proof and oh!" Dante said as he got distracted in his own conversation. Well not really he just got excited about what he was going to tell Raiden next. "We have a cute little bistro upstairs now. And i made you a cute little Bento box-" Dante said before he paused realizing something. "That i left.. at the store, before i came here. Like an idiot." Dante said as his shoulders sank and he sighed in regret hanging his head and dropping his gaze. Dammit.. idiot. Stupid.. way to go! First date with a hot guy and you forget the present you made him!

Nanami glanced around the square. Hayden was right, there did seem to be a lot of people. Of course, it had been a while since she had last come by. It wasn't really her thing, but she was thankful for any chance to talk. "Hm, I noticed that too. And to be honest, your name was the only one I really recognized," she laughed gently. "I was surprised to see you had entered. Good luck," she quickly broke into a grin. He probably wouldn't notice that she was teasing, but, well... it was subtle. For a moment, she wondered if she should have entered after all. Seeing all of those young girls on the list, though, was enough to discourage anyone over the age of twenty-five.

Free food.. Well. That was a better answer than what Conor had in mind, as he stared flatly at a few of the sparse dancing couples. ..Well, it wasn't like anybody who really mattered ever danced at this thing, even with the musicians playing in the background. Plus, he didn't know how and – ********, as if he would ******** dance! That was just.. Better than what he already had to do with Blaire. Keith – get high, ********, and then maybe watch TV and talk s**t about everyone they hated. Blaire - ...********. That was it, literally. They talked some, but Conor was too.. eh to do much with that. His mind was always on something else, even when they were together. It wasn't always on Keith, though. There was more for Conor to think of than just petty relationships. ..Right..? Yeah, he'd love to believe that.

He watched Blaire wander off to go vote, deciding that food seemed better than nothing. So, he wen to go stare at whatever they had out and maybe pick at something – <********>, was that – who.. no.. No, that couldn't.. Ah, but it was! He had no clue how anyone could approve of pork chops at a dance, but, ******** if Conor cared. He hadn't eaten much in days, of course he wouldn't pass up on something tasty like that! Even if he bit into the chops not as eager and excited as usual, he still ate at least three before Blaire came back. He was about to ask her who she had voted for, when the announcement came up. Celeste and Fredrick..? ..Those names sounded really.. uh.. Average. Not that he ever cared about who was what, but at least he realized that with the old lady on the microphone, the festival had to be over. That was how it usually was at these things, anyway. With some more chat with Blaire and a short moment where he had to have her try one of the pork chops, (hey, it was a moment for Conor), they left back home to return to the usual routine.

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There wasn't much else Kade could do aside from stare. And stare. Then stare somewhere. ..Still staring. ..Did she.. say.. Satan? Sacrifice? Worship? Was that..? Um.. Umm.. His eyes went to the little pendant to stare some more, his stomach twisting up with nausea and fear, his hands starting to break into a cold sweat as he fidgeted with his skirt. ..Small.. critter.. Kade was probably the worst person to say any of that too. “NO!” He shrieked out at the question, clapping a hand over his mouth. Oh, God, he would be killed! Something horrible would happen if he stayed with this.. this whore for any longer! Before he could get tainted by her evil, satanic beliefs, he turned tail and ran to the closest church to hide for the rest of the evening, leaving Yoakim Jr. to stand awkwardly beside Holly while he unknowingly watched his father run faster than ever in heels.

..Yes, the kid had been standing there the whole time. He looked up at her, “..I.. I could worship Satan with you..” He mumbled in hopes of getting some form of acceptance from someone. Hey, couldn't blame a kid for trying. Unfortunately, fate wouldn't have it as Theresa came into the festival looking bewildered. Well, Kade had called pretty quick for an emergency church visit, so she had to go fetch the kid since she hadn't let him know junior had come. With a quick nod at the woman Yoakim was attempting to communicate with, she dragged the redhead off to leave Holly alone.

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Zhi giggled – it went well? Of course~ Zhi was a master at setting people up! Even if that wasn't so much matching people as it was people being randomly paired off to whoever forked up the most cash, but, well, let her believe she had done something right there. She did frown when he said Blaire was a bit young. Wasn't Zhi a bit young for River?! NEVER. Nuh uh, no, age didn't matter! It was like the man was insulting her own unrequited love towards River as something that would never happen! “I'm doing fine.” She huffed out irritatedly, “Maybe you should be desperate, old man.” With that small bout of hormones done, Zhi marched off to go back home, leaving Crimson behind in the dust.

~Exit All~

Captain Big Daddy pulled his arms back down and continued flexing his muscles just because he liked to, and being a superhero he didn't need a reason to do anything he did! He even did the whole super body-builder pose. "I understand, miss. My charm and good looks can be rather enticing." He growled playfully at her.

A dumb grin crossed his face again. "And, I'm sure you're wondering, yes. There is a reason I'm called Captain Big Daddy, and it doesn't have to do with these." He flexed in front of her once more and rose his eyebrows up and down. Miss Damsel needed a ride! Well, he'd be sure to fix that! "I am my own steed, Miss Damsel!" He smiled and swept her into his arms in that generic superhero way. "Where are we headed to?" He held her delicately in his arms and gave her yet another goofy grin.

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Raiden's light blues widened when Dante asked to take him home. "Er... Umm....." He stammered with a completely lost look on his face. He took a deep breath when he corrected himself, letting out a sigh of relief. He pulled his hand to the back of his neck and rubbed it nervously, glancing at the ground. He didn't know why Dante made him feel so awkward maybe Integra was right. He gave him a smile when he held up his finger to wait. It seemed he wasn't the only one that felt strange right now.

Raiden smiled and nodded in a way to say 'that's good' about the store being open. Fire proof was good, that would be bad for it to burn again, or even have the possibility. He had no idea what a Bento box was, but he honestly felt bad about not having anything for him. "Don't worry about it." He chuckled and looked back into his eyes, then looked around at the thinning crowd. "Well, I don't think we've had much a date. Where should we continue it?" He awaited his answer, overlooking the awkwardness.

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Crimson nodded at her, "that's good to hear." He smiled and pulled his cigarettes out of his pocket, listening to the little announcement. He would have to congratulate Celeste before leaving. He was lost in his thoughts when he was smacked back to ground with what she had said. He should be desperate?! That was so much worse... A young girl like her was telling him he should be desperate?! He just kind of stood there shocked, "Good seeing you again." He nodded and lit up a cigarette now for two reasons. One panicking, one addiction, he sighed.

Crimson made his way through the crowd, trying to not burn anyone that would be awful. At least there wasn't as many people, now. He finally found Celeste and gave her a smile, "Congratulations! I'll see you around, just wanted to say good job before I left." He nodded, this was a lot more awkward then he thought it would be. "See ya." He gave her another smile and made his way back through the people to leave.
~Exit Crimson~

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Zelynity smiled at his cute blushing and answered him, "Well, I'm a little rusty with kissing... and have never done much else..." It was a little embarrassing, but true. "I think of it as a good thing, with so many diseases that we have now!" She blushed and attempted to hide behind her hair again. Her blush deepened when he stepped closer, and even more when he asked if she was involved with anyone. "No, I'm not seeing anyone." She gave a small smile. "But, it's getting kind of dead around here. I'll see you around." She nodded and made her exit, holding the strap of her bag.
~Exit Zelynity~

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Mitsuke had been eying the young green-haired gentleman from her position next to a tree. He looked so yummy and adorable~ She knew as she watched the young pink haired girl exit that now would be her big chance to have a taste. Accents, even ones that she couldn't recognize, drove her wild. She knew from the second she heard his voice that she would have to have him! But, he would have to pass her little test.

She walked towards Jean Philip, trying to keep her heels from getting to deep into the dirt. She spun in front of him quickly and gave him a gentle smirk, he was even better up close! She placed her delicate hand on the back of his neck and pulled him in before he could pull himself from her grasp. She pressed her lips against his and gave him a deep kiss. She pulled him in closer and released his lips once she felt she had tried him out enough. She ran her tongue gently across his lips and gave a soft smirk. She didn't care for his name, nor did he need to know hers. She walked away with that and towards her brother, deciding to never where such pointy heels to a festival again.

Mitsuke approached Xeiro carefully, a little worried he might lash out at her again. "See you back at home, Xy." She patted his back gently and left.
~Exit Mitsuke~

♥ • • Celeste xoxooxoxo