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Aruru looked at Arion, finally noting the very small, well hidden irritation he sometimes let slip into his eyes. She blinked, looking confused, before smiling at him again. Maybe he wasn't a people person. Maybe he wasn't an Aruru person, she'd met plenty of those sorts of people. She was used to it, her personality could be...over-whelming if you weren't used to boisterous people, that, and her buffers were missing. Macy was well...she frowned. Maybe she could coax him out if he wasn't a drunken mess....and Hyde. Well Hyde was busy with Kai, they hadn't gotten past the 'let's limpet onto each other's face/body/etc..' stage just yet.

"Like I said. I'm very glad you did." She answered Arion with a smile, though her tone had gone down to a normal level of happy, her excitement finally washing away. She smiled at Gabrielle and nodded. "I'd be delighted to, you may call me Aruru though. Lady Winchesten is just so...blah." She said. And on the subject of fauns..."I haven't either. Hyde has, but he was pink and fluffy." Useless information count, one.


Hyuu~! They were nice! Uncle Murdoth was grouchy most of the time, this one wasn't at all! She grinned widely at Gunner, looking completely happy that he was being nice to her. Nadeshiko wasn't one to pay attention, thus the hand in the trousers really wasn't present in her mind, nor would it have offended her if she had paid attention. She wasn't at the stage of knowing much about that yet, despite being part of Macy's family, thus, in contact with Macy himself.

"Cute names! They're so sweet!" She said, peering at the babies again. She wasn't the type to touch without permission, so she simply held onto her bunny plushie as she observed the small children. "Oh! I'm Nadeshiko. Nice to meet you!" She curtsied when he half bowed, always with manners. "And who might you be?"




Why was he here again? Seriously, why? Macy huffed, hands buried deep in his pants pockets as he wandered out of Aruru's house and into the ball area, a decidedly unenjoyable look on his face as he wandered down the steps and to where the other guests were milling around. His mother was...inside, being annoying. Aruru was...over there, being annoying and Nadeshiko was...Macy's eyes narrowed a little, before he walked over, sliding an arm around Nadeshiko's shoulders. That hand was inappropriately placed, he glowered at it before smoothing his expression over to indifference and boredom.

"Hello." He greeted Gunner just then, tone careful. Nadeshiko was looking at him as if confused. "Not to nitpick or anything...but is that really appropriate in front of a young girl, sir?" He asked, motioning with eyes down to the hand.

The grinding teeth didn't go completely unnoticed, the angel cast his eyes down, regretting his comments and questions, "Well uhm.. Maybe it would be best to accompany the Lady- Aruru, I mean, to see what there is on offer.."
He finished, quietly observing the two through pale locks of hair that crept back across his face when he had shifted and bowed his head.. Though a hint of a smile slowly crossed his lips once again at the mention of a rather unusual sounding faun..
"Pink and fluffy? That.. That can't be normal.." He mused, "Is it.. This way..?" He gestured to the open doors, with question as to the best route to get to the tea.


Gunner laughed happily as Nathan tried his best to mimic him, "I'll be disappointed if his first words are not 'Nom!' or 'Want!' you know.." He mused happily, giving the drows temple another gentle nose, while keeping an eye on the pink lady in front of them.
"Nadeshiko?" He smiled pleasantly, "That is a bit of a mouthful, but I'm sure we shall cope.. I'm Gunner.. And my lovely partner has already introduced himself.."

It took all he had to prevent him from purring. He was full of pride when he got to walk with Illmaste and their children, finding them to be stunning. Who could ask for more?

Though.. There was someone else approaching them now.. He automatically squared off his shoulders..
"Gunner.." He greeted Macy, his tone holding a fractionally stern lilt to it for the moment, "As far as I am aware.. There's nothing inappropriate about holding ones partner close.. And who would you be to ask me that?" A pierced eyebrow twitched down into a steady stare.


The fairy continued to loiter indecisively, his fingers curled into very loose fists as he looked between the two groups.. The one with the dragon seemed to be getting just a little volatile.. That was one to avoid! Though he did notices someone.. Just to the..

He startled just a little as a voice came from that flicker of movement, the only outward signs being the slight widening of his eyes and a flick of his wings. He turned sharpish wish a gentle swish of his rather vibrant hair to give the person a slightly sheepish smile, "Ah! Well uhm.. I suppose that you could say that, yes.." He started, tucking yet more stray strands back out of his face.
"I have never attended a formal function before.. Well, any sort of function I don't think!" He explained, tucking one of his arms around himself in a slightly defensive posture as he shifted his weight.
"I'm ah.. Digitalis." He offered, fairly soft spoken, "And unless my eyes deceive me.. You're a fae of some kind..?" He sounded almost hopeful, "I have only enjoyed the company of a human and a naga before, forgive me if I'm wrong."


The elf grinned manicly. It had been an age and then some since he had had the chance for something like this! Shore-leave! Parties! Could like get much better?

Well.. If he had Kastor maybe.. A nice comfy bed.. Candles.. A bottle of wine too..

Ahem..

Parties! There was nothing that Zuberai Sabreal enjoyed more.. Well except Kas- Not again.. It was something of a mantra to the elf as he all but bounded his way into the large and elegant home.. Well.. He hoped this was the right place at any-rate.. If it wasn't then there was going to be one hell of a shock for the owner when they returned!

Motioned through the arches and hallway he eventually emerged into the gardens with a pleased cry of "Hey hey! I bought the rum!"
Then, and only then, did he relinquish his hold on his best friends collar. He could roam now they were safe and sound inside.. Though..

"Why in hell are you all looking at me like that?" He stuck his slender chin out in defiance.


The quieter elf stumbled a little as Zubi marched determinedly ahead.. He wasn't sure if he had even been invited to this thing, but if it was one thing he had learned over the many years he had been friends with the fractionally younger helmsman was that wher he went.. He was bound to be coerced into following..

It wasn't all that bad.. Except the one time on the docks with the drinks.. That other time on the ship with the rope and the flamingo.. And the other time on the island with that big hairy snarling thing.. Or that short-lived pet chicken..

He twitched with every loud word his friend cried, when he was abruptly let go of, shaking him out of the many horrifying incidents of the past with his best friend.. Why were they best friends? He wished he knew sometimes..

"I would s-say.. That they were looking at you like that, menace, because you have just rushed into a gathering of total strangers and shouted at them.. It was pretty.. No.. Blissfully quiet before then.." He quietly stammered to the other elf, looking hopelessly lost as he spared the gathering a very nervous glance indeed.

Illy smiled at Nadeshiko."It is a quite lovely name, but Nade is a bit simpler. It is a pleasure to meet you..and you can call me Illy is you wish." He kept his tone polite, beginning to think he should have pocked the flask his father had tried to push on him. He was going to need it if more like this Macy fellow popped out of the wood work.

Deciding to put an end to this before it came to blows, Illy passed Nathan off to Gunner and stepped right in front of view, head tilted back to look at the unicorn. "Well Macy Tresquax," the last part came out hard, almost spat."I think we can handle ourselves, thank you very much...and I'm sure you have much better things to do." He shifted his fingers slightly, leaning up to whispered gently. "Unless, you wish to be rooted to this spot like a statue to greet the guest, stop tempting my mate to blows." The dark elf smiled. "I'll even paint you in gold filigree."

Usually he would not rise to bait... but the children made him over protective.

Hana left her usual attire for a slinky dress of brilliant blue silk that just hugged ever curve and had a slit nearly up to her hips. Traded getas for a pair of ballet flats in black and turned the waterfall of loose red brown into a uplift coif carefully pinned in place and set with two small combs of silver scattered with opal. A bit of dress up play time but not with out the bite. A small dagger was strapped in a thigh holster on the unslitted hip. And a small flask tucked away.

The first thing Hana noticed was the green, vibrant and healthy. She trailed her fingers across stem and leaf as she walked, lips in a closed half smile carefully hiding her sharp teeth. The next was the guests, trailed with quick flickers of eyes. This…this was going to be fun.

Nadeshiko smiled at Gunner, shrugging back in return. It wasn't really bugging her really, though she was marginally upset when Illmaste had his little outburst, having not expected it. Her brows knitted down in a concern. She focused her gaze on the babies, not sure on what to do or say right now. "Okay, Illy." That sounded about right. She cooed at Phantasma, amused by her giggling. She was sooooo cute. Nadeshiko decided then that wanting to be a parent was a good goal.



The stare the Unigon levelled on both Gunner and Illmaste was one that showed he really could have cared less at the moment. About the threats or about how angry they were. He really...wasn't bothered by it, he didn't feel like he had the energy to react. He sneered again, before rolling his eyes and moving away, over to Zubi, knocking his fist lightly against his head.

"No alcohol." He chuckled, rolling his eyes, though he looked completely amused. Zubi could lift his spirits, for it was pretty obvious that Macy wasn't himself. His usual air was gone, he was feeling rather...docile. "You know Rum doesn't mix well with me, idiot! Where's the wine?" He asked jokingly, waving at Bayne, who still looked like he could easily faint.

Valla had never much liked to go to balls and such. There were always to many people and no one ever talked to her. They were also inside, in stuffy ballrooms that seemed endless. Though something had called her to come to this ball. Perhaps it was that she hadn't much contact with others as of late. Though it was probably that it was because it was outside, in a garden no less. She loved to walk about others gardens and observe the flowers.

Her green eyes brightened some as she saw the lily flowers, her favorite being close to the lily of the valley. She looked around at the others talking in groups and looked back to the flowers, which swayed happily at her nearness.

Nathan gave happy little grr sounds in reply to his sisters protest. It wasn't his fault his sister was wearing something that was keeping her legs from moving. And he was winning. He gave a playful sound and churned his legs faster.

Illy looked at the children, giving a small smile. "They are having so much fun together though. I'm sure they will be quite upset love if you seperate them." He glanced over nodding. "Mmm, I should have took the flask father kept trying to push on me. He said I would need it." He grumbled under breath pushing a strand of his hair back.

He smiled at Nade, a sort of apology for getting in Macy's face. But the unigon had started it...and that was his mate damn it.