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What am I doing?! Xennik thought wildly. Asking for a date? Why? He'd barely just learned her name! And sure, she was attractive. Very attractive, actually. But still. What must she think of him? Remarkably, the man managed to keep his composure, and smiled beautifully at her, calmly meeting her gaze with his own despite how fast his heart was suddenly pounding. And maybe his grin was a little too wide - a sign that he was embarrassed, but perhaps recognized only by those who knew him very well.

"Grand." He grinned. "Perhaps we could...continue this discussion then?" He asked, trying not to be too flustered. He was usually good with the opposite sex. He didn't date often, perhaps part of the reason...

But it wasn't exactly a date. No, it was just...a relocation of their discussion. Unless she wanted it to be...

He turned away, setting Allani down on the counter and busying himself with gathering up his stuff so she couldn't see the blush that had taken over and was now flaring across his comely face.

Allani watched the on-goings with a curious expression on her face, not grasping quite what was going on, but figuring that it couldn't be that bad. Not as bad as HER Xennik kissing the pink-haired girl's hand... "You're blushing." She announced almost accusingly, loud enough for Kana to easily hear, which just caused her usually oblivious-to-things-like-this guardian to blush even more deeply.

He might as well climb into a hole somewhere and die.

"Grand." Xennik had miraculously recovered, and now turned to smile his signature heart-melting Xennik-smile at the young lady he'd just asked on an impromptu date.

"Can I come?!" Allani piped up, fearful that Xennik might be planning on leaving her alone with Biwa and the boring babysitter-bot he hired when he could find no one else to watch them. Biwa was completely unapproachable as of late.

A look of thoughtful uncertainty came over Xennik's face, and Allani realized she'd have to fight a little harder. "I could come an' maybe play wif Yuki?" She said, large eyes glowing with hope. She wanted to be friends with Yuki. Especially if that meant she didn't have to stay home with Biwa.

Xennik bit his lip, looking from Allani to Kana, eyebrows raised slightly. He'd let her decide.

"A FOREST?!" Allani squeaked in excitement, sitting up straighter. "Like an a'venture?!" Her eyes widened in awe. She always heard about a'venturing in forests. This would be so cool! "Yesyesyes!"

Xennik smiled -more like grinned- at Ukiuki. Once again she had helped him a great deal. "That sounds like a plan," he said warmly. "And it will be a learning experience for you two." He looked thoughtful. "This sounds like it might take a while. Perhaps we ought to bring some food and make a picnic of it?" His blue eyes went to Kana's face, to see her reaction, a small smile on his lips.

"PICNIC?!" Allani squealed. She wouldn't be able to relax for days at this rate, waiting for Sunday.

Allani was dancing with excitement now, shifting her weight from one foot to the other on the counter on which she stood, her butterfly-coral wings flapping in her excitement and her antenna quivering. Xennik chuckled and scooped her into his arms. "That sounds fine with me." Again he smiled his heart-throb smile at the two girls. "We'd better get on our way. We'll see you Sunday, then?" He bowed with a charming flourish, dipping low enough to make the Pala in his arms squeal at the ride and the feather on his hat, which was a deep blue, to flop forward. Surprisingly, the hat didn't come off of his head.

Of course something would make Xennik run late. Xennik was always just barely on time for anything, no matter what it was, but today he feared he might actually be late.

The problem; Biwa.

"Biwa, are you coming or staying?" Xennik asked, changing his shirt for the thousandth time.

Are you going to decide on what you're wearing? Biwa answered in thoughtspeak, not answering the question.

"Yes." Xennik said decisively. "I'm wearing this one."

No comment from the ever-helpful Kyuria.

"LetsgoletsgoletsGO!" Allani sang form the doorway, where she'd been pacing all day.

"Biwa?" Xennik asked, completing the adjustment of his shirt and pulling a red decorative vest on over the long-sleeved white shirt.

Biwa took his time replying. Yes. I'm coming. Someone has to make sure you don't get in trouble. Biwa's mood over the past few months had gone from depressed and thoughtful to bitter, and Xennik didn't miss the note of jealousy in his voice. He bit his lip. There really didn't seem to be any way to please Biwa.

"Then let's move," was all the magician said.

They managed to arrive, as usual, just before they could be considered late.

"Afternoon," Xennik greeted them pleasantly, nodding his head as they met up with the other group of three. The man's cheeks were flushed, his feather a deep blue.

Allani was already talking non-stop, jabbering on and on about how excited she was. Biwa stood to the side, observing. "I don't believe you've met Biwa." Xennik said, gesturing to the Kyuria.

Introductions thus over, the day could proceed.

"OKAY!" Allani practically shouted in her excitement, flying off after Yuki without even bothering to check in with Xennik first. He chuckled, shaking his head.

I suppose I'm supposed to go with them, then? Biwa asked, a little offended about Ukiuki's comment on how he looked exactly like something else. Hmmf. The untrained eye.

"Food!" Allani cried, exclaiming over everything that was pulled from the basket with excitement. Biwa shook his head, pretending not to be amused by the Pala's incessant chattering.

"Keep an eye on Allani, will you?" Xennik asked Biwa, his voice serious and a note of gravity in his eyes. Biwa nodded wordlessly, understanding Xennik's worry. Immediately Xennik relaxed.

The man was surprised, but pleasantly so, when Kana took his arm and led him off. Allani was too distracted to realize that her rival for Xennik's attention was now leading him away, so they managed to get away without any Allani-drama.