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Well, she was being waved at, so the intrusion was welcome, or so she supposed. Wyv gave a mental shrug. She could always leave if things got awkward. There were a lot of people, but she did recognize Chao and Sanar, giving the duo a smile and a nod as she approached.

"Wow," she blinked, surprised. There were a lot more people and aerandir at this little party than she'd thought. That was a bit... intimidating. They weren't all from Ar'Idil, were they? No, couldn't be. Sanar and Gael were the only kids she new of, so these kids had to be from the other island. How cool was that? Grinning, she settled on saying, "'lo!" and giving a jauntly little wave to the assembled group.

Makai, for his part was simply thrilled to see other people. He flittled about, hanging behind Wyvern, just out of sight. He'd managed to freak out most of #6's inhabitants with his ghosty tricks, and wondered if there'd be any good reactions here. He waited until Wyv was close enough, then popped through his guardian with a gleeful shout. Being a wisp was so much fun!

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Osu laughed as the little gryphon batted playfully at his knee. That tickled! The gryphon seemed nice, so he reached out a hand to pet him. 'Lex liked being petting like this, so maybe Tayte would too! After a moment, though, the gryphon decided he wanted to check out the food and scampered off towards Foenix.

Springing back up to his feet, Osu looked around. Wow, there were lots of people here now! Grinning from ear to ear, he waved to all the new arrivals. There were three more grown-ups and some more 'nadir too! He didn't see Makai until he passed through Wyvern noisily. With a delighted shout of his own, Osu pointed at the wisp before bursting into peals of laughter. There was a wispy here too! Osu remembered being a wisp. Being able to float and stick your hands through things was so much fun!

"Hiya!!"

Ieyasu nodded and smiled to the three newly arrived guardians and their charges. "Hi there. I don't think I've met any of you properly before. The name's Ieyasu, and that little orange monster over there is Osu." He grinned goodnaturedly before glancing over in Osu's direction to make sure he wasn't annoying anyone. The fox/crane mix was in his element, which was hardly surprising with so much activity going on.

As Foenix commented about the picnic, Ieyasu looked over to her and nodded. Although, it might be a better idea to head a few feet away from the sandbar for that, especially with so many people arriving.

Foenix laughed brightly at Sanar, and waved off Chao's apology. "Oh, no worries! I'm sure the sandwiches can stand to be a bit squashed." She brushed a hand over Sanar's hair, and bent closer. "I'm Foenix. It's nice to meet you. You should meet my little girl, Nehanda." Straightening, she pointed over toward Nehanda. "That's her, right there, and she'd love to meet you both. "'Handa, over here! Come meet Chao and Sanar!"

Nehanda turned from Oleo and Tayte at her guardian's call. With a cheerful grin, she skipped over. "Hi, there! It's nice to meet'cha." She looked at Sanar, and ran the name through her memory. "Oh, yeah! We sent you wool! I liked that purple color, and it was really soft!"

"Exactly, hun." As Fae and Yasu chimed in, and Tayte started heading in her direction, she gently scooped the little gryphon up in her arms, with a reassuring smile over toward Doris. "My, aren't you handsome?" she murmured to the little creature as she moved over into the shade of the trees. "Well, let's see if we've got anything in here to tempt your appitite. Folks," she announced to the rest of the group, "I've got deviled egg, chicken salad, turkey, and veggie and cheese sandwiches, so take your pick. There's also a variety of veggies and fruits."

Nehanda took Sanar's hand. "If you're hungry, Feenix makes really good sandwiches! Come on!" As she led the girl over, she looked at her curiously. "I like growing plants and stuff. Do you have a job thing, too?"

Foenix sat back after putting lunch out, and looked over toward the girl with the bright blue wisp. "Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Foenix. Come join the party! And when did your little boy go whispy?"

So many people! But his antics had been noticed and so Makai preened as best he was able. Preening was admittedly easier when one was covered in fur and feathers, but he managed. The little wisp crowed happily as the gryphon passed through him. This was fun! He was sad to see the little gryph, go but his attention was recaptured byt something orange. He responded to Osu's laughter with some of his own, while waving enthusiastically. "Hyyh!" he mimicked. Mouth-sounds were neat.

Wyv nodded to Ieyasu at his introductions and then to Foenix at hers. "Wyvern, atcher service," she inclined her head to both of them in a strange sort of bow. "The flying blue sprite is Makai. And he's only been... wispy," she paused for a moment, "...since about this time yesterday." Ermine-gryph, bunny-gryph, so many children and guardians, she momentarily lost the thread of conversation as she absorbed it all.

Snapping back to attention, Wyv added, "And we're fine on the food, thanks. I ate earlier and Makai..." Wyvern trailed off with a shrug, thinking Makai's condition was self-evident.

At Chao's question, Makai turned quickly to wave at the woman, then fluttered closer to Osu. This was new and therefore took priority.

"Yep," the green hair woman answered to Chao, "it's his new favorite trick. Better'n implants." She grinned broadly, surprised at how releaved she was to see a familiar face.

(( zOMG, edited 'cause I missed Chao's postie. ))