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Alise didn't exactly believe in the easter bunny as much as she believed in... well... she believed in something else. Something that annoyed her mother when she talked about it. Signing up for the easter egg hunt hadn't entirely been her idea, as much as her mom's, but there was perhaps the allure of winning some sort of sweet prize to show off.

Or just candy to give a certain cat back home.

Wearing a frilly pink dress with a rabbit print at the bottom, matched with rabbit ear pumps, Alise wasn't really dressed to go egg hunting, but it had been the outfit her mother had forced her into, for picture taking purposes. Honestly, it wasn't as if she'd be allowed to wear jeans, anyways.

Checking her clue sheet, Alise decided to go check out the Founder's Statue.

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Charice was also a little overly dressed for the event, in a mori kei-esque outfit, and flowers in her hair, but that was typical Charice. Some might argue that she was too old to be doing things like egg hunts, but Charice was never really one for being mature and doing adult things.

Picking up her wristband and clue sheet, Charice decided to check out the front gates

Evren at the Front Gate

Evren blinked as she patted out the bunny themed lolita she was wearing. She then put a finger to her cheek wonder where she should start exactly. Blinking she tilted her head as she saw the girl with the crown on her head. Maybe she could use that as an inspiration for her next design.

Odelia 'Del' Chastain - Front Gate

Easter was hardly a... goth-y time. Yet, Del had done her utter best to cling to her goth roots as well as getting into the spirit of things. She'd managed to find a cute sundress in all black with little white bunny print and she'd even made herself a headband with black bunny ears surrounded by a flower crown of black roses. Oh yeah, she was totally rocking the goth life, she thought, grinning to herself as she accepted the wrist band.

After a few moments thought, she decided that she'd go hunting around the front gates. And if she couldn't find a egg there, well, she'd just look somewhere else. That was the whole point of an egg hunt, wasn't it? Holding onto her clue sheet, Del skipped (literally) to the gates and began to hunt.

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Pippa Lowry - Cafeteria

Long hair pulled back in a ponytail, Pippa had opted to do her hunting in relative comfort, wearing jeans and a simple white blouse. Of course, it being Easter, she'd taken one of the flowers from her garden and pinned it to her hair. Taking both a clue sheet and wristband, she smiled her thanks and looked over the sheet for a moment. She'd try the cafeteria first. With a firm nod to herself, she strolled towards the building. If there was an egg there, it would be in the more public areas. The actual kitchen areas would be too dangerous for the little kids and nobody enjoyed a liability suit.

Kirra Morrow - the Front Gate

Kirra surreptitiously stuffed her pockets with free candy while she waited for her cousin Gigi to fill out the paperwork. While a part of her ten-year-old brain was desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny at work, the rest was focused on winning the contest. Wide red eyes followed the people who were already out hunting, watching for signs that an egg had been discovered. A treasure hunt required tactics. She hoped the prize was chocolate. Chocolate was the best prize.

By the time she had her wristband and clue sheet, she was practically hopping with excitement. And Gigi – Gigi was just moving too slow! Kirra tugged her cousin away from the sign-up table, pulling out her phone.

“We needta split up, so if you find one, call me so I can find it too, okay?”

“Uh-uh,” said Gigi, “That’s not how this works. We can stick together as a team, or you can find your eggs on your own.”

“Meeean.” Kirra pouted, but she was too excited to stay still long. It didn’t matter, she could still find all the eggs herself. “Well I’m just gonna check over there and be right back okay? Okay!”

And without giving Gigi a chance to answer, she ran back towards the big old gates they’d come in by. She’d seen them on the picture of Gigi’s school, so they had to be important. The Easter Bunny would definitely hide something right where everyone would walk straight past it!



Gigi Gennaro - the Cafeteria

On campus when she didn’t have a class, Gigi thought to herself. Why did she keep volunteering? But Destiny City was dangerous, and her cousin was cute, and it was sanctioned by the DCU board, so it was probably safe for once. She finished signing them both in, and let Kirra lead the way. And then completely ditch her, like a little brat!

With a sigh, Gigi waved to the departing bundle of energy. It wasn’t like she could get too lost. The campus was big, but she had her phone.

After a quick glance over the clue sheet, it was clear that it wasn’t going to be much help. Just off the top of her head, she could think of at least a couple of places that fit the first clue. But was she overthinking it? The clues had been written for kids, after all. Just because she knew the DCU campus didn’t mean she’d have an advantage.

Gigi headed for the cafeteria. Even if she couldn’t find an egg, maybe she could find a cup of coffee.

Finch Woods - Founder's Statue

People were talking to them. That was Finch's first thought, and one that made them start slightly, all eyes and shyness as their red-silver eyes turned to the people addressing them. Luck? No... No, Finch wasn'thaving any luck, and they shook their head before realizing people might prefer a vocal answer for politeness' sake. Well okay, they could talk, but they were still ever so anxious.

"Nothing yet. I - I - I'm trying though." Finch said. Their tone was just loud enough to be heard, but soft and wavery, even shy. They were doing their best looking though -- for all their build and cute spring clothes, Finch was just fine digging in plants like any of the children, getting dirty and messy. "A-a-are you having luck?"

So many people. SO MANY.




Yolanda Hydrus - Front Gates

More people! Yolanda beamed, unlike some parties being torridly shy at the other location, Yolie was utterly delightrd to see more people joining the search at the front gates. More eyes meant more people looking and more odds of finding something right? Righht! The blonde beamed brightly, waving to the others, heedless of if she knew them or not as she practically bounced in place happily, dressed smartly in her new spring dress (From Uncle Vincent and aunt Felicia) and all but pranced - pranced to greet, pranced to look, and never once not giving the warmest, brightest smile possible from the ray of joy.

"Hi! Hello! Hey, any luck yet?" Yolie chirped. "I bet with so many people someone finds something! I hope it helps cheer them up, too!"

Was she being fake?....No, not really. Yolie wanted to find the egg, yes, but not if it hurt someone. She doubted it would, but she did want others to feel good too. She was just enjoying the hunt. Mostly.

...If there was chocolate, all bets were off.

Arias had arrived with Nick and Carlee after a good morning and a better lunch. While Arias himself wasn’t feeling particularly competitive, he was easily goaded into participation. They’d talked about it earlier, that splitting up seemed like the most reasonable option for all of them if they wanted to win.

And, they wanted to win, so that was reason enough for him to take it as a good suggestion, even if he’d have rather spent the time with them.

Still, it was a nice enough day so he didn’t mind being outside; he waved to the two of them as they split up. The campus was familiar to him so he made his way to the Founder’s Statue, just out of habit. He kept his phone in his hand, checking it every other minute to see if either of the other two had texted him.

Chailee Sterling - Founder's Statue

Chailee beamed at the woman who turned around to face her. For a second it seemed that she had expected someone else. Perhaps Chailee had struck a familiar chord? For a moment a spike of anxiety spread in the teens gut. There was always that worry that she'd run into more people who couldn't remember; people who she had a history with and had cared for. But, the woman's reaction quickly changed and a sudden wash of relief crashed over the bluenette. "No I haven't seen anything yet." She glanced up at the statue carefully, checking to see if maybe it had been hidden somewhere on it, but nothing stuck out. Plus that would be a bit obvious.

"I bet if it's around here it's hidden in some brush or something." Immediately Chailee began to check some nearby brush and tall grass. The place was, for the most part, immaculate with it's landscaping, but there were still places to look. Places that hid in shadow or nooks along tree or...the base of the statue? Chailee began to pluck around any tall grass against the statue base.

Another person who was also looking chimed in and Chailee looked up from her crouched position on the ground. "Yea, I am sure there are lots of places we haven't even looked yet. I mean, I am not expecting to find the first egg but...it would be fun if I did! I love the colors for Easter Eggs!" She pressed on the ground at the statue base to see if perhaps there were any divets or holes the egg could be masked in amongst the grass.

"OH! I am Chailee Sterling by the way!" She said, to the growing group after realizing she hadn't introduced herself.

Gweneth Malley - Cafeteria

At first the cafeteria remained mostly empty. Only a scant few of them had opted for the location to search. Gwen didn't really blame anyone. Looking for an egg in a kitchen certainly wasn't going to be easiest thing considering the amount of places it could be hidden. Plus there was the fact it wasn't really a 'traditional' location. Most Egg hunts tended to occur outside unless there was inclement weather. As time continued on though, and Gwen began her search, more people began to mill into the location.

Normally, Gwen wouldn't find herself much interested in locating an egg, especially at an event that catered to kids, but she also had a competitive side. So, as more people arrived, she found the need to look a little more intensely and thoroughly. It started with the corners of the room before expanding to under the tables. Eventually she began to check out the restaurant areas where one would go to order their food. She glanced inside of silverware holders, behind piles of trays, and even inside of drink coolers. She actually stopped at one and brushed aside the first row of drink in her search (of course she's replace them when she was finished).

"Anyone find anything?" She said, glancing over her shoulder to the individuals and groups forming.

Dammit Gwen, stop being a child. It's only an egg after all. She chided herself for her actions. You should be using this time to get to know a few people. Or, perhaps help out the kids who are playing? That would make more sense.