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Completely focused on finishing off the braiding of Junko's hair, Xiu was oblivious to Invictus' presence until she heard Lailah speak up. Ears perking up slightly, she raised her head to look in the direction that the other ghoul was peering in, and--ah. The baku frowned slightly--she wasn't sure what to think of Invictus, to be entirely honest--before giving a little shake of her head.

"No...no, he's not one of Amity's student council members. He's..." There was a second of hesitation, and then she reached a hand out to indicate towards Invictus' clothing, "He's part of this clan. The, ah, heir of Conquest."

For the sake of formalities, the baku finished off the braid she had been working on and pushed herself to her feet. Following the others' lead, she clasped her hands together in front of her and bowed. Her parents had always emphasized the importance of showing respect to one's hosts, and since she and the other students were only guests to the Isle of Conquest, and so it made sense for her to be particularly respectful towards the heir.

"You have a beautiful home," She murmured, offering the compliment with a small smile quirking on her lips, "It reminds me of my garden back home, albeit this is...far larger." She kind of wished that she could stay here longer, but the exchange program would only be for so long, alas. Ah well--at least she got to visit at all.

It seemed as if they were allowed to wander now as well. Perking up, her tail gave a little swish as she turned to regard the group who she had been speaking with, her pink eyes lit up in excitement. "Shall we go? Jiejie, Lailah? Junko?"

At the mention of dismissal Faussi jumped to his feet and was about to leave when he overheard a few of the students mention exploring. He too was curious what these strange new lands looked like. After all, how often did a Halloweener come across a pure blue sky??

He popped up behind the group with a warm smile. "Hi there. did someone mention exploring?? ... I'm in. I'm Faustus by the way."

One ear lifting to attention, the Púca's mouth shuddered open to respond when the sharp noise of the attendants voice cut him off. Ah, ahh, they were dismissed? Finally! Now they could explore, and see things, and do things -- and maybe even get something to please their rabbit too. The Púca's tail flicked side to side in nervous excitement, though it was somewhat tamed by both Dev's words and Bongani's hand on his shoulder.

"Hmmhmmm."

Literally glowing from the neon markings tattooed to his dark skin, the Púca turned his eyes back to his little rag-tag herd. "Ahh. Shall we - hmm - explore, now?" His tail flicked back and forth, impatient and nervous all at once. Yes, yes. It was time for them to go. Time to - ah - enjoy his stay.

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Lucinda looked around as she finished her braid finally, she wasn't sure what to do now. She really wanted to go train but she wanted to wait and see what the group of students around her were going to do first. It only took her a moment of listening to realize that Xiu was ready to go. "I'm ready to go and look around some more, it's very nice here." She mumbled quietly as she stood up, stretched out after sitting down and braiding for awhile. Her nerves were kicking back in so she quickly found her way out of the pavillion.

((Exiting))

A look of loathing wiped over Auri's face.
"He is my half-brother. Half of any use to anyone at that," she added under her breath. "Daddy only tolerates him because he... can sing."
The last words said through gritted teeth. As if the very thought of complimenting him put a bad taste in her mouth.

"I guess I could take a walk and scope out the joint. J.Doofus, what do you want to do?"
She perked up upon insulting him again.

"Beautiful things that lead one astray. Omens. A common occurrence in dark dreams..." Oura remained motionless as the ghoul joined him by the waterfront. His eyes turned to her face, his expression searching.

"Olivia." There was a pause, as if the boil was trying very hard to imprint the word in his mind. "Ouranos," he finally replied, simply. Distracted by her question, his gaze moved to the elaborately-clothed newcomer. "I do not know him... but I sense dignity, a bright aura... your assumption is not unreasonable."

Things were happening; the atmosphere was shifting. Ouranos lifted his head as the attendant made their announcement. The boil rose to his feet slowly; he regarded the white flower one last time, then the ghoul called Olivia.

"A change of scenery is in order, it seems..."

He watched her quietly, every part of his manner suggesting that he was hopelessly lost. And that she would soon have a companion drifting behind her. Ouranos offered a woeful half-smile.

( Exiting! )

Junko kind of wished she could do the polite thing and bow with the others, but she couldn't move. They had her hair. All ten feet of it. She'd have to come up with a way to thank all of them for this later, a proper thank you that was more than just words.

Though it seemed they were trying the patience of their courteous ambassador welcomer. Oops. But...but her hair! It wouldn't do for her to keep stepping on it! Thankfully they were finished not long after the ambassador ran for it, though Junko did regret that they..did actually finish. Sigh. Oh well, there was an entire week to be pampered with.

She finally pushed to stand on her own two feet, turning her head this way and that to make sure everything would stay in the right place. Oh, good! And The Mistress was properly muffled so She couldn't embarrass Junko while they were here! It was perfect! "Thank you so much, everyone! It would've taken forever on my own!"

She finally gave Invictus the bow the air of Conquest deserved, smiling brightly when she was upright again. "I would love to look around if we're able! Invictus, could you perhaps show us around? I'd love to see more of your home!" And who better to be their guide than him?

Wow. He was so deep. Olivia found herself quoting him in her little book, even making a point to make a special notion about her new found friend. Ouranos, she wrote in large letters with a short sweet description. What he was, she didn't know but in time the ghoul would find out.

The pale ghoul continued to jot down notes, now about the noble-like boil that had come to them and a few words that her companion had mentioned, especially about his aura. High born perhaps or even maybe the heir? That's what they had here, right? She had read that the school was housing a few from these clans but Olivia was never sure what she was reading. So much information, all the time. So much learning.

Olivia blinked slowly as Ouranos rose to his feet. It took her a moment but she gathered herself up as well, "I like the way you say things," she remarked in a hushed tone, if she had the means to blush Olivia would have but such things were not for her kind. "You're like a poet."

She stood for a moment, staring at him with her own smile. Not realizing that they were quite in the same sort of situation, not as lost but Olivia was never really one to take the lead. That was for others, she was the happy quiet little follower but now it was slowly dawning on her that for once ... well, one of them was going to have to move. Perhaps... she should? She had taken the big step of actually speaking first.

"To.. the dorms?" She offered, awkwardly and already making her way there.

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