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"If you like them, that's enough for me to call you a true fan," Penelope said with a smile. She didn't see fandoms as competitive places. Everyone had to start from the beginning, right? "And that sounds just fine with me. I'll need your cell or your email address to arrange a time but--oh, and how much do I owe you? For one large Godzilla and one large Re-Animator shirt, please? I don't want to forget to give you what I owe..."

Arian didn't watch much anime and hadn't done much digging on the character he'd chosen to dress up as, having pretty much trawled google images of long-haired anime guys until he'd come across one that he felt he might be able to dress up as. He knew little about Nuriko beyond the fact that he had long purple hair that he wore in a braid and had no idea that he'd managed to pick a character known for his cross-dressing.

He'd had no idea who the Kiki mentioned in Orah's return text was either, but reckoned that a bright red bow would be easy enough to look out for.

It turned out that they weren't that far apart from each other and it wasn't long before he heard his name being called. "Hi Orah" he said with a slight smile. Kiki it seemed was a witch - or at least Arian was assuming so given the broom. He noticed the slipper-type shoes. "Hey we match" he said indicating the shoes. At least in style they did, although colour-wise his were black to fit in with the costume he was wearing.

He smiled another of his slight smiles, at Orah's question about heading over to where Gwen was "Sure" he agreed, reaching out to hold the broom with an added "Want me to hold that?" as he noticed her trying to juggle it and shrug on her kitty backpack.

Although the long Chinese-style top had pockets he had carried a bag as well, ditching his usual backpack for a satchel instead figuring that it would fit in better with the costume.

Once Orah was done he asked "By the way you wouldn't happen to know where the Hunger Games booth is would you?" Arian hadn't got far enough to check out a list/ map on which booths were here and where.



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Marlin looked over as he heard another voice behind them, noticing that another teen had come to the booth, assuming that the coat-style dress and long boots combo she was wearing was some sort of cosplay outfit even though he didn't recognise the character.

He gave her a cheerful smile as he agreed "It does smell lovely here" adding. "There's a queue though." After all he was next once the turquoise haired woman finished up with Castille's order and he was hungry too.

"Ohohoho." Ruthie snickered. "Is itttt--" She grabbed a ticket. "--this one?" Nope. Aww. For shame. "Maybe next time." Oh well. She pocketed the ticket. Perhaps she would win the raffle itself!



Back to Richard.

"Oh, what classic fandoms! How--" Suave or sexual? Suave or sexual? "fitting!" Smiling, she took his hand "Let's see--" Fingers entwined. A splendid fit. "I really like cute things, but I also like food? And flowers?" She chuckled. "Sooo, Richard?" She grinned, tugging him closer. "Any...developments since last time?" Then, soflty: "Romantically?"

Not jealousy. Curiosity! Yes! She only wanted to learn his...popularity. Nothing jealous about that. Nope. Not at all.

Lance felt awkward as he made his way through through the crowd. "Uhm... Maybe you should walk in front..." Lance said quietly. "I don't know." He sighed. "Again, I don't know many of these shows so.."

Once the two siblings finally made it through the front doors and collected their badges, Shen fell in line behind his sister Mei allowing her to guide their way between people with over sized props and people who were holding up foot traffic to take a few photos. Eventually the two finally made it out initial crowd and found an open spot along the walls.

Mei pressed her back against the wall and rose up on her toes using her brothers shoulder to help her keep balance so she could scan the crowed in the hopes of finding her green eyed friend in the Hanji Zoe outfit. If only she were a few inches taller then she would have no problem spotting her friend, not that she considered herself short, no, but with all the people wearing headgear, helmets, headdresses and large props walking around made spotting Caitlyn all that more challenging.

Finally she spotted her friend as she rounded the corner near the raffle booths. "There she is!" Grabbing her brothers hand she dragged him through the crowd not being the most mindful person when it came to stopping while people took photos of others outfits. But to be honest all she wanted was to get the heck out of the entrance area and into a more open area. "Caitlyn!" she almost yelled to get her friends attention.

Orah smiled brightly as Arian greeted her. It was good to see him, and great to see him dressed up too. It lent itself to the festive atmosphere and was really pretty fun. The mention of their shoes matching made her laugh and she rocked back on her heels as her friend offered to hold her broom for her.

"Oh, thanks! I think the booth Gwen is at is over there." She said as she pointed, shrugging her backpack on. She had had to mentally stop herself from calling their friend 'Tsui' and remember to call her by her civilian name... it wouldn't do to have someone over hear something like that. "Hopefully they don't plan on spending the whole time there, but I wouldn't mind glancing around. I don't have anywhere in particular I want to go, so its mostly just looking around and enjoying the crowds for me. Let me know if you do have anything in particular though, I'm perfectly fine with detouring for it."

Bag on and hair smoothed back, the teen took the broom back and tucked it under her arm where it wouldn't knock into people as they walked. The prop was pretty necessary considering who she was playing as, but it was a bit awkward in this crowded place. At least it wasn't some big weapon or wings or anything like that. It was sturdy and pretty easy to maneuver, all pluses.

"Here, this way." Orah said as she struck out into the crowd, trusting Arian to follow in her steps. She was going to check on him every so often, but it was going to be hard to keep from getting separated by people as everyone headed in their own direction.

"Gwen!" The teen called as she neared the stand, waving a slender brown arm over her head.

"I'll live... I think." Lance said, his grip unconsciously tightening. He may be doing alright now but that doesn't mean it will last. "As long as we can find an fairly open space when we need it.. I should be alright." Lance clapped his free hand on Alistair's shoulder. "And as much as I appreciate your concern... Drawing my attention to it won't help... I'll let you know when I need to find a place."

A glance to the girl, dressed as a male, as they seemed to be teasing their girlfriend perhaps? He caught snippets of the few words spoken - something about a stolen hair style and being rich. He was a bit busy with another customer so didn't catch the whole talk, not that it was any of his business anyway.

But he was still occupied by the siblings speaking, or rather one rambling and the other trying to cease his sisters talking. It was amusing, to say the least, and gave a good idea of the dynamics there. Though he did glean some information about the male, and the female, from listening and watching the two. They were an interesting pair, especially the male. Perhaps someone to look at for corruption at some point? He would need to get to know them, outside of this event, of course but perhaps. There was just something there that had his interest.

As the two left he nodded his head one. "Enjoy the rest of the convention." And he would look forward to finding out more about the male. He had managed to be easy and calm till that little glimpse of something firmer being there.

But he did come over toward them a moment later with a smile in place. Waiting for the girl to finish with her cell phone texting he finally addressed her. "Can I help you with anything?" He no doubt was hoping to get some energy draining item into the hands of these two as well, the items he was sure would sell well today. He was hoping to sell out of his energy draining items to be honest. The more sold the better for everyone in the end.