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Aksaja settled back to watch the fun until the bottle landed on him - which he actually hoped that it did, at some point. He rather liked kissing, and gender was SO not an issue with the lightning dragon. Just about everyone here was attractive in one way or another, so he was fine with kissing anymore. More fine with some people, of course. But that was only to be expected.

He had to suppress a snort of amusement at the SO obviously displeased looks on the first two boils' faces - neither of which he really knew. But that didn't matter. It was still hilarious. Then the bottle landed on their hostess next. Hmm . . . now how would she handle the rules of her own game?

Twisting back around briefly to glance at Gabrian, Ren said cheerfully "Yes, actually, I've been told that many times. I never take it seriously. Besides," he added cheekily. "It's not like you're any less obnoxious than I am. After all - "

Ren leaned over towards LW, stage whispering with one hand up to his face "He said he'd bite me first."

His cheerful expression flickered somewhat, however, when he heard the other speaking to Alessa. Leaving Claire momentarily, patting her hand, he made his way back over to the nix. He debated saying something to Gabrian, but at the last second changed his mind. If anything, it might have made those around them feel uncomfortable. So instead he knelt in front of Alessa, holding his hand out.

"Milady, may I offer you a seat over there?" Ren asked lightly, tilting his head towards the opposite side of the circle and offering her a smile. "Methinks you'll have a more pleasant time if you spend time with those who will enjoy your company, such as myself. And I'm sure our lovely hostess would love to make your acquaintance as well."

He hoped he wasn't being too forward. After all, it wasn't as if he were trying to embarrass her or make her feel singled out. But he had seen the flash of frustration and irritation in her eyes when she was speaking to the nix, and hearing the words he had to say back at her, he couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her. Besides, LW seemed to know how to handle Gabe; perhaps she'd be able to keep him calmer.

"What say the lady?" Ren said softly, resting his head on his knees, hand still outstretched.

Having listened to the games rules, Astra kept quiet until the bottle had landed on another boil, and as the two had shown obvious displeasure and then kissed, she covered her mouth to smother the torrent of giggles that had threatened to escape. It was hilarious! She couldn't help but to fall backwards as she continue to prevent herself from laughing out loud at the antics. Eventually she calm down enough to sit up and continue to watch and wait for her turn in the game. Well, she hoped she would get a turn! it was starting to look like a lot of fun. If not then it would be entertaining at the very least.

The look he gave Alessa clearly voiced that he wasn't berating LW or Ren, actually, that he was berating her and her alone. In fact, his words to the rabbit ghoul had been much more harsh than any he'd tossed at the gryphon; they betrayed how he really felt, and weren't a facade like the ones tossed at earlier at the other boil. He didn't open his mouth as she shut up, nor did he act when Ren swooped in to rescue her, but he didn't need to. The way his eyes narrowed, snake like in fashion seemed to tell her that yes, she did. He followed her with his gaze the entire time, still narrowed, and only blinked out of whatever daze he'd been in when he felt a hand on top of his head.

LW's simple gesture seemed to snap him out of it, and the nix blinked a couple more time, harshness washing away from his expression, "I've been on the receiving end of her wrath too many times to count. I thought she deserved to know how I felt about it," the coldness had drained from his voice and he seemed to be relatively back to normal as he took in a deep breath and relaxed back down, the small scareon in his lap turning to watch the gryphon and the rabbit ghoul in the distance. He frowned again as she spoke, but it was a confused expression, "What is?" a pause, "The nipping you mean?" he didn't feel the need to protest or lean away when she leaned forward, instead watching her curiously.

Unlike a lot of demons, he had very little problem with other factions. This did not please his sister, or his parents for that matter, but it had never bothered him, "Oh?" he felt his brows hide under his long fringe and he had to fight the smirk that was tugging at the corner of his lips, "Down, girl," amusement seemed to tinge his voice as he regarded the wolf, "Are you hinting at something?" he turned only to notice Astra out the corner of an eye, noting the way she was laughing and offered her a suffering glance, "It wasn't that funny."

Her smile to Alessa was sweet and warm. The she-wolf seemed to like the ghoul. She was also happy that Alessa seemed to be comforted by having Ren nearby, which left the one she was sitting next to for her to deal with. Oh joy! LW gave Ren a dirty look and a wink. The two could discuss this later. Right now, she had a Nix to make stop talking. Per a certain gryphon's look.

LW wasn't fazed in the slightest by the harshness that appeared around Gabe. She merely looked at him as if watching a child that was throwing a tantrum. Not a bad comparison actually. The she-wolf watched his features change from the harsh one, to mostly normal to reaction to what she had actually said.

Her tail had moved until it was resting behind herself and the Nix. She let it gently thump in once. Violet eyes held mischief and amusement in them. "What?" Lw feigned innocence. "Me? Hinting at something?" The she-wolf laughed softly and playful smacked at Gabe's arm. "I think...you're giving me too much credit." Her lips curled into a sly smile before glancing at the other one that was laughing. LW giggled and gave a small wave to Astra. "Shhhh. Yes it was." She winked at Astra and nudged the Nix before glancing across to stick her tongue out when Ren looked over again.

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Good! The game had started well. Claire giggled as the two boils had to kiss. The boil who the bottle landed on first had his turn. She waited to see who the bottle would land on. As it slowed down, she saw that it was, in fact, heading in her direction.
Oh candlejack.
Claire had never been kissed before. Ever. Apart from her mother. But not her father. But that's another story.
She looked the boil straight in the eyes and took his hand. She looked around at Tsets and gave a weak smile. Then, she closed her eyes and moved closer to the boil. Her other hand touched his cheek as she gave him a soft kiss on his lips. She didn't know how long kisses were supposed to last, so she made it go for a timed 3 seconds. Very precise.

She then got up, still a bit shaken from the kiss to spin the bottle.
"Uh... Ok. Here goes..." she murmured, spinning it.

The bottle finally slowed, landing on none other than Myr. As Claire remembered, he was the first boil to join them. She looked at him and beckoned him. She couldn't be bothered dragging herself over there.
"You ready?"

It was clear from Claire's expression that she was nervous - very, very nervous. Ren let her take his hand in hers, leaning forward and accepting the soft (very soft, and very light) kiss she gave to him. Ren's lips curved up in a smile against hers (he could feel her hand shaking against his cheek, which made her all the more endearing), and afterwards he grinned at her, reaching out to ruffle her hair playfully.

"Many thanks, pretty lady," he said cheerfully, and stood, giving another sweeping bow. "You are a lovely ghoul."

Ren made his way back over to Alessa now, flashing a wink in LW's direction before sitting down beside the rabbit nagual. He stretched his legs out in front of him, crossing them at the ankles, and let himself relax (not that he wasn't outrageously calm already, but he felt pretty at ease at the moment), bumping his shoulder gently against Alessa's.

"How goes it now, Miss Rabbit?" he said, tilting his head to look at her.