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"You picked a wonderful day for the picnic, Solace" Tygress commented as she set down the last tray of food on the carefully arranged table. The sun was shining and the trees shading the chosen gathering spot bloomed with delicate blosoms.

The multi-eyed spirit was the very picture of her name as she looked over everything. "Yes, I do hope more than just the family stops by. This is rather an impromptu gathering for all that it looks like we've been planning for weeks instead of days. Thank you so much for your help." A frown touched upon her, "I hope they enjoy eating, I know some spirits don't..."

"Perhaps some of their guides will accompany them," said a delicate seeming pale grey elven spirit joining the pair. "I know our Tygress is not the only one to take pleasure in socializing with all of us." Thia smiled at her younger sister and their shared guide. There had been an adjustment period for her having chosen to join her parents in a new form rather than remaining like Solace. Now though she seemed more open and happier than she had been before.

Tygress smiled back. "There wouldn't be quite so many of you in my circle if I didn't enjoy your company quite so much." The empathic guide looked around, especially focusing on the closest trees. "No sign of Riftedor any others yet..."

The three gathered near the punch bowl to wait.

Beneath the shade of the trees were three tables each covered with a pale green cloth. The first was filled with trays of a variety of foods from finger sandwiches to bbq ribs and other picnic/bbq favorites. The second was the beverage station the center piece of which was a punchbowl complete with frozen fruit mixed in with the icecubes. The last table had chairs on one side and held the utensils, plates, and napkins as well as several folded picnic blankets for the guests to use. Beside this table were piles of pillows wrapped in bright outdoor fabrics. It had the makings of a festive summer gathering all they needed now were some guests...

Not soon after Seren had arrived Zak followed in arriving. "Its more like a party then a feast," Zak commented with a small smile. "I must agree you did out do yourselves. I brought my spirit with," Small smile still on her face she gestured towards Dea behind her. "This is Dea,"

Dea gave a small curtsy as she was introduced. "It is a pleasure to meet you all,"

Slowly walking to the rumored picnic, Acy eventually arrived. She heaved a sigh and brought the long hidden smile to her face. "Hey everyone..." She spoke and look around. There was a lot of food here and one had to hope enough spirits would show up to join in and have a good time. "How are you all?"

Anima giggled and floated behind Acy. "Ohhh... Who are these people, Acy~? Hiding your friends from us again?" She gigged some more.

Jasper chuckled darkly and smiled. "Sister, please. We will be introduced in time."

Acy blinked. "Hmm...? My apologizes guys!" She bowed to her spirits and gestured to them. "Meet Anima and Jasper, they're brother and sister."

They'd been wanting guest and suddenly they had them. Tygress was thrilled and it showed in the huge smile on her face. "Welcome, its wonderful to see old friends and welcome new ones! Please feel free to help yourselves." She blushed a bit and thanked Seren and Zak for their compliments. "Its the guests that make the party!"

Solace's smile was a slight lift to one corner of her mouth and yet there was still sincerity to it. She took care of introductions, "Thank you all for coming. I believe many of you know Tygress. I am Solace and this is my sister Thia. Our brother Rifted should arrive any minute."

"Would anyone like some punch?" Thia asked. There were so many new faces that she had retreated to the protection of the beverage station. It would take a bit of time but she'd be mingling in no time.

"Ahh its nice to meet another pair of siblings," Solace said walking over to greet Acy, Anima and Jasper. "Sometimes it almost feels like my family has a slight monopoly in the garden, there's so many of us around," she laughed.

Acy stood there and smiled, watching all the others converse. Figuring it was the best to let the spirits mingle she nodded her head to Solace, letting the spirit know she had been acknowledged, as she departed. As she approached a tree, a waving gesture was caught out of the corner of her eye and she returned it, waving back at Seren. Soon she flopped down under the tree of her choice and remained silent as she watched.

Anima giggled some more and nodded. "Yes, yes! I've seen many of Mr. Wraith's children running around. I wonder how they must feel, Mr. Wraith and Mrs. Naoko that is!" She smiled widely. "But... you never get lonely, right?"

Jasper shook his head at his sister's antics and bowed to Solace. "It is a pleasure to meet you Miss. And I'm sure that within time things won't seem to be as much of an monopoly. Love seems to be in the air once more, and with that brings the next generation."

At the instant the other jumped out and yelled "Boo", Acy jumped with wide eyes and clutched at her chest, panting in fright. Being one who could scare quite easily when not expecting something, she soon gathered herself and turned to the source of her momentary terror. "Ah... You must be Zack. Cloud mentions you quite often." She nodded.

Anima quickly wandered off, her attention span failing to keep her interested with the conversation on family. It was never her strong point. She preferred to keep change subjects to keep people on their toes, or to keep moving about to see how things were. She floated on her path to nowhere in particular, twirling about with a little tune hummed. Maybe she'd find someone who could handle her other than her brother.

Jasper reached out to place a hand on his sister's shoulder but refrained from doing so. "Ah... Forgive her... She hardly has manners these days..." He scratched his head and floated after Solace. "Ah, sure. I'd love to." He smiled as he took one and munched on it contently.