Khloe: -stalks a random piece of paper floating along the ground-

Belle:: -eyes a silly cat who thinks they're being sneaky- You do know that that thing isn't alive, right?

Khloe: -stands straight, brushing thick hair from her eyes and she eyes the other girl warily- Yeah, so? What does it matter?

Belle:: -shrug- I just don't understand why you'd stalk it when you could just go over and pick the thing up.

Khloe: -frowns and tilts her head to the side- Why would I want to pick it up if I'm having fun stalking it...?

Belle:: -smirks at the kid and gives a light laugh- I guess... if you're having fun doing so then there's no reason to stop. -walks over and kicks the paper and skids it across the ground to see if it tickles her fancy anymore-

Khloe: -flattens her ears as the stranger gets closer, backing up exactly 8 little steps, counting them off in her head- Who're you, anyways? -guarded, uncertain, hands in her pockets, braids hanging messily-

Belle:: -smirks at the kid as she backs away so quickly with her tiny steps- Heh, don't worry. I'm as harmless as a fly... trust me. -bends down and looks at the paper, more interested on what's written on it.- I'm Belle.... -offers her a warm smile.- What's your name?

Khloe: -looks down at her hands, then back up again, not liking the other's smirk at first- Khloe... I'm...new to the streets... -tugs on her scarf, which hides the collar tight underneath -- though the scarf doesn't match her torn jeans and grungy t-shirt. Looks down at the paper too-

Belle:: Hm... I can kind of tell. Heh, not that it's all to obvious. -stands up after realizing the paper was blank and just crumpled- That's a very pretty scarf you've got there though. Very lovely.

Khloe: -looks at her stoicly, uncertain how to take the compliment, but finally a small smile graces her face- Thanks... I...found it. Someone dropped it. On the street, I mean. And...I was cold. -realizes she's saying too much and promptly shuts her mouth-

Belle:: -laughs at how cute she is.- Really now? What a very unlucky person. But their misfortune proves to be very fortuneate for you. -holds out a hand- Can I touch it? It looks soft.

Khloe: -eyes her, wanting to skitter backwards but stays still, nodding- Fine... Just... -wants to add 'don't touch me, but she can't get it out- It's fine. Here -tugs it off and hands it to her carefully-

Belle:: -smiles politely as she takes it from the girl and stares at how the colors fade and glow- Oh yes, quite beautiful! Heh, I wouldn't mind finding a nice dress in this sort of material. Hm, Perhaps I should go shopping again soon. This dress is getting a bit old... and a little small. -pulls it down a bit- Heh, thank you for letting me see. -wraps the scarf around her neck again-

Khloe: -ears flatten as she feels Belle's hands touch her as she wraps the scarf around her neck, her tail fanning out in a slightly panicked feeling- Um...I.... -backs up 8 more tiny steps- Sorry... -looks down at her chipped nails, chewed to the quick- Shopping? -head tilts-

Belle:: -widens her eyes at the girl as she retreats from her touch- .... yes... shopping. -looks her up and down- I think it's safe to say you're not familiar with it.

Khloe: I've never been shopping, no. I've only been on the streets for a few days, and before that, I was a show cat... -says a little huffily, as if Belle should know, then feels bad and shakes her head- Sorry.

Belle:: -raises an eyebrow at her huffiness.- Hm.... well you certainly don't look like one in THOSE clothes.... -crosses her arms over her chest and stands daintily in her heels.-

Khloe: -glares at her, clinging to her scarf, which was about the prettiest thing she wore, then shrugs- Whatever... I like these clothes... -which was a lie- Not like I have money to find something better, anyway.

Belle:: -sighs at the child's glare and lets her arms down, releasing her hostile stance- You don't need money... you need charm and good looks. Everything you see on me are gifts by 'fans' of mine. -gives a proud smile-

Khloe: -relaxes a little bit- Fans? -another head tilt, so maybe she was curious, then she gives an almost devious grin- Wanna show me how?

Belle:: -smirks at the girls interest- Right this way darling. Come, follow me and I'll show you exactly what I mean. -clip clops down the sidewalk, in search of a male-

Khloe: -hurries after her, a bounce in her step, feeling her heart lighten-

Darian:: -sits on a crate at the enterance of an alley, scratching Hemera's name into the wood- <3 Hmm, Hemera...

Belle:: -spots Darian and gives a large grin. Looks over at Khloe to make sure she's watching before wandering up to Darian with a curious smile.- Excuse me... hello there. What are you doing?

Darian:: DX -is startled and falls off the crate with a flail-

Khloe: -tugs on a braid and watches, curious, ears pricked forwards, wondering how the heck Belle will get anything out of the cute boy-

Belle:: D: Oh my goodness! -rushes over to his side and helps him up- I didn't think you'd freak out like that... are you alright?

Darian:: -struggles to his feet with the help of the lady- Heh, uh... it's okay... I'm just clumsy. XD I'm Darian. Hi! Oh, and hi little one! -waves to the little girl who's keeping her distance.-

Belle:: -gives him a pitiful giggle as she shrugs her shoulders- It's alright. I'm pretty clumsy myself sometimes... in fact... I have a terrible scar on my knee from falling. -points down at her scar-

Khloe: -ears pull back stubbornly at being called 'little one' but she crosses her arms over her chest and watches, stepping 8 steps closer, making sure her feet were perfectly aligned.

Darian:: -slightly flattens his ears at the young girl before turning his attention to Belle- Oh geeze... I'm sorry about that. Yikes...

Belle:: Oh, I know... it looks just terrible... I only wish.... that I could have something to cover the horrible scar... -sigh- maybe... a nice pair of jeans or something... but I have no money, and I absolutely hate stealing from people... -pout-

Darian:: -pities her and looks down at her knee before looking back up at her- Well, m-maybe yooou can't steal from other people but... I could! I could do it really well, if it's to help a nice kitty like you.

Khloe: -watches Belle in a slight amazement, her mouth dropping open at Darien's quick-to-help personality-

Belle:: -glows brightly at his offer- Oh, really?! Would you really do that for me? Oh, you're such a kind hearted man. Thank you so much Darian. I'm Belle by the way. -holds out her hand-

Darian:: XD Pleasure to meet you! -shakes her hand enthusiastically- I think I know a place where we can find some jeans that might fit you... heh, you're so skinny! XD

Belle:: D: .... not too skinny, right? -doesn't like to be portrayed as skin and bones-

Darian:: DX Oh, no no! Definitely not too skinny. -clears throat.- Er... this way ladies! -walks down the sidewalk, leading the way to the nearest shop-

Khloe: -skirts up beside Belle, offering her a grin- You're good... I'm impressed. Good with words.... -almost envies her as they walk along -- almost. She feels it'd be easier for everyone involved if she just stole her own stuff, though she wouldn't let this lesson go unlearned-

Belle:: -whispers back- Thanks, dear. It just takes a little practice and a lot of acting. ^_^