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Walking around the area and keeping mostly to herself, Tessa found that she was intrigued with the way others were talking amongst themselves, and found that she didn't have anyone readily available to talk to, herself.

She'd been a bit... distant from the Horsemen in recent years, and found that despite her own self-solace, she was lonely.

That much, in and of itself, was enough to make her come back from the outskirts of the Horsemen society and try to mingle, but as of yet... she'd had no such luck.

It was a good thing that she listened, however, because she tended to catch the very best of tidbits from conversations out in the open...

A smile spread on Tessa's face.

"Tessa," She greeted back in kind, giving the other a slight bow of her head. "Sometimes I really don't mind... if you tend to listen enough, you can gather what's going on without anyone realizing it." She tapped the side of her head thoughtfully, the corners of her lips tugging as she fought to keep her face serene and slightly stoic.

It wouldn't do to show too much emotion, after all.

"It is good to see another Famine member. I haven't seen too many, as of yet..."

Tanita smiled at the introduction of the other girl, and nodded, listening to her words, then looked confused at the comment about Famine. "Ah...eh? I am... of Conquest." She flushed, unsure what she had done to give anyone the impression that she was a member of Famine clan. She glanced at her back, for a moment, trying to see if she'd suddenly sprouted wings, then back to her new companion. "I... do I look Famine today, did I do something to confuse?" She paused, then realized perhaps she might be sounding rude, an inexcusable thing. "I do not mean to sound rude, or anything, I just am very unsure what I did to give the impression that I am of the Famine clan." She smiled a little, warmly. "I do not wish anyone to think I am trying to pretend to be what I am not, for I could easily offend both my own clan, and yours, if I did. After all..." Her tone became self deprecating. "I'd probably get it wrong and just look like I was mocking a stereotype."

The sound of another voice caused her head to turn, sharply, to the side just in time to see the approaching War horseman. Tanita found herself feeling, as she unfortunately often did, overly tall. However, she gave a polite smile to the stranger, and a slight bow of hello. She did not know this fellow either, but she suddenly chuckled. "Now all we need is a member of Death clan, and we have a complete set, don't you think, Tessa?"

Tanita blinked at the horror the other girl was feeling, then a smile crossed her face and she laughed. "No, it's ok! I just wondered what I'd done, but it's alright. I'm not offended. I was confused, that's all." She considered the other girl's hair, her fingers sliding up to run through her own. She understood thick hair, it's why she kept it all tied up and back like this. She considered the other for a long moment, her head bobbing back and forth as she pondered if she should make any suggestions, before nodding a little. "Perhaps you could get some hairpins, or a clasp, and pull your hair back? Unless, of course, you like it hanging like that. It might make it harder for people to know for sure who you are, if that's what you're going for, if all they see usually is your hair..."

She paused, and turned towards the War Horseman again. "Tanita. It is a pleasure." She tilted her head, her eyes moving back and forth between the two faces, and she finally said "What brings you out here today?" She blinked as she realized Tessa had slid to the ground, and tilted her head, feeling like a blasted GIANT next to her now. "Are... you ok? I mean, are you injured or something?" It didn't occur to her at all that Tessa would be THAT embarrassed over the mishap, as she wasn't offended. "I... can probably carry you into the medical staff if you need help...?"

Hopping up, Tessa stretched, hands out to assure Tanita that she was okay.

"No, really, I'm fine! Just... a little embarrassed, actually." She admitted, rubbing the back of her head. "... I should take your advice on barrettes. That... wouldn't be a bad idea, actually..." Turning to Efreet, she LAUGHED, covering her mouth before shaking his head.

"Well, your name ENDS with a t, does that count?"

Tessa's laughter surprised him, Efreet stepping back as he blinked before delight blossomed across his features. Hey! He made a lady laugh, that was like thirty points for him!

"Dunno! If ya want it to then, ya." It was as simple as that really and he appreciated how she accepted his sub-par joke. Though, it seemed like Tanita didn't appreciate his attempts as much and he shrugged, lacing black fingers together and resting them behind his head.

"Why don't we take a walk then, huh ladies?" If they were at least walking and talking, he might be able to pick up his game a little.

When asked his opnion, at first he shrugged, because he hardly had one but upon squinting at Tess and her looks he made a decision. "Silver's a good color," he offered. "Goes with everything."

Tanita's brows rose a little, and she looked back and forth for a moment, wondering if she was about to be a third wheel by accident. She pondered this for a long minute, then gave an internal shrug. What would be, would be. In the meantime, she had her new companions to talk to, and help her distract herself from all the awfulness going on in the Dusk right now. Or at least in her head. She pondered where a walk might lead, and Efreet's comment about silver being a good choice. "Why not head to the shops, perhaps? We can wander through that area, I can introduce you to some one who might make some lovely barrettes for you, Tessa..."

She nodded, and took a step in that direction, glancing at the other two to see if they'd follow. She was perfectly prepared to leave them alone, if they preferred, to continue their flirting with each other. She was not any good at flirting, or picking it up when others did it towards her, but she could see when other people were doing it with each other. The last thing she would want to do is ruin the chance of a budding relationship by being there while they took the time to get to know one another.

But perhaps her presence would help, too. She didn't know enough about this sort of thing to be sure. She controlled the urge to give a melancholy sigh, as in the back of her head she figured she was forever going to be single, unless some one was prepared to do the equivalent of bashing her over the head with their interest, since she'd never pick it up otherwise.