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Chrysanthe had only been in Belrea for a week or so, but already the girl was loving it. No one here glanced at her because she was a hybrid, but rather found interest in her as someone from the other continent. Whenever she was asked about her people she would randomly flip between saying she was a Sautian to a Matorian - something which amused her greatly since no one could really know that she was that different from being purely one or the other. Strange how being judged by appearance can take a whole new meaning in a different place. Chrys grinned as she skipped through a stone path that twisted through one of the city's parks. I can't believe this. More than her own amusement at being able to hide her true races the girl was simply in awe of the whole area. The clothing, the technology, the way people went about their daily lives - it was fascinating! Even this park was amazing to look at! The trees were huge and some decorated with strange things that jingled as the wind brushed through. It made such a lovely chiming sound and they had fountains and so many colorful flowers that decorated the paths with little areas for younglings to play with each other...talk about a whole new world!

"Just wish I had someone ta really navigate me around these parts." She pursed her lips before shaking her head. What was she sayin'? Had she gotten softened by that fish brain to the point that she expected someone to randomly appear that would be her guide? Chrys could only brush the dirt from her leather leggings before continuing on, "No way." She was doing fine as it was. She had already gotten a room the past two nights, bought new clothing, and even allowed someone to play with her hair. Who knew that in this continent there were actual artisans who specialized in hair and style? Chrys chuckled at the thought before reaching up to touch the tips of her hair. If she went home to Sauti looking like this how badly would her mother freak to see the pink intermingling with the golden curls?

Now that would be a fun sight.

Chrysanthe found her attention drawn to a growing crowd of people. Curious of what could be gaining so much attention the hybrid found herself skirting around the outside of the group until she could see who they were applauding. Oh. Gaze widening ever so slightly Chrysanthe found herself watching as a young man did some back flips. I suppose that's entertaining. Her mouth curved up into a faint smile of amusement. It seemed she had a knack from going towards one entertainer to another. Perhaps I should get away before this one drags me into all the trouble that the other one got into.

But surely it wouldn't hurt to just sit on this bench and watch the guy fool around a bit, right? Chrysanthe could only shake her head as she sat down to the left of the spectacle. Though it didn't take long for a couple of younglings to point at her, "Look mommy, she's got funny ears!"

"Shhh, she's right there. She's just from the new mainland is all."'

Her cheeks flushing ever so slightly Chrysanthe awkwardly waved before raising a finger to her lips and pointing towards the entertainer. Less on me and more on that guy. Not that she could get upset over a child's curiosity - it was far better to be seen as interesting than scorned for who she was. That definitely was a perk of this new land. It was so different to feel like she could be part of the crowd even when others clapped for the young man she found that she too could join in with some clapping and a faint smile as she watched.

What a show-off. Still Chrys found herself smiling in amusement as the boy continued to entertain the crowd. But then she found her smile fading as he stared at her. Despite her best intentions it seemed she had once more brought some attention to herself. A light flush warmed the back of the hybrid's neck before she glance away in response to his greeting.

How was she supposed to deal with that? Such cockiness and that wink! It reminded her too strongly of a certain boy she had met back in Matori and how frustrated he constantly made her. Brushing dirt from her leggings the woman shifted on her bench so that she could gather her bags. Perhaps it was best if she left - though at the thought someone accidentally bumped into her and her bag flew across the ground scattering many of her belongings.

"Sorry!" The child ran as fast as he could and disappeared into the crowd leaving Chrysanthe to clean up the mess. So much for simply fading away and not gaining attention, right? She could only shake her head, her gold and pink curls bouncing with the movement, as she bent down to begin gathering her belongings.

Chrysanthe blinked in surprise as the lightning boy approached her. At his teasing, however, her cheeks flushed a light rose. "Scatter...my things...for attention?" She managed in short bursts, "I think if anything you should be the one scattering things for my attention considering how you glanced my way right away." She quipped back as she quickly tried to pile more of her belongings into her satchel. How embarrassing! Ugh did all entertainers have to flirt like this? What had she been thinking to get caught up in his act? I should have known better. She pressed her lips into a thin line as she concentrated on her belongings and tried desperately to ignore how close the entertainer was.

And wait...was he juggling her belongings?

Cheeks still flushed Chrysanthe grabbed her things from his hands and quickly shoved them into her bag as well, "I was quite fine thank you." She replied, "I'm not delicate, I can pick up my own belongings. You should continue with your show." The hybrid stood and fixed the leather strap of her satchel back over her arm, "You don't want to lose all that attention you worked so hard for after all." She commented with a frown, "You're only distracting yourself from your work by focusing on a nobody like me." There now maybe he would shoo and go back to his tricks so that she could fade away. Not that she was 100% invested into him leaving her side, but it was what she expected as Chrysanthe always had such a prickly personality.

Chrysanthe felt her cheeks burning as he continued in his attempts to hit on her. Was this how Belrea worked? You could openly entertain and then flirt with others without a care in the world? Or did this man just have a lot of nerve like she had never seen before? Well...never seen yet over here at least. The other one had been a surprise at first as well when she had met him. Perhaps it was an entertainer thing?

"Next thing I know you'll be asking me for a date in a cafe or something after your performance." She quipped boldly - surely he was just flirting with words and had no real intentions of wanting to know her. That should definitely make him venture away from her so that he could continue getting his applause. Strange logic, but that was Chrysanthe's way - she truly didn't know what to expect from the stranger so it was all on a gamble.

"I see..." Chrysanthe brushed dust from her tunic before his next actions caused her to pause with surprise. Magic? He had magic and was an entertainer? These new lands definitely were strange! A small trick,but I suppose it works. It was rather pretty to see how the ice glittered with the sunlight - never before had she seen magic used outside of battle, and even then she had never truly seen much of that either save for in passing rumors or from stories, so Chrysanthe was surprisingly impressed. As she realized she had actually began watching his movements the hybrid flushed once again before taking a step backwards, "I'll go back to my bench now..." She whispered quietly, "So you can fully entertain them I suppose."

"Might be able to?" Replied Chrysanthe with surprise before a small smile flickered across her face, "We'll see then." At least he was dedicated to his work? Surely she would just leave though since there was no point in going to a cafe with some stranger , especially one that was such a flirt. She knew those types - they just stole a kiss from you and then left to never be seen again and if you did see them it was wrapped around someone else. Chrysanthe's gaze lowered for a second as she settled back onto a bench. She would rest for a moment, get her bearings, and then head away again. That was what she wanted, right?

But then despite her frustrations the hybrid found her gaze drifting upwards so that she could watch the next trick the boy had. He was using water now? Chrysanthe was actually enchanted to watch him work since it was so unusual to see magic in such a form. She had always enjoyed performances as a child and despite everything it was fairly easy to get absorbed in the performance. He truly seemed to enjoy it after all and the energy was pretty easy to carry one along. So despite telling herself that she was about to leave Chrysanthe just continued to watch up suddenly their was more applause and he was done.

Oh. Blinking a light flush decorated the hybrid's cheeks. Had she really just been watching the whole show? So much for sneaking away. Would it be rude to just disappear as well? Others were paying him and she had watched the performance. Despite her prickly exterior the girl had been raised to have some politeness and she knew that paying someone for their hard work was only right. Even if he had wasted some of the show bothering her it surely wouldn't hurt to drop a coin or two as well for him. So as he began counting his tips the hybrid strode over from her bench and held out a couple coins, "It's not much, but you did a good job." She confessed though her gaze darted away, "And I know you weren't serious about taking me out so you don't have to worry about that. I just wanted to give you these coins." Who would want to go out with her anyways? She was a hybrid and even in Belrea it haunted her that she had a mixed heritage and that others would look down on her for it. So why even bother to expect anything from anyone?

"Mmhmm." Chrysanthe gave a short nod in return to his statement. She couldn't really lie and say it hadn't been enjoyable, but she wasn't going to sing his praises either. It totally was not her style to do such a thing after all. She was turning away from him to leave when his laughter caught her by surprise. Was he laughing at her now? Her fins even felt flushed as Chrysanthe turned about sharply to make a retort - just because she had anticipated his lack of sincerity didn't mean he could tease her for it! "You-" She started before blinking as his words actually registered with her, "Aren't you teasing?" She finally managed as her surprise settled a bit, "I mean I'm a complete stranger and you just earned all that coin...wouldn't it be a waste?"

Surely she shouldn't. She had just been interested in his act, not in the man himself so why bother? And money was precious, she had learned that when finding work along her own travels to make due, and the hybrid felt bad to take up free food. It just wasn't the way to do things, right? But why did he seem so open about the invitation still? And food did sound good...her internal debate seemed to be answered by her stomach that let out a little growl and Chrys flushed even more as she crossed her arms across her stomach, "I - I haven't really eaten anything today..." She began as she glanced to the side out of frustration and embarrassment, "So I suppose I could go get a bite to eat - though you really don't have to pay...."

"Must be nice." Chrysanthe replied before hastily raising a hand to cover her offensive mouth. She constantly had a problem of speaking her opinion and since coming to Belrea had tried her hardest to be more polite and less rude, "I mean...I didn't realize entertainers made so much coin." She flushed lightly and glanced away, "Maybe I should have picked that up." Couldn't be too hard right? Could she deal with the attention though? The hybrid pursed her lips thoughtfully. What was next? Ask the guy to teach her a few tricks? Hah! Totally not her style to ever ask for help....but then again going on a date with a complete stranger, if ever on a date in general, was not typical for her either.

She did give him an appreciative nod though, "Nice to know you care about safety then." Sometimes people weren't always aware of others around them and constantly could cause trouble. Chrysanthe smiled in bitter amusement at the thought before offering him an honest grin that was unusually friendly for the hybrid, "I suppose then I would have to see a full show to actually get a better idea of your talents then." Ugh what was she doing? What if he did invite her? Surely she wouldn't be in the area anyways. It was fine, right? To lower her guard for a moment to enjoy a meeting that would result in nothing and mean nothing once she had moved along her travels to never see the man again?

I suppose in that case it really won't hurt. And she was hungry so why not be polite enough since she was getting a meal? The way he perked up as well caught her off guard. People definitely could be a lot more friendly here it seemed, "I suppose since I can't really argue against my stomach when it comes to food." She confessed though her cheeks seemed to warm just a little bit as she consented to a meal with him, "My name?" Chrysanthe blinked in surprise as she simply stared at him for a moment, "Torva...I mean Chrys. My full name is Chrysanthe, but you can call me Chrys."