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The Reptile house was a rather large house just past the Nocturnal House, surrounded large trees to give it a shaded and out of the way look. It almost looked as if it were made of trees, large logs were attached to the outside to give it a more natural feel. The entrance was split, a hallway going either way into the building. Lighting was low in, almost a twilight sense of lighting. Some people leaving commented there wasn't sound playing in the house like some of the others. So it didn't feel as natural because there were no forest sounds or something. A sign outside said it was a free roam house but also had guided tours at certain times.

The walkway made a winding path through the house with different habitats and homes for the scaly citizens on both sides of the wall. The walls themselves were black so in the low light the habitat seemed to glow. Each habitat seemed carefully crafted to be as natural as possible with proper lightning for the animal as well as items found in their natural home decorating the area. But the glass stilled allow for viewing. Signs along the wall told viewers the glass they were looking through was one way, that the animals could not see them. This tended to discourage people from tapping on the glass to get the animal's attention given they couldn't see them to begin with.

Each area had a sign to tell patrons about the animal they were looking at such as habitat, native country, food, and other little science tidbits. Some signs also specified the animal was bred in captivity or was a rescue. Near a very large glass viewing area, Sam stood telling the patrons about the young anaconda they were housing. The redhead seemed so proud talking about him, as if it were her own child. "And as you can see, Fenton likes to stay submerged in the water most of the time. In fact his name mean's marsh settlement. He's very young for an anaconda, so while he may seem big to you he's not even half grown yet. He's more like a preteen in age. About as moody too. Seems that carries over in all species," she chuckled. Several parents and elders also chuckled. The group moved on and Sam checked her watch, wondering how Reinhart was doing.

Said Raevan had taken up his favorite spot in the zoo. Behind the Reptile house was a large walkway that seemed to be a division of paths. There were also some snack carts and drink machines there for patrons to stop and refuel. Reinhart liked to sit and watch, judging people as they walked. From the way they were dressed to the slump of their shoulders to even the phones they took pictures with. The difference amused him. His bench was in a shaded area, keeping him from direct sunlight. During his mother's turn as guide and fact giver in the house he would enjoy his time there.

Reinhart simply enjoyed the hustle and bustle of people as they moved around, the sounds of civilization. Even the crying children and their low class parents trying to shush them with food. His mother loved living out more towards the wilderness but the apple Raevan preferred the city. Maybe it was because more people looked at him, noticed him, and thus could appreciate his beauty. It wasn't uncommon for female humans to stare at him, their cheeks stained with a soft blush which only got deeper when he looked over at them. It was excellent to feed his natural vanity.

In his hand was a bottle of cold apple juice, his usual snack when spending lots of time outdoors. He could sip it, even without a stomach, and absorb the majority of it. The water being all that was left and he could use the hydration. As he lifted the bottle to his lips he heard a voice call out. "Oi! Laz!"

The red haired Raevan looked up, having heard that name before. His mother remarked, as did others, that he resembled a Raevan named Lazarus in color. It seemed another of his kind felt the same way as he looked to the owner of the voice calling out. A black frei approached, her eyes a soft grey with black around the eye. Her wings seemed to be large spikes or something, so different from his own feathered wings. Wings seemed to differ so much between their species. Ryder had mushrooms for wings, he had bird like wings, and this one spike wings. Her outfit seemed black leather and cloth of some sort. Her ribbon spiraled around like a black belt only to end in an ever dissipating stream of smoke. The variety of their kind always amazed him.

Once she approached she seemed to realize her mistake in identification but Reinhart paid it no mind, he got to meet another of his kind and she was quite a lovely looking creature. He 'stood' and gave a bow, "My Lady, forgive me for the unintentional confusion. No, I am not this Lazarus though I become more curious about him every time I'm compared to him."

He smiled and floated over, giving her hand a gentle kiss before putting his hands behind his back. His gloves were soft velvet, smooth and silky under Delia's fingers. His golden earrings glinting in the afternoon sun. His own clothing was red leather and white cloth with golden accents. "My name is Reinhart, newly born just months ago. Whom do I have the pleasure of speaking with?"

Reinhart smiled as the female frei seemed to warm up to him. He liked those who didn't mind his overly polite manner or old fashioned greeting. He didn't up his charm game any more than need be, just giving her a small playful smile. Prince Charming? He liked the sound of it. Prince was a form of royalty, which seemed to fit his perfect looks and personality. At least in his opinion.
"Charming perhaps but I prefer to be polite. It just seems.....natural," he offered her a seat next to him on the bench. "Delia, a lovely name."

He looked back over the crowd of people, taking a sip of his apple juice. As the female questioned his attendance at the zoo he gave a chuckle and motioned to the reptile house behind them, "My mother is in the reptile house. She runs it. As I am still new to the world she does not feel comfortable leaving me alone at home. So I join her here. Normally I spend time in the Nocturnal house, I find it comfortable there."

He took another sip of apple juice then looked over a large tour group as one of Sam's co-workers spoke about the zoo's conservation efforts. His ruby eyes looked over each individual, examining their clothing and any electronic devices they may have. "Though around this time I like to sit here and watch the crowd. So many interesting people," he looked to her, "And you? What brings you to the zoo this day?"

Reinhart just smiled as the woman took his personality in stride but did not condescend him. He liked that, it was honest. Even if she didn't fawn on him like some of the women here she still seemed good company. As she took a seat he made room for her, wondering if he should offer her his other bottle of apple juice. Did she partake in such things? His kind were varied in their energy needs.

Then it seemed to occur to the female his association with Sam. When Sam first brought Reinhart to the zoo after her leave there were a lot of comments about whether or not he was actually her offspring despite his lower half. The red hair seemed to be the sticking point. He chuckled softly and nodded, "That I am. Mother was quite pleased with my creation and has since ensured I am not lacking in company. I've attended the life celebration of another of our kind and now, I've met another lovely member of our race."

She seemed to be thinking things over, asking about odor defense to herself. Well he did ensure he bathed regularly though he thought she meant it in another context. She recovered quickly enough and questioned him again about his parent. He sipped his juice a moment, "Mother is quite....energetic. Much like she is with the reptiles in the exhibit. Apparently there was a large birth recently and she's been just as excited when I was born."

At the mention of Sam the red head seemed to sense people talking about her and walked out on her break to check on Reinhart. She was surprised to suddenly see a familiar basilisk seated with him. "Cordelia! Oh how lovely to see you again! I see you've met Reinhart."

Reinhart couldn't help but smirk a bit as the female frei agreed with his description of his mother. Often he wondered why he referred to the woman as his mother. She had not birthed him nor created him truly. Perhaps it was that she collected his essence and soul, brought them to those who could conjoin them. He watched as Delia stood and hugged his mother, sipping his apple juice again. Strange, at first she'd seemed flushed at his kissing her hand but she readily hugged Sam. Perhaps it was familiarity. He stood himself and floated over to the females, "Yes mother. Though once again I have been mistaken for the Raevan Lazarus."

Sam smiled as she hugged Delia, happy to see the snake frei again. "Oh yes it was quite a shock to hear from the lab but, here he is! In all his royal glory," she chuckled and looked to her son. Really, he did have a Princely manner to him. She wondered if that was from the apple, given it's royal mythology. "It's so lovely to see you again, Delia. Have you heard? We have a new hatching of babies!" the woman seemed like a new mother speaking of her children.

Sam was about to offer to show the snake frei the wiggling bundles of joy when a voice called out. Looking over the red head found a young lady and an older gentleman coming into view. She smiled as the man spoke so politely, she loved hearing accents. It always reminded her of her trips with her parents. "That I am! Samael McLauren, but everyone just calls me Sam. Great to meet you both!" she said then whispered to Delia as she huffed about the embarrassment, "It's in the contract we sign when we agree to take you. All parents are required to do it." She winked with a grin.

Reinhart looked over as he heard accents similar to his own suddenly enter the conversation. A young lady and a proper looking older gentleman. At least he had some manners. As Adrian held out his hand Rein thought quickly about what he'd been taught about hand shakes from Tau. He gripped the man's hand firmly and shook it briskly, his own accent seeming to come out a bit stronger, "Lovely to meet you, old chap. My name is Reinhart." Once released he did the only natural thing, taking Ebony's hand and kissing the top, "Lovely to meet you as well, M'Lady."

Sam just smirked, "And the motherly pride is due to a rare female having her first clutch. We are working with a conservation group to breed more so we can release them into the wild and repopulate their original habitat. At least 10 different zoos are participating to ensure genetic diversity." Ah how she loved her work.

Reinhart smiled at the man as he complimented his speaking, he looked every much the upper crust Lord in this way. "My good man, I speak the only English that is proper," he winked and looked down at Cordelia as she snaked an arm around his. Though his expression didn't change he outwardly she would feel his arm flex under her hand. Nothing suggesting fear but understanding.

Sam beamed, "Oh of course! My babies are adorable!" She looked so proud as she looked to Ebony, "I am going to have to assume you don't mind snakes given your Raevan so follow me!" The woman lead them into the snake house.

Reinhart floated more slowly, keeping himself and Delia back farther. "Something the matter My Queen?" he spoke softly to her, his eyes a bit darker. "You seem....tense."