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The girl wasn't the only one near the lake, though the other presence was of a mind to go swimming.

Shenzi had her mismatched swimsuit on again, with a pair of white, green, and blue plaid booty shorts on top, multiple necklaces of varying colors of mardi gra beads around her neck. She was floating on the surface, moving her hands in slow angel motions to keep herself floating, the drawstrings from her shirts bobbing on the surface even as her necklaces sunk or floated, held on by her neck. Her blue hair wasn't as vivid in the crystal blue of the lake water, but the blueberry didn't notice.

At first, Rachel had thought herself to be alone, and just took in the scenery. In it's own way, the thick foliage surrounding the lake reminded her of the forests around Prince Rupert, where she had spent most her life before the island. Her brow creased slightly as she thought of home, starting to feel a wave of sadness approaching as she thought of home.

She was distracted from her thoughts, however, when she heard a small splash come from the lake. Turning her gaze towards the direction of the sound, Rachel noticed another person floating on the water. They didn't seem to look unusual, aside from the fact that her hair appeared blue. Was she a new person like herself?

Rachel barely had time to think about it before a voice came from behind her, startling her slightly. She turned to look at the person who had spoken and her eyes opened a little bit wider as she took in the sight of Awen. It was going to be a while before she got used to the people here not looking well...normal. Clearing her throat slightly before speaking, Rachel offered a small smile to the woman.

"Hi..." she said quietly from where she sat. "I'm Rachel."

An apologetic look came to the manta's face seeing the reaction. "Didn't mean to startle you. I'm-" She was cut off by the other blue haired woman approching.

The question caught her offgaurd and she shifted on her feet. A brow rose quizzically as she spoke tentatively. "Um... yes I am." Awen wondered who had told the other girl about her. Who would care enough to talk about her... aside from the gossip of a few certain islanders.

She left a smile ease to her face as Awen realised it could have just been someone saying there is another one with blue hair on the island. Or so she would assume and hope for now. "Awen Zyn, pleased to meet you both."

Shenzi grinned, dipping down in a mock-courtly bow, one foot poised on the toe. "I'm Kamila Thomson, though I prefer Shenzi. Newt mentioned you briefly." She said, having noticed the quick expression of confusion. "That you were another blue hair. Which already gives you points in my book." Shenzi laughed softly; her accent bled through lightly, not immediatly noticeable.

Sitting down on a rock, she started towelling her hair vigorously, while looking up at the two with wet straggles of it falling in her eyes. Her shorts were already starting to dry from the tropical humidity. "So how long have you two been here?" She asked, even as she thought about the fact that she asked the same of everyone.

Rachel shifted uneasily. Already the conversation had turned to the nature of the island, although she knew she should have expected that. She had been trying not to think about it too much the past couple of days, having succeeded in other people after that early morning encounter, until now.

She blinked in surprise when Awen told them that she'd been there around a year. Rachel knew that she would be here at least that long as well, but at the moment, being stuck here that length of time seemed unfathomable. She winced inwardly, thinking about Emelyn, knowing the woman must have been here at least that long.

"I've only been here a couple of days," Rachel responded, as she looked at Shenzi. "You can't have been here very long either by the look of you," she continued.

Awen was fine indeed, after spending a few months in the labs for observation and recovery. From what she didn't know and unlike she'd hoped neither woman said what day it was now. She had hoped they'd clear it up but appearently not.

She nodded slow hearing both of their responses. "Well, it's good to see you both adjusting well enough." She nodded and smiled. "I thought I was halusinating for awhile, other people get angry and start yelling.... heh Avery almost had a mental breakdown about it. My only advice is try to enjoy yourselves." She gave an encouraging look to Rachel mostly. "Honestly, the changes aren't all that bad. A lot of people end up gaining useful skills and abilities. I tell you... there is nothing in the world like gliding through these rivers and lakes, faster than I'd ever thought possible." She started to smile in a dreamy sort of way just thinking about it. Awen bobbed her head a bit and snapped back to reality. "It's not all bad, honest."

"Oh, and yeah I know Chana. Haven't seen her in ages.... not since...." Awen squinted trying to recall when it was. Chairs outside the duplex, and someone else...who had just changed. Avery maybe? It had been awhile ago but.... "Ah, not since just after my last change. When I had the IV?" The last part was added mostly to try to confirm the memory to herself and then she nodded. "Yeah, awhile ago anyway."

"So neither of you were at the halloween dance, then." She stated; it was half question, half plain fact. "Generally, you're gonna adjust once you see a frog man, a beaver woman, and get knocked half off your feet by a tantacle." The teenager said, with a sarcastic raise to her eyebrow and a small, crooked grin.

"Dunno who Avery is. I've only met a small handfull of people here." Shenzi said with a small shrug of her shoulders.