The Black Rose Festival (Open)

[genericvillain]

Nia noticed Van as he approached and her smile grew wider as she tackle-hugged him in greeting as well.

"V-VAN!" she squealed.

When A.B.A. appeared however her cute smile disappeared and she blinked up at the strange woman who seemed to be practically begging for Aya's attention.

She really tried to think nothing of it, watching his and her interactions with each other. Nia bit her lip and though she was happy enough to see Van again she moved quickly back to Aya, placing herself deliberately between the other woman and him and squeezing him in a tight hug. She wasn't entirely sure what the woman was doing, but it still bothered her nonetheless.

[alexanderthegreat]

Alexander couldn't help but laugh at Zeke's over-the-top acting. He shook his head as he first replied with, "Oh man, you are one piece of work aren't you?"

Taking a deep breath he looked around the fair. It really was a shame that he couldn't have as much fun here as he'd like to...he could, but he also had to remember to keep his guard up as well. No fun, he missed those days when he could just be a stupid kid and not care about very much.

"This place seems pretty lively; my dad used to like to bring me out here whenever the festival was on and--hey?" Alexander stopped in mid-sentence, having turned his head slightly only to see Zeke was no longer listening. He watched the other man become fixated with the painting for a prize and how the man running the game was anything but fair to Zeke. He'd have had a word but not only would this not really be the place for it but even if it were, this wasn't his kingdom so he had really nothing he could do.

The look in Zeke's eyes was in a way almost heart-breaking though and Alexander took a quick look around to see who was all watching. Well, anyone could have been. He stared back to Zeke, then to the game, then stepped forward himself and almost rudely waved Zeke away.

"I came all the way from Santo-Luce and I expect this to be a good game, sir," Alexander threw down some money with the intent of playing it himself. He held his staff out to Zeke and said with a wink, "Here, buddy. Be useful to me for a moment and hold this. Run off with it and I'll make sure you lose that other arm."

[glitters]

Jasmine slowly opened her eyes and as everything came back into clear view the first thing she saw was the colourful cat she'd met way back in Crepusculum. She blinked a few times before she sat up quickly, yelling in the very way the mischievous furry creature was probably used to hearing from anyone.

"Caramel!! T-that wasn't funny!"

[annabelle]

As Jasmine came to Annabelle laughed even more.

"I thought it was funny," Annabelle cackled before returning her attention to Caramel herself with a wicked grin, "you there, you say my granddaughter has mentioned me? In what ways, I know she's a little flighty at times..."

[Volkmar Gamlxltoe]

Volkmar walked into the festival along with the other heroes. He heard that most of the royals were going to be here, best time to fight Xïsa Tyrant.
"I wonder where that bastard is." He asked himself loudly, as he slid his fingers on the hilt of the sword.

[Trucido Damnedblood]

"Mark, I thought you were going to burst there for a second. Nice job controlling your anger." Trucido said as he walked behind Mark, finishing his ice cream, "How have you been?"

[Kevin Uruhane]

"Hey Zee!" Kevin's voice shot out, running in holding two large sticks of ice cream. "Have you seen the Ice Cream they sell here? It's HUMONGOUS!"

He blinked when he saw Elexa standing next to him and smirked from underneath his hat.

"Forgive the outburst Lady B'Shera. I just get so giddy at these parties I forget my age. How do you do?"

[Kaku Rokkakyu]

Caramel turned around and spotted Tempest, grinning at him. "Oh... She's fine." She said. "I Just scared the living daylights out of her, and she fainted."

Caramel seemed unphased by Jasmine's yelling when she came to. "Sure it was!" She said, the grin on her face remained. She looked at Anabelle and smirked. "Oh nothing much...just that you were....a little mischevious." She held out a hand to shake. "I'm Caramel Rokkakyu." She said, in introduction.

Gouji sighed, still kneeling by Jasmine. "It doesn't look like she's going to apologize...so I will. Sorry about her..." He said, extending a hand to help Jasmine up.

Kaku's attention was elsewhere. He surveyed the area, spotting various people he had met earlier, however he made no effort to speak with anyone...yet.

[Mark Angelus Fri]

*Deep breathing, his vision blurred so he only saw Trucido. It was the eyes of a hunter and his prey had been spotted, Mark's hand retreated to a table where there was a knife and he seemed seconds from taking a swipe at him when he stopped himself. Taking a deep breath he replied.*

Mark: I've had my better days, no thanks to you of course. *Mark's fingers trailed the knife handle. If he made the slightest comment that Mark didn't like this was going to get ugly.*

[Aya Dauzi Invargas]

Ayalan, most likely in any other situation, would have sympathized with the girl and said 'I'm sorry' at the least. However. as he shook his head, and looked down, feeling Nia's embrace suddenly with a reassuring hug and nod back.

"...Ms. Normire. I honestly feel sorry for your situation. But I'm here with my girlfriend on a date. Your interactions are a bit impeding on this situation, and I can only say, you can visit our place and talk then, amongst other friends. But not today."

His seemingly rude and ruthless response to the girl's plight was only due to one fact: Nia felt bothered, she wasn't smiling, she was just..clinging for dear life almost, and it bothered him in turn.

"..Please. Enjoy your time here. Perhaps we'll meet again, but it is nice to meet you foremost." Of course, Aya looked down at Nia, wondering where to go; this situation was nothing but awkward for him.

[Zee]

Zee smiled and nodded. "Sure thing, Sir Uruhane." He looked around, trying to spot the ice cream. "Where are they though? I had just seen them and I blinked and poof!... They were gone."

[Trucido Damnedblood]

"Meh, you should have fun. I mean, this could be the last fun thing you will do. So, how is your breaking off of the heroes thing going for you? I heard Andy did the same thing!" He said as he looked at his bowl. "Where is that Ice cream booth?"

[glitters]

Jasmine sighed, allowing the helping hand of Gouji to get her back to her feet.

"Goodness, you do know how to spook a person," she smiled again but then shook her head at both Caramel and her grandmother. What a pair they'd make...

...Which meant perhaps she should try to find a way to ditch them as soon as humanly possible. It was bad enough accompanying one of them, she was almost afraid to find out what'd happen if she followed both.

[annabelle]

Annabelle chuckled.

"Caramel Rokkakyu...of course my granddaughter would have told you that about me; she's stuck up and doesn't have a sense of adventure!" Annabelle then leaned in and loudly whispered, "she seriously needs a man to set her straight, if you know what I mean. I apologize for her, she's still young."

She straightened herself up before she reached out and took Caramel's hand firmly, shaking it and continued, "I also apologize for my late introduction. I am Jasmine's grandmother, Annabelle Fraus. And you are unlike anything I've ever seen in this world, my dear."

[Maliciferum]

Malice eyed the interaction of Trucido and Mark. If a fight didnt break out AT the festival, one would almost certainly ensue just a few feet out the door. Malice sighed, "Boys will be boys..."