Terri
*Humming she bustled around the bakery cleaning up after a bit of a flour explosion. She had no doubt she had flour everywhere on her but still hummed merrily as she grabbed the bowls and set them together to wash them later. She went out to the front and was wiping down tables when the bell at the entrance dinged signaling the arrival of another person*

One moment I'll be right there

*She called to whoever just came in*
Ruth
**He was having a pretty good day and decided to get some fresh bread to treat himself before the tavern opened, he looked around as he entered, small cloud of flour still floating around. This place looked nice**

"Please, Take your time"

**He kept looking around, also enjoying the smell that was hanging here**
Terri
*She walked to the counter smiling and wiped her cheek with the back of her hand*

Hello there! What can I get for you today?

*She looked at the red haired man and chuckled knowing she looked a mess waving her hand about at the floor still residing on the counter in small little piles*
Ruth
**He couldn't help but chuckle as she walked in** 
"You have a little more on you, like. Everywhere"

**He walked closer to the counter**
"Well, I was looking to get a nice fresh loaf of bread to be honest. But if you need time to shower I'm happy to wait **He smiles**
Terri
*She giggled looking up at the taller man*

I'm perfectly alright! We just had a bit of a flour mess in the kitchen. Do you have a preference on bread type? 

*She rinsed and wiped her hands and switched her apron before going to grab a cloth to wrap the bread in*
Ruth
**He looked down at her thinking for a bit**

"Preferably something light, not too filling you know. I have a long night ahead. Perhaps something with a bit of sweetness to it. I'm not so familiar in my bread types but something like that"

**He looked at the mess**
"Do you need any help cleaning?"
Terri
*She glanced around at the mess*

Okay let's get a sourdough loaf and a loaf of brioche. And umm I would hate to have you work here but I suppose if you desperately wish to help you can wipe down the cupboards and counters?

*She fiddled around grabbing two loaves of bread and wrapping them neatly, setting them in a small woven basket*
Ruth
** He put his handpalm out, focusing himself on the air around him**

"Well I could do that, but there is a much easier way to do this, since it's just flour after all"

**Wind would begin to scoop up a bunch of flower and focus it all on 1 big pile. And little by little almost all the flour was now together**

"See, way easier"

**He finally looked at the bread**
"Oooo, looks lovely ma'am"
Terri
*She looked at his hand in shock and then sneezed due to the flour*

Holy moly I didn't realize you wielded magic! That's so cool, I wish I could! Being a human sucks sometimes but I love it nonetheless.

*She smiled and pushed the basket onto the counter*

Two loaves of bread is 5 coins please!
Ruth
**He puts the coins on the counter**

"Yeah I guess it is pretty cool, but humans *Can* Learn magic. Small bits ofc, little tricks and what not but still. It's possible."

**He smiled at her**
"You know, I wonder why I've never been here before, I'm definitely visiting more often, this place is lovely."
Terri
*She smiled brightly and laughed*

I guess I could learn but I don't think my body would be able to wield magic. It's not necessarily trained or that strong. 

*She sat on the counter and swung her legs back and forth*

And please do come, I enjoy seeing people if even only for a chat. You don't even have to buy anything 
*She laughed and watched the man*
Ruth
**He smiled at her**
"That's fair, and i definitely will come by"

**A moment later a little red creature comes through the door, carrying a basket of apples**

"Ah Xylon, you did it. Good job buddy. Here, take this" **He hands him a piece of the bread**

"This is Xylon, my familiar. Also my best buddy"
**He laughs**
Terri
*She squealed and jumped off the counter landing quietly*

He's so cute! May I pet him?

*She giggled and sat on to ground watching the little red panda with curiosity and amazement*
Ruth
**He laughed about her enthusiasm**
"Ofcource ofcource, go ahead. He loves it"

**The little red panda ran over to the girl, matching her energy to a certain extent**
Terri
*She scratched the little guy between his ears and giggled*

He's so soft and affectionate and cute! I didn't expect a familiar to be like this. Then again the only familiar I've met is Aerith's Hawk and Zima isn't that nice to anybody but her BUT nonetheless I love him.

*She ranted and pet Xylon with a smile*
Ruth
**He wondered, would it be the same Aerith? I mean it would make sense. How many people would be named Aerith out of all names.**

"This Aerith you speak of, is she perhaps, an assassin of some sort? A little shorter then me, pretty smile. Something like that?"

**Xylon seemed to be enjoying the pets very much**
Terri
*She continued petting Xylon, being very content with where she was*

"OH she's an assassin all right. She's beautiful too!! Her hair is really pretty, it's like a red I've never seen before! She's kinda like my older sister. More so I just attached too her one day when she saved my butt from some bandits and she now hangs around Kahlo for me of I need anything!"
Ruth
**He nodded along with what she said, seemingly very interested**

"Her hair is very pretty indeed, a better red then mine. I've met her not too long ago, we just kinda stumbled on to eachother in the forest and we just hung out a bit. Haven't seen her again after that tho"
Terri
OHH YOURE WHO SHE WAS FLUSTERED ABOUT!
*She exclaimed giggling afterwards*

She came home as I was closing up and was bright red. She went and shut herself in her room here. Didn't come out til dinner was ready. I was quite amused that day

*She looked up at the man and smiled*

It's near closing time, would you want to stay? I'm certain Aerith would be home soon unless she disappeared with another target. She didn't mention anything however so I bet she'll be home
Ruth
**He burst out in laughter**
"She didn't seem like the type to get all flustered at that time"
**He said as he kept giggling a bit**

"I would love to stay, my staff can keep the place running for tonight. **He bent down on one knee** Hey Xylon, you go tell them at home okay? Then you can come back here and get more scratches from the nice lady"

**He wasn't worried, his staff was trained well enough to do this and it's not the first time he wasn't home for a day**
Terri
*She laughed standing up* 

Aerith is a person who has rough and tough outside but she's just a teddy bear. And you my friend have cracked that exterior which let's me know you're one special person.

*She smiled and went to change the sign to closed before taking her apron off and taking her hair down shaking it out.*

Well since you're here now you can wipe down the tables out here or do the dishes in the kitchen while I do the one you don't pick.
Ruth
**He blushed slightly when she said he was special. Before thinking a little bit**

"I'll do the dishes, I'm better at that"

**He walked towards the kitchen and looked for the sink where the dishes were, before starting.**

"So Aerith lives here?"

**He asked, as he kept doing the dishes, using water magic in the process to speed things up a bit**
Terri
*Slightly yelling from the front she laughed*

Yeah Aerith lives here. She has a room on the upper floor which is where we live. 

*She wiped down the outside counter before coming into the back kitchen to wipe down the counters there*
Ruth
**He kept washing the dishes and them drying them off with wind magic**

"Aha, what a coincidence. But anyway, what's your story miss?"

**He walked back out to the front as he had finished the dishes**
Terri
Well my dad passed away and my older siblings moved out so I took over the bakery after falling in love with baking after my dad taught me. My mom helps too, she's currently in Kazumaki
Ruth
**He nodded, sitting on the counter.**

"Aha, that's pretty cool, for someone so young to run a business, pretty impressive."

**He thought for a few seconds**
"Nope, I cannot figure out where Kazumaki was again, I've never been there"

"I also learned how to run a tavern from my parents, magic too but that was mostly my mom. My dad taught me the way of the blade tho"
Terri
*She laughed and made her way to the stairs to the upper level*

Kazumaki is the city that holds the ports, my mom is down there with friends hanging out. It's good for her to get away from all the stress. She's only 53 you know. She raised three kids by herself, she deserves to have a few days off with her friends. Coming?

*She headed upstairs and went into the kitchen to make dinner*
Ruth
**He hopped off the counter and followed her**

"Yeah you know that's still pretty young, so yeah ofcource she deserves that, makes sense"

**He followed her up the stairs**

"Are You close with your siblings?"

**His mind instantly went to his sister, which he hadn't seen in 15 years. He should really go look for her or something soon**
Terri
As close as we can be with one being in Celestia and one being in Kazumaki! 

*She hummed a tune while grabbing veggies and the materials to chop them with*

Do you have siblings?
Ruth
**He walked over, seeing if there was anything he could do to help**

"Mhm, an older sister, haven't seen her in a long time tho, been about 15 years now. A bit too long but I wouldn't even know where to begin looking for her to be honest."

**As they were talking the little red panda walked in**
"Ah Xylon, you're back. Sadly your gonna have to wait a little bit for the scratches buddy."

**The panda looked a little angry at Zyren and went to lay down on a nearby chair or table**

"Pfff, drama queen"
Terri
*She laughed and handed the knife to the man*

You know, we never introduced ourselves. My name is Sunny, yours? 

Also I'm going to go snuggle your grumpy pants chinchilla, medium dice on the veggies?
Ruth
**He laughed**

"I'm Zyren, nice to meet you Sunny"

**He looked over at Xylon**
"You might wanna watch out with calling him that" **He laughed** "He might get even angrier"

**He looked at the veggies**
"That should be fine yeah, I'll cut them medium"

**He would start cutting the veggies in a pretty quick fashion as he was used to making food in the tavern**
Terri
He loves me, right buddy?

*She reached out to pet Xlyon watching Zyren* 

You know, I bet Aerith could track your sister down if you wanted. She's good at that sort of stuff. She should be home soon as well
Ruth
"I could ask her maybe, idk"
**Xylon would accept the pets, but still is a bit grumpy**

"So how long have you and Aerith lived together?"
Terri
She found me when I was 15 and I was running and cornered by bandits. She jumped infront of me and stabbed one. I thought she was going to kill me but she just walked me home. We've been friends ever since and she moved in last year around mid-summer
Ruth
**He kept cutting veggies, not really knowing when to stop**
"Aha, yeah she seems pretty strong, haven't seen her fight yet tho but that dagger she threw at my head had quite some power to it"

**He laughs**
"Im lucky i was able to block it"
Terri
*She stood up and took the cut veggies throwing them in a pot with some meat and broth*

She's a strong fighter, you're lucky she wasn't aiming for you or actively going to kill you.

*She added a flask of water before setting it on the fire to boil*

Thanks for cutting the vegetables!
Ruth
**He smiled**
"No problem, and to be honest. I think i would be alright if i fought her, dont know if i would beat her but i dont really wanna find out,"

**He walked over to Xylon and started petting him**
"Wouldn't wanna ruin that pretty face of hers" **He smiles**
Terri
*She started to laugh but stopped after hearing the door and Aeriths voice ring out*
Ruth
**Hearing Aerith's voice he decides to hide somewhere and is gesturing for Xylon to come with him. He's hoping Sunny catches what he wants to do to suprise Aerith and goes to hide behind something**
"*Shush Xylon, i want it to be a suprise*"
Joseph
Sunny where are you? Is someone else home? 
*Aerith walked into the kitchen setting her bag down and pulling down her hood and mask*
Terri
I'm here dummy, how was work?
Joseph
Tiring. Don't dodge my question. Who's here?
Ruth
**He would blow a little wind on her face, not too much but definitely not an amount that is normally inside of kitchens. Xylon would sneak out of hiding and try to use his little body to sneak up on Aerith**
Joseph
**She whirled around to the source of the wind**

Zyren?
Ruth
**He got out of his hiding spot with his hands up, laughing** "Busted, hey Aerith"

**Xylon now also came out and brushed past Aerith's leg, sorta asking for attention**
Joseph
Do I want to know why you're in my house?

*She questioned the man hearing Sunny snicker behind her and reaching down to pet Xylon*
Ruth
**He kept laughing slightly at her confusion**
"Nothing bad Aerith, I just came in the bakery downstairs to get some fresh bread and me and sunny here got talking and eventually she mentioned your name. Which ofcource I recognize, so then we just basically complimented you a bunch and went up here to make some food."

**He kept smiling as he leaned against the table a bit**
"Oh, and I also helped her with her little flour accident **He laughed** It was all over the place"
Joseph
*She turned to Sunny a cheeky glare on her face*
You had another flour incident and you gossiped about me?

*She placed her hand on her chest in mock hurt*

Sunny I'm offended

*Smiling She reached down to pet Xylon before hugging Sunny and going to hug Zyren before stopping*

I'm sorry, I guess I don't know if you like hugs. Force of habit when I get home I guess.
Ruth
"Well we just spoke about good stuff about yeah, there's a lot so it's worth to talk about"

**When she stopped, he immediately went for the hug himself and hugged her pretty tightly** "Ofcource I like hugs"

**He let go of the hug and smiled at her** "Good to see you again Aerith"

**He laughed a bit**
"And the flour wasn't that bad, it was cleaned up pretty quickly *With magic*" **He said the last part under his breath, in an attempt to not reveal how much of a mess it actually was**
Joseph
*She glanced at Sunny and laughed*

By pretty quickly you mean it looked like a bomb went off so you probably cleaned with magic?

*She walked towards a smaller room and turned around before stepping in*

I will be back, don't burn the house down please

Oh and Zyren it's great to see you too.
Ruth
**He laughed** "Just a small bomb"

**He looked at the food and then back at Aerith as she entered the room** 
"We'll try"

**He went to check on the food **
"How long do you think it'll be Sunny?"
Terri
Not too long! Maybe 10 minutes? Why, eager to get out?

*She joked and stirred the soup*
Ruth
**He laughed with her**
"No, I'm just hungry that's all"

"I'll set the table. If that's okay with you?"
**He looks around for any plates and stuff**
Joseph
Top right cupboard, above the sink

*She walked out with a loose fitting white shirt on, brown trousers, and her hair hanging loose on her back* 

And yes it's fine, just means I do the dishes after dinner
Ruth
**He looked at her coming out of the room. And just stared for a good 20 seconds before realizing he was and quickly turned around and opened the mentioned cupboard. Grabbed the plates and put them on the table**

"I suppose I should get comfortable too a bit."
**He takes off his jacket and hangs it on one of the chairs, he also unties his hair that was currently in a ponytail and also lets it fall behind his back**

"That's better"
**After that he continued to set the table**
Joseph
*She blushed slightly when she realized he was staring at her and even more when he took his hair down*

I don't think I've ever seen you with your hair down. I like it, makes me want to braid it

*She smiles and turns back around to the soup, taking it off the fire and setting it on the counter on a towel*
Ruth
**He looks at her her, blushing**
"I normally don't wear it down while with people as it's less professional you know? But it's fine now, I feel comfortable around you too. And you can braid it if u want to, after dinner tho"

**He almost couldn't keep his eyes off Aerith, but he tried to look away once in a while nonetheless as to not come over creepy by staring. He sat down at the table at the chair he hung his jacket on**
"Is it okay if I sit here?"
Terri
Sit wherever! Just know Aerith sits at the head of the table

*She giggled and ran off into her room*
Joseph
Wash up before dinner Sunny

*She hollered at her which was met with an agreement*

So how exactly did she rope you into dinner?
Ruth
**He sat down at the table and looked at Aerith again**
"Well after we talked about you and cleaning the flour she said you would be home soon and asked if I wanted to stay for dinner. And as I didn't have anything to do and I trust my staff with the tavern i decided to accept"

**He stood up again, walked over to the sink and washed his hands, he had also done so before cutting the veggies but he did it again anyway**
Joseph
*She glanced over at the room Sunny went into* 

She's lucky I like her and you otherwise she'd be getting a lecture for not talking to me first since her mom's out of town. 

*She went and washed her hands and dried them, sitting down at the table as Sunny came out in a green long-sleeved shirt and white shorts.*
Terri
Sorry for the wait
*She sat down and waited*
Ruth
**He laughed as he sat back down** 
"Yeah she told me her mom was on a little vacation but yeah I guess it wouldn't be the smartest move with other people. Oh, and good to know that you like me" **He chuckles**

**He looked over at Sunny as she came out**
"No problem kid"
Terri
I am not a kid! 
*She stomped her foot and crossed her arms*
Joseph
*She face palms and started dishing soup and bread out*

You just proved his point, now eat
Ruth
**He laughed** "Aerith is right you know"

**He smiled at Aerith as she served the food**

"But I apologize. Ma'am" **He said, looking at Sunny**
Terri
*She laughed and took a sip of the soup*

It's okay! I was being childish and goofy. I don't mind the nickname. Though I think that's what Aerith wants

*She wiggled her eyebrows and laughed as Aerith looked at her in shock turning bright red*
Joseph
Sundeep you have 3 seconds to apologize
Terri
*She giggled and looked at the two of them.*

Okay okay that was uncalled for. Apologies
Ruth
**He couldn't help but blush a bit too seeing Aerith turning red as he quickly laughed it off , noticing how Aerith got a bit mad**

"Maybe a little uncalled for yeah. " **He laughed**

"How old even are you Sunny, cause if your like, an adult it would be a bit odd to call you kid"
Terri
I just turned 17 not far from mid-spring
Ruth
"Ah okay so basically still a kid then" **He smiles**
Joseph
And still she runs a business fine. I wonder how she hasn't burned it down

*She teased Sunny and smiled*
Terri
Hey atleast I haven't ACTUALLY burned down a house. Someone else has
Joseph
I wasn't aware there was a gas lamp okay! Not my fault they shoved me into it
Ruth
**He burst out laughing**
"Aerith you did what now?!"

**He kept laughing as he ate his dinner**
"Its not like I never burned something down but still, a whole house? That's crazy"

"But it is very impressive kid, how you run the shop I mean. Except for your little flour bomb accident earlier I feel like your doing pretty good"
Joseph
Hey it was an accident! I was fighting a dude, he shoved me. I hit a gas lamp and it broke causing the home to catch aflame. And that's like her fourth flour incident in the past three months!

*She laughed and ate her food smiling*
Ruth
"Oh my, how does it even happen Sunny? How does *That* Much flower just get *Everywhere*?"

**He chuckled** "It just seems so unrealistic to me, unless you have some wild wind spirit coming in and throwing it around, how does it even happen"
Terri
Well you see I forget to close the flour bag and when putting it up on the shelf it often falls so that was the initial mess. Then I ran around helping due to an influx of customers and flour fell off me and my hands and such and uhh.. ... Yeah. .
Joseph
She's trying to say she's a clumsy goofball 

*She poked as Sunny's cheek as she teased her*
Ruth
**He laughed** 
"Well I guess that makes sense. I'd be happy to come over and clean it up anytime **He smiles** But i would also just come over to see you more often Aerith."

**He continued eating and enjoying this very much** "This is really good"
Joseph
You can thank Sunny, she's the cook in our little family. I just help clean up 

**She laughs and pushes her empty bowl infront of her a bit**
Ruth
"I love that you guys consider each other a family. That's lovely"

**He also finishes his food and push the bowl a little bit**

"Well you deserve it kid, running your own business, AND making dinner after a long day of work, and it tasting like this. That's impressive"
Terri
It wasn't actually that busy today. That's why I made soup, because I know it will be busy tomorrow and then I don't have to cook
Joseph
You also know I love soup you cheat-
Ruth
**He laughed**

"Well, I would love to repay the favor one day and cook for you guys. You guys should come by my tavern sometimes. I'm there most evenings. Unless when I'm having dinner with two lovely lady's" **He laughs**
Terri
*She snickered at Aerith turning red*

Yeah we should definitely stop by! It would be wonderful
Joseph
*Her face heated up as she grabbed the empty dishes and set them in the sink to wash*

Yeah that sounds wonderful. I'll clean up in here and you can go into the living room if you two want
Ruth
**He also stood up and walked over to the sink**

"I can help, you wash them and I dry them off. Teamwork"

**He noticed that Aerith was a little red and felt his own face heating up aswell** 
"Is it just me or is it hot in here?"
Terri
*She rolled her eyes and went to open a window letting the cool night air waft in*

I'll be in the living room reading if you need me
Joseph
*She smiled at Sunny and hummed in agreement*

Teamwork sounds good, towels are in the third drawer to the left
Ruth
**He smiled**
"Sounds good kid, and thanks for opening the window. That helps."

**He looked at the dishes**
"As long as you wash them good enough, I won't need a towel"
**He says as he blows some wind at Aerith's face before tying his hair up in a messy bun as to not get in his way**
Joseph
*She laughs shaking her hair back out of her face*

I keep forgetting you're a magic wielder. Alright then, just don't break my dishes
Ruth
**He laughs**
"I'll do my best"

**He starts drying off the washed plates with wind magic**

"Your a magic wielder too remember? And you're a witch so there aren't many limitations to it. I promise if you just practice then you can become real powerful"
Joseph
*She continued washing the dishes with the rag is the soapy water*

I don't know, I'm technically only three fourths witch. It just, it's annoying the pain that comes with learning a new skill. And there's new repercussions too. I don't know if I want to do that again
Ruth
**He looks at her and smiles**
"Guess that makes sense. But if you ever wanna get some magic practice going. Or any other practice for that matter, I'm pretty good with my blade. You can always ask me. And pain is only temporary, I know you can get trough that, and if not, I'll help you with anything you need"

**He smiled at her before getting back to the dishes**
Joseph
*She placed the last two dishes on the rack before washing out the sink, towel, and rinsing off her hands*

Sparing with you could be pretty fun. And I suppose I would be willing to maybe learn some magic now that I have rolled the idea over in my head

*She smiled and went to dry off her hands with the towel that hung on the holder by the cutting board*
Ruth
**He made the towel fly up to her**
"Yeah sounds good, and I'll go easy on you"
**He laughed**
"Kidding ofcource, I'd probably die if I did that"
**He smiled at her**

**He untied his hair again, it was kinda messy now with strands sticking out at all kinds of places**

"I'm not that good at nature magic but I can definitely help, or try to"
Joseph
Want to go either in my room or the living room and we can chat and I can deal with your hair?

*She reached up to smooth out a few little sticky up bits before looking back at his eyes questioningly*

I also understand if you need to go
Ruth
**He blushed slightly, kinda losing his voice as she got closer** "Uhhh yeah no I can stay. I don't mind where we go..."

**He was stunned, she was even more beautiful up close**

"My staff should be good, and if not they know where I am so they can reach me"
Joseph
*She smiled and pulled him to her room sitting him down on the simple bed. It was covered in soft tan sheets which matched her walls. She had a window that faved the woods and you could see the mountains from it. The floor was covered in a olive green rug and she rustled through a small desk made of a darker wood that had a small container of rings and a small mirror on the top. She pulled out a hair brush and hair tie and sat down on the bed*

I'm realizing our height difference might be a problem so I'm going to have you face the window sitting on the ground, okay?
Ruth
**His feet followed as he was pulled into the room**

"Yes ma'am. This view is lovely"
**He said as he sat down on the floor next to the bed. Xylon had gone accompany Sunny in the living room in the meantime**

"Your much different then I first thought you to be you know that?"
Joseph
*She looked down at him curious as she brushed his hair through*

How so? You didn't think I'd be someone who actually cares and has a family just because I'm an assassin?

*She started to gently braid his hair from the top*
Ruth
**He chuckled**
"Well yeah pretty much, I've met a decent bit of people in your line of work and none of them are like you."

"But also, your appearance. I didn't think much of it at the start but then you took off the mask and hood and you turned out to be more beautiful then I could've ever imagined. It's been nothing but pleasant surprises so far."

**He smiled**
Joseph
*Her hands stopped moving for a moment as she heard what she said*

Beautiful? Pleasant surprises? I. . I'm flattered truly. You are nothing like I've ever met. Most people are scared of me and run if they have half a brain. 

*She started braiding his hair again slower this time*

You know, I've felt weird ever since I met you. Sunny calls it a crush or love but I'm unsure. I've never loved anyone before other than Sunny.

*She started on the tail end of the braid*

I'm unsure how to feel or speak of it. I just felt I needed too. I don't enjoy keeping things like secrets
Ruth
**He smiles**
"I mean, you truly are beautiful, but with the mask and stuff I would understand that would strike fear in some people"

**He sighs**
"You know, kids are so eager to jump to conclusions it crazy...
Love is a very weird thing, it can just happen, but the thing is the line between love and friendship is very thin so sometimes it's hard to know what you truly feel."

**He takes a breath as he thinks for a second**
"To be honest, I've felt a little weird too since we met, and I honestly don't know if it's love or something else. But I feel like it's something we need to discover together, and eventually we'll figure it out."

"Im also quite new to love, never really been in a relationship. Last time I got close was more then 13 years ago. So honestly I don't know what this is. But I enjoy spending time with you, so I hope I can keep doing that"
Joseph
*She smiled and tied off the braid placing her hands on his shoulders looking down*

I'm certain we can do that, I would quite enjoy to continue to be your friend, as weird as that feels to say.

*She brought her legs up into a criss cross position and was about to speak again before knocking ensued*
Terri
Zima is back, and also Zyren has a visitor at the door

*Sunny called through the door as she went back to the living room*
Ruth
**He looked up at Aerith before they were interrupted, smiling. But then quickly looked at the door**

"A visitor? Maybe someone from the tavern?"

**He stood up and started walking to the door**

"And who is Zima?"
Joseph
Perhaps, and Zima is my Hawk. I sent her on a mission a little bit ago
Ruth
**He opened the door and walked out**
"Hey kid, did they say anything about who they were?"
Terri
*She turned her heard 'round the chair*

Nope! Only that they were from a tavern and heard you'd come here. Something about needing bread
Geraldine
*Zime flew over landing on the top of the chair*
Ruth
**He walked over to the door with the bread he bought earlier**
"OH, OH NO. Shit i completely forgot"

**He opened the door and talked to his employee, handed over the bread and waved him goodbye**
"Sorry again!, let me know if there's anything going on"

**He closed the door and walked back into the living room**
"So that was stupid. Anyway"

**He noticed the hawk**
"Ah so that's zima"
Geraldine
*She glared at him and flew over to Aeriths shoulder nestling into her neck*
Joseph
*She laughed*

Yes, she's a drama queen just like Xylon. She's a sweetheart thought, and spoiled rotten when she's home

What was that about anyways?
Ruth
**He laughs**
"Well, i was here to buy some bread for the tavern, and by getting caught up here and stuff i completely forgot about it. So they came asking for the bread, not a big deal" **He shrugs**

**Xylon climbes up Aerith to say hi to Zima**
"Xylon! You cannot just climb up on people, it's rude. I know she's our friend but still, gotta ask first. Or well try to ask"
Joseph
*She laughs and picks up Xylon from her stomach*

Hey buddy, wanted to meet Zima? It's okay, I don't mind you crawling on me
Ruth
**He smiles**
"Okay buddy, looks like your off the hook this time, but you gotta be carefull with that next time"

**He looks over at Sunny and smiles**
"Thanks kid"

**He then looks over at Aerith again and slightly laughs**
"You hear that, we're *Cute*"
Joseph
*She turns red and walks into her room muttering*
Terri
*Bursting out laughing she clicks her tongue to call Zima over*

Oops
Ruth
**He looks over at Sunny, also slightly red**
"Now look what you did" **He couldn't keep in his laughter as he slowly walked over to Aerith's room**

"Aerithhhhh... You good?"
Joseph
No absolutely not. Whack Sunny over the head for me

*The muffled sound her her through the now closed door sounded to Zyren*
Ruth
**He laughed** "That would be child abuse Aerith... That's bad"

**He did move a little bit of water from the sink with his magic and sprayed Sunny with it**
"That should do" **He laughs**
Terri
*Shrieking she jumped up startling Zima awake from her perch*

That's cold!!!
Joseph
*She grunted and laughed*

Okay but still, it'd be funny
Ruth
"I threw some water at her, that good enough?"
**He couldnt stop laughing, even if it was ever so slight he kept either smiling very broadly with a little laugh here and there**
Joseph
*She laughed from inside the room*

Yeah works for me, come in if you want
Ruth
**He opened the door and entered the room cautiously**
"You okay?"
Joseph
*She was laying on the bed and looked up at him*

If by okay you mean flustered and embarrassed and confused then yeah. Perfectly fine
Ruth
**He looked over at her and sat on the side of the bed** "Well, you can punish Sunny all you want later. But she was just complimenting us"

**He smiled** "So don't go too harsh on her"
Joseph
*Groaning she rolled over to face him her eyes closed*

Uh huh, I promise I just comprehended what you said. . Totally not about to fall asleep
Ruth
**He layed down next to her**
"If u want me to leave so you can sleep, i can do that"

**He looked at her while smiling**
Joseph
*She muttered something while hair fell in her face*

Mhm do what you want
Ruth
**He laughed**
"I'll just keep laying here then"
Terri
*Peaking her head in she gave Zyren a thumbs up smiling*
Ruth
**He saw Sunny and almost laughed. Before blowing wind at her head**
Terri
*She escaped the room before the wind got her*
Ruth
**He just layed there, looking around, and looking at Aerith**
"You know she just cares about you right, wants you to be happy and all that"
Joseph
*She hummed and shifted to lay on her side*
Ruth
**He also closed his eyes, instantly the exhaustion set in as he also was about to fall asleep**
Joseph
*She rolled over to her other side and soft snores could be heard from her*
Ruth
**He couldnt help but succumb to the sleepiness and also dozed off as he turned on his side towards her**
Terri
*Glancing in she saw them both asleep. Giggling quietly she went and turned out all the light and went to her room*
Ruth
**Xylon went with Sunny to her room as he didnt know where Zyren was and he trusted Sunny**
Terri
*Peeking into Aerith's room in the morning she saw Aerith facing Zyren curled in a small ball near his chest*

Cute-
Ruth
**Xylon followed her around as no on else was awake yet**

**Zyren woke up, firstly confused about where he was, then came to his senses**

"Hey sleeping beauty, its morning. Psst hey" **He slightly tapped her face, but after no response he decided to just get out of bed and prepare a nice breakfast**

**He walked out of the room and gently closed the door** "Morning kid, morning buddy"

**He instantly went looking for some eggs** "Do you guys have eggs and maybe bacon or something, perhaps stuff for pancakes?" **He kept his voice down as to not wake Aerith up**
Terri
*She looked over from the chair, book in one hand with her other petting Xylon*

3rd cupboard to the left and second drawer in the ice box

*She went back to reading*
Ruth
"So what book are you reading there?"
Terri
It's a book called "October's Form"

It's a book Aerith got me for my birthday, it's about a girl who's growing up in a place where she's the only one with magic. It's really interesting 

**She flipped the page and snuggled closer to the blanket and Xylon**
Ruth
"Sounds nice, i've never been into reading that much. One of my employees reads tho, he likes to tell me about the books he reads. It's pretty fun"
Terri
*She looked up and smiled*

Who? I might have to meet them
Ruth
"His name is Val, or well, its Valzyn but he likes to be called val. He's this Vampire kid i took in about a month ago, he's really nice and also a very skilled fighter... Sometimes. And you gotta hear him play the guitar, the guests love it. Anyway, you want anything special in or on your pancake?"

**He said as he kept cooking**
Terri
I like plain pancakes, Aerith likes fruit in hers though. First drawer in the icebox of you're looking for it
Ruth
**He intantly went looking for fruit** "Thanks for the tip"
**After a little bit he finished cooking everyone about 3 pancakes, an egg and a few pieces of bacon each. And a little plate for Xylon with just one pancake and some bacon** 
"I'll pay back for the costs of all this. But now it's time to wake up sleeping beauty over there"

**He walks into Aeriths room and slightly blows some wind on her**
Joseph
*Groaning she rolled over flapping her hand*

Sunny go away, let me sleep
*She grumbled as she curled into a small ball*
Ruth
"I'm not Sunny dummy, Wakey wakey egg and bacy... And pancakes"
**He laughed slightly**

"Heyyyyyy wake uppppp"
**He got a little annoyed now**

"I swear to the gods that if u dont wake up rn i'm splashing water on your face" **He reached out his hand and water came floating from the sink, past sunny, into Aerith's room** "I'm giving you 20 more seconds"
Joseph
*Rolling over she peeked up at the man*

I'm uppppp okay. Don't douse me
Ruth
**He laughed** "Good morning, damn your a deep sleeper huh"

**He made the water float back to the sink**

"Anyway, do what you need to do to wake up but don't take too long as i would hate for your breakfast to get cold"
Joseph
*She opened her eyes and sat up shaking her hair with her hand, her left pant leg ridden up to her knee*

Wait, how are you here and what do you mean breakfast?
Ruth
**Looking at her hair he realied he hadnt taken the braid out since last night, it must be one messed up braid by now**

"Well funny story, i kinda dozed off laying beside you so yeah that. And i made breakfast just now. So hurry up before it's cold"
Joseph
*Pulling herself out of bed she walked into the kitchen sitting down and rubbing her eyes*

You made pancakes? What's in them??
Ruth
**He followed and grabbed the plates and put them on the table**
"Plain for Sunny and one for Xylon, with cheese in it for me, and with fruit for you"
**He served the plates and sat down himself** 

"Kid! Breakfast! You coming?"
Terri
Coming

*She got up and walked into the kitchen sitting down and starting to eat*

You look like shit Aer
Joseph
*She whacked her on the back of the head*

You don't look much better
Ruth
**He laughed** "I'm sure i don't look much better either"
"You look good btw Aerith, just the hair is a little... Wild but it's not bad"

**He also started eating**
Joseph
*Chuckling she started eating* 

You probably look the best out of all of us
Ruth
"I doubt it, but it's probably because i still have the braid in that you made yesterday, normally my hair is also all over the place" **He laughs**

**He kept eating** "Everything tasting alright for you lady's?
Joseph
This is heaven Zyren, thank you

*She finished the pancake and sat back rubbing her eyes again*
Ruth
**He smiled broadly** "Appreciate it Aerith, anytime"

**He also finishes his food and just sit back, petting Xylon who hand also already finished their food**
Terri
I agree with Aer, this is heaven

**She picked up her empty plate and washed it going back to her chair to read*
Ruth
**He picked up his, Aerith's and Xylon's plate and washed them off aswell**
"Glad to hear it"

**You 2 have any plans for today?"
Joseph
Not really, it's her off day and I don't have any employments. She's just going to read all day knowing her
Ruth
"Ah, Well I did promise one of my employees I'd spar with him today. Perhaps you two could join us if you want to, but if you just wanna enjoy your day off that's fine too, but I'm gonna have to leave within like 1-2 hours."
Joseph
*Putting away the dried dishes she glanced over*

Who would you spar with?
Ruth
**He shrugs** 
"Idk, we could do a couple rounds of sparring between the 4 of us. We could do 1 match at a time or just 2. But I would like to spectate a fight between you and Val, and I wonder... Can Sunny fight?"
Joseph
Sunny can fight, however she's a tactical fighter. She fights with Daggers to aid her because she's flexible and agile as clumsy as she can be
Ruth
**He smiled**
"Sunny can fight? I'd love to see that"

**He laughs slightly**

"But it's up to you 2 if you want to, if not I'll just train with Val"
Terri
*She walked into the kitchen staring at the two*

What about Val?
Ruth
**He looked at Sunny**
"Oh yeah I already told you about him. I promised him to spar this afternoon and I just asked Aerith if you and her might Be up for joining us."

**He smiled at her**

"But if you wanna enjoy your day off reading a book that's completely fine by me too"
Terri
*She snickered and looked up*

I might just come and read my book watching Aerith beat your butt into the ground
Joseph
*She whacks her in the back of the head*
Ruth
**He laughs**
"Go easy on the kid Aerith. And it you want to watch that, you can just stay here, cause that ain't happening" **He chuckles**

"She will probably beat Val but I doubt it will be easy against me" **He smiled**
Joseph
*She walked into her room closing the door while laughing*
Terri
So what happend last night? Heard you slept over. By the way Xylon is a cuddle buddy and I love him
Ruth
**He laughed** "Yeah he is."

"And yes I slept over, not fully on purpose but I just kinda fell asleep while laying down on her bed, so yeah..." **He blushed**

"And where is she going?"
Terri
Probably to change out of her home clothes.

*She looks over as Aerith renters the kitchen in a brown uniform with her mask and hood down holding her belt*
Joseph
What did we call? 
*She set the belt down and got a glass of water*
Terri
That you were changing
Joseph
Weirdos

*She laughed finishing the glass*
Ruth
**He laughs, while raising his eyebrows** 
"You're one to talk, Xylon's the only normal one here"

**He smiled**
"So I take it you're coming with me then Aerith? And how about you kid?"
Joseph
*She nodded and grabbed her belt and a flask*

I'm coming and so is Sunny.
She needs to get outside
Terri
Can I atleast bring my book?
Joseph
Yeah sure, just live up to your name and touch some sunlight
Ruth
"Pffff" **He laughs**

"That's a bit harsh, and the training area is under a tent with open sides, as Val is a vampire you know. But for spectating we do have a nice little area that's in the sun."

**He smiles** "Maybe Val will even know your book, who knows"
Joseph
*She smiled and hugged Sunny from behind*

She's used to it aren't ya kiddo
Terri
*She hugged Aerith as best she could*

Yeah yeah, let's goooooo I'm impatient
Joseph
*She looked to Zyren wondering his plan*
Ruth
**He walked over to the kitchen, grabbed his jacket and let Xylon jump on his shoulder **

"I'm ready if you are"

**He walked towards the door**
Joseph
*Walking towards the downstairs steps she slid down the banister getting to the door*

Yup×
Terri
Show off

*She walked down the stairs*
Ruth
**He followed them out and started showing them the the way to the tavern**

"It's about a 10 minute walk.
Oh, little thing about Val, he might come off as mean and not- caring at first but he's lovely I promise"
Joseph
Hey he's like me 

*She laughed and walked alongside him with Sunny on her left*
Terri
*She pinches Aerith*

What did we say about comparing
Joseph
*Rubbing her arm and wincing she groaned*

Not to do it fine fine
Ruth
**He laughs**, "But I mean she's kinda right, although I thought you were lovely from the start."

**They walked for a little bit longer until arriving at building with a sign saying: The falling star tavern. It had a nice decoration out front with all kinds of plant, it was a 2 stories building, with a double door at the front**

"Here we are"
**He walked in, the place had nice seats and some booths, and right across from the door was the bar. The place was empty right now as it was still early**
Joseph
This place is beautiful Zyren! I love it
Terri
Do you have coffee?
Ruth
"We do..." **He looks around, seeing if he can find Val**

"I'll get Val to make you a cup, he's probably upstairs. I gotta go put something else on anyway so I'll send him down."

**He goes and walks op some stairs that we on the far right side of the tavern and very faintly heard by Sunny and Aerith he says:** "OY, blondie, we have guests"
Glen
**A moment later Val comes down the stairs with his hands in his pockets. He has his long blonde hair in a clamp and is wearing quite baggy clothes, probably for the sparring match. 
He looks at the lady's and speaks in a quite monotone voice**

"Hi, I'm Val, nice to meet you. I was told you wanted some coffee?"
Terri
*She went over and looked up him*

Yes please! Also Zyren told me you liked books? I do too! Maybe you can help me find some new ones!
Joseph
*She face palms and went over to Zyren*

So this is the esteemed tavern? I see why, it's beautiful. Thank you for bringing her and I, she really needs some social time. In my opinion she reads too much in a dark room, but hey. It makes her happy
Ruth
**He laughs and then shrugs** "Everyone has their interests i guess. But Val also really likes to be alone so maybe it's an age thing" **He laughs**

"And you two can come by anytime you need some social time"
Glen
"Wow your energetic, and you haven't even had coffee yet... Anyway, he's spreading info about me now is he? That's new. But yeah i do like to read" **He walks into a door on the left of the bar that leads to a kitchen area**

"You can come in here if you want to, you seem to be good friends of Zyren so i think it'll be fine"
**He holds the door open for her**

"What's the deal with those two anyway? Cause she's the one he met in the forest a little bit ago right? He couldn't shut up about her."
Terri
*She followed him and sat down on the floor out of the way*

Yeah, I think they could be dating soon. He stayed over granted unintentionally last night. And she won't shut up about him either, and I apologize. I act hyper but I can tone it down if you want
Joseph
*Meanwhile upstairs Aerith was attempting to pull back her hair but it wasn't working this morning*

Zyren I despise my hair it won't pull up right

*She laughed while complaining in the bathroom while he changed*
Glen
**He walked over to make some coffee**
"Oh no you don't have too. I was just caught off-guard a bit by your sudden energy this early"

**He looked over his shoulder**
"Please, you don't have to sit on the floor, i'd hate to make you look up even more then you already have to standing up. Sit on the counter over here, i cleaned this morning so it should be good"

**He slightly chuckled** "Dating huh, didn't know he was such a romantic"
Ruth
**He was done changing and walked over to Aerith**
"I could try to help, although its fine if it's not perfect you know, it's not a formal meeting or something"

**He walked up behind her, grabbed a comb of a little counter next to him and started brushing slowly, trying not to hurt her**
Terri
*She stood up and brushed off while she went to sit on the counter*

Aer was never a romantic before him. It's weird seeing her so happy. Normally she's a depressed blowfish who only left her room for missions.

*She looked over at him*

But still, I'm happy for her. Zyren and her seem to enjoy each other's company, hell I found them snuggled up together this morning when I peeked my head in. It was adorable
Joseph
Yeah but still, my hair flies all over if it's not pulled up for sparing

*She fidgets with her hands as she stood still*

I do appreciate to help though
Glen
**He looks over at Sunny** "Pfffff, that's hillarious. I'm gonna bully him with that, dont tell him though."

**He looked back at the coffee** "I am happy for him though, glad to see he found someone who is as kind to him as he is to others... Or atleast *Tries* To be to others. You ever seen him snap and get mad? It's both the most entertaining and most terrifying thing i've ever seen"

**He finishes the coffee and hands it to her** "So i now know the other lady is Aerith, but what's your name miss?"
Ruth
**He laughs**
"I feel that, it's that i slept with the braid in that its not too bad now but normally i know what you mean. I undid the braid btw, sorry, just felt like it'd bother me while sparring."

**He kept brushing the hair for about 30 more seconds before putting the comb back on the counter**
"You want it in a pony, a bun or something else?"
Terri
Don't bully him too much, and if that's the case with his anger I don't want to see him angry although Aer could probably calm him down in point five seconds. And my name is Sundeep, but most call me Sunny! And, you're Val right?

*She sipped the coffee*
Joseph
*She picked up a hair tie and thought*

A bun would be nicer, stays out of the way more than the rest. 

*Humming for a moment She listened to him moving around*

How much do you want to bet they are either becoming really good friends over books or really good friends over gossiping about us
Glen
**He shrugs** "She probably could, but he doesn't get angry easily and if he does, the other person deserves it."

"Yeah, my full name is Valzyn but just Val is fine" 

**He sat down on the counter** 
"How did he even get back in contact with her, and you i guess. It was weird, he just went out to get some bread and then we didn't see him for almost a day"
Ruth
**He started putting her hair in a bun** "Good choice, i'm gonna go for the same myself"

**He laughs** "I hope either, Val could use a friend. He's been so focused on work and training, he needs to just relax and hang out sometimes"

**His face changed to more serious look as he finished the bun** "Little warning about him though, he has this problem where if he gets real caught up in a fight. He kinda turns his brain off and turns kinda bloodthirsty. I'm sure you can handle it but still"

**He grabs another hair tie and starts gathering his hair together**
"Oh and as you may have seen, he's quite tall so try to strike low, he hates it. But that's how you learn" **He shrugs**
Joseph
*Turning around to look at him she smiled*

I have no doubt I will be able to take him in a fight, I have dealt with many much larger and much more blood thirsty creatures.

*She put the comb and hair ties back in the drawer before walking out to sit on his bed*

And it's good, they both need friends and they found each other. I'm happy for the both of them
Terri
He came to my bakery for bread yesterday and we started talking after he helped me, he recognized Aeriths name when I mentioned she is my older adoptive sister and I invited him to stay for dinner. Aerith came home, we ate, they went to bed, woke up, now we are here.

*She set the coffee down and set her chin on her fist*

Guess fate just wanted them together
Ruth
**He walked with her, smiling. While tying up his hair**
"No doubt about that, you gotta tell me some work story's sometime"

**He sat down on the bed beside her**
"Mhm, so am i, i just hope Val doesn't ruin it with his dumb jokes or his uninterested attitude"
Glen
"Guess so, good for them. That's such a coincidence though"

**He hops off the counter**
"But i'm guessing you guys are joining us for some sparring? That's cool"
Joseph
*Walking downstairs she smiled at the two in the kitchen*

Yes we are, I hear you're an impressive fighter. I will enjoy to see how you hold your own against me

*She stole Sunny's coffee cup and snagged a sip smiling*
Terri
Ah! Rude! 

*She laughed and stole the cup back*

I want to spar now. Can we?
Glen
"Spreading more rumors about me huh Zy. Anyway, i'll do my best"
**He starts walking towards the backyard where a big tent was set up, the floor was basically all grass except for a little area against the tavern with some chairs and tables and the tent had no walls, just a roof**
Ruth
"Sure we can kid, let's head out back"
**He followed Val outside and set his sword against one of the chairs**

"So, who wants to start?"
Joseph
I can go against someone

*She uncapped a flask and drank from it before setting it down*
Terri
*She went and sat over in the sunshine near the tent while watching*

I'm gonna watch until this coffee kicks in
Ruth
**He walked over to the tent**
"Wanna go Aerith? While both of us are still at full strenght"

**He pointed to a chair the furthest away from the door**
"I think we left the umbrella over there Val"
Glen
"Thanks"
**He walked over to the umbrella and opened it while sitting down on a chair beside Sunny**

"Guess i'll watch too"
Joseph
*She snickered and grabbed two daggers*

This is going to be fun simply because I know you'll put up a decent fight.
Terri
*She looked up as the man sat next to her and then trained her eyes on the two about to spar*

Who do you think is going to win?
Ruth
**He laughed** "Ah yeah, a weapon might be handy"

**He makes his katana fly to him with wind magic, unsheathed it and threw the sheath on the ground behind him**

"Oh I'll put up more then a decent fight"
Glen
**He looks at Sunny**
"Good question, I've never seen Zy go all out so... But I've never seen Aerith fight at all. But for now my money is on Zyren."
Joseph
*She glanced at the two on the sidelines before holding her Daggers up and offering a clean shot to him*

Come at me 

*She smiled and waited*
Terri
Uh oh Aerith is taunting him. That's not ending well
Glen
"For either of them, if i may add" **He chuckles**
Terri
Indeed 
*She snickered turning her gaze back to the two*
Ruth
"Oh you underestimate the shit out of me don't you" **He laughs**

**He gets in stance and stomps on the ground with one foot. Which causes an about 2 ft high spike of earth to rise from the ground pretty fast**
**He had a big smile on his face**
Glen
"Looks like they're already enjoying themselves"
Joseph
*Muttering she jumped onto the spike lunging for his sword arm with the dagger*

Damn magic-
Ruth
**He parry's it with his sword**
"You gotta be a little more original to catch me slacking Aerith"
Joseph
*Using the momentum from jumping she kicked his stomach pushing off to grab her arm*

Ow that recoil is real
Ruth
**He puts his hand on his stomach for a little bit befor standing up in a straight posture, slowly walking towards aerith**
"Nice kick, now try this"
**He raises some water from some nearby puddle and makes them float to him before turning into sharp icicles**
Joseph
*Glaring at him she grabbed the grass causing it to wrap around his feet growing upwards while moving towards him*
Ruth
"That is troublesome"
**He launches the icicles at Aerith**
**While she deals with them he cuts the plants loose from his feet**
Joseph
*Wincing from not being able to dodge or parry all the icicles she stomped on the ground causing the grass to continue growing*

Damn your magic 

*She laughed running at him with two Daggers in hand*
Ruth
*He smiled and raises himself up on a pillar of earth, thereby severing most of the vines from their roots*
"Damn it all you want, it's quite handy"

*He extends his blade and lightning starts to emerge from it*
"Remember this trick"
Joseph
*She cursed him and stopped grabbing a vial from her side popping the cap off and downing it like a shot*

I do remember that. That would hurt. So now I'm fast

*She lunged towards him again faster and reached down nicking his thigh in the process*
Ruth
"Ouch, well that's not fair"
*He charges her at his full speed, pretending to strike her with his blade before dropping down and kicking het legs from under her*
Joseph
*Hitting the ground she gasped before rolling over to slice at his heel*

That was dirty

*She rolled into a kneeling stance backing up into standing while laughing*
Ruth
*After getting his heel sliced he bit through the pain and attempted to kick her dagger out of her hand*

"No, just smart. And so was that shit with the vile you just took by the way"
Joseph
*She moved before he could kick her hand but in doing so got kicked in the ribs wincing*

Potion to help with speed.

*She gritted through clenched teeth as she lunged for him again catching his foot with hers and pushing him to the ground landing on top of him*

Probably my potions are the only way I'm winning this
Ruth
"Probably"

*Behind her back he was moving a rock above her with a combination of earth and wind magic*

"You know, I don't mind you this close more often, kinda reminds me of this morning" *He smiles, this was a distraction attempt, as to not get her to notice the rock. Then he dropped it, preparing to get out of the way if she somehow dodged*
Joseph
*She looked up just in time and rolled off him bright red*

Cheater-

*She muttered uncapping another vial and drinking that one too*
Glen
"Pffff, you probably didn't catch what he just said but that was... Wow"
Ruth
*He also dodged the stone*
"Says the one with the performance enhancing potion.
Not that I didn't mean what I just said by the way."

*He immediately went for a slice with his lightning katana*
Joseph
*Going to block she got cut in the wrist causing a thin line of blood to make it existence known*

My potions help me against your magic that I don't wield

*She got behind him using her enhanced speed kicking his knee and grabbing his ankles with grass*
Ruth
"Aha, she bleeds" * He laughs, before headbutting behind him, while emitting a small amount of fire from his feet, trying to keep the plants away*
Joseph
*Backing up she threw a dagger at his arm nicking him enough to pull blood as she grabbed another from her belt*

Who bleeds now

*She smirked as she jumped away from the fire landing near the duo watching*
Ruth
*He reached out his hand as a nicely decorated wooden bow came flying to his hand*

"I have some tricks too"

*He pulled back the string, making a fire arrow appear within the bow, before releasing it*
Glen
*He held the umbrella in front of him and Sunny as protection*
Joseph
*She shrieked and dodged*

Okay that's unfair. I technically have an illegal Potion on me but you know. Maybe that's a different fight

*She grabbed a flask and took a sip making a sour face*
Ruth
*He laughed before looking a bit concerned*
"If you feel too much fatigued don't hesitate to tap out. As much as I'm enjoying this I wouldn't want you to get hurt too much"
Joseph
*Smirking she lunged at him again kicking his knee and throwing a dagger at his weapon*

Me getting hurt my ass. I'll be fine

*She set her hand down on the ground after backing up since he was too.*

You have no idea what's about to happen
Ruth
"Okay jeez, just looking out for you miss grumpy pants"

*He puts the bow on his back and deflects the dagger with his katana before readying his stance again*
"Come at me"

*He summons more iceicles as he waits for her move*
Joseph
*She kneels smirking with her hands to the ground after putting her dagger away*

I won't need to move

*A creaking is heard as beads of sweat roll down her face*

I don't need to use my knives to hurt you if you're immobilized

*Suddenly Zyren is picked up by a tree branch as Aerith smiles weakly*

Give up?
Ruth
*He was caught off guard*
"Never"

*First he released the iceicles at her before he made the bow fly to him. The moment he touched the bow his whole body ignited, burning his hair tie which caused his hair to now float up. His clothes started to form small holes as he did this in an attempt to make the tree let go of him*
Joseph
*She took the icicles as she squeezed the tree tighter*

Yield, you're trapped
Ruth
*He stopped the ignition*
"Hmmm, this is a dire situation indeed"

"I guess I have one option left... But I'd rather not. But on the other hand, screw it."

*He extended his hand ( as much as he can) with open palm , then he closes the hand into a fist.
Which caused all the air to be sucked out of Aerith's lungs*
Joseph
*Gasping she grabbed her throat letting go of the tree dropping Zyren to the ground*
Ruth
"Good"
*He released her again*

"Sorry Aerith, I know it's bad. But you got me backed up into a corner"

*He walked over to her* 
"Wanna just call it here?"
*He stuck out his hand*
Joseph
*She grabbed his hand and pulled herself up flipping him to the ground knee to his chest and a dagger to his throat*

Now we call it
Ruth
*He smiled*
"You sure about that?"

*He said as she felt something sharp poke in her back, it was his katana he was holding there with wind magic*

"If you were to kill me, you would be dead too. Why don't we call it a draw? Yet to be determined, that kinda thing"
Joseph
*She looked back at the katana as a bead of sweat dripped off her forehead*

Fine, draw

*She fell off him onto the ground and caught her breath*
Ruth
"Good, cause I'm exhausted"

*He smiled while laying on his side, looking at her*

"I thought you said your magic was weak or something, that didn't look weak to me"
Joseph
I almost passed out, I went over my normal limit

*She gasped from the ground laughing*
Ruth
"And I don't think that spell I used helped either did it" *He laughs* "My grandfather taught me that, it's a rather cruel use of air magic but it does the trick"
Joseph
It did not help in the slightest you jerk

*She reached over in his general direction with her eyes still closed flapping her hand about*
Terri
*She looked to Val snickering at the scene infront of them*
Ruth
*He grabbed her hand with his hand and just smiled*

"You looked like you wanted to take off like a bird the way you were flapping you hand around" *He laughed*

*He kept holding her hand, now laying on his back. Just enjoying the sky*
Glen
"It feels weird to watch, I'm just gonna-" *He holds the umbrella in front of him slightly*
Joseph
*She laughed quietly holding his hand*

Yeah I guess.

*Lifting her head she looks at the two on the sidelines watching Sunny smirk*

Hey Sunshine, Blondie, time for your duel
Ruth
"Are you sure we can't just keep laying here like this"
*He smiled*

"It's quite enjoyable"
Joseph
I'm sure, besides. The Lil sunshine over there was the one so eager to spar
Glen
"Well then, guess it's our turn now that the old folks are done" *He stood up*
Ruth
"Fine" *He stood up*
"I heard that Val, you better shut your mouth before I shut it for you."
Joseph
*Glancing at Val and Sunny getting up she rolled over and stood up too taking Sunny's spot
Ruth
*He took Val's spot*
"Are you sure this is a fair fight? Val is a pretty lethally trained guy. I ofcource don't know how good Sunny is but she doesn't seem like the type to win against someone like Val."
Joseph
I have faith she will be able to hold her own atleast for a moment. She's not necessarily strong but she's smart
Ruth
"Very well then, but as soon as things start to go sideways I'm gonna step in"

*He looked over at the 2, ready to duel* "You guys can start now, good luck"
Glen
"Yes sir" *He unsheathed his blade and prepared a stance*
Terri
*Reaching for her dagger she went into her stance and waited*
Glen
*With an pretty insane speed he dashed in front of her, launching his first strike*
Ruth
"That's his speciality, speed"
Terri
*Ducking low to the ground she rolled to the right coming up behind him barely missing the strike*
Joseph
I see that, I can only hope Sunny remembers our sparring
Glen
*He looks slightly irritated* 
*He summons a smokescreen and dashes out of it with an attack*
Terri
*Holding her dagger up she caught his blade kicking at his knees as a small pinprick of blood showed on her wrist*
Glen
*He slightly stumbles forward, losing his balance*

"Damnit"
*From him sitting on one knee he attempts another slice*
Terri
*Turning to the side she managed to only get nicked by the blade as she backed away from the blonde*
Glen
*He stood up and regained his posture, readying himself for a counterattack*
"Come at me"
Terri
*She looks hesitant but walked towards him dagger at the ready.

She swung at his right side and kicked for his left*
Glen
*He dropped to the ground and went for a kick to sweep her off her feet, just like Zyren did earlier*
Terri
*Hitting the ground she grabbed his ankle pulling herself up while pulling him down*

Dumb move

*She went to slice his calf as she jumped away*
Ruth
"She handled that better then you did"
Glen
"Shit"
*He got pretty angry now and rushed her with another attack*
Terri
*She looked at him and used his anger to her advantage. Basically waving a red flag for the bull.

She jumped out of the way tripping and rolling on the ground as she tried to find where he went*
Glen
*He created a bunch of clones of himself, they all ran around to confuse Sunny as he did a surprise attack on her from her blind spot*
Terri
*Confusion overtook Sunny as she was suddenly on the ground*

What the-
Glen
*He attempted to get Sunny in a chokehold*
"Tap out"
Terri
*Blocking his arm she slammed her knee up in between his legs*

Never

*She struggled to get out from under him as she brought the dagger to his neck attempting to flip them*
Joseph
*Snickering she watched Sunny struggle with pride in her eyes*
Glen
*He attempted to punch her fist in an attempt to knock the dagger out of her hand and pin her down*
Terri
*She hooked a leg around his using the leverage to get him off her since she couldn't turn them over.

Backing up she scramble to stand*
Glen
*He stood up as well, attempting another slash*
Terri
*Backing up she swore as he nicked her ribcage*

Damnit-

*She gripped her knife til her knuckles turned white running at him aiming to slice him*
Glen
*He took a deep breath and tried to slide between her legs, stood up and attempted another slash*
Ruth
"Good thing that he's not getting mad"
Terri
*Hitting the ground as he cut her calf she rolled to her side trying to find the dagger she dropped*
Ruth
"I used that air snatching spell on him so many times, every time he snaps"
Joseph
*Looking at Zyren she pointed at Sunny* She lost her dagger, this might end poorly
Ruth
"Want me to step in?"
Glen
*He kicked the knife away as he stood over her*
Terri
*She aimed a kick at his heel as she tried to stand*
Glen
*He fell on his knees, but he grabbed her leg and pulled her back down to the ground as he attempted to stand back up aswell*
Terri
*Pulling her leg in she hit his wrist hard attempting to have him let go as she rolled to her back*
Glen
*He shakes his wrist and hisses in pain*
"Ouch"

*He then presses his knee on her chest to keep her down, then presses his katana against her throat*
Ruth
*He looks at Aerith* "Now?"
Robert
I gtg to sleep
Gn &€
Terri
*She glared up at him struggling slightly but having a thin line of blood drawn she stopped*

Fine.

*She gritted through her teeth as she tapped the ground twice*
Joseph
She's fine. She's a smart kid, she knows when she's beat
Ruth
"Good, cause Val wouldn't have if it were the other way around. That's one of his weaknesses"
Glen
*He stood up, releasing her. Then offering a hand to Sunny to stand up*
"Good fight"
Terri
*She grabbed his hand pulling herself up*

Same to you. You're strong
Joseph
*Walking over she looked at Sunny's neck where a thin line of blood was trailing*

Good job you two. I'm thoroughly impressed with how well you two fought
Ruth
"So am I. I never would've expected something like this from you, Sunny, very impressive."

*He also checked Val's wounds*

"I'll go get some bandages, for all of us. And maybe a drink too, what do y'all want?"
Glen
"I'll take a beer thanks, With *That* In it please"
*He walked over back to the chairs and sat down*
Terri
*As she held one of Aer's cloths to her neck she looked up at the question*

Just water right now. I'm parched
Joseph
Glass of whiskey

*She muttered as she glanced at Sunny's other scraps*
Ruth
"A water, 2 whiskeys and a special beer coming right up"
*He says as he heads inside. Before coming back out a couple minutes later*

"Alright, here we go." *He puts the drinks on the table*

"Kids, and Aerith, come here" *He holds up a roll of bandage*
Glen
*He sighs as he walks over to Zyren*
"I'm not a kid, Zy"
Ruth
"You are to me" *He starts bandaging up Val's wounds*
Terri
*Walking over she held the cloth to her neck still before Aerith pulled it away and set some salve on the thin line*

Thanks
Joseph
*She nodded and grabbed her whiskey*

Zyren can wrap and tend to the rest of your wounds. I'm exhausted
Terri
I bet, I've never seen you use magic like that before. It was incredible
Ruth
*After he finished with Val he walked over to Sunny and started attending her wounds*

"Great fight, you know Sunny. I really thought you would win for most of the match, you made him use all his tricks. Very impressive"
Glen
"I guess I may have underestimated her a little bit at the start, next time I'll go all in from the start"

*He took a sip of his drink*
Terri
*Laughing she let Zyren tend to her wounds*

I kicked your ass for the first ten minutes, the last ten I struggled though. That was difficult for me
Joseph
*She watched smiling as she sipped her drink*
Ruth
**He finishes up with Sunny's wounds** "Okay... You're all good now"

**He walks over to Aerith and bends down on one knee**
"Now it's your turn"

**He begins tending to the wounds on her**
Glen
**He drinks his drink. Feeling his energy be replenished**
Joseph
*She bats at Zyren's hand laughing*

I'm fine hun, I didn't get hurt that much. Those two got beat up way more than you and I
Terri
*Cackling at the two she looked over to Val*

That was a good fight, you're stronger than I expected. That last ten minutes was hard
Ruth
"Well, hun. You don't wanna get an infection on a cut that deep, that hurts. And i'm sure you can handle it but i don't want you to hurt anyway."
**He continues taking care of Aerith's wounds**
Glen
"Right back at you Sunny. We should do it again sometime, i can use a break from sparring with Zy every once in a while"
Joseph
*Grumbling she smiled and allowed Zy to continue tending her wounds*

Fine
Terri
*She giggled and jabbed a thumb quietly at the two laughing*

I sense a connection
Ruth
**He briefly looked at Sunny after that comment and smiled** "Perhaps there is"

**He finishes up with Aerith wounds on her legs before smearing some sort of cream on the cut on her cheek**
"Can't really bandage that up so this will do"
Glen
"They *Are* Very cute together. And are both very strong. I'd say it's a good fit"
**He gave Zy a mischievous smile**
Joseph
*Hiding her face in her hands she muttered something inaudible to the others*
Terri
*Giggling she looked at the duo then back to Val*

I would love to spar with you again! That would be really fun!
Ruth
"Now look what you kids did, you made her all embarrassed"
**He says, trying to hide the blush on his own face**
Glen
"We were just speaking facts Zy"
**He looked back at Sunny**

"It's a deal then''
Terri
*Giggling she put her hand out for him to shake*

Deal. Also we successfully made them both blush now!
Joseph
*She hid behind her hands and glared at the duo through her fingers*
Glen
**He laughed as he shook her hand** "Guess we did, well done to us"
Ruth
**He looked at aerith, still heavily blushing**
"Don't touch your face, you'll wipe the cream off"

**He pulled her hands from her face**
Joseph
*She moved his fall out hairs out of his face and smiled*

I'm just happy to be here, don't really care if that heals or not.
Terri
*She coos at the two giggling*

So Val, what did you put in your beer that makes it so special?
Ruth
"Well I do, so keep that those hands from your face"

**He smiled at her **
Glen
**He kinda looked away** "Well... It's this mostly artificial human blood me and Zyren made. It satiates me, cause I'm a vampire you know"
Terri
*She nodded thinking*

Why do you look away like you're ashamed? There is no reason to be ashamed for being alive

*She sipped her water relishing the cool liquid*
Joseph
*She chuckled and started cleaning her knives with a small cloth from her belt*
Glen
"Guess so, even so, I don't like drinking blood. Even if it's only a small bit of Zy's blood."
Ruth
"I don't mind, you know that" ** He smiles **
Terri
*Smiling she rolled onto the ground from the chair laying in the sunshine*

I think my name fits me
 I like the sunshine a lot
Glen
**He laughs slightly** "That's good Sunny, wish i could join you"
Ruth
**He whispers in Aerith's ear** "That's the first time i saw him genuinly laugh in a while, i think Sunny might be an amazing influence on him"
Joseph
*She glanced at the duo and the laughter that came from them*

It would be amazing if so, Sunny needs some friends in her life.
Ruth
"So does he. And to be fair, i think you're a good influence on me aswell"
Joseph
I'm always a good influence 

*She joked as she took her hair down shaking it out*
Ruth
"Okay okay" **He laughs**
"No but for real Aerith, i'm glad we ran into eachother that day"
Glen
"What are y'all gossiping about over there?"
Ruth
"Nothing, let the adults talk"
Terri
Isn't Val older than you Zyren?

*She mumbled from her spot on the ground as her hair goes tangled with dirt and grass*
Ruth
"Most certainly not, he might be taller but i have a good 20 years on him." **He laughs then looks at Val**

"She's just saying you look old"
Terri
*She shook her head and fiddled with a blade of grass*

Not what I'm saying, I just thought because he's a vampire and you're a witch he'd be older
Ruth
"Warlock, actually but that's fine. But no Warlocks and witches get about the same age as Vampires, sometimes even older"
**He shrugged**

"But that's just what i read tho"
Glen
"You're just an old man Zy"
Joseph
I'm the oldest here by a long shot. Yall have nothing on my 134 years
Ruth
"I had no idea you were that old, no offense ofcource. You look great" **He smiles, scratching the back of head**
Glen
"Yeah, i'm practically still a kid, for vampires"
Terri
You're all kids compares to Aer

*She laughed as she sat up and attempted to run her hand through the rats nest of her hair that was filled with dirt, sand, and grass*

Curse my curly hair
Ruth
"Guess so, want me to go get a comb kid?"
**He smiles, looking at Sunny, practically already standing up**
Glen
"Guessing someone's age is real difficult huh, after 20 most people stop ageing"
Terri
*She laughed and nodded towards Zyren*

I don't trust you with my hair though, Aer might but currently the only person I'd trust with my hair is Val. Aerith doesn't have anymore hair privileges with me
Joseph
It was one time! I didn't mean too
Terri
Don't care. No more hair privileges
Ruth
**He laughs** "And what did I do to get my privileges revoked? I take great care of my hair... Most of the time"

**He stood up to walk inside, awaiting an answer first**
Glen
"I mean I'll do it if you really want me to, I have no experience with curly hair tho"
Terri
You did Aeriths hair. So no. 

*She looked at Val nodding*
Ruth
"And what's wrong with her hair? Okay I might have done it a little quickly but that's cause we were just gonna spar"

**He sighed**
"You know what, nevermind. Your hair, your choice"

**He head inside**
Glen
"He's so not over it" **He lets out a small laugh again**
Terri
*She looked at him*

I like your laugh. It's beautiful
Glen
**He blushes slightly, keeping his silence not know what to say for a few second before letting out a simple**
"Thanks, I like yours too"
Ruth
**He comes back out holding a comb and a water spray bottle**

"Here you go blondie"
**He hands them to Val**

"Why are you all red? Anyway, Sunny, if he messes up I wanna try next time"
Terri
*She giggles turning around letting Val have access to her hair*
Glen
**He starts brushing her hair, spraying it with water once in a while** "Just let me know if I do something wrong"
Ruth
**He goes and sits next to Aerith**

" I didn't mess your hair up did I?"
Joseph
*She laughed*

No, Sunny is just particular about who does her hair. Normally she only let's me do it. I've never seen her let anybody else do it
Ruth
"Guess Val is just special then" **He laughs**

"So, tell me one of your work stories you were talking about earlier, if you want to ofcource"
Glen
**He keeps brushing it** "Do you want something special with it or are you just gonna wear it loose?"
Terri
*She shrugged*

I've never had anything done to it. So I guess do what you want
Joseph
What do you want to know? Which one was I mentioning earlier? I forget
Ruth
"I don't remember exactly either but you know, just any interesting story will do"
**He smiled at her**

"Or we can go lay back down on the grass like earlier" **He smirks at her**
Glen
"Guess I'll just make it look good loose" **He continues brushing it, sometimes twirling a strand with his finger. Before putting everything down**

"How's this?"
Terri
*She reached back and felt her hair smiling*

It feels great, thank you Val!

*She leaned back on his knee while watching the other two*
Joseph
*Smiling she stood up pulling Zyren over to the grass before flopping down again her red hair laying all over around her head*
Ruth
**He flopped down next to her, just broadly smiling. His hair also all over the place, intertwining with hers**

"It's such nice weather"

**He reaches out his hand to her hand slightly**
Glen
"No problem Sunny" **He smiles while she's leaning on him**

"Looks like they're having fun"
Joseph
*Taking his hand she intertwined their fingers as she laughed*

It is, it's wonderful out here
Terri
*She nodded kind of smiling*

I'm weird in the form I don't search for them but I want a relationship. Books have given me way too high of standards
Ruth
**He helped intertwining their fingers, he squeezed her hand slightly** 
**He was as red as a tomato**

"Mhm"
Glen
"I know what you're talking about" **He smiles**
"Don't tell Zy but I like to read those kinda books aswell"
Terri
*Cocking her head back as best she could she raised an eyebrow*

Let me guess, now you're standards are high as well?
Glen
**He looked her in her eyes** 
"Pretty much, although Zyren and Aerith are coming very close to what you read in those books"
**He smiles**

"I'm happy for them"
Terri
*She smiled too*

I am too, sometimes I just wish I could find that too.
Glen
"Im sure you will" **He patted her head**

"You still have a long time ahead of you, I believe you will find what your looking for sooner or later"
Terri
*She sighed closing her eyes as laughter ensued from the duo in the grass*

I guess so. If I may ask, what do you look for in a partner?
Glen
"That's a tough question... I guess someone who brings the best out in me, they gotta be accepting of what I am, the whole drinking blood thing you know, and... Someone who can fight, gotta be able to have some fun sparring once In a while. How about you?"
Terri
*She thought about it and sighed*

I guess someone who doesn't mind seeing both my bad and good sides, who won't mind me baking at three in the morning and will put up with my hyperactivity.

Someone who is kind I suppose and won't mind some playful fighting and sparring.
Glen
**He laughed slightly** 
"You bake at 3 in the morning? That's crazy, I wouldn't wake up that early for a thousand gold" **He laughs, a little louder then the previous times**

"And you know, if someone's not willing to see your bad side it's not gonna work with them for anyone, cause everyone has bad sides you know."
Terri
*She sighed and smiled gently* Yes I do bake at three am, I have nightmares so when I can't sleep I'll bake as a coping mechanism. *Looking up at the sky she chuckled quietly* Most don't see my dark side. They see what I want them to see which is my happiness, not my anger and sadness and anxiety. So not many are equipped to deal with it. Kind of the reason I don't have many friends
Glen
"Thats... Very sad Sunny. And that's a fair coping mechanism. But I'm sure you will find someone who can appreciate that dark side, cause I don't see a reason why someone wouldn't"
Terri
*Laughing she closed her eyes*

"Yeah but it's how I've lived for a majority of my life so I'm used to it"

*She looked back at Val and smiled*

Can we be friends? I like having you as a friend
Glen
**He looked surprised**
"Yeah ofcource, like you even have to ask." **He laughs slightly**

"You're the first person to make me laugh in a while, how could I ever say no"
**He smiled at her**
Terri
*She looked surprised and sat up turning her head*

Wait really? That makes me happy

*She smiled*
Glen
"Ofcource"
**He smiled back before looking at the other two**

"Did they fall asleep? I haven't heard a giggle or a laugh in a little bit"
Terri
That or they are just listening to us. Or kissing
Ruth
"Pffff" **He laughs**
"Nah we were just listening to you"
Glen
"Well Zy, don't say it wasn't a possibility"
Joseph
I'm still fully armed Val
Terri
Aerith! Don't threaten my friend!
Joseph
Jeez okay

*She put her hands up in surrender*
Ruth
**He laughs** "Very well, but next time... Your dead Val"

**He laughs as he makes Val's umbrella fly up**
Glen
**He jumps up and grabs it, landing next to Sunny**

"Okay okay you made your point, don't do that again"
Joseph
*Laughing she closed her eyes and rolled onto her side looking at Zyren*
Terri
*She startled as Val landed next to her*

Okay wow I did not know you could do that
Ruth
**He rolled over to face her aswell, still holding her hand, and smiled**
Glen
"What? Get bullied by Zy? Yeah I do that almost daily"
**He smiles**
Terri
*Laughing she whacks his arm*

No the jumping! I didn't realize you could jump that high
Glen
"Oh that, guess that's just a vampire perk. Gotta have something to compensate for the light skin and stuff" **He laughs**
Terri
*She laid on him again stretching her legs*

I don't like being human. Doesn't have many perks minus being protected by a lot of other races
Glen
**He chuckles** "Well atleast you can sunbathe. And you're strong enough to protect yourself Sunny"
Terri
*She sighed and looked up at the blonde*

Yeah but I can't wield cool magic or potions like Aerith or Zyren, and I don't have enhanced speed, jump height, or strength like you or Solemn. I'm nothing really, special I guess

Saddening really, and annoying
Glen
"That is the biggest bullshit I've ever heard" **He looked down at her, smiling**

"You're very special Sunny, in your own way you know, and you don't need to know how to control trees or make wind to be special. You're just... You... Your just... Amazing, just not at the thing that we're good at. And that's okay. For example: I can't bake for shit you know, or run my own business? I wouldn't even know where to start"

**He takes a deep breath**
"I'm rambling, sorry. But I feel like you get my point"
Ruth
**He looked up** "Okay that was very cute and sweet and all that Val, but... Language"
Joseph
*She whacked Zyren over the head*

Shhh!

You can't say anything because we all know you and I have sworn too
Terri
*Giggling she reached up and played with Vals hair*

Yeah but still. It's weird to be surrounded by all these people who have this magic and not have any.

And if you wished I could teach you a little bit.
Ruth
"Oi, don't go whacking me"
**He tickles her in her stomach, also to find out if she's ticklish**

"And I know, but it's just... Yeah no good point. Do your fucking wordt Val"
Glen
"I would like that" **He says softly**
Joseph
*Minorly screaming she lashed out at Zyren laughing as she tried to escape the tickles lest he find where she's ticklish*
Terri
*She smiled and continued playing with his hair ignoring Aerith's cries for help*

You know. You're quite pretty. Especially from this angle
Ruth
**He held her down, continuing to tickle her** "Good to know you're ticklish"
Joseph
Nuh uh! Let me go you jerk!

*She laughed and tried flipping them*
Glen
**He got a little red in the cheeks** "Thanks Sunny, your very pretty aswell"

**He was now also playing with her hair**
Ruth
**He submitted to the flip** "Hey Aerith, be respectful and keep it down will ya, they're having a moment" *He said in a joking manner*
Joseph
*She grinned and laid on top of him*

Ass, you started it

*She put her face in his neck feeling herself turn red*
Ruth
**He kissed her head** 
"I would never" *Again, in a joking manner*
Terri
*She hummed smiling with her eyes closed as she leaned into him*

Do you think you're ever going to find your romance book partner? Hell do you think it's even possible?
Glen
**He thought for a few seconds** "No. In books people are perfect, and although that's nice it's not what I want you know. And I don't think there is anyone who is perfect in every way"
Terri
*She laughed and put on a goofy face*

But I'm perfect, you don't want me?

*She joked and attempted to poke him but failed due to the position*
Glen
"Oh... Well- uhhh..." **He took a big sip of his drink, not knowing what to say or do**
Terri
*She laughed watching the blonde*

It's fine, I realize that might have been taken uhh...


*She pondered about it for a moment*

Wrongly
Joseph
*Flustered She hid her face in his neck as she flushed a deeper shade of red*

Jerk
Glen
**He finally snapped out of it** "You think?"

**He laughed**
"But ofcource I think your perfect Sunny"
Ruth
**He hugged Aerith as she layed on him** "Deal with it"
Terri
*She looked up at him confused*

But you just contradicted yourself silly.
Glen
"Guess so... Huh"
**He laughs**

"You might just be an exception, maybe you are the only perfect person in the whole world"
Terri
I'm your perfect person then
Glen
**He blushes** 
"Guess so"

**He continues to play with her hair while looking at what he's doing very closely. Mostly to avert his gaze from Sunny**
Terri
*She flushed a light pink and hummed smiling*

Think Aerith and Zyren are going to kiss? Sure looks like Aer got flustered

*She whispered while giving the pair a side eye*
Glen
**He looked with her**

"They might, if Zy has the gut to do it. Which is debatable"

**He laughs**
Ruth
**He flung a rock at Val**
Terri
*Reaching up with her knife she blocked the rock*

Rude
Glen
"Guess he heard me" 
**He smiles**
"Thanks for the block"
Ruth
**He glares at Val from under Aeriths hair**
Glen
"Thats a bit scary"
Joseph
*She flicked Zy's ear while muttering something*
Ruth
"What was that?" *He whispers in Aeriths ear*
Joseph
Don't chuck rocks at him, he means a lot to Sunny and if she gets hurt someone gets a broken arm

*She whispered back*
Ruth
"Hmmmmm, I'll think about it, but he's the one making comments like that" **He chuckles**
Glen
"They seem to be discussing something, anyway Sunny. You want a snack?"
Terri
Hell yeah! I'm hungry

*She giggled rolling onto her feet and holding a hand out to Val*
Glen
**He grabbed her hand and stood up**

"Then let's go see what we have"
Ruth
**He looked up** "We should have quite a decent bit of food, bring us something too"
Terri
Like hell we will. Get on your own feet and get your own food 

*She stuck her tongue out and ran inside*
Ruth
"Well it's not like I can get up, kinda stuck here" **He laughs**

"Not that i mind being stuck here"
Glen
"You heard her Zy, get your own food" 
**He followed Sunny inside and started looking around**
Joseph
*She rolled off Zyren and stood up blinking*

We should probably go get food. That fight wore all of us out
Ruth
"Well sure, but I was pretty comfortable"

**He also stood up and walked inside**

"You better have saved some for us" *He said to Val and Sunny*
Glen
"Sure sure"
**He threw a cookie to Zyren and one to Aerith as soon as she entered**
Joseph
*Catching it she took a bit*

Yum, what's in em
Ruth
"I believe it's just chocolate chip isn't it?"
**He looked at Val with a questioning look**
Glen
"Well sorta there's extra vanilla in there I believe. But you'll have ask miss baker here to analyze it further"
**He looks at Sunny**
Terri
*Snagging a cookie she tried it*

Yeah chocolate chip, extra vanilla. Brown sugar, anddddd

*She thought for a second chewing another bite*

Rice flour.
Joseph
Damn girl. This is why I don't understand you, naming things like that.

*She laughed and continued eating her cookie*
Ruth
**He looked at Sunny with a flabbergasted look**
"That's insane, even the kind of flower. You're nuts"

**He also ate his cookie**
Glen
**He laughs** "What they said"
**He finished his cookie and took another one**

"I'm sure that if you make cookies they would be wayyy better tho"
Terri
*She giggled at the compliments and cheekily curtsied*

Why thank you. I pride myself on knowing my ingredients 

*She laughed as she hopped up on the counter*
Glen
**Val looked at Sunny, who was now at about the same height as him, as he smiled**
"You should, it's amazing how you can tell all that from a bite"

**He took another cookie**
Ruth
**Xylon also came walking through the door to the kitchen as he hopped on the counter next to Sunny and also took a cookie**

"Hey buddy, had a good nap?"
Terri
Xylon! 

*She reached over and picked up the panda and his cookie setting them in her lap as she giggled*
Joseph
You're ridiculous Sunshine

*She shook her head chuckling while finishing her cookie*
Ruth
**He laughs**
"I think Xylon doesn't mind, if I'm not careful he might leave me to come live with you guys"

**He chuckles**
Glen
"I wouldn't blame him" **He said in a joking manner while petting Xylon aswell while he layed there on Sunny's lap**
Ruth
**He threw a nearby stool at Val, knowing he'd catch it**
Glen
**He indeed caught the stool and put it down**
"You could've hit Sunny and Xylon dude"
Ruth
"I'd new you'd catch it" **He smiled**
Terri
*She giggled at the two's petty fight looking at Aerith who was also trying to hold in laughter*
Joseph
*Making eye contact with Sunny she chuckled and went to put a hand on Zyren's shoulder*

Maybe let's not throw things in the direction of the smaller children?
Ruth
"But its so much fun" **He smiles at Aerith, clearly joking**

**He then walks over to another stool**
"Guess i'll just throw one at you then"

**He picks up the stool, as if he's gonna throw it, before putting it back down**
"Ofcource i wouldn't... *I don't have a deathwish*"
**He laughs**
Glen
"For a second i thought you were serious" **He laughs**
Joseph
*Her hand moved to her dagger as Zy picked up the stool*

You'd certainly have one if you threw that at me
Terri
*Snickering she continued petting Xylon while munching on her cookie*
Ruth
**He put his hand on his chest** "I would never"

"Wouldnt wanna ruin that pretty face'' **He smirked her, slightly laughing**
Glen
**He also kept eating his cookie while watching the other two**
Joseph
*She smirked and walked over to him hitting him on the back of the head*

Damn right

*She laughed and pet Xylon*
Terri
*Getting off the counter she stretched*

Aer it's getting late, we need to get ready for tomorrow in the bakery
Ruth
**While Aerith walked over to Xylon (who was enjoying getting pet by so many people) he snuck up behind her and tickled her in her sides**

"Got ya"

**He laughs**
Glen
"Yeah you guys should head back before it gets too dark"

**He also stood up**
"Especially when you bake at 3am" **He laughs**
Joseph
*Rolling her eyes knowing what comes next she kneeled and waited*
Terri
*Getting on Aer's back she laughed and hugged her*

See you both later!
Joseph
*She laughed and walked out going to scale the wall*
Ruth
**He follows them outside and he hugs Aerith as he kisses her on the head slightly**
"Till next time"
Glen
**He also followed them outside and waved**
"It was good meeting you two, bye"
Terri
*Waving as they stood on the rooftop she giggled*

Bye! I loved hanging out with you two
Joseph
*She waved to Val and Zyren and shifted Sunny on her back*

I really need to teach you how to do that. You're getting too heavy

*She started walking away*
Terri
*She gasped*

Rude!!
Ruth
**He smiled as he heard their voices get softer and softer**

"I think we should hangout with them more often, Sunny really has a great impact on you. I haven't seen you smile and laugh that much ever"
Glen
**He scratched his head and looked up** 
"Yeah... I definitely wouldn't mind seeing her- I mean them more"

**He then looked at Zyren and lifted an eyebrow**
"And it's not like you and Aerith have nothing going on"
Ruth
**He blushed**
"Guess so... Anyway let's go inside, it's getting chilly out here"

**He starts walking as Val follows him inside**