Catching sight of Camilla, Rio gives a rather sheepish laugh as she drums on her wrist. He's easily aware of what that means, but his grin never wavers as she smiles a bit his way, meaning she's not seriously upset by his tardiness. She's an awesome chick and this past year getting to know her has been a great pleasure for him. A bit crazy and a major space cadet, but always with that upbeat smile on her lips that makes it seem like she doesn't have a care in the world. It's nice, makes her fun to be around. Continuing his hum of pleasure, he finishes up his packing duties.<br/><br/>Grinning widely in self-satisfaction, he feels himself fit and ready for the adventure to be begin, even going so far as to voice the desire aloud, but alas that grin is wiped rather quickly from his face as the soft, yet eery echo of a familiar voice answers him from behind. Yelping with a quick jerk of his body, he gives a clear start before whipping his head in Rizel's direction, "Whoa, dude! Where'd the hell you come from?" Hand posed dramatically over his heart, he gives a rather poutish glare as Rizel backs off. Seriously, how'd the hell did he manage to get so close without Rio noticing, this wouldn't be the first time, but the answer's simple this time around. Turning the glare to Gabriel, the look is clear, as if accusing him for not warning him about Rizel's approach.<br/><br/>As his heart rate calms, the ebony-haired male sighs out before shrugging casually and finally giving a response to the question posed. "I'm feeling pretty good to be honest. A little apprehensive to get things started, but otherwise I'm cool." That will be the only time he's lets his guard down for the rest of the night as he eyes Gabriel and Grayson, now cozying it up on the curb together. Kicking at a stray pebble he allows his mind to wander for minute, eyes looking at, but not seeing the house before them as he waits for the cue to go. It's gonna be a long night, with no sleep and a mystery to solve. Developing a lop-sided smile, his mind drifts to home where his sister is surely throwing some sort of fit at the news of his latest dare.<br/><br/>Unlike him, she believes in all this supernatural nonsense and told him straight up doesn't have a good feeling about tonight. Her gut instincts are rarely wrong, if something isn't right to her it isn't right at all, but he promised her that--hey, even so he's done worst shit than explore an abandoned and supposedly haunted house and he's returned to her every time afterwards and he'll do it again tonight because, frankly, he's awesome. And she's a worry-wart. His bro didn't give a damn, just laughed it up because that's what he does. He has every bit of confidence in Rio. This night will be nothing special. Just another one of his reckless personal dares, encouraged and absorbed by his friends. Now they're all out here. And ya know what? Straightening up he's about ready to suggest that they get this show on the road. No use staying out here in the fucking cold thinking about, but before that can happen he spots someone in the distance.<br/><br/>Well now, what's this? Stepping away from the group he zeros in on the target, the chick unfamiliar to him, but undeniably attractive. Eyes half-lidding themselves as a rather charming smile forms across his handsome face he pauses a couple feet away from her. Hands slip themselves casually into his dark blue skinny jeans, head cocking to the side as he speaks up, "Now miss, I do hope you realize it's not safe for a beauty such as yourself to be wandering these dangerous streets so late at night. Now I, officer Elario Kobayashi at your service, shall take it upon myself to escort you to your destination." With his introduction he gives an elaborate bow, before straightening back to his full height of 6'0 and giving a somewhat sheepish, but still charming smile, "That is, if the lady will allow it." Dark blue eyes meet hers and she can see the confidence shining through.<br/><br/>Behind him, he's still aware of his group and has no such plans to abandon them for this pretty face, but just as he said it's late, she's a lone female, and it's not safe. Besides this new opportunity to flirt and charm her, his concern is genuine. As a true gentlemen, he must take it upon himself to make sure all the lovely girls and boys of this world are safe!