<div class="floatleft">(https://i.ibb.co/TPZmS4g/Demi-Moore-1.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>Miss Akira Takanashi</strong></span><br/><strong>Blessed By::</strong>Zeus<br/><strong>Location::</strong>Room -> The Masquerade!<br/><strong>Company::</strong>Jeremiah -> Alone, Talking to Nenene -> Alone<br/><strong>Date/Time::</strong>Saturday Afternoon<br/><strong>Mood::</strong>Concerned -> Nervous, Excited<br/><strong>Wearing::</strong>Pink Floral Bathrobe (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2108/5341/products/plus-minus-co-as-the-photo-show-2-s-silk-kimono-robe-bathrobe-women-satin-robe-silk-robes-night-sexy-robes-night-grow-for-bridesmaid-summer-plus-sizes-xxxl-010412-11847470973031_457x513.jpg?v=1589400948) -> Gown (https://i.ibb.co/0trk1BN/Black-Sparkly-Elegant.jpg) Mask (https://ibb.co/KDs7jgD)<br/><br/><strong>TRIGGER WARNINGS::</strong>HERE<br/><br/>Collab post with Cressray, Nenene is in Light Sea Green<br/><br/><br/><hr/><br/><br/>She smiled as Jeremiah stepped away from her, her fingers lingering on his skin for as long as they could before the space was too far. With a soft nod, she spoke<strong>"Until later then..."</strong>she had a soft tone to her voice. When he left, she leaned against her desk as the butterflies that occupied her body eventually calmed, her mind reeling as she attempted to process what had just happened. She took a deep inhale before moving towards her room to pull out her outfit for the evening. Her phone rang, calling her back to her desk as she picked it up and looked at the screen.<br/><br/><strong>"Nenene.... I hope all is well in the village."</strong>Akira spoke quietly to herself before answering and bringing the phone to her ear<strong>"Hello?"</strong><br/><br/><br/>"Akira-tan! I'm really sorry to do this while you're busy, but um... we... I may have a problem." Nenene replied the moment the familiar mature voice issued through the speaker of her phone, her lips moving a hundred miles a second as panic set in. "Um... I went with Seth into town just to make sure he wouldn't continue his behavior in public, and he almost drew his gun on me before running off... I so sorry Akira-tan. I shouldn't have faltered in such a crucial time..."<br/><br/><br/><strong>"Drew his gun?"</strong>Akira questioned. It seemed Seth had gone completely off the rails.<strong>"You don't know where he went now?"</strong>she asked softly.<br/><br/><br/>"No, not th-" The younger woman paused briefly as the she heard the screeching of tires and a powerful engine accelerating. "That... might complicate things... I think he might've gotten back into his car. Hopefully he's heading back home... I'm worried he'll crash the way he drives." Nenene replied, her tone shifting from panic to genuine concern. Surely he was just heading back to the Village... right? The boy certainly didn't have much in his car to just run away with.<br/><br/><br/><strong>"Hmm, that is a problem then."</strong>she began<strong>"Yes, I think, it would be quite likely, he's heading back here."</strong>she nodded as she pulled out her dress<strong>"Did anything happen to trigger this? He didn't hurt anyone in the town did he?"</strong>she questioned, trying to make sure she had as many details as possible.<br/><br/><br/>"No. I blacked out for a moment while walking around with him, and he had been fine up to that point. When I came to, he was down the aisle and reaching for his holster, yelling threats at me." She replied, recalling the scene as best as she could. She was use to small chunks of her memory missing like this, but it had been a long time since it was ever something more serious than a plant wilting in her hands.<br/><br/><br/><strong>"You blacked out..."</strong>she repeated back softly. Akira knew that Nenene had an issue before with blackouts, usually accompanied with a surge of her abilities though she never was completely sure how exactly.<strong>"Alright, just get back here. I'm sure he'll head this way and we can try and figure things out from there."</strong>she gave a soft nod. Akira was worried that something could have happened during Nenene's blackout that caused Seth's reaction. Up until today, he always seemed relatively calm.<br/><br/><br/>"Okay..." Nenene murmured back into her phone, sounding a little dejected now. She had definitely caused more work for the one person she wanted to work less, but now wasn't the time to be frustrated at herself. As she started to move toward the front of the store, the younger woman remembered something suddenly. "Akira-tan... You wouldn't have happened to figure out something else about that letter, did you? Anything at all?"<br/><br/><br/><strong>"No, I haven't... now that I think about it though..."</strong>she looked around her desk<strong>"Where did the letter go? You didn't take it did you?"</strong>she asked softly as she ruffled through papers.<strong>"Maybe Jeremiah did."</strong>she decided<strong>"I'm going to put out a mild warning tonight at the ball though, not details but just something generic. I'm not going to mention the threat just yet, not until we know more. I did tell Jeremiah to inform the security teams though and ramp up security."</strong>she spoke softly.<br/><br/><br/>"You know the only thing I've taken from your room is candy..." She replied teasingly, hoping to lessen her mentor's stress at least a little bit. "Speaking of the ball, are we really going to let Seth and Lex duel? The Zeus kids always got reprimanded when they tried to pick fights with me. Or is that because they were your house that you were harder on them?" Nenene asked, wanting to know if her healing services would be needed later in the evening or if she could just enjoy the atmosphere with everyone. "And don't worry, I'll share a bottle and my shoulder with you after your speech. I did miss you complaining to me all the time Akira-tan."<br/><br/><br/>Akira laughed softly as Nenene mentioned the candy. She thought over her next questioned as she laid out her jewelry she was going to wear as well<strong>"Well if it was up to me, I wouldn't let them. However, I think that even if I forbid it, they would do it regardless. Instead, I believe Jeremiah was going to watch it and make sure it doesn't get out of hand."</strong>she began softly. That only reminded her that she may have to tell Nenene tonight about her and Jeremiah's moment. It certainly would make for good girl talk.<strong>"Well I'm dateless tonight, so we can definitely share a bottle and keep each others company."</strong>she laughed softly.<br/><br/><br/>Nenene giggled in response, covering her mouth with her hand despite her conversation partner being on the phone. "I'll look forward to it then. I'll call myself a taxi and be back soon. Take care Akira-tan." After waiting for any final words from her mentor, Nenene hung up and followed through on her words, dialing the local cab company for a ride.<br/><br/><br/><strong>"You too, be safe and I'll see you tonight."</strong>Akira spoke softly before hanging up.<br/><br/><br/>She went over to her room, grabbed her clothes, and begun to get ready for the evening ahead. She took the time to do her make-up, a simple smokey eye and a bold deep red lip. She slipped into the elegant black gown and managed to zip it up, it fit tightly around her statuesque frame. She slipped her feet into a pair of satin black pumps and finally grabbed her mask. It was nearly six and she wanted to be sure to be down to the event space early to make sure it was ready. She tied her mask on, a black and silver piece that only covered her eyes, and left her room to make way for the event space.<br/><br/><br/><br/><div align="center">------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><br/><br/><br/>As Akira made her way down to the pool area, the entire space had been transformed. Lights were strung up all around, the pool had its hard cover up which changed it into a usable area where there was a small stage and a dance floor. Several tables were set up with a few chairs around them and one long table for the Elders. There was a series of tables set up where the food was beginning to be brought out. A salad bar and finger foods to start, then a table with the main course. This year they had several large birds, fresh steamed vegetables from the garden and a Pasta Primevera. The dessert table had a large floral cake, a couple of cheesecakes, and some other small cookies and treats.<br/><br/>There were satin black table cloths on all of the tables with large floral centerpieces also created from the garden. Lights shimmered around as Akira approached the staff. The staff wore all white suits with a full white mask.<br/><br/><strong>"Everything near ready?"</strong>she asked softly.<br/><br/><em>"Yes Miss, we are set for the guests." he quickly confirmed.</em><br/><br/>Akira smiled and dismissed him and took a seat at the center of the Elders table, waiting for guests to begin arriving. Soft music was being played to set the mood for dinner as the sun slowly started to set behind the trees.<br/>