@deerling
"Really?! I'd love to have it, thank you! I promise I'll take care of it," Cecilia said, receiving the drawing as though it were something prized and delicate. She took a moment to admire it up close. She knew it likely wasn't something that Ivory broke her back over, but she loved it nonetheless. Cecilia set it down on the table, unwilling to even roll it up or fold it for the time being, as she looked up to listen to Ivory. "That's fine. And I wouldn't mind having lunch with you. It isn't everyday I get to learn from someone as talented as you. But I have a feeling you'll make plenty of friends here. Just have to keep an eye out."

@Mangrale

Ivory looked back up and smiled. "I'm n-not as talented as you though, I mean, l-look at this!" She pulled the flipbook back up, happily holding it up for her to see too. "L-look at the girl! She's drawn so well too! And t-the scenery as well!" She flipped a few pages. "L-look at the deer! Their chest is so fluffy, and the bunny has such a fluffy tail! a-and the birds' feathers are so unique t-too!" She told Cecilia, pointing to each of them. Turning back to the conversation, she responded, "I-I hope I m-make some f-friends like you. I-I'll be o-on the l-look out though!"

@Skinner35
"IF YOU ARE FAST WHY ARE YOU LATE? MY BROTHER SAYS I AM FAST BUT I THINK IT'S MORE THAT HE MOVES SLOW! THE COUNSELORS ARE STRANGE THEY MOVE TOGETHER! THEY TALK AT THE SAME TIME TOO! IT'S WEIRD! I THINK YOU WILL LIKE THIS CAMP! SO FAR I'VE HAD LOTS OF FUN!"Ivy told him as she bounced around him. She was always on the move. She wondered if this not could keep up with her.

@KatherinWinter
"I'm late due to work." He said, trying to keep up with her. "Why are you so bouncy?" He asked, slightly frightened by the extreme movement and hyper persona that was in front of him. "Also, would you mind giving me a tour?"

@deerling
Cecilia was clearly enjoying the compliments, taking a fair amount of pride that her drawings were far improved compared to the stick figures she drew in her early years. "Th-Thanks, but compared to your picture, my drawings are pretty much simple cartoons. I'd like to say it's because of the small space but..." She wanted to say more about Ivory's use of perspective, realistic style and scenery that was dynamic and part of the scene instead of props, but she felt like they could go on for hours about what they liked about the other's work. "I'm sure you will. People are very nice here; I'm s-sure you've already met Ivy," her voice filled with equal parts mirth and caution.

James would wait patiently as Charlotte left to deal with her cabin, doing a quick sketch to try and get ready for the actual drawing. Though it seems the counselors are stating that time is almost up, which kinda stunk for him since they just got seated to start. But on the inside he was sighing softly, he didn't have to show off what may not have been a very good drawing. Though he was willing to try, looking over at Neric as he sees the Void in his other form. Curious as he watched him. Neric going through several songs, though not noting the volume may be louder then he thinks. A couple songs loud enough for others to hear him, him scratching what may be his neck before landing on a song. Him chuckling softly as he lowers the volume, the song still noticeable but not blaring out for everyone to hear. Only if you were close enough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75zmIj_4LFQ
[Do note, this song is loud. I would recommend turning down your volume before playing. Especially if you are staying up at night, this song may wake up the family if you are not careful. Consider this your only warning xD]

Being close enough, James would shake his head and walk over to the Void. Hearing him speak up once he got close enough. "I remember this... Vienna, beautiful back then after it was rebuilt." Then immediately set to working with the paints? James would blink a few times, trying not to startle his Void. The tendrils making quick dabs for paint and making either long and small strokes across the canvas, his clawed hands also doing as such. But more to the idea of mixing some of the paints for certain colors before using his clawed fingers to start painting. Clean, gentle strokes without puncturing the painting he was performing. Not expecting anyone to be watching. His movements would be fluent, musically toned in a way. Not a single moment of hesitation, thought or even pause. Humming softly to the song as he continued, and after some time half the painting was already done but wasn't stopping. His eyes closing as he continued, cleaning his fingers or tendrils when needed for different types of paint in certain places. But by the time the Void was done, he made something that James knew he would never be able to accomplish in his lifetime. Neric turning around and noticing James. "Oh James, well I didn't know you were there. Well guess I can ask you, what do you think?" Turning the painting towards James more to allow him to see it fully.



James wouldn't say anything for a moment, looking at Neric. "Are you serious when I asked about you not being a painter by heart?' Crossing his arms as Neric sighed softly, the Void rolling his eyes in his own way before looking at the painting again. "Seriously, this is amazing Neric. This is... I don't know many world known artists but... you're at their level." Neric looking the piece over, thinking it over as the Void shook his head. James sighing softly and rubbing his forehead. "Maybe I should ask a couple people and get their opinion..."

"Don't you dare James..." Neric would say, looking back at James with a glare. Not wanting other people to start group around them, Neric isn't used to that. He prefers being alone for this mostly and wasn't too fond of James coming over and looking at the piece, he isn't used to people being around.

@Skinner35
"MY BROTHER SAYS IT'S BECAUSE I HAVE THE ABILITY TO CREATE FIRE! HE SAYS IT GIVES ME TOO MUCH ENERGY! MY BROTHER COBTROLS WATER!
HE'S MUCH CALMER! I CAN SHOW YOU AROUND!" Ivy announced excitedly. She headed down the path intending to show him to the others. But before too long she saw a bird and started following it. Then she saw a butterfly and started following it.

@KatherinWinter
He realized that she may just be absolutely insane and followed. "So, what kind of place is this?" He asked, almost fearful of the response. Trying to keep her generally on track.

@Mangrale

Ivory giggled at the mention of Ivy. "Y-yeah I have! S-she's so bouncy." She smiled. "I-I think she's sharing a room with me..." She thought for a few minutes, quietly thinking. She would be fun to have a roomie.

(low muse/small post)

@deerling
"Oh you do, do you?" Cecilia spoke up, very intrigued. "I always wondered how she sleeps, or more accurately, if she sleeps," she giggled lightly, taking a moment to look around the workshop and seeing that many were finishing up and starting to head off to lunch. "I guess we should get going to lunch. I'd like to meet up with you later, Ivory. I just want to quickly head to my cabin to drop off the picture," Cecilia said, whimsically holding up the picture she drew with both hands. "And like I said, you're welcome to keep the flip-book if you want. Consider it a welcoming present from me. See you later, okay?" Cecilia would happily smile and wave as she and Ivory parted ways for the time being.

@Blueflame

Kaeden stood idly outside as Max headed into the cabin. He played with his tail unsure of what to do since he didn't bring anything with him. The fresh summer breeze was gentle and soothing, it rustled the tree leaves of the forest surrounding the camp, it was almost drawing him in to explore. He very much preferred the outdoors, and though his plan to be invisible failed, he may still sleep outside.

Stepping around the small wooden cabin, he took a look around the back. There was an outhouse nestled in the trees, didn't look very used though. The beams holding up the cabin itself looked old and rotted.

'Isn't this camp supposed to be new? Maybe it originally belonged to some other owner...'

He looked at a spot of darkness deep within the woods. It kind of creeped him out and he figured there was no use delaying the inevitable interaction. He went around to the front and entered the cabin to find Max had placed his bags down, he wondered for a moment what was in them.

"So... um... am I the only one here with such obvious unnatural features or... um... w-well it just seems some of you can hide in plain sight. Uh... I guess what I'm saying is, um, whats so dif- er, unique about you?" Kaeden was so self-conscious of saying something rude he kept pausing to correct his words before they came out of his mouth.

@Varicke"do you mean what can I do?" Max asked chuckling slightly. "I can turn into a cloud of black smoke." max said smiling. "so I am assuming you don't know what we are doing next either"

@Blueflame

Kaeden couldn't hide the amazement on his expression. 'A cloud of smoke...'

"That sounds so cool! I-I mean uh, cooler than, well... never mind." he scratched a spot behind his horns, an awkward smile on his face.

"I think we wait until the counselors come see us? I uh, don't really know."

@Mangrale
Ivory sat quietly, nodding to Cecilia. She say quietly alone. She watched the flip book animals and smiled quietly. She traced he likes with her fingers, smiling more. She quietly closed it, looking around. The shyly watched every one. There was a lot of peoplex which made her anxious. She didn't feel anxious wig Cecilia, now she was. She watched he figures, quietly getting worried.

@Varicke "I'm fine with that, so which bed do you want?" Max said trying to change the supject were he doesn't know how to handle complements.

@Blueflame

"Which bed do I want?" he echoed, trailing his gaze between the top and bottom of the bunk bed.

After a moment he crawled under the sheets of the bottom one hiding completely underneath them.

... he suddenly shot up like a jack-in-the-box gasping for breath.

"They smell..." he narrowed his eyes. "... nutty..."

'I don't like this place.'

@Varicke"Okay, I might sleep on the floor then." laughing slightly. Max climbs up to the top bunk and sits with his legs dangling down off the side

"Fine then you don't have to show anyone, just cover it up for now and we can take it back to the cabin. I don't think we have a partner so it should be safe for you." James wasn't going to press the matter any longer, knowing the Void wasn't going to budge. Maybe he'll warm up to everyone and let them see it, maybe. Most likely if he asked Cecilia that she may do it and Neric may be fine with that, for now he'll just stop pushing the subject. Picking up the phone and looking at Neric. "Now who did you get this from?

Neric would look at James as he looked around for a long enough sheet to cover the art, speaking softly. "That girl over there was nice enough to let me borrow it." Pointing over at Ivory as James nods, the boy walking over.

@deerling

Smiling softly as he got closer, making sure to keep the phone from slipping out of his hand. "Hello? I think my Void borrowed this from you. He asked me to give it back as he tries to cover up his art over there. Thanks for letting him borrow it, what's your name?" Trying to be polite, handing the phone over and looking over at Neric. Who seems to be scrambling looking for a tarp at least at this rate, chuckling softly at his Void before looking back at her.

@Blueflame

Kaeden paused a second after getting off of the bed. He sniffed the air.

"Wait a second, I smell something else." he opened the cabin door, poking his head out.

"Yeah it smells like *sniff* it smells like food." he looked up to Max. "Camps have lunch like schools do right?"

"probably?" MAx said hopping off th top bunk and walking over. "lets go see shall we?" max said as he motioned out the door