Well, getting to know each other was going well. Nothing established camaraderie like the burn of a good vodka, though it looked like it would only be the one – a good thing, Alena really didn’t bring a large bottle. Once again she kicked herself mentally for not reading the information given to her closer. Either way while her and Ebbo looked barely worse for wear, Devi was already getting the flush of, well, a lightweight. Mentally the redhead hid her wince. Maybe alcohol wasn’t a very good welcoming gift. Right then, only the one.

It was still a little rattling to look upon Devi, but Alena tried to focus and keep eye contact. Coming from a home that was often covered in ice and snow it was only in certain places outside peoples’ homes they were dressed with such little cloth. Then again, she supposed this [i]was[/i] her home now. All of their home.  She’d have to get used to it the different culture shocks. Maybe it was those thoughts distracting her that made Alena just nod along listening to Devi’s hobbies, but more than likely the resulting grin and oblivious response were just natural.

“[color=f44242]I have never owned plants.[/color]”

[i]Whoosh.[/i]

Alena tilted her head to look to Ebbo as he began to speak, leaning back against the counter. She nodded along hearing his hobbies, and jumped slightly at the sudden exclamation only to laugh. It quickly turned nervous and once again she lifted her hand to rub at the back of her neck.

“[color=f44242]Well, Odin explains the shot glasses. But, ah, I would be glad to have someone to work out with, but my lineage – at least from my mother – provides little extra to that. I am one of Aphrodite’s daughters.[/color]” A sheepish, helpless smile adorned her lips as the redhead gestured down at herself. “[color=f44242]I am aware, not what you expect. I met one of her other daughter’s – ah, my half sister I suppose – and she is very beautiful. A model in America, if you can believe![/color]” An awkward cough, and clearing of her throat.

“[color=f44242]But yes! Perhaps you could show me some of your games, and your plants, but I am afraid aside I am a little boring. My hobby you could probably guess,[/color]” The demigod paused here, her gaze darting between Devi and Ebbo. Slowly a plan formed, and she pushed off from the counter. With confident strides Alena moved to the couch, but rather than sit she kneeled down behind it with one hand at the bottom and the other resting on top. “[color=f44242]But I am very, very good at it.[/color]” With a reassuring glance thrown Devi’s way Alena’s muscles tensed and the couch lurched. The redhead took a moment to make sure her grip was secure before with a short grunt she rose to her feet, lifting the entire piece of furniture and woman all.

Honestly, not that heavy with how often she lifted, but definitely more awkward to balance.

Using her shoulder as a ledge to help with said balance Alena did a pivot spin on the spot, flashing Ebbo a grin full of confidence and even a bit smug. Not wanting to test how lucky her feet were however as soon as the maneuver was done she was once more kneeling, easing it down with the smallest of thumps. Although she rose to her feet once more she didn’t move from behind the couch, instead leaning against it with folded arms she threw that same gleeful expression to her male roommate.

“[color=f44242]So yes, I can help with workouts.[/color]” The radiant grin faltered here, and once more Alena’s hand found the familiar perch that had the pads of her fingers rubbing against her neck. “[color=f44242]I... may cheat a little though. I do not know if my mother’s blood has made that any easier – I have always been strong.[/color]” A shrug, trying to play that part off, and she glanced to Devi to make sure she wasn’t dizzy, realizing with a start that the other woman [i]was[/i] a little tipsy and that probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do. Stupid.

“[color=f44242]Ah, I am sorry! I should have asked.[/color]”