The little table was getting crowded, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s not as though someone could take advantage of the commotion by sneak-spiking the punch anymore than it already was. Colton just felt a bit of a smile tugging at his lips as he watched everyone interact, though at the mention of a vending machine he tilted his head to look over at the one talking, having to squint against the bright light from the one beside them. It was like a miniature sun in the room, and actually rather enjoyable for his scales. Which were just touched.

Colton arched an eyebrow at Ebbo, flicking his tail which made a slight rattling come from the end. Despite the somewhat threatening noise he continued smiling, especially as the other man began rambling. At the ... somewhat jumbled compliment he even laughed lightly, looking to Jackie with a lopsided grin and a little red underneath the black scales around his eyes.

“This one yours?” He asked lightly, trying to keep his tone playful. His gaze quickly flicked back to Ebbo, unable to help the slight chuckle that rose up in his chest. “Really though, no worries. You can make it up by showing me the machine, if it’s alright ma’am.” He gave a nod to Jackie before turning back to the table first, taking note of the first man he asked gesturing toward the exit and offering his hand. Colton was quick to take it in a firm grip, dipping his head to Ash.

“Name’s Colton.” The naga replied in a strong voice, loud enough the others could hear. “Just got in last night, ‘fraid I’m at a disadvantage with most everyone.” However Colton just shrugged, and after a moment eyed one of the girls. Ash had addressed them – so it was either Haley or Saranja. Somehow he felt she was Haley, compared to the more exotic name for the goat one. His tail rattled slightly.

“I’ll pick you up a drink too so you don’t have to take this swill. Didn’t even put anything good in here.”

_Ebbo

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"Well this way." Ebbo said this a quick nods and a blush. He had already fucked up and it was only the first stage of the map, he had not even gotten past the tutorial and was already having trouble. Ebbo led them past group of people, some human looking some not so much, to the entrance. The refreshments inside had food and drinks on the table but out side there were some on campus groups selling different "goods" and the vending machine was right next to three of the booths. "My name is Ebbo by the way, sorry for not saying it earlier I was kinda nervous, still am actually. He said as they walked outside.

Now out side was a storm booths lined walls and brightened up the court yard in front of the building. To his left stood the Vending Machine and this made him frown, it was not much of a trip at all, but at least he was making progress, they were sort of alone, at least Ebbo thought so. Then he took notice of the three booths next to their check point. The furthest one had a bunch of jocked up minotaurs and above them was a purple sign with gold glitter on it, the glitter was sued to make the words "Minotaur Awareness Club". The booth next to them was manned by two blonds one male the other female, both really attractive, they both had on red shirts with black writing and their banner read "Zeus' Descendants Support Club". This made Ebbo chuckle as he looked to the closest booth to them, no one was there but it had a bunch of broken mirrors on the table and they were selling cookies, they had a could of signs that all read "Mirror Haters United: for Gorgans, Vampires and others Repressed by Mirrors....ONLY!". He did not know what that meant but, I guess they worked some how.
The other side had more going on but Ebbo had neglected Colton for long enough and turned back to him with a smile.

"Live night, wonder if there is a gaming club, what about you anything you might join?" He asked with a shy smile accompanied by a blush, for some reason he could not stop blushing around Colton and Ebbo did not care to stop either.

It was getting crowded at the table. Some she knew well, like Ash who got a nod and a small wave. Some, she'd just met, like this..snake man. Others didn't acknowledge her, which made sense. Still, she was getting less and less comfortable with the crowding. Especially dressed like this! She held onto Saranja's arm a little tighter, and the aura of dread started to increase again.

Then she was kissed on the top of the head, and reassured. It was like she knew! Of course she knows...she knows everything. That reassured her a little, and she smiled up at Saranja, shaking her head. "I don't feel like sleeping yet. You look more tired than I do. Are you ok? There's people..yeah, I'm not good with crowds" she chuckled nervously "if you want to meet more people I can...be quiet and try not to put everyone off."

@CMDR Melander

Alena was certainly an odd sort, becoming so uncomfortable with her presence and the light contact between them. At least it was light in her own opinion, quite used to the more personal interactions between people back home and having had to remember to keep a respectful distance from others since coming to this country. Still, there was no real reason for her to be quite so nervous in her opinion, but as she looked up at her taller dance partner she started to feel a bit remiss in having her go through such a thing even if she had been the one to offer. At the very least it seemed her powers of sway on those around them had lessened since she advised her to focus on her, the steady warmth from that pull making things quite a bit more enjoyable than they would be otherwise.

"Do not worry too much about it, Alena." The shorter woman said softly, staying close through the dance and keeping pace quite easily. "It is quite enjoyable, though if you wish perhaps next time I'll have a back to the dress." Devi flashed a smile, brilliant teeth showing between those full lips before the next comment had her blushing and taking on a more bashful expression. True enough, Alena had made such mentions before and with the same nervous blush, but here on the floor with so many others around it sounded different. Perhaps it was the extra influence of the woman's voice working her, or maybe that she just hadn't really been paying attention before then, but she retreated a little bit internally and only returned a shy smile and mumbled thanks.

Devi had little doubt in the woman as she dipped low, feeling herself slowly lowered through one of the more showy moves of the dance. She was quite light after all, and not to mention her sense of balance was on point as she had shown through the little endeavor. As fun as it was though, the music had been winding down and while the next song was starting it was a good opportunity to take a step back and let both of them breathe for a moment. Perhaps even let Alena relax and not deck anyone else on accident.

To that end, Devi took the lead this time "We can, though it seems he's got a new friend and is heading out of the main hall." She mentioned on the way to the side of the dance floor, wanting for the moment to just get out of the way of those moving in to take their turn and those still remaining. "But yes, it was rather fun. Did not think it would be quite as easy, though maybe I just had a good teacher." Again that disarming smile she had, trying to ease the light tension while she found a couple empty seats and sat down. Her hand gently pat the one next to her, inviting Alena to join her.

"Do you wish to go in for another dance once we've had a moment, or is it maybe time to head back to the room?"