[center] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/230205/f69dd2f75b7475275d406e055ff4e99c.png[/img] [color=537DAE][b]Mentions: [@Izurich][/b][/color] [/center][hr] While his new allies swarmed the Viera, Arton decided to tackle a different kind of mystery that had come into their party. He walked over to Eve after fetching two cups of piping hot black tea with a dash of vanilla and milk [color=537DAE]"Here."[/color] Carefully he set Eve's cup on a table next to her, warmly smiling as he looked back at her [color=537DAE]"I'm sorry if its a bit plain but I don't know what ya like yet."[/color] His mind briefly recalling the coffee he made for Eliane before they left Midgar. Faint trails of steam rose from the murky, caramel-colored liquid inside a pair of floral-decorated cups with little Sakura buds. He let out a small chuckle [color=537DAE]"I know, I know. I could have asked what you liked but I just thought I'd surprise ya a little."[/color] She didn't have to say a word for Arton to chastise himself for his own amusement. No amount of niceties could keep his eyes from wandering to her more draconic features now that he was aware of them. They were fascinating and while he was highly curious, he doubt it was something she would readily talk about it. He raised the cup gingerly to his lips in a vain attempt to take a sip but the flinch that flashed on his face made it clear it was a bit too hot yet [color=537DAE]"This is my first time in Osprey, ya know? Even with everything going on, it's still kinda of pretty."[/color] It was just some small talk, unaware of the comparison that could be made.[hr] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/240331/563f558ffbb26b229f055b20bd20345a.png[/img] [color=FEF698][b]Mentions: [@Click This][@The Otter][/b][/color][/center][hr] She caught the beginning of the other Edrenian addressing his comrade, gaining a bit of her respect in the process but it was a long road to walk before she would forgive Edren. [color=FEF698][i]Now...where was she..?[/i][/color] A firm body collied into her and the tip of her foot caught the heel of a large boot throwing her off-balance. A light grip on her arm steadied her enough that she quickly recovered, belonging to the same individual who had caused her to trip in the first place. A sly smirk creased her lips as she came face to face with Esben, the agent from Skael. [color=FEF698][i]You're just going to have to try and stop me.[/i][/color] She firmly gripped his hand[color=FEF698]"Yes, it seemed to work out perfectly."[/color] The shinobi gave a quick wink [color=FEF698]"There are a few that would suit your tastes that I can show you."[/color] Before they could continue their verbal dance, another Skaellan barged into the conversation. This one proved a direct counter to her countrymen and refreshingly straightforward. Her request was a difficult one, but perhaps it was a small opportunity to gain some trust [color=FEF698]"Polite and straight-forward, I think I like you Éliane."[/color] The shinobi laid a finger at the edge of her own smile, considering the request before she gave a nod. [color=FEF698]"My name is Chisaki Katama but you, [i]Éliane[/i], may call me Chisa."[/color] There was a trace of genuine glee in her voice, revealing her name to Esben and Éliane. Risky as it was for a shinobi to let others know her true name, few words were as sweet than to hear your name called out by a friend.