The Festival of the Holy Light (IC)

[Lux Pulchrae]

Smiling as he followed the woman in charge, Jose's smile dropped as soon as he saw the homeless man turn the corner. As soon as he saw him he felt for his the gun in his holster, but didn't take it out. He sped past the manager and bolted towards the man "Hey! You! I want to talk!"

"Well I don't!" Aceus countered, continuing to flee out the door. He really was in for it now, and he would've preferred having his motorbike nearby. It would have attracted too much attention anyhow...

Ducking behind a nearby building, he determined that the best bet would be to seek shelter in the temple. Aceus turned to Annabell "Hey, I know I just met you, and it's kind of crazy..." the Dancerian began "But I don't think you should hang out with me right now. Things are about to get...crazy." he peeked out from behind a nearby corner, hoping he'd lost the mobster.[/quote]

As he ran after them, he called Giuseppe on the phone "Giuseppe! I found him! I'm on his tail. You and the kid meet me outside, I'm around the back."

"Aw fuck kid, we gotta go! C'mon!" he ordered Melo but turned around to Kujo "You stay here! Waitress same as before, we got an emergency. He stays here." Giuseppe then ran out and met Jose as quick as he could. "You found him?"

"Yeah, keeping my eyes peeled." Jose took his revolver out "Here boy, take this, only take it out when you need to." I don't want to be seen chasing a man with a weapon do I?"

"What're you gon-" Giuseppe broke his speech as he saw someone peering from around the corner. "There he is! Melo come on!" he ran like the wind towards the man. "Hey, amico, we just want a word with you!" he yelled as they got closer.

[Danceria]

Smiling as he followed the woman in charge, Jose's smile dropped as soon as he saw the homeless man turn the corner. As soon as he saw him he felt for his the gun in his holster, but didn't take it out. He sped past the manager and bolted towards the man "Hey! You! I want to talk!"

"Well I don't!" Aceus countered, continuing to flee out the door. He really was in for it now, and he would've preferred having his motorbike nearby. It would have attracted too much attention anyhow...

Ducking behind a nearby building, he determined that the best bet would be to seek shelter in the temple. Aceus turned to Annabell "Hey, I know I just met you, and it's kind of crazy..." the Dancerian began "But I don't think you should hang out with me right now. Things are about to get...crazy." he peeked out from behind a nearby corner, hoping he'd lost the mobster.

As he ran after them, he called Giuseppe on the phone "Giuseppe! I found him! I'm on his tail. You and the kid meet me outside, I'm around the back."

"Aw fuck kid, we gotta go! C'mon!" he ordered Melo but turned around to Kujo "You stay here! Waitress same as before, we got an emergency. He stays here." Giuseppe then ran out and met Jose as quick as he could. "You found him?"

"Yeah, keeping my eyes peeled." Jose took his revolver out "Here boy, take this, only take it out when you need to." I don't want to be seen chasing a man with a weapon do I?"

"What're you gon-" Giuseppe broke his speech as he saw someone peering from around the corner. "There he is! Melo come on!" he ran like the wind towards the man. "Hey, amico, we just want a word with you!" he yelled as they got closer.[/quote]
Aceus practically shoved Anabell out of the way and walked out. "All right...okay, talk." he began. "Whatcha wanna talk about?"

[Lux Pulchrae]

Aceus practically shoved Anabell out of the way and walked out. "All right...okay, talk." he began. "Whatcha wanna talk about?"

As he got closer, Giuseppe calmed down more "I just wanted to discuss something with you." he saw that he had a woman with him and changed his plans. "You guys hungry? We'll talk about our discussion over a table. I already got a table at the restaurant back there. We should go eat." he looked over to Melo "Right kid?"

[Saarkrisken]

Kumiko chuckled and blushed a little "Thank you, you flatter me. I'll admit I am pretty young, because I got started pretty young. She's 6 years old and the light of my life."

Albert found the AHSCAian's reaction cute and endearing. "It must be difficult to run a shop and raise a six year old" he remarked. "Honestly, I have little experience with either. I come from, a privileged background. None of my friend's mother's worked, not that they were necessarily involved in raising their kids." The young man felt he could talk be open with Kumiko, perhaps it was the "stranger on an airplane" effect, or perhaps it was the atmosphere of the bath, or something else. Whatever the reason, Albert continued to share: "The only real job I have had was with the army as an intelligence officer. I am on indefinite leave now, and I must say that I have learned much more from travelling, then from studying or reading Intel reports. Do you travel much?"

[Kyrenaia]

"Jessica." Marcella repeated to learn her name. "Pleasure to meet you. Yes we've been with each other for a short time but we've really grown fond of each other, over our distances and duties as noble women. As for marriage that's a bit complicated right now...." Marcella looked away a bit sad. She appreciated her curosity but given they weren't in great moments right now it was hard plus she just wanted to distract Aurelia for a while.

"I-i see looks like,I just screw things up with asking that... But if it is complicated and it's because of family issues,I hope that you can solve things out and that your marriage will go well,I mean you two look truly in love with each other and the most sad thing that always happen's for an couple is that because of those issues that they are forced to be separeted" says Jessica seeing Aurelia and Marcella eyes.

"Fight for it,even if both of you are alone or the world is against you fight for it,you have my support and if you need help,you can count with me" she said,the truth was that she truly saw that the couple was in love and oh boy she supported the people that was truly in love,she knew very well that things could go out of hands for those so she wanted to help them if they requested it.

"Ahah okay that makes sense it isn't right away. Well it sounds beautiful and I really can't wait to see one or even do one with you. What about...Intimacy? I heard couples do not do things until they are married? That's not very common in the islands here. We usually are intimate well before marriage. How do you feel about that? Of course I'll respect what you want. Cause that's what loving couples do!"

Tess cheeks go red like tomatoes just because of the thought of do... Those things with her,she didn't cared if she wanted to go to the room like that. But she knew that they need more time for do that.

"I wouldn't mind do that intimacy with you,in fact,I would glad and,I would love it. But we need to wait some time until we get to know better you know for know us better and don't rush things" She said very embarassed about those thoughts.

Aurelia narrowed her eyes.
Jessica tried to be polite, she saw that, but she also saw someone sticking her nose into matters that were definately not hers to stick her nose into. Marcella's and hers relationship problems were theirs and theirs alone. Not to mention, that the questions sounded an awful lot like those, which a gossip rag reporter posted.
Marcella seemed to not mind, but the commotion outside did not exactly help Aurelia's nerves.
She did not need her help.
"Thank you for your polite words, Madame Ambassador.", Aurelia said with a coldness, that would have frozen the hot water, "But we will manage. Rest assured, that things said and done in a Bath House stay in said Bath House, at least where I come from." She rose, water flowing down her skin. She looked to Marcella, her voice growing softer and more loving then when she had talked with Jessica. "I'll go and look whether or not Aldhiyb has already snuggled Natsume to death or not. Be back in a moment."
She leaned down and kissed Marcella onto the cheek before she made to leave the bath.

[Minroz]

Li Chen and Zhang Jing, Aurora

After successfully traversing the rough weather at seas, the Minrozian Ocean liner has finally arrived at the port in the island of Aurora. Standing on the ship’s deck is scared-face man, his name is Li Chen. His much younger companion is beautiful woman with airs of mature grace, her name is Zhang Jing. In fact, the two are actually married couple despite their nine-year differences. What stands them out from fellow passengers; the two were smoking their cigarettes together.

“Aiya, of all places, we’re heading out to some obscure tropical islands.” Li Chen grunted.

“Darling, my love, it’ll be nice for change. For your information, it’s not some obscure tropical islands per say. It’s a tropical nation like Nusantara~.” Zhang Jing smiled to assure her husband. “It’ll be fun~.”

“Never thought having a tropical vacation crossed on my mind. Then again, I believed I had enough of summer adventures already from work.” The man crossed his arms, puffing smoke.

“Don’t get too grouchy, silly.” She teases him. “This time, you’re not on the assignments from Central. Be glad, we have this chance for a holiday. Not many people can get two months off.”

Their occupations are apparently military-related. Zhang Jing is combat witch, holding the rank of Lt. Colonel. Her husband is a Guoanbu spy agent and former bannerman, he’s also a grizzled veteran. The two met each other, eleven years ago, first met on one mission together as partners before their relationship blossomed into romance. The couple are having their two month-long vacation in a distant tropical island nation to spend time together as a couple.

“Hm, I understand. I’m really sorry, honey, just some things on my mind. I was overthinking things.” Li Chen made a wry smile at his wife. “You’re right, I need to relax sometimes.”

“How about this? Your mission is to spend your vacation with me, your cute wife~.” Zhang Jing quipped, nudging her husband.

“As you wish, my lady.” The man flicked his cigarettes into the nearby ashtray. His wife does the same.

As soon it’s time for them to disembark from the ship, the couple moves out with their luggage while holding each other's hands. They will have their holidays together, just like their first honeymoon. However, upon setting their feet on Aurora Island, they couldn’t believe how technologically-backwards the country is. This is their first time being in an underdeveloped country, outside their homeworld of Iclamia.

“Aiya…” Chen could only utter.

“Well…this is different from what it looks like on the brochure, hehe.” Zhang Jing made a nervous chuckle, scratching her cheeks.

[Vrijstaat Limburg]

"Bye bye" She waved them off as they left. Arriving at the Kitan they were shown to their table and their waitress arrived. "Good evening folks. My name is Yuri I'll be serving you tonight. Let's start off with beverages shall we? A great selection of teas, coffee, whine, sake and of course good old fresh water! For Specials we're having a run on our fresh Sea Caught island Trout, the national animal along with any choice of rice dish."

After a short talk about the options, the adolescents knew what they wanted to get.

"We'll all take the trout, and we were thinking about a bottle of dry white wine that fits the trout well, although we're not too familiar with Islander wines.", Noah said. "I'm not sure about the rice recipes. Could you tell us what dishes you have?"

(OOC: Sorry for responding so late)

[AHSCA]

Aurelia narrowed her eyes.
Jessica tried to be polite, she saw that, but she also saw someone sticking her nose into matters that were definately not hers to stick her nose into. Marcella's and hers relationship problems were theirs and theirs alone. Not to mention, that the questions sounded an awful lot like those, which a gossip rag reporter posted.
Marcella seemed to not mind, but the commotion outside did not exactly help Aurelia's nerves.
She did not need her help.
"Thank you for your polite words, Madame Ambassador.", Aurelia said with a coldness, that would have frozen the hot water, "But we will manage. Rest assured, that things said and done in a Bath House stay in said Bath House, at least where I come from." She rose, water flowing down her skin. She looked to Marcella, her voice growing softer and more loving then when she had talked with Jessica. "I'll go and look whether or not Aldhiyb has already snuggled Natsume to death or not. Be back in a moment."
She leaned down and kissed Marcella onto the cheek before she made to leave the bath.

"Oh okay don't be too long." Marcella requested until the loud ruckus of people started to wear on her nerves. "Would you excuse me please, Jessica?" How very rude, the baths were meant to be a generally calm environment, sure you might her a little ruckus but this was very noisy. She poked her head out seeing a group of people just down the hall.

As he got closer, Giuseppe calmed down more "I just wanted to discuss something with you." he saw that he had a woman with him and changed his plans. "You guys hungry? We'll talk about our discussion over a table. I already got a table at the restaurant back there. We should go eat." he looked over to Melo "Right kid?"

"R-Right of course." Melo agreed the sudden change was unexpected. "Sorry to disturb you, Miss." He apologized to Annabell noticing she looked a bit distressed from what just happened.

A few staff members who'd been tending to things peered out, including Ren. "Is there a problem here?" She asked. Melo tried to put her at ease too "N-No ma'am sorry we didn't mean to disturb the guests here. "Listen we know the manager here, if there's an issue you just have her talk to us and I'm sure she'll set us straight."

Ren eyed them all with a great amount of suspicion but agreed "All right, please be mindful of the guests here, this is a place to relax after all."

"Yes ma'am, sorry again. Fellows I think we best go back to the restaurant now" Melo requested of his gentlemen. Ren made way back to Marcella. "Oh Milady Villa, I didn't know you were here with us today." She bowed to her "I'm very sorry if you were bothered but I think we took care of it."

"I hope so." Marcella said with concern rather than agitation "If there's issues please think of your safety and the safety of the guests and summon police."

"Of course. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"No, I'm good thank you, Ren."

[AHSCA]

Albert found the AHSCAian's reaction cute and endearing. "It must be difficult to run a shop and raise a six year old" he remarked. "Honestly, I have little experience with either. I come from, a privileged background. None of my friend's mother's worked, not that they were necessarily involved in raising their kids." The young man felt he could talk be open with Kumiko, perhaps it was the "stranger on an airplane" effect, or perhaps it was the atmosphere of the bath, or something else. Whatever the reason, Albert continued to share: "The only real job I have had was with the army as an intelligence officer. I am on indefinite leave now, and I must say that I have learned much more from travelling, then from studying or reading Intel reports. Do you travel much?"

"Ah uhuh" She nodded relaxing a bit more as she continued talking to him "She's a handful but she's my one and only. Lucky I have a friend I run the shop with. I do travel, quite a bit actually, again with my girl. Part of our business is selling foreign made goods especially from AHSCA's friends. I must agree I feel I've learned a lot by traveling and that Mamiko has learned a lot by traveling with me. Hard to travel with such a small child overseas but it's worth it to be with her."

[AHSCA]

After a short talk about the options, the adolescents knew what they wanted to get.

"We'll all take the trout, and we were thinking about a bottle of dry white wine that fits the trout well, although we're not too familiar with Islander wines.", Noah said. "I'm not sure about the rice recipes. Could you tell us what dishes you have?"

(OOC: Sorry for responding so late)

"All fresh made from our own fruit so pure as can be. We also have a few imported selections from friends of the UIS. Rice is our staple popular dish we also have some other Hispanic style choices if you're feeling interested.

As soon it’s time for them to disembark from the ship, the couple moves out with their luggage while holding each other's hands. They will have their holidays together, just like their first honeymoon. However, upon setting their feet on Aurora Island, they couldn’t believe how technologically-backwards the country is. This is their first time being in an underdeveloped country, outside their homeworld of Iclamia.

“Aiya…” Chen could only utter.

“Well…this is different from what it looks like on the brochure, hehe.” Zhang Jing made a nervous chuckle, scratching her cheeks.

The new arrivals were greeted by locals and information dealers alike including one young lady standing to greet visitors. "Welcome to AHSCA! Welcome to the islands. Welcome."

[Kyrenaia]

"Oh okay don't be too long." Marcella requested until the loud ruckus of people started to wear on her nerves. "Would you excuse me please, Jessica?" How very rude, the baths were meant to be a generally calm environment, sure you might her a little ruckus but this was very noisy. She poked her head out seeing a group of people just down the hall.

Quickly putting a towel around herself, she heard Marcella deal with the commotion. Aurelia slipped out and into the foyer, where indeed, Aldhiyb was... supposed to be.
She spent a moment looking around, pulling the towel closer as concern began to rise.
Did someone do something to her little puppy?
Was he wolfnapped?
Deep breaths, Aurelia., she thought, calming herself down, before she turned around once more, looking behind her.
Still nothing...
...until someone licked her hand.
Relief filled Aurelia's heart, as she knelt next to her oversized puppy and petted him. "Well, did you have fun with Natsume?", she asked him and no one in particular.

[Aurora Confederacy]

"Yes nice music to relax to, is always nice. You drive auto vehicles? What's that like? Is it difficult?"

"Ooh yes, it's right here" Yuzu reached and grabbed the ball for Marvin again.

Jason, turning to face Michiko, "mainly autos, but I was taught on a manual shift, that was before i missplaced my leg. Karen also learned on a manual shift too. The small fleet of city trucks I run are manual shifts, however the over the road long haul trucks are all auto now but they're easy to drive. Auto's give better fuel returns however on city work drivers preffer manuals so thats what I buy, but automated trucks are the way to go"

"and if I can do it, anyone can" says Karen, "...mind you I did have a good teacher", she then glances over at Jason. "and getting that phone call to say you'd fell off a trailer and broke your leg in several places was not fun, then to have it become infected"

Jason however is still able to laugh it off, "well Karen, if you're going to do something, may as well do a good job of it" he then turns to Michiko, "so, whats it like being a teacher then?"

Marvin has by now stopped licking Karen and has now started to sit and paw at Jason's shoulder, every now and then he glances at the pool, then to Jason before letting off a small meow

[AHSCA]

"Yeah,I will pay my part since we are going to live there or at least,I will try to live there since it's our home,but still,I need to see how are we gonna do to live both of us since most posibly the only time free for me to live longer here is in summer... But anyways,I will love you no matter how long we are" She said kissing her back,truth is that it was gonna be difficult to keep the relation at long distance for an long time. But Tess was sure of herself that she could do it.

The curious eyes that always characterized her appeared once again when she heard her girlfriend's story of live. It was interesting they were so different yet they were in love to each other.

"I see so you are more like we said in home,an countryside girl that preferes the live of the farm and camps than the big crowds of people and skylines of the city. I guess that your grandmother will enjoy her time here after she deserve it because of many years of work" she said.

"I'm glad that in just one day we are making the progress of what an couple has did in one week or even an month,hehe"

"Thank you so much, Tessy" She nearly leapt out of the water to give her an even bigger hug and kiss than she already was giggling with unbridled happiness. "Ah yeah I guess you could say i'm a country girl. It's true then we are meant to be together if we are truly this close and so much alike. Well I'm sure we're different. What about you, are you more a city girl? do you live in very big cities where you are from?" When it was time to marry ideally they could split their time between both AHSCA and Mervay to be true to both of them. Now she really couldn't believe this but in her heart she was praying to the Goddess of Night, To keep me and Tess together on the islands before she has to leave bring a mighty storm to hold us together. It would be their test to see if Tess could deal with the mighty storms AHSCA was known for and she was confident the Goddess of Light would see them through. "You know I have a lot saved up, it won't hurt me to take a little time off from the Kitan and we can keep spending time together. If you don't mind, I know your family is important to you too."

“We’re having a blast” Fry says. “We’re here on vacation for a while, get away from our industrialized country for just a week. It’s a lot of fun”.

"That's great to hear. Not many folks from the industrial world can get used to us so easily but you seem to be adjusting well."

Jason, turning to face Michiko, "mainly autos, but I was taught on a manual shift, that was before i missplaced my leg. Karen also learned on a manual shift too. The small fleet of city trucks I run are manual shifts, however the over the road long haul trucks are all auto now but they're easy to drive. Auto's give better fuel returns however on city work drivers preffer manuals so thats what I buy, but automated trucks are the way to go"

"and if I can do it, anyone can" says Karen, "...mind you I did have a good teacher", she then glances over at Jason. "and getting that phone call to say you'd fell off a trailer and broke your leg in several places was not fun, then to have it become infected"

Jason however is still able to laugh it off, "well Karen, if you're going to do something, may as well do a good job of it" he then turns to Michiko, "so, whats it like being a teacher then?"

Marvin has by now stopped licking Karen and has now started to sit and paw at Jason's shoulder, every now and then he glances at the pool, then to Jason before letting off a small meow

"Sounds like quite a bit to remember. As for being a teacher, I really do like it. Everyone has ways to learn so finding a way to get to everyone is the best part. If there's one challenge is there's still some old anti-education sentiments from parents. They see it as fluff, something that wastes time for their children who could be put to work or they see it as us trying to undermine our values as islanders. Of course I don't agree but I see where they're coming from. Important thing is to show we're giving children and teenagers tools for their lives ahead and not trying to tear away our society."

[Cartoonia]

“We’re having a blast” Fry says. “We’re here on vacation for a while, get away from our industrialized country for just a week. It’s a lot of fun”.

"That's great to hear. Not many folks from the industrial world can get used to us so easily but you seem to be adjusting well."

“Yeah it’s nice” Fry says. “I have a weird question, how long has this country been around?” Rose asks

[AHSCA]

“Yeah it’s nice” Fry says. “I have a weird question, how long has this country been around?” Rose asks

"Not weird at all, pretty common question. As the country the United Island States, we've only been around for 20 years. The islands themselves have been around for thousands of years and have varying forms of population and different government styles but almost one thing has been consistent, Aurora has always had a Monarchy of some kind and Corona has always had a Tribal Chief."

[Sterkistan]

Once the family had settled into their room and put away their bags, they decided to split up. Jeri would take a walk to the restaurant and surrounding areas to get a feel for where the various amenities around the inn were. While Olivia and Cassandra would head down to the baths to freshen up after their boat trip.
Jeri waved as he left the room, walking out the front of the inn and going for a stroll around the nearby area. Cassandra pushed Olivia out toward the baths, closing the door behind them and cheerily strutting along, having seemingly no difficulty with pushing the chair. When they got to the baths, they paid little attention to the ruckus going on outside. They undressed and wrapped towels around themselves. Olivia stood and supported herself on Cassandra, unable to take her cane in due to the moisture on the ground and the slip risk.

"You're a good girl Cassandra."
They entered the baths, with Olivia taking a quick moment to rub the top of Cassandra's head. before they surveyed the baths, looking for a free space.

[AHSCA]

Once the family had settled into their room and put away their bags, they decided to split up. Jeri would take a walk to the restaurant and surrounding areas to get a feel for where the various amenities around the inn were. While Olivia and Cassandra would head down to the baths to freshen up after their boat trip.
Jeri waved as he left the room, walking out the front of the inn and going for a stroll around the nearby area. Cassandra pushed Olivia out toward the baths, closing the door behind them and cheerily strutting along, having seemingly no difficulty with pushing the chair. When they got to the baths, they paid little attention to the ruckus going on outside. They undressed and wrapped towels around themselves. Olivia stood and supported herself on Cassandra, unable to take her cane in due to the moisture on the ground and the slip risk.

"You're a good girl Cassandra."
They entered the baths, with Olivia taking a quick moment to rub the top of Cassandra's head. before they surveyed the baths, looking for a free space.

Jeri was greeted by the hostess of the hour "Welcome to the Kitan Restaurant, would you like a table?" She asked him

The baths were busy but plenty of rooms available with the staff working hard to make sure rooms could be clean and freed up after guests parted. Olivia and Cassandra probably found themselves in one of the shared rooms, a few other young ladies entered. "Pardon us, mind if we share with you?"

"This is what Asuna gets for being cheap" one of the girls joked.

"Hush."

[Sterkistan]

Once the family had settled into their room and put away their bags, they decided to split up. Jeri would take a walk to the restaurant and surrounding areas to get a feel for where the various amenities around the inn were. While Olivia and Cassandra would head down to the baths to freshen up after their boat trip.
Jeri waved as he left the room, walking out the front of the inn and going for a stroll around the nearby area. Cassandra pushed Olivia out toward the baths, closing the door behind them and cheerily strutting along, having seemingly no difficulty with pushing the chair. When they got to the baths, they paid little attention to the ruckus going on outside. They undressed and wrapped towels around themselves. Olivia stood and supported herself on Cassandra, unable to take her cane in due to the moisture on the ground and the slip risk.

"You're a good girl Cassandra."
They entered the baths, with Olivia taking a quick moment to rub the top of Cassandra's head. before they surveyed the baths, looking for a free space.

Jeri was greeted by the hostess of the hour "Welcome to the Kitan Restaurant, would you like a table?" She asked him

The baths were busy but plenty of rooms available with the staff working hard to make sure rooms could be clean and freed up after guests parted. Olivia and Cassandra probably found themselves in one of the shared rooms, a few other young ladies entered. "Pardon us, mind if we share with you?"

"This is what Asuna gets for being cheap" one of the girls joked.

"Hush."

Jeri shook his head,
"Not currently thanks, I was just looking for a menu. I'll be back later with my family though."

Olivia nodded, shifting over to the side of the bath.
Cassandra was lying back, relaxing, her bionic legs protected against water.
She looked up at her mother, "Zap me! Zap me!" She almost demanded in an excited voice.
Olivia lifted her left arm from the water, shaking it lightly to get rid of most of the excess droplets. Before touching it to her daughter's head, a small crackle appeared between her finger and Cassandra's forehead, with quite an audible crackle, however.
Cassandra giggled, rubbing her forehead and rocking back and forth slowly.

Olivia turned to the girls,
"Are you locals?"

[Cartoonia]

“Yeah it’s nice” Fry says. “I have a weird question, how long has this country been around?” Rose asks

"Not weird at all, pretty common question. As the country the United Island States, we've only been around for 20 years. The islands themselves have been around for thousands of years and have varying forms of population and different government styles but almost one thing has been consistent, Aurora has always had a Monarchy of some kind and Corona has always had a Tribal Chief."

“Sounds complicated, how did you become the United Island States then?” Fry asks.

[Mervay]

Aurelia narrowed her eyes.
Jessica tried to be polite, she saw that, but she also saw someone sticking her nose into matters that were definately not hers to stick her nose into. Marcella's and hers relationship problems were theirs and theirs alone. Not to mention, that the questions sounded an awful lot like those, which a gossip rag reporter posted.
Marcella seemed to not mind, but the commotion outside did not exactly help Aurelia's nerves.
She did not need her help.
"Thank you for your polite words, Madame Ambassador.", Aurelia said with a coldness, that would have frozen the hot water, "But we will manage. Rest assured, that things said and done in a Bath House stay in said Bath House, at least where I come from." She rose, water flowing down her skin. She looked to Marcella, her voice growing softer and more loving then when she had talked with Jessica. "I'll go and look whether or not Aldhiyb has already snuggled Natsume to death or not. Be back in a moment."
She leaned down and kissed Marcella onto the cheek before she made to leave the bath.

Jessica Perspective
I need to leave now. Looks like,I'm just making things worse and this woman just replies me with an coldness that says leave us alone... I screw it.

"Oh okay don't be too long." Marcella requested until the loud ruckus of people started to wear on her nerves. "Would you excuse me please, Jessica?" How very rude, the baths were meant to be a generally calm environment, sure you might her a little ruckus but this was very noisy. She poked her head out seeing a group of people just down the hall.

"Y-yeah,I don't mind that... I will leave for take air and for leave you and your girlfriend alone since looks like,I'm an problem to both of you,I'm sorry have an good day and well see ya at the restaurant in case you and her will eat something there" I said,I just wanted to leave and take air,clear my mind and to maintain the good mood of the morning. I decided to leave to my room and change my Yukata and put my normal clothes of everyday.

Quickly putting a towel around herself, she heard Marcella deal with the commotion. Aurelia slipped out and into the foyer, where indeed, Aldhiyb was... supposed to be.
She spent a moment looking around, pulling the towel closer as concern began to rise.
Did someone do something to her little puppy?
Was he wolfnapped?
Deep breaths, Aurelia., she thought, calming herself down, before she turned around once more, looking behind her.
Still nothing...
...until someone licked her hand.
Relief filled Aurelia's heart, as she knelt next to her oversized puppy and petted him. "Well, did you have fun with Natsume?", she asked him and no one in particular.

Once done the change of clothes,I walked to the foyer and made my way to leave to take air and return to take an private bath with other people that at least,I will not interrupt. And just the last thing that,I wanted was to see her again and this time with her mascot... An sand wolf,well it's interesting to see that animal out of it's natural habitat.

I decided to be honest with her and just tell to the lady of at least be honest with me or just told me from the begining that she wanted me to leave.

"I would be easier that you just told me to leave from the minute that,I entered to the bath of you and the duchess you know???... That could just solved things from the start and you didn't needed to be so damm cold and harsh with me. I know that,I screw it with mentioning the scandal but,I thought that you would be over with it or that it didn't traumatized like that. I know that my willing of help is not needed with both of you since you didn't requested it,but those issues made me think in help you both or at least give you moral support. So,I'm asking again Princess Aurelia it wouldn't be more simple that you just told me to leave politely and saying the truth of what you wanted than being harsh on me,I appreciate the truth over keeping to yourself what you want to told me" I said not even seeing her to the face. I wanted her to be honest and just know her mistake as so,I told mines.

[AHSCA]

Jeri shook his head,
"Not currently thanks, I was just looking for a menu. I'll be back later with my family though."

"No problem sir, come back and see us when you're ready and we'll have a table ready for you then."

Olivia nodded, shifting over to the side of the bath.
Cassandra was lying back, relaxing, her bionic legs protected against water.
She looked up at her mother, "Zap me! Zap me!" She almost demanded in an excited voice.
Olivia lifted her left arm from the water, shaking it lightly to get rid of most of the excess droplets. Before touching it to her daughter's head, a small crackle appeared between her finger and Cassandra's forehead, with quite an audible crackle, however.
Cassandra giggled, rubbing her forehead and rocking back and forth slowly.

Olivia turned to the girls,
"Are you locals?"

"Ah yes, we are! Nice to meet ya folks!" No doubt they were travelers which was nice none of the girls had much of a chance to interact with visitors, well Asuna had a small encounter with Aurelia which in hindsight was silly, why did she get so flustered seeing The Princess of Kyrenaia? The girls patiently awaited an answer from the ladies if they might be willing to share.

“Sounds complicated, how did you become the United Island States then?” Fry asks.

"Well, I'll spare you a long history lecture but to put it very simple, things were dire and uniting under one banner seemed the best option. It had been in consideration for a while but no one was sure the different islands with their own quirks and languages could unite but we did and we're here today" She served up their drinks.

"Y-yeah,I don't mind that... I will leave for take air and for leave you and your girlfriend alone since looks like,I'm an problem to both of you,I'm sorry have an good day and well see ya at the restaurant in case you and her will eat something there" I said,I just wanted to leave and take air,clear my mind and to maintain the good mood of the morning. I decided to leave to my room and change my Yukata and put my normal clothes of everyday.

(don't forget I did a second post back with Tess and Satou, sorry I drafted it last night but didn't have time to finish and forgot to post it earlier in the first reply)

When Marcella returned from outside it seemed Jessica was gearing to leave. "Oh, sorry you feel the need to go so soon." Marcella understood, they may have gotten on the wrong foot, she probably shouldn't have allowed Jessica to join her and Aurelia. Now she felt guilty putting Aurelia through that. It was her own fault given things were fragile for them right now. Sinking to her chin in the water, tears going into her eyes. "I'm a terrible girlfriend." she muttered to herself. She wondered if Aurelia would come back or decide this drama wasn't worth the pain.

[Sterkistan]

"No problem sir, come back and see us when you're ready and we'll have a table ready for you then."

Olivia nodded, shifting over to the side of the bath.
Cassandra was lying back, relaxing, her bionic legs protected against water.
She looked up at her mother, "Zap me! Zap me!" She almost demanded in an excited voice.
Olivia lifted her left arm from the water, shaking it lightly to get rid of most of the excess droplets. Before touching it to her daughter's head, a small crackle appeared between her finger and Cassandra's forehead, with quite an audible crackle, however.
Cassandra giggled, rubbing her forehead and rocking back and forth slowly.

Olivia turned to the girls,
"Are you locals?"

"Ah yes, we are! Nice to meet ya folks!" No doubt they were travelers which was nice none of the girls had much of a chance to interact with visitors, well Asuna had a small encounter with Aurelia which in hindsight was silly, why did she get so flustered seeing The Princess of Kyrenaia? The girls patiently awaited an answer from the ladies if they might be willing to share.

Jeri thanked the hostess. Stepping back outside, deciding ro take a quick walk around the nearby buildings before coming back for a bath.

Olivia looked at them peculiarly, before realising they might have mistaken her nod as a greeting rather than her telling them it was fine for them to share the bath.
"Uh-yes, of course. Please, we're more than happy to share, there's plenty of room."

[Mervay]

"Thank you so much, Tessy" She nearly leapt out of the water to give her an even bigger hug and kiss than she already was giggling with unbridled happiness. "Ah yeah I guess you could say i'm a country girl. It's true then we are meant to be together if we are truly this close and so much alike. Well I'm sure we're different. What about you, are you more a city girl? do you live in very big cities where you are from?" When it was time to marry ideally they could split their time between both AHSCA and Mervay to be true to both of them. Now she really couldn't believe this but in her heart she was praying to the Goddess of Night, To keep me and Tess together on the islands before she has to leave bring a mighty storm to hold us together. It would be their test to see if Tess could deal with the mighty storms AHSCA was known for and she was confident the Goddess of Light would see them through. "You know I have a lot saved up, it won't hurt me to take a little time off from the Kitan and we can keep spending time together. If you don't mind, I know your family is important to you too."

Tess Perspective
"N-no problem Sweetie" I said to my sweetie girlfriend. Truth to be told,I wanted to just be in the islands more time with her than just this week. Hold her more close,but still she got her work and,I wanted her to keep working so she could have her money too and use it for her.

I'm still glad of us being so different in our backgrounds but still in love and being more stable than other couples that,I knew.

"We could say that yes,I'm an city girl someone that is more of the big crowds of people and the skyline. But,I'am someone who loves the forests too and no,I'm not live in an city like Beijing. But yeah is an big city" I told her related to her question of my live in the city. I was sure that we will adapt to both styles of live between AHSCA and Mervay.

I'am sure of hold the storms and not have problem with them. More with the love of my live on my side. She just told me that it wouldn't hurt her to take an break from work at the Kitan just to be with me. Of course she knew about my family too.

"I wouldn't mind that since,I would be glad that we can spend more time together but it might be better that you request an vacation of at least this days that remains and don't worry about my family they will understand that,I want to be with you and besides they need their time alone too"

[AHSCA]

Jeri thanked the hostess. Stepping back outside, deciding ro take a quick walk around the nearby buildings before coming back for a bath.

Olivia looked at them peculiarly, before realising they might have mistaken her nod as a greeting rather than her telling them it was fine for them to share the bath.
"Uh-yes, of course. Please, we're more than happy to share, there's plenty of room."

"Wonderful, thank you so much" The three of them gently entered the water and took a seat. Hoping they'd be up for talk and conversation Asuna continued speaking sort of behalf of the group of her friends. "Have you folks just arrived here?"

"N-no problem Sweetie" I said to my sweetie girlfriend. Truth to be told,I wanted to just be in the islands more time with her than just this week. Hold her more close,but still she got her work and,I wanted her to keep working so she could have her money too and use it for her.

I'm still glad of us being so different in our backgrounds but still in love and being more stable than other couples that,I knew.

"We could say that yes,I'm an city girl someone that is more of the big crowds of people and the skyline. But,I'am someone who loves the forests too and no,I'm not live in an city like Beijing. But yeah is an big city" I told her related to her question of my live in the city. I was sure that we will adapt to both styles of live between AHSCA and Mervay.

I'am sure of hold the storms and not have problem with them. More with the love of my live on my side. She just told me that it wouldn't hurt her to take an break from work at the Kitan just to be with me. Of course she knew about my family too.

"I wouldn't mind that since,I would be glad that we can spend more time together but it might be better that you request an vacation of at least this days that remains and don't worry about my family they will understand that,I want to be with you and besides they need their time alone too"

"Well city, country, how we can split our time we'll get to. This is terrific!" she replied so happy Tess was fine with her choices and understanding they could spend time together and for understanding her parents would want their own time. She could just sit here all day, even if it rained later she'd sit here all day talking with Tess and holding her in the nice warm water.

[Danceria]

Aceus practically shoved Anabell out of the way and walked out. "All right...okay, talk." he began. "Whatcha wanna talk about?"

As he got closer, Giuseppe calmed down more "I just wanted to discuss something with you." he saw that he had a woman with him and changed his plans. "You guys hungry? We'll talk about our discussion over a table. I already got a table at the restaurant back there. We should go eat." he looked over to Melo "Right kid?"

"R-Right of course." Melo agreed the sudden change was unexpected. "Sorry to disturb you, Miss." He apologized to Annabell noticing she looked a bit distressed from what just happened.

A few staff members who'd been tending to things peered out, including Ren. "Is there a problem here?" She asked. Melo tried to put her at ease too "N-No ma'am sorry we didn't mean to disturb the guests here. "Listen we know the manager here, if there's an issue you just have her talk to us and I'm sure she'll set us straight."

Ren eyed them all with a great amount of suspicion but agreed "All right, please be mindful of the guests here, this is a place to relax after all."

"Yes ma'am, sorry again. Fellows I think we best go back to the restaurant now" Melo requested of his gentlemen. Ren made way back to Marcella. "Oh Milady Villa, I didn't know you were here with us today." She bowed to her "I'm very sorry if you were bothered but I think we took care of it."

"I hope so." Marcella said with concern rather than agitation "If there's issues please think of your safety and the safety of the guests and summon police."

"Of course. Is there anything else I can do for you?"

"No, I'm good thank you, Ren."

Glancing somewhat helplessly at the Duchess, and cursing silently to himself. "Well, I'll pitch in if you're so kind as to discuss this over lunch." Aceus lowered his hands, still happy that he still has his revolver concealed beneath his haori. "As long as you don't mind, Anna?" he turned to his female companion that he rudely shoved out of the way. "She and I were just looking for a place to dine! What good fortune indeed that you two were to arrive."