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*nods and follows after Maiev*
A lot easier than anything in the Fade. And we'll be doing a good thing, by taking care of them.

*Santiago kisses Joalia again*
S: (We'll think of something. Don't you worry.)

*Gharn also seems confused*
Gharn: Yeah, what do you mean?


*Iris laughs as she's suddenly lifted out of her seat by Horus*
Iris: Wha-? Oh! Hello you.
*Smiles and nuzzles in his arms*

*Looks at Rita and Izriel with absolute confusion*
Was there something in the water? Hallucinogens, maybe? I haven't detected anything out of the ordinary, but sabotage or poisoning is always a possibility...

*Some drones clean up the cups left after the contest*

*Giggles and cuddles up to a pillow*
*Fangirls*
*Waggly fingers at Verdai, shushes him, and goes back to fangirling over newfound power*

~

*Jordan shrugs, lifts the barrel in the air, tosses it a few metres, then catches it effortlessly*
J: Far enough.

~

*Maiev shrugs, and thinks on how boring this is going to be*
*Reaches the place where the bandits were meant to be, and looks around*
M: Where they at?

~

*Joalia nods, and cuddle-decorates*

~

*Denny stiffens, and turns around, then kisses Jake*
D: Like hell.Don't you ever leave me. Not now, not ever.
*Puts a hand on Jake's cheek, but doesn't smile*
D: You didn't bring them up. I'd be stuck with them no matter what happened.

*Gharn is supremely confused*


*Horus carries Iris off for some private time together*


*Billy grins*
Billy: Really... what if we divide this into kegs? Would that be better? Or just a big blast?

*Rita shrugs, still frowning.*
Rita: I feel fine.. maybe angels get intoxicated off baths.
*She watches Izriel quizzically.*

----
*Jake returns the kiss.*
Jake: I won't ever leave you.. I promise..
*He gently hugs Denny.*
Jake: I just wanted to be sure I wasn't causing you pain...

A stimulant, then. I'm not... I don't know. Nobody ever tells me anything anyway.
*Shakes head and sighs sadly*
I wish I understood people... and I wished people liked me enough to let me understand them.

*Gharn shrugs*
Gharn: I dunno. Could be.
*He looks at Verdai*
Gharn: I think you are cared for. People here cared enough to rescue you at least.

*Giggles more*
*Points to Horus walking off with Iris*
They're going to have some fun...
*Pats Verdai on the head with a wing(light strand)*

~

*Denny nods, and just curls up into a ball and closes her eye*
*Tucks herself against Jake's chest, and sighs*

~

*Jordan shrugs*
J: Sure, I guess.

*Rita looks at Izriel wide eyed.*
Rita: Izriel... are you okay? ... what were you doing with your finger?
*She watches Izriel quizzically.*

-----
*Jake wraps his arms around Denny, then kisses the top of her head.*
*He silently holds her.*

Lots of things, dear Rita.
*Giggles some more, then curls up on Rita's lap and almost instantly snoozes*

~

*Denny doesn't sleep*

*Iris shouts back over Horus's shoulder*
Iris: You know it!
Horus: Iris!
*Iris laughs as Horus looks extremely embarrassed then they go to their room*


*Gharn looks concerned*
Gharn: Did you hit your head on the bathtub?
*Sees her fall asleep and since she got off him to do so shifts into a crosslegged position*

*shrugs*
I'm sure they'll show up. Especially if we find whatever loot they've found.

*Santiago keeps decorating with Joalia*

Rita: Wait.. what?
*Rita reddens, and shivers slightly (this time not cause of the stim withdrawals.). Then makes a small "eep" as Izriel falls asleep on her lap.*
*She sits there looking around awkwardly.*

----
*Jake holds Denny, not sleeping as well.*

*Gharn chuckles slightly*
Gharn: So she'll sleep in your lap, but not sit in mine? I guess we know who her favorite is...
*Slightly saddened by his own acceptance of that.*

M: You get first dibs. Cause I love you.
*Smiles, and points to something that looks like a camp*
M: C'mon.

*Rita frowns at Gharn.*
Rita: Gharn.. don't be like that.. I don't think she veiws things in that way.
*She shudders slightly.*
Rita: Besides... it's not like I'm really enjoying this right now...
*Rita is really enjoying this right now, and settles into the couch. *

*smiles and quickly kisses Maiev*
You're too kind, Kadan.
*draws her sword and stalks towards the camp*

*Gharn shrugs*
Gharn: It's fine...
*Totes not fine. He settles back next to Rita*
Gharn: Not really enjoying it huh?
*Rolls his eyes and smiles weakly*

*Snores, and turns on the spot*
*Changes direction completely, and lays head on Gharn's lap*
*Waves arms around in sleep*

~

*Maiev smiles and follows after Kara*
*Doesn't bother using any magic to prepare*

*Gharn looks taken aback and moves his head to avoid a knock on the nose but looks happier*


*The twins sprint past giggling with Twilly as Morri counts to 20 in the corner*


*Quetz starts early on the Christmas/Yule feast*


*Billy smiles and kisses Jordan*
Billy: This is gonna be a sight... great idea Jordie

*Rita frowns at Gharn.*
Rita: Gharn not like we're fething.. you obviously misreading this, as much as I would.. I wouldn't. It's apparent you have feelings for her so talk to her about them, like I have, instead of being a little bitch.
*She watches Izriels head fall on Gharns lap, and smiles at Izriel. Then looks at Gharn and frowns.*
Rita: Happy?
*She slowly gets up letting Izriel's lower half plop on the couch. Then grabs Rt's Ai core.*
Rita: She's all yours, so go ahead.. grow some fething balls.
*Rita walks outside, towards Rt.*

*Snores more and eventually settles down*
*Rolls off of Gharn to not have favouritism*
*Lands on the ground, and rolls under the table*
*Makes a grrr noise, while sleeping*

~

*Jordan shrugs and returns the kiss*
J: I am a robot. It is only logical.

*Gharn stares in absolute shock at Rita, slack jawed*
Gharn: I-I...
*Leans back into the couch, angry, mostly at himself and looks down at the sleeping Izriel in regret*
*Sighs, stands up, gently puts a blanket over Izriel before following Rita*
Gharn: Feelings or not... she is with Lyr, and she is happy... I will never intervene with her happiness, not for my own selfishness. I'm sorry if I upset you.
*Looks serious*
Gharn: I am going hunting.
*Walks off towards the woods, forgetting the dangers of Onyx*

*Rita looks at Gharn before going up to Rt's "husk".*
Rita: Gharn... Just don't be jealous at me, for something I don't even have... Okay?
*Her shoulders slump slightly.*
Rita: Besides... my one true love is dead... be safe hunting.
*She walks up to Rt, and slots the Ai core into the husk.*
*Rt reactivates, and slowly rises.*

*Gharn stops and looks back*
Gharn: I... I am sorry. That was childish of me. I know you have had loss... and I am sorry for it, if there was something I could do, I would do it.
*He truly looks sorry for Rita*

*walks back to her room with Maiev while holding her hand*
See? I said it would be fine.
*kisses Maiev's cheek as they walk*
You did good back there, the bandits didn't know you were even there until it was too late.

M: Mhm...I feel better, but I think a nights sleep might do me well.
*Yawns accidentally to prove a point*
*Lets Kara lead the way to bedroom, then forgets to strip off, collapses onto the bed, and passes out*

*nuzzles against Maiev and pulls her close*
One of these days...
*closes her eyes and falls asleep shortly afterwards*

*Rt looks down at Rita, who stares back.*
Rita: Hey bud.. How you doing?
*Rt makes a series of soft bleeps with grinding sounds in between.*
Rita: You wanna go for a walk?
*Rt answers by picks Rita up, and putting her in his cockpit.*
*They stomp off into the woods.*