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*Wade waves at Iris as she leaves*
Byeeee.
*looks around*
So, what's there to eat?

*Taeria mumbles slightly to herself*
Taeria: W-Well I made some burritos and tacos.. um.. y-yeah..
*She looks slightly nervous*

*Leo leaps off the roof and lands with a loud thud*

*Leo then heads inside*

*Wade shrugs*
Sounds good. Better not be tofu.
*glances at Taeria as he grabs a taco*
Who am I kidding, that wouldn't happen.
*takes a bite of the taco and his eyes widen slightly*
Not bad.

*Kara thanks Sam for his time before heading off to find Maiev*
*makes sure she drinks water to help with the incoming morning*

*Taeria smiles sheepishly*
Taeria: G-Glad you enjoy it. You know.. you're very similar to my "twin". She's always making those silly jokes people say now a days..
//"even i-if they're terribly mean at times..."//

*Stands up and meets Iris outside*
...That was an experience.

*Leo walks back into the room and sits next to the lounge room door*

*Iris nods*
Iris: Indeed it was... Anyways, tree climbing!
*Takes Miritas's hand and starts towards the forest*
Iris: I haven't done this since I was a little girl!

*Wade raises an eyebrow and runs a hand through his hair (still wearing his mask, so he just rubbed his head)*
Twin? Oh, Vitamin. How's she doin'? I haven't seen her since Mason pulled that stunt with her.

*Follows Iris*
It must be exciting... I look forward to it. With your wings... can you actually fly?

*Taeria rubs the back of her neck*
Taeria: Well she has her own body now.. and a hideous new friend.. her tastes are peculiar.. and scary..
*Taeria pours out some water for Wade*

*Wade takes the water with a nod before frowning*
Hey now, there's nothing wrong with looks.
*takes his mask off, revealing his scarred and disgusting face underneath*
See? This ugly mug hides a heart of gold.

*Iris ignores the comment about wings as she doesn't have any*
*She walks up to a tree and looks up at it. There are plenty of branches for handholds and it's not too high up*
Iris: This will do for a start! Come on!
*Starts climbing easily*

*Follows Iris' path up the tree, occasionally pausing and freezing up on thicker branches, but always getting going again*
You were right... this is lovely!

*Iris nods and reaches a branch about 30 feet of the ground where she sits*
Iris: Yeah! Come on! You're doing great!
*Smiles encouragingly *

*Leo can't shake her worrying about Amy*

Leo: (Please be safe.)

*Pulls self onto a sturdy-looking branch, and sits down*
Now... is this the relaxing part? Thank you for letting me join you.

*Iris nods*
Iris: Yes, this is the part where you just sit, and enjoy being up so high, and at times, the view.
*She smiles*
Iris: Of course!

*Smiles and leans back against the tree*
Consider me relaxed, then. I have an idea for when we go back down... I am equipped with low-yield gravitic repellers. Rappelling or jumping is a possibility.
*Small, brave smile*

*Iris smiles*
Iris: Really? That sounds like fun
*Leans back against the trunk of the tree and puts her legs up along the branch, reclining comfortably*

*Ciri frowns at Wade, and stands.*
Ciri: Skyrim chick? Hello everyone.

---

*Rita keeps silently drinking her water in the kitchen.*

*Imitates what Iris does, and sighs in contentment*
Yes... I would have regretted not doing this. So, who are you? I have spoken to you, but I don't know much information. I can tell you about myself after, if you'd like.

*Iris smiles*
Iris: Alright, so long as you don't mind a bit of a story.
*Thinks for a moment on how to begin*
Iris: I am... I am Iris, the Rainbow Goddess, a Elder of Danu Talis.
Millennia ago, long before the rise of the Imperium, Danu Talis was the center of the world. Many humani know it as Atlantis
It was the city of my people, the Elder race. Beings of great power and longevity. Wielders of powers arcane. We raised the island out of the sea, and then built the city on top of it.
My people ruled the world for millennia until one night, when the city fell... We lost... many on that day...
*She sounds sad then sighs and continues*
Iris: Upon that day, Horus, my fiance, well his parents... took me.
They held me for... even I do not know how long...did things to me... but eventually, Horus and three of his friends found me! And brought me here to meet all of you.
*Sounds happy again*
Iris: Here, I am happy once more, I have friends, family. I am at peace.

*Struggles to digest the story*
Millennia... I can't even comprehend that time frame. Maybe a Computer... you must have experienced so much. Learned so many things. Met so many people...
*Looks distant for a moment*
This will be... short, compared to your experiences. I'm from Illustria IV, City 13. I studied microbiology at the Illustrian Institute of Unified Sciences, and joined the Department Of Sciences when I was twenty. I worked my way up, and I earned a Writ Of Independence.
I can perform my research independently, meet people, and explore. I just have to keep my messages up to date, and send my research in for analysis yearly. It's... my dream come true. It makes me happy knowing you, and everyone else... and this whole world.

*Iris nods*
Iris: I'm young compared to most of my kin. And physically, I'm still only 22, but... yeah, it's a long time. I... don't actually know how old I am...

*She smiles*
Iris: I'm glad you're happy. You've done everything yourself, that makes you different that me. You've earned everything you have, I just inherited it.
*Smile widens*
Iris: I'm glad to be your friend Miritas, and I'm glad you're so happy here. It's a wonderful place

I'm happy to be your friend as well... and please, call me Emylyn. No need to use my last name.
*Smiles*
Now... shall we go down, or shall we sit up here for a bit longer?

*Iris nods*
Iris: Elders don't use last names, we go by titles
*She grins*
Iris: Sure Emylyn, let's go

*Smirks*
Observe.
*Does a flip off the tree, and manages to make the landing look convincing, with the aid of antigrav*

*Iris smiles climbs down a bit then simply steps off a branch 20 feet from the ground*
*She plummets to the earth and lands on her feet with a heavy thud*
*She smiles at Miritas*
Iris: Alright, let's head back then shall we?
*Smiles and walks back to the room with Miritas*

*Walks with Iris back to the Room, converses a bit, says goodbyes, and goes to bed*