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[color=f6989d]"I have a kit in my truck, I could have cleaned and found a light bandage if you asked. I'm trained."[/color]

Reya smiled at Talie’s concern, but shook her head to decline the offer. [color=8c546f]"I’m okay, really."[/color] She shrugged and settled back into her seat.  [color=8c546f]"It’s funny looking back at it now. I know who I’m calling if I ever need a serious distraction."[/color] She laughed a little at the memory of Talie barreling into her on purpose. [color=8c546f]"I assume you were trying to save me from Zach?"[/color] She questioned, raising a brow and glancing over at Talie curiously. 

[color=f6989d]"Shall we see if you can get a backstage date, those two look ruggedly handsome. If you like them that way. Older, little more rough round edges but also more experienced."[/color]

Reya turned her attention back towards the stage, finding two familiar but unexpected faces on stage carrying around music equipment. [color=8c546f]"Oh, that’s Barry and Mitch, I know them."[/color] She said, eyeing the two as they crossed the stage and joked with one another. Why in the world were they setting up all the equipment for the band? Did Zach hire them? Barry was typically a regular in the tavern, but Reya hadn’t seen him in some time which was unfortunate; she enjoyed his company. She had never considered him to be someone in her dating pool, especially since he was more than ten years her senior, but there was no denying that he was ruggedly handsome. Still, the thought of such a thing was… odd. Mitch was at least her age, but Reya had never thought of being more than just friends with them. They were definitely attractive, but Mitch had never shown any interest and neither had Reya. Why ruin a perfectly good friendship? [color=8c546f]"I can introduce you, if you like."[/color] Reya smirked and looked back over at Talie who was offering her a bite of waffles. 

[color=0544cb]"Uhh, hello there! Is this table open? I'm kinda new in town and I'm still adjusting my bearings a little bit. I'm Candrawati, but you can just call me Candra for short.”[/color]

[color=8c546f]"Hi Candra, pleasure to meet you."[/color] Reya replied with a warm smile, making eye contact with the beautifully dark haired woman who made herself comfortable at their table. Introductions to strangers came naturally to Reya after working at the tavern for so long, so luckily she did not feel too awkward with this random interruption. Plus, it wasn’t in her to turn a cold shoulder or tell the woman to sit somewhere else. [color=8c546f]"I’m Reya, and this is my friend Talie."[/color] She gestured over to the other brunette. [color=8c546f]"The band is Vermillion Ablaze. It looks like they should be ready to start soon."[/color]

Looking over the newcomer, Reya was surprised to see how nicely dressed and manicured the woman appeared. A suit worn to a summer festival seemed like a strange choice in this rural town. What corporation did she work for? Maybe she was someone new in the Mayor’s office trying to make a good first impression? Usually Reya would have heard about a new hire there by now; many of the older crowd that worked in City Hall attended the tavern for lunch and they loved to gossip. [color=8c546f]"Did you just move here?"[/color] She inquired, wondering if the woman was just passing through or not. 

Glancing over at the stage, Reya briefly wondered where Stella was. It had been a while since she had left for the bathroom, which was concerning since Stella was drunk. What if she was lost? Maybe she was throwing up… No, the line was probably just long. Yes, that had to be it. Reya decided to wait a little longer before gathering a search party and returned her attention back to the women at the table. 

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[right][sub][b]Interactions:[/b] Talie [@PrinceAlexus] & Candra [@Kumbaris]
[b]Mentions:[/b] Barry, Mitch [@BeastofDestiny] & Stella [@LovelyComplex] [/sub][/right]