[color=khaki]"We're late..."[/color] Adalinda Jones spoke from behind her sister as they walked toward the docks. They still weren't even close to Riverside and the last ferry was off in the distance. With a dull expression on her face, Ada sighed. This was what Lorelei got for taking so damn long with her makeup. It would just rub off on the way there anyway.

[color=crimson]"It'll be [i]fine[/i], Ada. You worry too much!"[/color] Lorelei called back to her sister as she paced down the docks, looking for a boat. 

[color=khaki]"You do realize what you're saying, right? That was the [i]last[/i] ferry, Lorelei."[/color] Ada barked back, obviously frustrated with her sister.

[color=crimson]"But there are plenty of other boats here!"[/color] Lorelei called out with a grin as she found her target, a nice looking elderly gentleman boarding his boat. [color=crimson]"Oh, sir!"[/color] She called out, waving the white handkerchief in her hand quite daintily. 

Within the next few minutes, Ada sat on the front of that man's yacht that smelled of smoke and hookers. Great. This was going great. What a genius Lorelei was. Ada sighed and rolled her eyes before turning away from the sight of Lorelei whispering things into that man's ears. She knew her sister did things like this to get what she wanted, but this was, surprisingly, the first time she'd actually seen such a... disgusting display. Was she really that desperate to get to this party? She didn't even know the guy that invited her. 

Suddenly, Ada was getting a very bad feeling about this trip...

[color=crimson]"Wow, you're such a good driver, Mr. Steve..."[/color] Lorelei told the man, her voice like honey spilling into his ears.

[color=gray]"W-Well... I've been driving for a long time, miss."[/color] He returned, smiling up at her. It wasn't too long before the lights of Riverside came into view. Lorelei grinned and raced off to the front of the boat. 

[color=crimson]"How beautiful!"[/color] She shouted, smiling down at her sister as if waiting for a response.

[color=khaki]"It's... certainly that."[/color] Ada replied, sighing. The bad feeling just wasn't going away. She just knew Lorelei was going to get herself into trouble with some rich dude. Would she be able to save her?

[color=crimson]"You can let us off on this dock over here, Mr. Steve! I can see someone holding up a sign for the party. It has to be it!"[/color] Lorelei shouted from the front of the boat, grinning like a schoolgirl. Even someone like Steve Cartwell couldn't very well say no to a face like that.

[color=gray]"Certainly, miss."[/color] He told her as he steered towards the docks. Even he found the docks to be rather mesmerizing. He hadn't seen them look like this is a long time. He had to wonder who's doing it was but before he could even ask, he was being pushed away by one of the helpers on the dock and asked to leave so that more boats could dock. Damnit, he didn't even get to ask that pretty girl for her number!

[color=crimson]"Toodles, Mr. Steve!"[/color] Lorelei called out, giggling as if she'd just gotten away with some sort of grand prank. Ada simply rolled her eyes as she followed, her dress already getting on her nerves. She didn't know how Lorelei dealt with it. Maybe she just liked pain. Ada already wanted to take her high heels off. 

They were greeted well and sent into a Marina where soft music was playing. There were already a few people here, talking and drinking wine. However, they'd seemed to arrive just in time as the ferry neared. Lorelei stood in the doorway of the Marina, her mouth agape as she stared at him. 

[color=crimson]"J-Jennings... Tay-Taylor!"[/color] She shouted before letting out a shrill screech that could bust any ear drum. Having heard him before entering the Marina, Ada had already covered her ears. She liked her hearing and took pride in it. Which was why she often fought her sister in the car to keep the volume low. Lorelei could not hear very well, whereas Ada had exceptional hearing. It was frustrating. 

Even through her plugged ears, she could still hear Lorelei nearly hyperventilating as she rushed down the way, past the tables and wine, towards the ferry fast approaching. Ada uncovered her ears and sighed again. Lorelei was going to take five years of Ada's life away by simply being too excitable. 

Lorelei was standing at the dock as the ferry docked, her eyes wide. She didn't care if there were other people here, Jennings was talking to [i]her[/i].

[b]"My good friend Mister Acheson welcomes you all to his ball, and hopes you all will have the best night of your lives. So come aboard, allow me to serenade you, and enjoy the ride to Isle Potestas."[/b]

[color=crimson]"Oh, you can do more than just serenade me..."[/color] Lorelei mumbled, a dreamy look in her eyes. She didn't even notice when her sister came up behind her and pulled her away.

[color=khaki]"Lorelei, it's only fair that we let the people that were here before us board before us. Come on, let's go sit and wait for a bit. We'll board once a few of these people have gotten on."[/color] Ada told her, pulling her sister away from the boat kicking and screaming. 

[color=crimson]"NO, ADA. HE'S GOING TO SERENADE ME!"[/color] She shouted, twisting and moving as to try and break away from Ada's grip. It was fruitless though, Ada was simply too strong. Ada sat down in one of the many cushioned seats and pulled her sister into her lap, hugging onto her waist. It was the easiest way she knew to keep Lorelei where she wanted. However, she hadn't expected what happened next.

She felt the impact. One elbow to one jawbone. She could feel the shockwave it sent through her body and could feel her arms letting go of Lorelei as she bolted towards the boat. Ada looked in the direction the impact had forced her eyes, her mouth open from shock. She'd... She'd... SHE'D PAY FOR THAT! A sudden new rage boiled up in Adalinda's system as she quickly stood up from her seat and bolted in the direction of her sister, pushing people aside as she raced to keep up with her sister, all while she tasted the blood from the broken skin on the inside of her cheek. 

[color=khaki]"Lorelei Elizabeth Jones, you stop right there!"[/color] Ada barked, still trying to get past people without knocking them over in the process. [color=khaki]"Stop being such a [i]child[/i]!"[/color] She continued, clearly frustrated. 

Lorelei could hear her sister calling for her, but she only had one thing on her mind. Jennings Taylor. She skidded to a halt as she came to the seat just before his stage and he was already singing sweat and soft music. Her mind melted as she, herself, melted into a seat. She didn't even see her sister coming until it was too late. Adalinda rushed into Lorelei, knocking her and the chair she was in over as she tackled her to the ground.

[color=khaki]"Snap out of it! This is what you get for elbowing me! See, I'm bleethin!"[/color] She shouted at her sister, pulling her mouth open to show her the tear on the inside of her cheeks. Suddenly, Lorelei was laughing, still pinned by her sister. 

[color=crimson]"It's been a long time since I've gotten you [i]that[/i] mad, Ada."[/color] Lorelei spoke, grinning up at her now exasperated sister. Ada sighed and slide off of Lorelei. She blinked when she realized the music had stopped and Jennings was currently staring down at the both of them.

[color=khaki]"Well, it looks like I helped you after all."[/color] Ada told her, chuckling. 

[color=crimson]"Seems that way."[/color] Lorelei replied, giggling as she jumped up to hug her sister. [color=crimson]"This trip is for you and me. You've been getting so distant so I figured this would be perfect to get us back together again."[/color]

[color=khaki]"Distant? What are you talking about?"[/color] Ada asked as the music started back up. 

[color=crimson]"It's nothing. Come on. Let's go see what they have at the bar."[/color] Lorelei jumped up, already headed for the bar. 

[color=khaki]"Wait, we aren't old en-... Oh whatever."[/color] Ada called out, finally giving up as she got up and walked after her sister. 

[hider=Summary]

Ada and Lorelei were almost late.
Lorelei is a scarlet.
Jennings Taylor.
Ada got elbowed by Lorelei pretty seriously.
Ada tackled Lorelei.
They laughed. 
Bartime.

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