Kest stood on the dock next to a very unhappy Odette. He knew why. She hated boats. He smiled, trying to reassure the woman that she was in no danger, but her gaze never left the incoming boat. He could hear someone singing, but neither he nor his companion knew who it was. They were both far too busy these past years to know anything about new talents.

The pair had arrived before anyone else and watched as the others started to trickle in. Kest found the tussle between the two girls a welcome distraction, but Odette was not amused.
[color=bc8dbf]"Its really unbecoming of two people to be fighting in a place like this.."[/color] her voice had been soft enough that only Kest had heard and he smiled.
[color=00aeef]"Careful, love, you are starting to sound like my father."[/color] his words caused Odette to turn red from anger and embarrassment.

The others didn't really draw attention to themselves, but one seemed rather snotty. Odette nudged her partner and gestured in the womans direction.
[color=bc8dbf]"She seems nice, doesn't she?"[/color] Kest raised his eyebrow at the woman and smiled at Odette's now obvious sarcasm. Instead of replying, he held out his arm to her.
[color=00aeef]"I believe we are needed on the bridge."[/color]
Her smile disappeared immediately and was replaced with a frown.
[color=bc8dbf]"Can't we just stay here?"[/color]
[color=00aeef]"My dear, we came all the way out here! If we left now, what kind of message would that send?"[/color]

With great disdain, Odette took Kest's arm and walked onto the boat.
[color=00aeef]"Would you like something to drink?"[/color] He asked, looking around. He himself wasn't interested in drinking, but if she was, he might as well. After a moment, she nodded and was swept away to the bar. There was already a small group forming, apparently everyone else wanted a drink also. They recognised the girls from the scuffle earlier, but everyone else was unfamiliar.
[color=00aeef]"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."[/color] Kest spoke politely, [color=00aeef]"Its a wonderful night for a ride, isn't it? I am Kest Pierce and th-"[/color] he was cut off by an elbow in his side.
[color=bc8dbf]"I'm Odette Westfall."[/color] she finished with a false smile. There was one think she hated more than boats, and that was being introduced to people like she couldn't speak for herself.