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Crash noticed that Kathy's smile had vanished, though he didn't quite cotton on as to why. If anything he thought it was because Little Feather hadn't returned with him, the Lakota had spoken highly of Kathy and even helped...[color=firebrick][i]'Probably shouldn't mention that right now'[/i][/color] He tilted his head as he thought on her question [color=red]"And Lion for a while...though we lost him before we could find Feather's people. He did it to keep Feather alive, after that she lost her powers...which is why she hasn't come back here I guess"[/color] He replied, thinking his explanation for her absence would cheer Kathy up a little. [color=red]"I mean she still might show up, if we're lucky"[/color] He grinned, again meaning to lift her spirits rather than dampen them but...


The shapeshifter nodded his head, giving Kathy a questioning look as he registered her surprise at his words. He couldn't quite keep his apprehension in check as his mind flooded with doubts, if she'd received the text then why was she so surprised by what he'd said...He inhaled sharply as she told him she'd changed her number and before he said anything else he brought his hand up to lightly tap his forehead. [color=red]"You changed your number...I didn't realise you'd changed your number"[/color] He mumbled, caught in between feeling relieved and agitated by this new piece of information [color=firebrick][i]'She wasn't ignoring me...'[/i][/color] not that it'd stopped him searching for her throughout his travels...[color=red]"I didn't get a text but I did kind of...break my phone around that time. It took a while to fix and I had to change the sim, I've only got your old number"[/color] He admitted pulling out his phone to show her the number he had, at the same time hoping she wouldn't notice he'd of had to memorize it to put it back in his phone. 

Having got himself back in his chair, he gave Kathy a bashful grin [color=red]"Three's the magic number, won't happen again"[/color] for most people this may have been true but when it came to Crash, Murphy's law often overrode the other rules. Having already forgotten what he'd actually signed up for that year, Crash couldn't help but hope he hadn't been put down for maths [color=firebrick][i]'Ryuu as a teacher would be fun, if not slightly odd...but maths? I think he'd end up killing me'[/i][/color] Crash decided, though thinking about it he had a feeling maths had been on his list of classes...[color=firebrick][i]'Ah, I didn't recognise him before...must be Criston though'[/i][/color] In typical Crash fashion he didn't linger on the nightmare of maths for too long, he squinted with his good eye to get a better look at Criston's face. [color=firebrick][i]'Definitely him...he looks different, then again doesn't everyone'[/i][/color] Crash lurched forward as Criston took a tumble on the stairs and inhaled sharply when he disappeared in a puff of smoke [color=firebrick][I]'...Even makes tripping look classy'[/i][/color] he thought with a small smile. 

As people begun to chatter around them, Crash considered getting to his feet and leaving with the others...then again it'd be better for the safety of all if he waited a while. Leaning back in his seat he turned to look at Kathy, tilting his head to the side as he caught her frowning. He was just working up the courage to ask her what she was thinking, among other things when she turned back to him with glowing red cheeks, feeling as if he'd been caught staring Crash sat up and nervously flattened his hair, blinking at her as she started talking. He lifted an eyebrow at the neck rub trying not to smile, considering how nervous she seemed to be, but failing miserably. And though he wasn't getting his hopes too high, he had an inkling of what was coming next.

Crash's smile grew as Kathy spoke, he felt a strange yet vaguely familiar feeling flush through him and it was his turn to flush with embarrassment. [color=red]"I-I'd really like that"[/color] He murmured, clearing his throat and saying it again a little louder to make sure she heard him before adding on [color=red]"I'm not in a rush, I mean I should probably move my bike and change out of this gear before going anywhere...especially a party"[/color] He responded with a bright grin. [color=red]"Are you living here or off site?"[/color] He asked getting to his feet or rather bouncing to his feet, catching himself he sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck and carefully moved out from between the chairs. [color=red]"If you like I can walk you to yours first though?"[/color] He offered, unwilling to leave just yet...  


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Rain was respectfully silent throughout all the introductions, lifting her right leg to elegantly position it over her left, the werewolf adjusted her dress according and leant back in her chair. Lifting a hand up she absently twirled her hair around her fingers, occasionally touching the braid hidden behind her ear. [color=lightseagreen][i]'Maths? Fashion? Computers? These things sound familiar and yet I haven't the faintest idea about any of them...ask me how to track a deer in the fall, no problem. Ask me a...maths thing, the most I can tell you is it involves numbers...though maybe I know a little more than that. A good Beta would know more'[/i][/color] Though Rain listened to everyone talk, her eyes only stayed on the stage whilst Carmen was up there, the form switch was so unexpected it made her wonder what was to come next. 

Once the announcements were all done and rolled out, Rain couldn't help but let out a relieved sigh. It wasn't that she wasn't impressed with the show, or at least aspects of it, it was more to do with the fact...she hadn't been to one like this before. The energy had been different, no one had really insulted anyone else and the real killer for her was the complete lack of violence. [color=skyblue]"Not even a speck of blood spilt...is every assembly going to be like this?"[/color] Rain asked, not that she directed her question to anyone in particular. [color=lightseagreen][i]'The bird trick wasn't half bad though'[/i][/color] She admitted in her thoughts, getting to her feet, she stretched out her limbs and turned to look at Ara and Aurelia, providing they were still with her. 

[color=skyblue]"Maybe the party will be different"[/color] She commented, a part of her hoped it would so that she'd feel more settled, but another small part of her hoped it wouldn't. [color=skyblue]"It also reminded me, I love parties or gatherings...didn't think to mention it before"[/color] She admitted. Rain was becoming a little more comfortable with her social skills now, it was either becoming easier or she was beginning to care less about what she was saying. [color=skyblue]"I'm all for exploring but I am dressed for a party"[/color] She started, taking a moment to look down at the dress she was in, she smoothed it down before passing her fingers through her hair. [color=skyblue]"I'd imagine it'd be worth checking out, want to go?"[/color] She asked, so far she'd enjoyed being around Aurelia and Ara so she wasn't in a hurry to leave them behind.