Siobhan’s grin was infectious, one growing on Kailani’s face in return. She quickly moved to the pale girl’s side, nodding her agreement. There were hundreds of people, from warriors to spectators, to the village healers to her own parents gathered, just gaping at the fishwoman, cowering, or looking ready to fight.[color=DeepSkyBlue]”I am so down for that, let me just-”[/color]

“So you’re the demon that’s been rampaging through my village.”

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”Okay seriously, the interrupting thing is getting old-”[/color]

“Kailani. Introductions.” The formidable woman stepped forward, gazing at Siobhan intensely. Her head was raised high, which made little difference considering she was barely taller than Kailani herself. Still, her entire bearing spoke of having far more experience than her younger kin.

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”... Right, okay. Siobhan, my mother, Aila, Chieftain of the island. Mother, this is Siobhan. We’ll just, you know, get out of your hair really quick.”[/color]

“I don’t think so. Demon,” The woman nodded to Siobhan.

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”Why even ask for introductions if you’re just going to call her that? Rude.”[/color] As usual, Kailani was ignored.

“You wish to take my daughter, don’t you? Your timing is impeccable, considering what today is – the day of my daughter’s marriage.” She gestured to those gathered, to the wide open arena. To the warriors who watched Siobhan warily. “Our finest warriors gathered to take her hand, and lead our tribe to the next generation. That’s what you wish to interrupt, demon, so I propose this. If you are as [i]extraordinary[/i] as my daughter claims, then you will have no problem fighting them in our Tournament. And should one defeat you... well, I suppose slaying a demon would be a fitting way to marry into my line.”

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”Seriously, her name is Siobhan. You know, like we have names?”[/color] Kailani shook her head, glancing up to the taller woman she stood beside. Beyond her she could see Ywa’n, spear already at the ready. [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I am really sorry about that, she’s just stressed over the whole Tournament. Which, by the way, you totally don’t have to do – want to just head back to the beach? You can jump like, really far.”[/color]