[center][color=0054a6][h2][b]Saito Ryuuji[/b][/h2][/color][/center] Yume Park wasn't a particularly bustling location. It was popular among joggers, or people looking for romantic walks alone; people went there for the peace, quiet, and natural serenity that the place offered. The entrance of the park had a fountain and a few benches, but the majority was comprised of paths leading into the woods. The paths were occasionally adorned with lucky statues or bits of flowers, but for the most part, nature was given free reign. Saito arrived at the park, bag slung over his shoulder, newspaper folded beneath his arm, and smiled when he saw that two club members had already arrived. Their flame manipulator, Nova, was reading a book, presumably waiting for everyone else to arrive, but Saito was particularly happy to see Akio practicing his telekinesis. The boy was concentrating very hard on his task, so much so that he didn't seem to notice Saito walking up to him. Saito was about to chastise him for losing his sense of awareness, but then he saw the task he was working on. The intricate knots, the fine control... it was exactly the kind of training newbies hated doing, and yet here he was doing such a strenuous task of his own accord. Saito watched Akio practice for a few more minutes before finally speaking up. [color=0054a6]"You're doing good,"[/color] he said in a soft voice, hoping not to startle the boy. [color=0054a6]"I know it doesn't seem like much right now, but refined control like that is the foundation of real power."[/color] He smiled and gave Akio a pat on the back. [color=0054a6]"Stay diligent and you may even save the world one day."[/color] He laughed and started heading over to the bench to wait for the others. Akio seemed like a shy kid, so he didn't wanna disturb him too much. [center][h2][b][color=ec008c]Ayame Masahiro[/color][/b][/h2][/center] Ayame listened to Sora's explanation and then shook her head. [color=ec008c]Things were a bit different for me. Apparently I don't have yokai blood or anything like that. I've just got one inside me... or something. I'm still not completely sure how possession works. But, the weird things didn't start until I met this dying fox. I started having strange dreams and seeing things out of the corner of my eye. I felt like the people around me knew what was going on more than I did. People would just avoid me, but now I guess it was really the fox that they were scared of. I guess it's kind of a relief."[/color] It felt strange talking so openly about these things. If she told anyone else, they would just look at her like she was crazy, but apparently people like Sora thought everyone else was crazy for not believing. Ayame then looked over at Alice who seemed to be following them blindly as she didn't know where the park was. [color=ec008c]"I know where it is. My mom made me practically memorize the city map before I walked to school. She didn't want me getting lost. You can follow me."[/color] And so, Ayame led the others to Yume park, a smile forming on her lips as the four of them slowly became friends. When they finally got there, it seemed they were not the first to arrive. Two of the club members, as well as the president, were already there.