[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/WTurGol.png[/img][/center][color=#2f7a9f][center]Venture Academy - Venture Wok[/center][center]Interactions - [@Cio][@Bea][/center][/color]

Sipping a soda afforded the boy by Connie amidst their conversation, Neoh had managed to place his order, following his dear brother's decision. Soups were a common choice, indeed, one Miles had surely made based on experience, his tongue familiar with the menu page.

A beige, warmly colored parchment coated in a pocket of plastic, Neoh would be one of the first to admit how comfortable it felt in his hand. The boy's fingertips gently traced a path down the soft plastic, not so much in a search for meals, but rather, as a therapeutic motion against his pale flesh.

Though a pleasant scene, the softly inlined menu resting in his hand while a cold, soothing glass of soda brushed the hero's lips, Neoh would soon come to experience change.

She knew the boys well, this most elusive girl by the name of Astra. As was the typical development of social interaction, her main allegiance was towards Miles. However, Neoh was quickly swept into their duo, which could perhaps have been expected. Her powers, and the way in which she weaved them was an impressive sight, to say the least. Neoh could respect that, a soldier in her own rights. One who leaned toward tactics rather than brute force.

These very same powers were, however, quite incredible at causing fright. Neoh nearly choked on his drink in response to the girl's sudden entrance. It was a peculiar mix of reactions, as a spectral spear manifested over the boy's head. Purely a reflexive motion, however, only a split second following this conjuring, Neoh noted their ambusher's identity.

His broken concentration allowed the spear to drop, hitting him on the head before rolling onto the table. As it vanished into a mist of azure sand, Neoh rubbed his head with a sigh. [color=#2f7a9f]"Astra.., "[/color] came a soft, if disgruntled voice in greeting.

Unable to stifle herself, Connie burst out laughing at the young hero, before clearing her throat. "Sorry, totally unprofessional," she smirked. Luckily, there weren't many customers present at the restaurant.

Attempting to ignore the pain aching through his head, Neoh took a breath and made his order. [color=#2f7a9f]"I'll have the chicken cashew."[/color]

"Excellent choice," Connie continued, attempting to strangle the laughter clawing at her throat. "And the soup of the day is Peking duck, Milly." She finished, before turning to Astra with a wide smile.