[center][h1][b]TIME SKIP
APPROXIMATELY A WEEK LATER[/b][/h1][/center]

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[color=AC5FFB]Time:[/color] Morning
[color=AC5FFB]Location:[/color]Beach near Roshmi 
[color=AC5FFB]Interactions:[/color]N/A
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[center][color=AC5FFB][h3] Summary of the Week [/h3][/color][/center]

Telling Dionaea about her family had been very difficult. However, it had been even more difficult for the group to find Risa's and Dionaea's houses burned down. The corpses of two of Dionaea's brothers had been found and it had been so heartbreaking. Risa had cried and hugged her friend, devastated for her and promising that she'd do anything to help save her family with her. There was evidence that the elves had rummaged through the entire living area. Her mother had always told her that unkind people became that way because they were not shown kindness in their lives. They didn't know how to be kind since they were never shown it. Risa tried to remember that as she felt anger towards the elves that had done this, reminding herself that they too were victims in their own way. A kinder world was necessary. 

Though Dionaea's situation was much more devastating and important, Risa also grieved to find her own house burnt down. She had lived there her whole life. Though their family owned property in the Flower Fairy Kingdom, this had been her home. All her childhood memories, all her memories of Helio and even some of Cloud... They all had happened in that home. She took a few pictures and anything she could scavenge and said goodbye to that home. Her family and Pearl were safe and that was all that truly mattered. The memories would live on with her and she knew she couldn't let this get her down. She had Kyran and Dionaea safe and sound with her and she was so grateful for that. Elsea was now her new friend who she couldn't have asked to have stumbled upon a better human to befriend. She was so brave and strong. Risa hoped one day she could be like her. As they left, Risa had shared her positive feelings, encouraging them all to be grateful to be with each other and have hope towards a better future. Saving Dionaea's family would be a big priority for them, but they also had to consider not endangering Elsea in the process. It was probable that Dionaea's family was alive and being kept to bait them, so running into that situation currently would be a death trap.

The four took their time traveling to Roshmi. Hades eventually accompanied them, protectively guarding them. Risa was able to get to know Elsea better, asking about her life on Earth and what happened before she was brought there. She found out that Elsea had been about to be killed before being pulled through the rift, creating a reason for Risa to admire her even more. Throughout the week, she became quite close to her, the two naturally getting along and it seemed Elsea got along with the others as well in this manner. Risa was used to being around Dionaea and Kyran a lot already, but being with them night and day with the threat of danger had only strengthened their bond. They had encouraged Elsea in her training every day. Dionaea and Risa both began working on learning to manipulate chlorokinesis a bit more offensively during this time. Kyran wanted them to all also train their bodies to be stronger. They still went outside in the woods to train even upon arriving in Roshmi, where they stayed with Kyran's parents. 

Kyran's parents were kind as always, taking them in and agreeing to supply them. They stayed inside much of the time the first few days to keep Elsea safe. An acquaintance of Kyran's parents was able to supply them with elf-ear-tips to give to Elsea if she wanted to wear and disguise herself as an elf, so that she may go outside safely. It was up to her if she took them. Rebels had been creating and distributing crafted animal ears, tails, and elf ears to disguise humans. It was all about talking to the right person to obtain them.

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[center][color=AC5FFB][h3]Present Time[/h3][/color][/center]

The gentle waves scattered the sun's rays like twinkling diamonds across the vast surface of blue water. It was a comfortably warm morning and there was not a cloud in the sky. There was the slight sea-breeze but Risa actually enjoyed that. The sound of the waves gently crashing on the shore was lovely as well. The water was rather calm and took its time on its journey to the shore. Risa was not used to trying to swim in deep or rough water, so this was perfect for her. She was able to move in until the water reached her chest and feel safe. The waves were a mere calm embrace. She had moved down the beach until a smaller bay-like area had been located. It was a bit far-off from the city and the occasional fisherman on his boat was the only being she had seen as well as a couple of merfolk she had noticed swimming nearby.

Though many preferred to bathe in tubs, Risa loved bathing out in nature, whether it be in a lake or in the sea. It was also nice to have some alone time after being with them for so long. Though she was a social creature, even she needed a moment alone once in a while. She had decided to enjoy the early hours on her own while the others were back at the house, leaving a note that she'd be down by the water.  A bottle of hair cleanser she had used to wash her hair with sat upon a rock nearby as well as a long blue dress that was neatly folded. She lowered her body under the water and opened her eyes to enjoy the clear sight around her. The saltwater was a foreign taste, but she decided she liked it. Marine plant-life scattered the sand below her and she began to practice manipulating it. The long leaves of seaweed began to grow and she practiced wrapping them around rocks and such. 

[i]"Girl."[/i]

Risa looked up as the sudden voice went through her head. It was then she noticed a school of fish was moving around her. She excitedly stood up in the water, taking in the air she had been lacking as she did with a gasp.[color=AC5FFB] "Hello! I won't hurt you!" [/color]

The fish paused, moving around her perhaps in their curiosity that a being like her could communicate with them. They didn't seem to be able to communicate as well as land animals. 

[color=AC5FFB]"Friends, it is a beautiful morning. It is so nice to meet you all. Would you like to hear a story?"[/color]

She had found most creatures liked to be told stories. Dionaea was probably way better than her at speaking to smaller life-forms. Even if it was hard to create a dialogue with them, she was usually able to have them understand her well enough. They answered by moving to the surface around her and she giggled. [color=AC5FFB]"Okay. Once upon a time..."[/color] She began, telling them all a common story told to fairy children about a fairy prince who couldn't learn to fly.