[color=gray][right][h1][color=456aa6]Ayana & Arlo[/color][/h1][color=456aa6]Mentions:[/color] Yes. [color=456aa6]Location:[/color] MS Marlow - Upper Deck[/right][hr][hr] [indent]It seemed maybe Arlo had jumped the gun a bit in assuming the two strangers before him were partners in the way he implied. A couple flushed faces was all he needed to realize his mistake, but he couldn't help but giggle a bit inwardly at the embarrassment he had caused - besides, a bit of warmth in the face wouldn't hurt no one. It did seem though that there was a bit of tension amongst a few members, in particular the pretty boy called Felix. Couldn't hurt to try cool things down a bit maybe? It seemed Isla and Botan had similar ideas, at least. [color=618bcf]"Doooh, alright, alright.."[/color] He cooed, making a placating motion with his hands as he stepped towards the middle of the group a little bit. [color=618bcf]"I'm sure our Master Photographer here was just teasin'. Besides, who could stay angry at a face like that?"[/color] He said, side-glancing towards him with a bit of a smug grin. Then he turned to face Botan and Felix, who were a bit further apart now. [color=618bcf]"An' I didn't mean to offend, I just-"[/color] His apology was cut short by the arrival of an unfamiliar Pokémon skittering into the scene with its arms spilling over with Pokéfood, ending its dash next to - well who'd've guessed - Ferris. It was shortly followed by a sight much more familiar to him - that being the small brown Puppy Pokémon known as Rockruff chasing it down with a series of cute barks. It stopped a few feet a way and faced down the odd-looking Meowth with growls and yips. [color=618bcf][i]Oh boy.[/i][/color] Soon enough, Ayana was to follow. She seemed a bit better than before - some color had returned to her features and at least she wasn't bent over the side of the boat - and she was clearly following her Rockruff to what appeared to be a bit of a thief. The twins' eyes met before Ayana's shifted to the group of people arranged about her brother, then back to him, then to them, and to him again. Her expression sobered and the glare she gave him looked like it could've cut him were he not careful. She walked towards him with a bit more firmness to her steps than you'd think a seasick person could muster, earning a nervous smile from Arlo as she drew closer. She grab him firmly by the arm and dragged him a few feet away from the group, ignoring the others that were with him. [color=456aa6]"What do you think you're doing?"[/color] She asked with the most forced-looking smile one would think possible. [color=618bcf]"Whaaat? I'm just following instructions!"[/color] He replied while trying to pry his arm away from her vicegrip. The grip on his arm tightened, her fingers digging into him. [color=456aa6]"Don't bullshit me. You're trying to group up with these strangers, aren't you? No. No, no, no."[/color] [color=618bcf]"C'monnnn, Ayana. How do you know if you'll-"[/color] [color=456aa6]"No."[/color] [color=618bcf]"You haven't even met-"[/color] [color=456aa6]"No."[/color] [color=618bcf]"Ayanaaa. C'mon. You know you're being unreasonable-"[/color] [color=456aa6]"No."[/color] [color=618bcf]"-and you're just being grumpy because you're feeling unwell."[/color] He pleaded, trying his best to get her to at least [i]try[/i] it. Her adamancy was often hard to break through, and grouping up like this she [i]never[/i] did. He raked his brain for any way to try and get her to accept the plan. Maybe through trickery? Ehhh.. she was wiser than most to his schemes. Maybe a deal? But was he really willing to give something up?? And what would it be? His silence? Impossible. Hmm.. maybe he could hold Rockruff ransom- His racing thoughts were interrupted by the overhead PA System tolling once again. [color=c1cdcd]"The docking process will begin very shortly. Remember to remove all personal belongings and Pokémon from the vessel, as crew are not responsible for such lost items. Once on the shore, be certain to visit the Exploratory Office for allocation of key information and traveling gear, and to document participant grouping plans for safety preparation. Thank you for traveling with the MS Marlow - and welcome.. to a whole new world!"[/color] His brain digested the announcement even with the unforgiving grip of his sister impairing the natural blood circulation of his body. He tried to think of any way he could get his way. There was no way he was doing this whole journey with just his sister. Sure she was his sister but he'd go insane just- Suddenly, he found himself holding back a mischievous smile. [color=618bcf]"Oh come on, darling sister.. I think it's just the soft, smooth, peaceful ocean waves getting to you. Y'know? The sultry, smoothly cradling, rocking motions of the ship under your feet getting to that squishy queasy core deep in you."[/color] He said, his body starting to calmly sway side to side as he spoke, he hands making wave motions too. The remaining color in Ayana's face seemed to drain away at his words. [color=456aa6]"What in the f-ghk-"[/color] She slapped her hand over her mouth. She shoved Arlo away from her as she suddenly ran away from the group looking ready to puke her brains out. The small Rockruff standing a little bit away looked after her in surprise, then back to the Pokéfood thief, then after her, before barking and prancing after its trainer, trying to keep up as well as it could. Arlo turned back to the group and brushed imaginary dust from his hands, looking rather proud of himself. [color=618bcf]"Welp. I guess we better hurry and get to the Exploration Office or whatever and get our group set up, huh?"[/color] He looked over to the little thief and shrugged, not too concerned about what he imagined was an intrusion into the bag his sister was supposed to watch over. [color=618bcf]"Little guy can keep the snacks - think of it as a peace offering."[/color] He said cheerily with a glance to Ferris. [/indent][/color]