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Loath though she was to admit it, Heath had decidedly to turn over a new leaf in an instant. The blond man had addressed her and apologized. This was a rare occurrence for her. She was almost stunned into silence, but anyone who knew her knew she was never silent. She looked at Ana and then back to Heath and expected a laugh track or something to spawn.

But she was nothing if not capable in social situations. [color=de9b8f]"Oh sweetheart, it's fine. Humor is subjective, after all, and not everyone can understand the nuances of tone and intention. Bygones be bygones and all that. Let's start fresh. Hello, I am Chariselle but you can call me Char. A pleasure to meet you, Heath."[/color] She gave him her million-watt smile, knowing she had just avoided someone instantly disliking her.

But give it time.

Her attention came back to Anatoliy. It was cute how awkward he was being. Chariselle just wanted to shrink him and carry him in her pocket everywhere she went. [color=8A9A5B]I’ve been playing since I was young, but I wasn’t really good until my teenage years. And playing the recorder would be fun, but you look more like a girl who would want to play the flute or a violin or something that's pretty like you.[/color] Well, what do you know, Ana got game. Chariselle giggled a bit. [color=de9b8f]"Ana, you flirt! At least buy me a drink first."[/color] Her tone indicated she was joking, but if she were being honest, Ana wouldn't be the oddest person she has taken home. But there was something about him —a naivete or innocence—that even she didn't want to tarnish.

Weird sniffing aside (and really, who was she to judge?), Ana seemed sweet and Heath was....well he was Heath. His benefits remained to be seen. But an awkward situation was avoided. 

Heath pointed out something else, though, and Ana introduced them to a little fluffy creature. Chariselle fought the urge to swoon at the cuteness. A little bean being carried by a slightly bigger bean. You couldn't make this stuff up if you tried.

[color=de9b8f]"Oh my goodness, he is adorable! And good for you for saving him! I never quite believed the whole 'let nature take its course' thing when little guys like that were meant to be eaten. There are plenty of other things they could eat."[/color]

Speaking of eating, Chariselle worked up an appetite. She needed to get some food pronto, considering all she had was some alcohol. [color=de9b8f]"Well, if you are hungry, there is food at the party. We could all go together and enjoy it, making things a little easier for you. But if you want to head elsewhere, I get it. Sometimes, even I get tired of social situations. What about you, Heath? You coming?"[/color] Chariselle made her way towards the voices, but she would wait if Ana or Heath wanted to follow. Either way, she still intended to enjoy the party.

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