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[indent][color=darkgray]Tess shook Roxxy's hand, committing the name to memory. She felt the callouses on her hands, a clear sign of hard work and labour. [I]'A pleasure,'[/i] she had said. Tess hoped her already bright cheeks hid any indications of the sudden warmth burning beneath them as she spoke. Especially not as Roxxy continued. [color=#f0e69f]"Have you been here long or are you a new arrival like I am? Hoping the former so I could get a tour, but even if not I wouldn't mind getting lost if you don't."[/color] It took Tess a moment to process Roxxy's words, not reading the subtext immediately as she began to murmur out a response.

[Color=d18f75]"I haven't been-"[/color]

[color=228B22]"Hi, I'm Forest. Drink?"[/color] A man slid up next to the two, dragging Tess' attention away for a moment. That didn't keep her from eyeing Roxxy as she gulped down the rest of her drink, her eyes fixed on those soft lips a moment too long. Her eyes darted away when she was directly addressed. She nodded at the offer of a drink, sliding it next to Roxxy's for the man to pour another drink. He seemed friendly, perhaps a little harmless. He had the build of the farmer boys back home, which brought a bit of measured relief. As Roxxy smoothly continued the conversation, Tess' mind shifted back to Roxxy's earlier words.

Why would she want to get lost? That didn't make sense... and the camp did not seem large enough to get lost in based on the kiosk and map she saw. It was also dark, so they wouldn't be able to see much if they did walk around. It was more like Roxxy was just trying to get her alone. Was this a trap? She must be-

[Color=d18f75]"Oh... OH!"[/color] Tess slammed her mouth shut the moment she realized she had made the sound out loud. Her eyes shifted to Roxxy, sweat beading down her neck a little more intensely as she studied the woman's movements. An involuntary smile formed on her lips as their eyes met. But as the conversation lulled for a moment, Tess moved a hand up to tuck a few stray hairs back behind her ear. She spoke up, her words sounding a little rushed and flustered. [Color=d18f75]"Yeah, I guess I was expecting something pretty magical here. Met some kids when I was younger who could do weird stuff. But I only just got here today, so I don't know the place too well."[/color] Tess' gaze remained on Forest, trying not to look at Roxxy while answering her request from earlier. She was afraid she would self combust if she let her eyes wander. [Color=d18f75]"I saw some maps earlier if you two need help finding a place to stay."[/color]
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[hr]Location: The Bar
Interactions: Roxxy [@PatientBean], Forest [@NoriWasHere]
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[indent][color=darkgray]A wide grin flashed across Nate's face, issuing his challenge, [Color=04ed42]"Hey, I'll gladly join if you can keep up."[/color] His posture shifted as his other hand remained loosely in the air, quickly falling into his dance of choice: salsa. His eyes shifted down to their feet, being careful and conscious of his movements and hers. It was an easy couples dance, especially as he started with a simple back and forth motion to get them on beat. A lot of the movement came from the legs and hips. [Color=04ed42]"Step, break, step... step, break, step..."[/color] His voice was just loud enough to cut through the music, his head nodding to the beat as he counted their rhythm. After a moment, his eyes shifted from their legs and back up towards Andy. [Color=04ed42]"Took a few classes in high school, and got hooked on salsa nights at a local club."[/color]

Nate wasn't sure why he felt the need to offer the explanation, beside doing everything he could to avoid the proverbial elephant in the room. He instead focused on the dancing, doing his best to lead his partner as his movements got a little more fluid. His eyes remained trained on Andy, gauging if she was ready. There was only one way to find out, though. [Color=04ed42]"Alright, let's try a turn. Just follow my lead."[/color] On the 3rd beat, Nate raised their joined hands up. He lifted Andy's hand above her head, guiding it softly in a circle to prompt her spinning motion. It was sloppy and a bit unstable, but Nate smiled and laughed as he lifted his other hand to her waist to keep her steady. As the turn ended, he removed his hand from her waist and attempted to continue their stepping rhythm. [Color=04ed42]"Not bad... not bad."[/color]
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[hr]Location: Dancefloor
Interactions: Andy [@Mjolnir]
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