The redhead would find himself seated after a quiet and polite greeting to the partygoers. Most of those he expected to be here were there before he even stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight, but even so he thought at least that Buggati would be there already. 

[color red]"Hmm. Must be fooling around with that girl."[/color] He whispered with a tinge of disappointment but didn't let the expression touch the smile on his face. Instead he smiled at those that came in and made polite greetings.

[@Ammokkx] [color red]"There's our first friendly face. Serah, its a delight you could join us. Your daredevil piloting skills are something to be envied, might I say."[/color]

[@Shifter_Master] [color red]"Dame Aurora, might I say you look as though you've stepped out straight from fantasy itself. Your might on the battlefield is nothing to be ignored. Your firepower alone makes me shiver."[/color]

[@shylarah] [color red]"Ah, Dear Rhylaen, you look - ahem - your outfit is rather unexpected. Regardless, I only ask that you enjoy the meal and its company.[/color]

[color red]"It's Johnathan, I believe, or should I call you by your nickname? This dinner is yours more than anyone else, so please anyone the meal and our new squad."[/color] Arrish would clap his hands and a little while after sitting down Sparks would find a small gathering of servants preparing a little show for Sparks. It was a renactment of the final battle in the VR. A little improvised, and a little dramatic but it showcased Sparks as the hero.

[@Crusader Lord][color red]"Ah, Lucius"[/color] Arrish held a hand up to his face to hide his grin. [color red]"I've a gift for you. I was going to wait a little while after, but I can hardly wait... ladies, please server this man his 'dish' if you will."[/color]

From the curtains that separated the kitchen from the dining room would come a pair of ladies. The carried between them a silver domed dish all the way to where Lucius was seated. With a flourish Arrish would reveal the dish himself, it was a deluxe banana split piled high with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, drizzled with fudges, and caramels and sweet sticky sauces that Lucius could only dream of. Arrish gave a light bow towards the young man. [color red]"Thank you for being a knight in shining armor, and looking after lady Elora in her hour of need."[/color]

[@Digmata] [color red]"Minerva, I see you combine form and function once more. I find the look dashing on you. Please, eat to your hearts content. There is plenty to go around, and more than enough for seconds, even thirds."[/color]

[@Ariamis] Arrish stepped away to make his way over to the newest arrival, the lady in question. [color red]"You look lovely, Elora. You bring to mind a warm sunlit agrarian planet, betwixt with sunflowers. I'm afraid you will have to wait on any desserts, but I can only hope you will appreciate what Stella has to offer."[/color]


[@Dezuel][color red]"Ah, Zel-Ghin. It seems we've had little time to speak so far. Please enjoy the food, and ah, for your sweet tooth there will be dessert afterwards."[/color] He paused before adding.[color red]"I hope to see more of you in action. I'm afraid our contest in the VR had been cut short."[/color]

Arrish looked in the direction of Mema-ka in the door way and raised a hand to offer him a place among everyone else. [color red]"Please, my friend, join us. Although we may not agree on tactics, tonight we are both brothers under the same light."[/color]

[@Randomguy] Arrish ambled over to where Ava was at and offered a polite bow. [color red]"Ava, it is a delight to see that you've joined us. I had my concern that you would have missed it, but I see your heart has opened up to the idea. I did not have the time to read your report, but I appreciate your critique nonetheless. Please enjoy the food, and the company. I don't know how busy the future will be, so we must enjoy the little things when we can."[/color] Arrish frowned when Griff had joined shortly after with his hooting and hollering. He frowned again once Griff had made his way over to where they were speaking. The man was loud and ridiculous... but you hardly got to choose your bedfellows.[color red]"Griff, wonderful that you could join us. Don't worry, I've already inspected Ava and I can confirm she's not a spy."[/color] He gave Ava a smile and nodded politely before excusing himself.

[@DarkRecon] Arrish would wonder where Jake and Buggati had found themselves, much less where this mysterious guest had wandered off to. He frowned thinking the many ideas of what they could be doing. [Color red][i]'I mean, even Ava had managed to show up'[/i][/color]

Arrish decided that greeting and elbow bumping could wait for now and made his way to an open spot among the dining tables. He sat down between two unfamiliar woman, making small conversation while laughing and talking to between them. One of the girls clung to his side and the other giggled at every other thing that Arrish would say. Anyone familiar with Arrish's file might recall him being a little bit of a playboy...