Larel smiled seeing Hotaru was alright and continued digging in his sleeve for the object he had left there, he found the object and pulled it out before looking at Hotaru drink from the gourd, he wasn't sure what was in it but Hotaru looked more relaxed after drinking it. Hearing her mention Eryn he wondered if it was blood as she had mentioned a guilt free meal, he decided to believe that's what it was and left it alone. At the mention of where the fireworks were Larel looked around, he didn't ask Alari where they were being held so he wasn't entirely sure, he was positive he probably wouldn't last long in a conversation either if he tried asking. Larel looked at Hotaru when she mentioned the rooftops, he actually nodded at the idea as they'd be able to see the direction most people were going from up there which would make it easier to find. "We might draw attention so let's avoid that for now," Larel said nodding. "Let's ask a vendor and if they don't know we'll check the roofs to see where the people are going...I'll jump up first." Larel said pointing at Hotaru's kimono before he walked over to her as she mentioned leaving the fish and what he considered a very narrow victory. Reaching forward he took Hotaru's hand and placed a small object in her palm, it was a little white cat with long whiskers the prize he had won at the cups. He released Hotaru and took a step back before speaking pointing at the cat. "I believe those bring good luck, relying on luck's not the best but I figured having a little of it might help in the future, It's a gift for today I intended on giving it to you whether I won or lost." Larel rubbed the back of his head before pointing at a vendor behind her. "I'll go talk to him," he said but before he could take a step he noticed someone familiar approaching them. Alari arched a brow as Mera responded to his suggestion, he wondered if he was a little off with the assumption but when she stifled a laugh he smiled a little. He was a little sad he didn't get to hear it again but if Mera was enjoying herself he was alright with that. When she mentioned a one time deal he tilted his head a little, his eyes closing as she started threatening him, no that wasn't the right word they were promises yet to be fulfilled. He looked over at her when she touched his shoulder and he let out a small sigh at the light touch, however when she linked his arm Alari's whole face turned completely red and he was sure he was extremely close to having a heart attack. He took a deep breath and listened to Mera his eyes widening a little at her words on intimacy, he lowered his gaze as Mera was correct, he shouldn't rely on his book for such things. He felt a little ashamed at missing something so simple, he adjusted his glasses well aware logic wasn't a good focus here, he realized that when he became aware of his feelings for Mera, he had to remember that. He resorted to it not entirely sure what to do but listening his heart seemed like a good idea, except for right now as he was trying to calm it down. However the word 'date' resonated in his mind and if not for the physical impossibility smoke probably would have flowed out of his ears by now. Alari took the Yakitori from Mera with a thanks before biting into it, he needed to speak he had been so lost in the moment his mind had gone completely blank on what he was going to say. "I-I'm fine," Alari said in response to him handling contact. "So don't let go, its a one time deal I'd rather pass on right here and now then lose such a wonderful memory. Even more so since you said this was a 'date' Mera, I could die happy right now. "I'm more than willing to grant that request." The red from Alari's face immediately went pale as he recognized the source of that voice, looking ahead Larel's eyes were locked on the two his fish in his right hand. "Ah..." was all that escaped from Alari as Larel's eyes formed into a glare. Larel's glowing eyes slowly started to move from anger to blood lust as his pupils shrunk and he bore his teeth his fangs showing as Alari felt the hate coming off him in waves. His hand which was gripping the fish was actually starting to crack the glass jar as his grip tightened on it, Alari searched for something to defuse the situation but nothing came to mind, partially because he couldn't think clearly right now. However Larel took in a very deep breath before letting it out, Alari watched with an arched brow as Larel did this two more times, the aura of malice slowly dissipating before he returned to normal his eyes ceasing their luminous glow. "You get one of those today Alari," Larel got out. "....huh," Alari said tilting his head. "You.get.one." Larel said holding a finger up before motioning to him and Mera with it. "I'd normally end you here but if I did that it would cause a panic which means, Hotaru, Mera and I would miss the fireworks. I'd feel bad if I caused that so I'm condoning it. After this though I will rip out everything that allow you to function." "...I'm...happy your priorities are in order," Alari said sighing a little. It was unknown if it was out of sadness or relief but Larel continued. "I'm going to ignore what's going on for now so tell me where the fireworks are." "Oh those..." Alari said. "It's taking place over there." Alari pointed in a direction not entirely sure if Mera still had his arm or not as he had lost most feeling in it anyway. "Ah so we're heading in the same direction, good let's go together." "Oh well I thought you and Hotaru were-" "I [b]insist[/b]," Larel said narrowing his eyes at him. "The more the merrier right." "I thought you were condoning it," Alari said. "I am that doesn't mean I trust you, I'll make sure your hands don't wander to unnecessary places, or you pull Mera-sama's obi causing her to spin while you laugh maniacally as her kimono comes undone," Larel said pointing an accusing finger at him. "....I forget how childish you can be," Alari said sighing. "I would do neither of those things." "Your hand was near it already I saw it and don't call me childish you thought about it at least once." "That's became our arms were linked," Alari said putting his hand over his face. "I didn't think about it not even once and Larel we're being rude to our female companions we should hold off on our arguing for another time." ".....fine we'll finish this later. Perverted old lech." Alari's eye actually twitched from the insult but Larel's sideways smug glance at him was a clear indication he was waiting for a response, Alari bit his tongue for now, he would look bad no matter what he did but he wanted his argument to end so he didn't respond. "Anyway the fireworks," Larel said looking over at Hotaru.