The Nexus

[Scarlet's Day Out] "Oh, so you like him huh?" Ana teases with a fangy little grin, but is quickly distracted from such a path once Eliseo starts to sweet-talk her. She makes a heartfelt little sound and leans in turn to give an affectionate nip along the line of his jaw. "I'm way ha...

[Aftermaths and Futures] Tamawhetu opens his mouth, as though to reply, then stops. He closes his mouth again and furrows his brow, and then he speaks. " Dates? What do you mean dates? " [Aftermaths and Futures] Tamawhetu's surprise seems to take Dulcinea by surprise in turn. "Oh! Er...

[Bird Watching] Meanwhile... Skyla brandishes her tickets as she pulls Atsede in with her, leading her eagerly to the indicated theatre. "I'm really excited to see this one! I heard it's really good, y'know?" She'll guide her to a pair of seats at the center. The film is already starting ...

[Aftermaths and Futures] " Of course, of course. I won't be overbearing, but do let me know if you need anything. " Tamawhetu closes the door behind her. He looks at her with an expression that's hard to read, like he's still processing something about the whole situation with her and Rei...

[Scarlet's Day Out] " I guess so. I didn't really know. Not until I talked to him about being a jerk to you. We talked about it and that's why he ended up chilling out a bit after that. " Eliseo rubs the back of his head and chuckles awkwardly. " I guess it's lucky he never worked up...

[Bird Watching] Reilana smirks. " You've thought this all through. Let's no wait too long, though. I'm guessing you want snacks. You know, for the show. " She teeth flash briefly before she reins it in. [Bird Watching] Dulcinea rolls her eyes, but its easy to read the gesture as purely pl...

[Scarlet's Day Out] " I've always got more time for you, don't worry. " Eliseo leans into her, happy to take whatever form of affection Ana is comfortable with right now. He lets that sit for a moment, but a sense of guilt is eating at him. " But yeah maybe Senril will be a bit less ...

[Scarlet's Day Out] " Uhh- " Shoot. It's not like he's keeping a secret! It's just awkward. " He was just being dumb before and teasing me about being here with his new boyfriend. " Eliseo replies incompletely. [Scarlet's Day Out] "A new boyfriend?" Ana's brows shoot u...

[Bird Watching] "Oh no, I already took care of that." Dulcinea waves a hand dismissively. "Who do you think bought the tickets? And Atsede's been such a dear by arriving late and ensuring we don't have much time to kill before the lights go down. Between focusing on the movie and the...

[Aftermaths and Futures] "Afternoon, Tamawhetu! Sorry - I was just hoping to visit Reilana, so I didn't want to impose on you. It's good to see you." Dulcinea speaks genuinely as she wheels herself in. It's been a while since she had to use one of these, but the motions come easily. His o...

[Scarlet's Day Out] " Hah, well he really deserved it today. Serves him right for, uh- " Wait, Eliseo, you've stumbled right in an awkward direction. " You know. " He gestures vaguely. [Scarlet's Day Out] "Serves him right for what , huh?" Ana leans her weight into his...

[Bird Watching] "Alright, c'mon - we're gonna miss the opening." Skyla grabs Atsede by the hand and drags her in. - - - an outdoor cafe across the street "And the trap is set." Dulcinea closes the front-facing camera app as the doors of the cinema close. She lowers her phone and...

[Aftermaths and Futures] Around a week after the binding, Dulcinea arrives at Reilana's place once more to catch up and talk. She's only recently out of the hospital, and the muscle of her leg continues to heal - which is why she's in a wheelchair rather than using her usual cane today. She rings t...

[Too Many Visitors] " Anika. " Blanche's tone is suddenly hard, her jaw set. "We're leaving ." She grabs the woman by the arm and turns to leave but gives Ilpholin one last, stony look. "I'd think you'd know by now there are worse things out there than demons." With th...

[Scarlet's Day Out]

Ana's eyes widen. "wait, you got Cresh to - oh my gosh, and I missed out on that?!" The disappointment is clear.

[Scarlet's Day Out] " Yeah, we had fun. It was, I dunno, easier than I thought I guess? " Eliseo gives a little shrug. He's not entirely sure how to fame it. His eyes flit down covertly. " I think the swimsuit fits fine by the way. " He offers. [Scarlet's Day Out] "Oh. So y...

[Scarlet's Day Out] " Hey. " Eliseo's smile takes on a gentler character and he shifts to sit right next to her. He laughs at her question. " What, you don't approve? We're dressed for the occasion. " He taps his own sunglasses down over his eyes and gives a cheeky grin. [Scarle...

[Scarlet's Day Out] The remark seems to put Scarlet at ease. "Thanks. I, uh, really enjoyed it too. Good to know people will appreciate having me around, y'know? Especially since, well, y'all are kinda stuck with me." The smile that follows is like the visual equivalent of a playful elbow...

[Bird Watching]

"Ehh, well - you're lucky I grabbed us some snacks first, cuz otherwise you'd be famished by minute thirty." Skyla lifts up a couple bags of candy in one hand and a bottle of soda in the other, flashing a cheeky lil grin. "Shall we?"

[Bird Watching]

Skyla buries her scowl behind a bright smile when she sees Atsede. ”Hey!” she waves. “You’re late!”

[Bird Watching]

It's a sunny day in Eastside as a Skyla waits at the steps of Edutainment Cinemas. The redhead taps her foot impatiently, scanning the street for her date. Surely she's not gonna be stood up for this?

[Scarlet's Day Out] Scarlet giggles again as Eliseo struggles to regain himself. Ana's right, she's gotta admit - he is cute when he's flustered. - - - The day progresses well, and Scarlet drags Eliseo around for all sorts of activities and holiday joys. Eventually though, even her boundless energy...

[Too Many Visitors] Blanche had been expecting a fire in response. Righteous indignation. Fury. Anger to match her own. What she hadn't expected was for Ilpholin to close herself off. And what she certainly hadn't expected was for Anika to rush forward and unfold a giant conspiracy board. All of he...

[Scarlet's Day Out] Eliseo rubs the back of his head, clearly awkward. " Well I found out when I talked to him, and we sorted things out. So after that he was just normal Senril. " Just a little bit of an asshole. " And I dunno, There wasn't really a good time to bring it up. It does...

[Scarlet's Day Out] ”Yeah, and you don’t think she’d wanna know why Senril was always such a jackass around her?” Scarlet can’t help but keep smiling. “Hell, does she even know you’ve even thought about kissing boys too? Like, cmon - you’ve had so much fun teasing her about Atsede. It’s only fair s...

[Scarlet's Day Out] ”Oh! Cool.” Scarlet nods, catching on much faster and choosing to bury the slight insult. No need letting someone as prickly as him think he can still get under Ana’s skin. She leaves the rest of the talking to Eliseo though, and certainly doesn’t regret the exchange that follow...

[Scarlet's Day Out] "O-oh! Uh, yeah." Scarlet rubs the back of her head. "I mean, I guess I should've figured." The last line surprises her though. She blinks, trying to get a read on him. Is he just being sarcastic, or does he actually mean it? "Maybe it's good that he doe...

[Too Many Visitors] Not affiliated, just contracted out. Sure. Ilpholin frowns slightly at Hiep before addressing Blanche and her overt threat that VIGIL would be coming for Ilpholin soon. "You misunderstood my question. I didn't ask why Vigil was there helping the demons. I asked why Vigil wa...

[Scarlet's Day Out] "Yeah, my sword thing." Scarlet nods. "Two-handed sword, mostly. Been doing it for... um, like a year now maybe? I think it's been really helpful for me mentally." Not to mention the physical side of things. She has gotten a little more toned since then betwe...

[Scarlet's Day Out] Scarlet blinks as the other boy passes by, then slyly drops the sunglasses down over her eyes before he can focus on her. She tilts her head, taking a second to recall the face. "Oh. Senril, yeah? Been a while." "Oh! Uh, yeah, real busy. Someone hasn't been keepin...