~Saturday, August 22nd, 1936~

yarnkittymon: : ::Louise, a girl whose parents just moved to Marquis from the mainland a month ago, is hosting a party for her whole class, to get acquainted. Her house is huge, as her parents are very rich, and the party even has a butler, which makes people like Josh feel rather self-conscious, even though he's dressed sharply::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::is staying near the food, away from the main crowd; she's dressed rather more nicely than normal, with her long black hair in a fancy style on the top of her head and idly playing with the silver locket she's wearing::
yarnkittymon: JH:  ::after greeting the hostess, spent a few minutes with his male friends, though they all seemed to treat him a little differently when he decided to try to be a fireman.  He goes over to try one of the fancy appetizers, and sees Ayami; smiles, a little surprised at how beautiful she is; clears his throat::  How...how are you enjoying the party?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::shrugs:: I think Louise just wanted to show off
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks around; quietly:: It's very nice. But I don't think I'd be comfortable living in a place like this. ::adjusts his tie awkwardly:: *Definitely* wouldn't like wearing these clothes all the time.
maeveowens: LN: ::she's milling around, talking with different people. She's placed a simple black barrette in her pretty golden hair which she's left to fall in waves around her shoulders.
Quantum Catz: AY: There are definitely better things to spend money on
maeveowens: Her dress a pretty green that matches her vibrant green eyes and it hugs her slim frame. It has long sleeves and pretty gold trim along the hem. She's smiling and offering pleasant conversation. She notices Josh and smiles, nodding her head to him. She doesn't walk over yet, seeing that he's with Ayami.::
yarnkittymon: JH:  ::smiles; softly::  As long as I have a place to live, enough to eat, and maybe get some new clothes once in a while, I'm satisfied.  ::sees Lillian and smiles, wondering why the girl doesn't come over::
maeveowens: LN: ::she hesitates, then politely excuses herself and walks towards the couple; softly:: Hello Josh... Ayami. ::she does smile graciously at the girl, even know she can sense the girl hates her::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::nods at Lillian but the closest to a smile she manages is a slight twitch of her lips::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::smiles:: Have you tried any of the food? I don't know what most of it is. Well, I know the oysters, but I don't like seafood.
maeveowens: LN: ::she smiles, and shrugs:: I don't know either. I heard Louis say what it all was but I couldn't repeat the fancy names back to you if I tried.
yarnkittymon: JH: What's that black stuff?
maeveowens: LN: ::wrinkles her nose:: I don't remember the name but basically it's fish eggs.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::grimaces, glancing at Ayami::
Quantum Catz: AY: You should try the sushi - she's obviously so rich her family attempted to bring food from round the world
yarnkittymon: JH: What's sushi?
maeveowens: LN: ::laughs:: More uncooked fish.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::scratches his head:: I don't understand why rich people eat so much fish; we had it almost every day back in Saxton.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::makes a face at Lillian:: Sushi is the rice - not all of it is topped with fish
maeveowens: LN: ::she looks a little stunned but quickly puts her smile back in place:: Really? Just rice then? Louis didn't mention the different types.
Quantum Catz: AY: Perhaps because Louise doesn't know anything about Japanese food
maeveowens: LN: ::shrugs:: She probably didn't care either as long as it costs a whole lot and tastes really bad.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::silently picks up a dumpling, not knowing what's inside, but hoping it's not fish::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::rolls her eyes at Lillian:: You're missing out
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks apologetically at the girls; quietly:: Sorry; I just don't like fish.
maeveowens: LN: ::she smiles warmly at Josh.:: I don't mind fish but I'm not sure about the uncooked stuff. I *did* try one of those sushis on a dare... ::she shakes her head:: No thanks.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::starts fiddling with her locket again, looking around for her other friends and not seeing them::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::pauses, looking at Ayami; quietly:: But I'll try some...sushi, right? Does all of this have fish in it?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::hesitates and looks down at what's on the table, indicates a plate of small cylindrical pieces, wrapped in nori:: Those are kappamaki, they're wrapped in dried seaweed and filled with cucumber ::Smiles slightly:: They're generally eaten between fish dishes
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods, picking one up and trying it; his expression doesn't change:: It's pretty good.
maeveowens: LN: ::she just smiles::
Quantum Catz: AY: It's an acquired taste - I don't expect everyone to like it. My mother and I can't afford to make any of these very often
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes; quietly:: Maybe you can ask Louise if you can bring some home to her.
maeveowens: LN: ::rolls her eyes:: Louise would love that. If you want some I'm sure we could find something to tuck a few away in. ::she shrugs::
yarnkittymon: JH: I can't imagine raw fish keeps for very long; they couldn't eat it tomorrow.
Quantum Catz: AY: Mama and I don't need anyone's pity. She can make far better than whoever created these
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes, looking helplessly at Lillian::
maeveowens: LN: ::she smiles:: Well, we could always go steal the ingredients from the kitchen. Then maybe I'd like them more. ::she laughs since she's only joking::
yarnkittymon: JH: We might not get invited back if we did that.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::smiles, though she doesn't look very amused:: Like I said, it's an acquired taste anyway
maeveowens: LN: ::she kind of half smirks at Ayami, knowing the girl likely thinks she has no business even trying food from her country. She finally just shrugs and starts to turn away:: I think I'm going to go say "hi" to a few more people. You two enjoy yourselves. ::she waves::
Quantum Catz: AY: Bye
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes, then looks back at the table, frowning::
Quantum Catz: : ::Robert is just leaving his friends to go towards the food table, sees Lillian and grins:: Having fun?
maeveowens: LN: ::she smiles sweetly:: Yes. I always enjoy spending time with people. Though I'm still unsure about that uncooked fish. ::laughs quietly::
Quantum Catz: : Aya says it's good but I didn't like it much
maeveowens: LN: ::she shakes her head:: I don't either. She says its an acquired taste and she's probably right. ::she shrugs::
Quantum Catz: : Louise brought something for everyone anyway by the looks of it
maeveowens: LN: ::wrinkles her nose:: Most of it's uncooked. I tried a bit of it and wasn't impressed.
Quantum Catz: : Fancy food for the rich people. It's a funny world
maeveowens: LN: I think Louise is just trying to make us feel inferior.
Quantum Catz: : ::Rolls his eyes:: I definitely feel that anyway
maeveowens: LN: ::she nods, and smiles:: So? Is there anything exciting happening here? I'm mean, surely there's some entertainment.
yarnkittymon: : ::a young woman with large ears and glasses looks up at the scene, grimacing:: You already *have* every boy in school, you hussy! ::a bright light appears in front of her forehead; she tries to focus on Lillian but it goes upwards instead, hitting the chandelier and hitting Ayami instead::
maeveowens: LN: ::she jumps, ducking; cries:: I'm only talking! ::she hasn't noticed where the light went but she's a bit afraid to look up::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::screams and, trembling, drops to the ground::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks at Ayami, rather alarmed; kneels beside her:: Hey! ::looks up at the angry girl; he's never known her to be able to cause any real damage::
maeveowens: LN: ::she jumps again then finally looks up, paling when she sees Ayami. She turns back towards the girl:: Now look what you're unwarranted jealousy has caused!
Quantum Catz: : ::Robert just looks rather pale and lost about what's happening::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::is shaking, she pulls away from Josh, not looking at him, breathing fast::
yarnkittymon: : ::the girl shakes her head; softly:: I'm sorry...but...but Ayami can't feel anything...how could that hurt her?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::quickly checks for wounds; softly:: It must be mental. I don't *think* Nella's powers hurt for long...
maeveowens: LN: Well it obviously did! Even if it couldn't it might not have hit her but someone else! You shouldn't be so rash. ::glares::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::sharply:: Don't touch me. I'm fine ::though she's still shaking::
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella is furious, and suddenly tries to slap Lillian::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes, drawing back; softly:: Just stay calm.
maeveowens: LN: ::she easily ducks the arm being swung at her even if she does look surprised; smirks:: Really now. Is that anyway to make a case for your innocence?
yarnkittymon: : *You're* the one stealing him from me, like you can steal any man!
Quantum Catz: AY: ::closes her eyes for a moment and then forces herself to stand up; she's clenched her hands so tightly that there's blood on her palms from her nails, but she doesn't notice::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: Maybe Isaac can help. Can you walk?
Quantum Catz: : Nella, she wasn't trying to steal me
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella looks up at Robert, cringing::
Quantum Catz: : We were just talking
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella grimaces:: Well...when she'd kiss any fella in the school, you can't blame me for being suspicious.
Quantum Catz: AY: I'm fine. It was just....a shock ::she's still shaking a bit, but she smiles weakly at Josh::
Quantum Catz: : You could trust me!
maeveowens: LN: ::she starts to just turn away but Nella's statement stops her cold and she turns back to the girl, glaring:: I have not! How dare you even suggest such a thing!
yarnkittymon: JH: ::sighs softly:: I'm sorry; I should've noticed and jumped in the way.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::laughs weakly:: I'm the one person in the room you shouldn't bother for...normally anyway
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella looks steadily and silently at Lillian; quite a crowd has gathered, almost the whole party; Louise is annoyed that the attention is off of herself::
maeveowens: LN: ::she grows a little pale; softly:: So? I talk to a lot of people. It doesn't mean I've *done* anything. Maybe if you'd stop hiding behind those glasses and being jealous you'd have nothing to fear!
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella scowls, taking Robert's arm::
Quantum Catz: : There's nothing wrong with her glasses ::pulls away from Nella though:: If you don't trust me, I don't see why we're even together
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella's eyes go wide; softly:: I trust *you*. But what she does...it's unnatural.
maeveowens: LN: ::her gaze turns even icier:: What do you mean by that?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::notices the blood on her hands and sighs, looking around for a napkin::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::smiles sadly:: Just because it doesn't hurt doesn't mean it can't damage you, does it?
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella says:: We all *know* you use your power to make people like you. I don't think anyone would give you a second look if you didn't use them.
maeveowens: LN: ::darkly:: It's slipped a few times but if that were the case I could just use them on you right now and solves this whole thing!
Quantum Catz: AY: It can damage me more because it doesn't hurt ::picks up some napkins and starts wiping away the blood, looking over at the scene with lillian::
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella smirks:: I know you want to. Show us how you really are.
Quantum Catz: : Nella, stop it. You're being crazy.
yarnkittymon: : Maybe she's the one making me this way.
maeveowens: LN: ::she pales a bit:: You know I can't.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::can't help but overhear the conversation; sighs, glancing back at Ayami; softly:: You all right?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::she's still shaking a bit but she nods::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks at her apologetically, then heads over to the scene::
maeveowens: LN: Besides, everyone already knows you're lying!
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella coldly says:: All the fellas should be afraid of you. You could sink your claws into any one of them!
maeveowens: LN: ::she turns a bit paler:: But they know I won't. I've proven I'm trust worthy and that I don't start lies. Like you!
yarnkittymon: JH: ::gets through the crowd, close enough to see Lillian; softly calls:: There's no good in arguing. We know you're a good person, Lillian...Nella just got upset.
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella glares at Josh, practically threatening him::
maeveowens: LN: ::snaps to Nella:: Well the should learn how to treat people better!
yarnkittymon: : ::Louise pushes her way through; coldly:: Lillian, Nella, I need you two to leave. If something got damaged, my father would kill me.
Quantum Catz: : Come on, Nella - let's get out of here
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella nods, whispering to Robert:: She *did* make me go mad.
Quantum Catz: : ::mutters:: No, you just don't trust me
maeveowens: LN: ::the girl looks crestfallen but quickly puts a smile on her face; softly:: It's Nella's fault. I was just... ::she shrugs helplessly::
yarnkittymon: : ::Nella looks back at Lillian, already planning::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: Let me say goodbye to Ayami and the others and I'll walk you home.
maeveowens: LN: ::turns to look at Josh and shakes her head:: No, I'm Ayami needs you more than me. It's okay. I want the two of you to have fun, :: she sniffs and starts to turn away::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::looking rather pale, is already heading towards the front door::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: I don't think fights are fun, even if everyone else seems to. ::pauses to see Ayami at the door::
maeveowens: LN: ::softly:: I don't think they're fun either but... ::she shudders, and shakes her head.:: Never mind. I guess you should get Ayami to
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks between the two young women; softly, to Lillian:: I know--she *said* she was all right, though. Are you?
maeveowens: LN: ::she nods; sadly:: I'll be fine. I should hurry home anyway. ::smiles weakly and heads for the door:
yarnkittymon: JH: Come on; a trip to my house is fun too. Your family doesn't expect you home 'til late anyway, right?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::is leaning against the wall outside, holding her arms against her body to stop them shaking::
maeveowens: LN: ::she hesitates then shakes her head; quietly:: No. They probably expect me home now. Thanks though. ::she looks at Ayami:: I'm sorry that happened.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::looks at Ayami; softly:: My brother will help you.
Quantum Catz: AY: Nella's power doesn't normally cause any damage, I should be fine ::though she looks uncertain::
yarnkittymon: JH: Does it still hurt?
Quantum Catz: AY: ::shakes her head:: I don't know how you put up with that, it was horrible
maeveowens: LN: ::stands there, looking uncertain. She knows the girl doesn't like her but she feels partly responsible. She cringes; softly:: Isaac could at least fix your hands.
yarnkittymon: JH: ::for a moment, thinks Ayami might be talking to Lillian; pauses, and then nods in response to her:: Yeah. And we could go get some ice cream or something afterwards.
Quantum Catz: AY: Isaac sees more than enough of me, I wouldn't want to bother him over something as silly as digging my nails in too much
yarnkittymon: JH: ::makes a face:: Then we can get some bandages at the drugstore and have a soda.
maeveowens: LN; ::feeling like this is the best time, she quickly and quietly retreats::
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes to see Lillian's gone; he hadn't meant to exclude her::
Quantum Catz: AY: I guess Lillian wasn't much in the mood for spending time with me
yarnkittymon: JH: ::softly:: You're not jealous too, are you?
Quantum Catz: AY: Lillian can do as she pleases as long as she leaves me alone
yarnkittymon: JH: ::cringes, not understanding girls at all; quietly:: Are we going to the drugstore? I guess you have bandages at home, though.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::looks at her hands:: They don't seem too bad
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods; softly:: I'll bet you wouldn't get hurt as much if you felt pain.
Quantum Catz: AY: I guess it's the reason people have pain. It doesn't bother me, but my mother worries
yarnkittymon: JH: I'll bet you'd never go into shock, though. That could help you, someday.
Quantum Catz: AY: I hope not - I prefer not to get hurt at all if I can help it
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods, then laughs softly::
Quantum Catz: AY: ::moves away from the wall, her arms still held against her body:: I think I'll just head home
yarnkittymon: JH: ::the smile fades, and he drops any thoughts of telling Ayami that at least she'll have an easy time having kids; softly:: I can walk you.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::notices his smile fade and sighs:: Sorry, that pain thing didn't put me in the best mood. There must be better company in the party
yarnkittymon: JH: ::glances back at the house; quietly:: I don't know...I think they'll have dancing later.
Quantum Catz: AY: You don't like dancing?
yarnkittymon: JH: ::shrugs:: I'm not that good.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::moves her arms out from her sides and does a rather graceful spin:: It just takes practice
yarnkittymon: JH: ::laughs:: Well, I can't get it in there; the second I stepped on someone's foot...
Quantum Catz: AY: ::smiles:: I'm sure there are a few girls in the class who wouldn't blast you for it
yarnkittymon: JH: I don't know about that...
Quantum Catz: AY: Maybe you should stick to the ones without dangerous abilities
yarnkittymon: JH: ::laughs softly:: Well...if I stepped on *your* foot, you wouldn't feel it.
Quantum Catz: AY: I could even cover them with armour too. But I'm not really in the partying mood now
yarnkittymon: JH: ::nods, then shakes his head:: Yeah. I think I'll just head home too. But I'll see you at school.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::nods:: See you later
yarnkittymon: JH: Good night.
Quantum Catz: AY: ::smiles weakly and turns towards her house::

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