(that works)

"I don't mind chipping in either sis," Deanna said. she knew that all of Carly's friends were doing this for them and this was one of the first things that she could think of to repay them.

" Alright." Carly said with a smile.
" I don't mind either." Taylor said with a smile.

"We'll pitch in too. It's the least we can do," Salem replied as Eve nodded.

"You guys don't have to...You're already doing so much for wanting to help me find our mother," she said as she fought back tears. If Alex also agreed, she would have started crying. Especially since he already did so much for her and Max.

Elisa was glad that Carly had good friends that were willing to help her out. " Can I get you any food?" She offered.

"Food would be great Elisa, thank you," Alex replied, having a feeling that Carly couldn't answer at the moment. "Also, is it okay for all our Bishies to be out in the open? I've been to a few hotels that request Trainers to only let up to three at a time," he asked.

" It's fine. Just make sure they behave. " Jennifer said with a smile. This was the largest group she had here in a long time.

Alex grinned lightly at that and responded, "We'll make sure they behave." Now that they got the go ahead to let their Bishies out, Alex immediately did so, his grin widening as his friends and partners rematerialized.

Jennifer was glad that these were responsible trainers, since she had once kicked out a few for being very rude to her and the other guests. " I hope you enjoy your stay. Where are you headed?" She asked, having a feeling they were headed to the gym in the mountain town.

"We're headed up the mountains to the town that's up there. We're looking for someone," Max responded as she stretched lightly, her wings feeling good as well. She didn't much like being in that ball device, but knew that it was necessary at times.

(Hm...think any other members of the flock would be here?)

( Maybe. Who should it be? maybe Iggy?)

" That's a wonderful place to visit. There is a gym up there and the man who runs it. I'm sure he and his wife will be able to help you look." Jennifer said. She didn't trust that man very much but thought his wife was nice.

(I don't know who would be a good fit since I haven't read the series yet. I plan on doing so eventually though)

Max raised an eyebrow at the information. "Oh?" she asked.

( It's been a while for me. And I haven't read all the books.)

" He's helped the people in our town a few times and he likes people from other places. We don't get many trainers this time of year, since the snow and the cold can get pretty bad. But the weather for the next week or so looks good for your travels." Jennifer said.

(alright)

While the others wouldn't mind staying until the weather got better for traveling, the decision was up to either Carly, Deanna or both to decide since it was their mother that they were locating.

Carly knew that it would be hard to wait, but they had been traveling non stop for the last day and she knew that they all needed some rest." We'll stay until the weather clears tomorrow." Carly said.

Alex smiled lightly, glad at Carly's decision. While he would back her up either way, it was good to see that she was thinking of everyone else. "Well, I'm going to take a nap. Everyone else is free to do what they want," he said to his Bishies, getting nods from all of them.

Taylor was ready for a nap and went up to his and Sora's room .

" Eve, how about we take a look around the town?" Salem asked, wanting to see if he could catch a Bishe today. He didn't know if he would have any luck, but it was worth the shot.

"Sure. Though I want to change into something warmer first," Eve replied. She didn't want to deal with that cold again if she could help it.

" Same here." Salem said and grabbed both their bags, then heading toward the room.

Eve followed Salem to their room with Kirito following behind her. She was worried about Kirito, but he said that he already had winter equipment, but it was just stored in his reality pocket.

" Want to take a nap?" Deanna asked Thalia and Sakura who both looked tired to her. She was worried about Thalia, who was looking nervous about something.

"A nap sounds," Sakura started before yawning lightly, "like a good idea," she finished. Though Sakura also noticed that her "big sister" was not acting herself. "Thalia, you okay?" she asked concerned.

" I'll be fine."Thalia said. She knew tomorrow would be the day she would need to overcome her fear and would ask Max to help her with her flying.

"You're still afraid of heights, aren't you?" Sakura asked softly. She didn't want to embarrass Thalia, but that's what seemed to be the problem here.

Thalia nodded." I am but I want to overcome it ." She said feeling determined.She owed it to Deanna to find the mother she had lost at a young age.

"Later on, I might be able to help," Sakura said. "But right now I think sleep is in order," she added, yawning once more.