"That is just... Insane, Dante." Saorla and Dante had taken off for a little while, going for the walk he had suggested. And along the way, he had explained to her what had happened and why he had shrunk. It was a crazy story, hard to follow at times, but she attributed that to the fact that he was still really pissed off and upset. Which she could understand- if someone had guessed her secret right away, she would feel the same way. In fact, Saorla didn't feel like dealing with any of those crazy mind readers. The thick walls were brought down around her mind to block it out from anyone and everyone. It separated her from Ruairi and Aidan, but that was a sacrifice she'd have to make for now. "I'm sorry, I really am." Saorla had no advice to give, she merely shook her head and continued to walk at a human pace towards the castle that suddenly came into view.

((Few hours xD))

"I wish I could block them out, but I'm only human." Dante sighed. "Unlike you all who are born in these areas, I actually have to suffer and work harder. Let me say that I would love to be able to move and fast as you. You have no idea how helpful that would be." He looked back up to Saorla, pouting a bit at their height difference. "I just can't wait to get back to normal before Fido starts humping my leg." A sick grin cross his lips as he rolled his eyes. The thought was... well, a bit upsetting for him. Fido was part man, part dragon, and part wolf after all. It'd be perfectly alright if it weren't for the legs... and tail...

He opened the front door of the Inn, holding it open for Saolra before walking into the main room. Of course, what does he see first but Bitchy, Fido, and Emo. Fantastic. He may just start calling them the 'Terrible Three'.

(( Oni's emo? ))

( Just the stabbing bit. Dante puts stabbing self with emo. xD )

( That's why yesterday Dante was emo. He punctured his hands with his nails. =3 )

(( lol okay gotcha :P ))

((... and wings... Tal's not part man, he can just take a human-ish form XD Fido? that's creative, and possibly deadly. Can the evil kitty attack then? It gives us time to actually DO something.))

Talianda looked up when Dante entered, seing yet another new person. "We just seem to attract more and more," he said, then gave a wry smile.

((Sorry for the shortness...))

((Lol okay XD, in a minute *is being distracted*))



Not going to happen…. until I know why…. Oni…. You were close this time…If someone hadn’t healed you….” Rain trailed off, looking away and not wanting to finish the truth. She shook her head, running a hand through her hair in thought. She glanced upwards, however as she heard the door. Slowly she stood, looking towards it to only see Dante and his friend. She waved absently then turned and looked towards Oni again in thought.

"Helpful? I suppose." Saorla shrugged- it was commonplace to her, she never really thought about how fast she was able to run and walk. Human paces were uncomfortably slow, almost like trying to run through quicksand. "I'm sure you'll get back to normal soon enough." She offered a quick smile before they stepped inside- she was glad to be back inside where it was warm. Saorla followed his gaze over the three people there and tilted her head down politely, a smile playing on her lips. "Hello~" She hummed, greeting the trio.

Oni didn't argue with her all ready knowing they most likely wouldn't like his idea. He saw new people come in and recognized the small boy from before. Pointing he said, "Hey your that boy from before. Do you stay here too?" He was curious because this boy reminded him of someone but he couldn't remember who.

Dante looked to Oni, grimacing weakly. "This is my sister!" He said quickly, pointing up at Saorla in quite the rude manner. Well, it befitted a child at least. His expression fell before he trudged off towards the bar. He'd told Saorla that it was the 'purple haired boy'. It was blatantly obvious as to whom the pee pants that decided to make out with Dante i the nude was. His face went red suddenly as he covered it with his hands. He'd never be able to block that out. He could still smell the grotesque mix of acids and half-digested food that had spewed from the kid, and he could still feel his arms wrapped around him and his lips pressed against Dante's. Dammit...

He needed something heavy to at least fog him up. He needed Tequilla.

"He does," Talianda said, purposely not naming him. He remembered Dante yelling about it, and tried to honor his wishes about the subject. His tail waved, landing on his paw, the burrs sticking. "Shaeka!" he turned, yanking th burs off of his paw, but getting them stuck to his fingers, and some were still on his tail. "Would someone please help me get these things off?"

( Burs? o-o )

[[Dx staria, im me and catch my lazy ass up plz -too distracted to read every thing-]]

((The sticky things you can get while walking in the woods. related to thistles. SUCK when they dig into your skin or you have to get them out of hair.))

((The guy who made velcro was inspired by them))

Hey.” She greeted to her in return but was still looking at Oni. As Oni spoke Rain let her lip twitch slightly towards a smile but she simply glanced towards Dante. She didn’t’ answer, however, deciding to be polite. She then stood, still looking at him in thought. She watched as he walked to the bar, debating a moment of going over but then glancing back to Tal and Oni. Deciding to get some coffee she stood, giving Tal a ’watch him’ look. She the headed towards the kitchen and walked towards it to get her a cup.



I’ll help” Said Janu who had just woke up and wandered in. She blushed a bit then walked over to Tal, using her claws to pick out the burrs a moment. She didn’t say a word a moment. Feeling embarrassed though not really sure why. She simply continued absently, her eyes on the burrs though part of her felt a small tingling at the back of her head.

Once Rain got up Oni went over to the little boy and gave him a little smile. "Hi. I tried to say hello before but things got kind of crazy. What's your name?" he asked the small vulnerable looking child. He hoped this new person would be his friend too.

(( the vulnerable part I thought was a nice touch :P ))

Pre'acha'n flew into the main room after Janu, landing in the rafters and staring at everyone.

Talianda nodded, both to Rain and to Janu. "Thank you, Janu. I don't relly know how to get them out," he said, keeping an eye on Oni and Dante. If anything happenes to them, so help me, I will rip that person apart.

( RIGHT! I thought they were those, but I wanted to make sure before I assumed. I thought they were called something else. x3 )

...Don't touch me - Don't touch me - Don'te touch me...

Dante hesitated, then forced a smile and looked up at the purple haired boy. All he could see right now with the kid naked. He felt like such a pedo! A bit of hatred built up inside of himself for none other than himself, of course. "Tir." He said simply. "I'm from Germany. It's the name of a great hero!" He reached up and gripped the strap that held his short sword to his back before looking up to Saorla with a 'Please, God, save me' expression.

It's the name of a god... Pre'acha'n cawed at Dante. What GERMAN names their kid after a NORSE god?

Talianda just shook his head. Another name. What was going to happen when the people thinking he was Favio and the people thinking he was Tir met?

"Tir, that's a good name. Oh wow I've never heard of Germany before. Is it a long ways off? If you want I can show you around. I'm pretty new here to but I know where the baths are," he said happily to the boy wanting to get his mind on other things. He reached out and patted the boys shoulder. "Common follow me!" Oni said excitedly.

((YOU TOUCHED HIM!!! XD))

[[Saorla is pronounced like Sayr-la. X3]]

His sister... Saorla resisted the urge to laugh, glancing down at the 'little boy' with an amused expression on her face. The purple-haired boy came up then and it was even harder not to laugh, remembering the story Dante had told her about what Oni had done. "I'm Saorla~" She introduced, smiling down at Oni. The redhead absentmindedly brushed a hand through her long curls, noting the expression on Dante's face and the way he reached for the sword behind his back. "My, someone's cranky." Saorla teased. She knelt down and lifted him up easily, taking advantage of this situation while she could. He seemed really irritated being around these people, but she really couldn't help herself. You're getting too big for this, Tir."

"Ah...." B-Baths...? Dante couldn't1 Not with a kid! Well, really, right now, he was the kid... but it was still awkward! Not not mention this kid was taken, wasn't he? He didn't need that kind of heat! "I'm fine. I swear!" Fine his ass. His left leg had a gash and a hole in it that Violetta had restitched last night for him, and he had two holes in his neck from a certain vampire. That, and the only bath he'd had for the past few days was a wash cloth rubbing blood from his body.

He felt his body lift off from the ground as he squirmed and panicked a bit. He always hated this! Adults shouldn't be carried around in such a demeaning way! He looked back at Saorla with a pathetic expression before drooping his head and heaving a sigh. He cursed in German several times before crossing his arms and trying to relax. It was easier to get used to than even he would have believed. Saorla... well, he could unconsciously trust her by now.

( PHHT! Fuck! I spelled Tyr wrong! xDDDD Oh God! I feel dumb! )

Rain retrieved her coffee then and stepped out, hearing the lie of name. She smiled faintly at Dante but said nothing and walked to the chair. Sitting down she began to take a sip, closing her eyes as she enjoyed the warm bitter liquid. She didn’t say anything, glancing at Dante a moment. She remembered something and said with a slight teasing note, “Hey if you see Dante Tir, tell him Rain says Thanks. And not to worry about her being confused, she knows he has to just like battling.” She then smiled to herself, thinking.




I like to help.” Janu said with a shrug, blushing faintly as she reached down and continued removing the burrs and throwing them in the trash. She flickered an ear, glancing at the two boys then inwardly shrugging and looking back to the work on the tail. After finishing the last bur she stood, smiling at him faintly.