((Sorry I died! The hayride was this weekend and I forgot to tell you all ))

Ti had been sitting back and watching the group converse, wondering if he really had a place in it all. He nibbled on an Odango as he thought, smiling inwardly at the taste, 'It will only be a matter of time before wanderlust finds me again.' he sighed silently. He dipped his sushi in the soy sauce and almost dropped it. His hands were shaking quite a bit 'kuso....' He cursed himself, 'Wanderlust might not be what makes me leave.' He closed his eyes as he ate the sushi and sipped the delicate tea, welcoming its warmth.

As Ti shook the shy Janu blushed but reached over to put her hand against his wrist even though it required she half stand. “Are… you okay” she asked softly, noting the shaking of his hand. She tried to suppress her feelings, unsure. What…what about touching him made her heart beat faster. What was wrong with her?

Ti jumped a bit as Janu reached out to touch him. 'she's so warm....' He shook his head of the impeding thoughts and smiled slightly at her. "I'm fine, it's nothing unusual for me." He then turned to the startled woman and looked her over as his eyes flashed gold. "Forgive me for startling you, I just have been silent. It's actually not uncommon for me to go unnoticed." He could smell that she was different and had a very unique sent, as well as blood. " I'm glad you are enjoying the food I've made, it's mostly simple things and from what you have told us, I can only guess you aren't quite used to a humble meal"

“You sure?” Janu asked softly, her gaze flowing over him. So far everybody kept saying they were fine…even when they were everything but. It was beginning to bother her. It was her instinct to help, this little adopted family of hers, and for some reason Ti being upset bothered her even more. She’d never really so much as crushed on someone before, so she didn’t understand it now that she was crushing so strongly.

She then remembered he had jumped and blushed so deep one could see it. “I…sorry” she mumbled, releasing his hand with an embarrassing reluctance and putting her hand in her lap. Honestly she enjoyed the coolness of his skin, she was often just a little too warm so it felt nice. She then looked up at Monty and giggled, grinning softly, “Yeah, what can ya do? The man’s quiet. Now sit and eat with us okay?”

Ti sighed inwardly as Janu sat back down and invited the woman to eat. Then smiled as she looked the food over. "This is food from my homeland, Japan. The green wrapped rice and fish is called Sushi and the rice with the fish on top is called Nigiri ,they are staple national foods. The Soup is called Shiru O-Tama Hana, that would translate into Egg Flower Soup. The dumplings are called Odango, which literally would translate to dumpling." He explained. "I offered to cook and thought I might share a bit of my home foods, that's all."

Janu tried to sneak a glance at him out of the corner of her eye, her ear flickering as she listened to him. She’d been too nervous earlier to hear the names so was glad to hear what the food was. She looked at her hand a moment, absently thinking she wanted to touch his again but not having the heart to reach out and grab it. Her shyness was one of her greatest weaknesses after all. “Heh it’s good whatever its called though” she joked, even after she heard the names.

Arina had spaced out while eating, blushing as she came back into reality she looked around and saw everyone happy and content. It helped her relax a bit knowing all was well. She then looked towards the kitchen. "I guess I'll go get dessert.." she said quietly not knowing if anyone really noticed she stood up and wandered into the kitchen and looked through the cupboards for a special serving tray she wanted to use. Upon finding the cute silver tray she began to pile the little pastries on it and grabbed a small stack of dessert dishes before making her way back out silently passing them out.

[being lazy at catching up i only skimmed things, but, Little Miss: you can have more than one character, I don't mind, i just wont be doing that myself Dx i've hard enough keeping up with the one i have x3x]]

Janu watched arina stand and half smiled at her, though she was still a little nervous. As she brought the dessert close the feline tilted back her head and sniffed the air contently. Mmmm it smelled so good. It took all she had not to jump up and grab some. “Thank you” she stated excitedly as Arina handed her one.

Arina smiled politely and nodded "no problem Janu" She stated as she finished passing them out and taking one for herself. She sat down again. She took a bite savoring the taste of it. "mmm... I surprised myself" She said smiling and slowly eating the dessert.

Janu grinned, taking a large bite. Mmmm it was actually better then she expected it to be. Then again, she’d been so long without desert it was like tasting sugar and sweets for the first time in your life. Like that first bit of candy when your’e a kid. She smiled a moment, then looked up at Janu, whispering a soft “thank you” before continuing to devour the dessert.

Arina finished her pastry sitting back in her chair. "Ahh.." she let out, rubbing her belly a little. "I think I went and ate too much.." Arina admitted and gave a little laugh. "Oh well, it was definitally worth a little over eating." She continued as she stood and started collecting empty dishes.

Arina looked to Monty and blushed "Oh, I'm sorry, it must have slipped my mind. Silly me, we've got lots of rooms, just have to tell me weither or not you prefeer the light or not so i know which part of the building to put you in. Some have big windows, some small, some none, you know, with all the clientel being so... particular..." She started to jabber a little " But yeah, just tell me that and i'll find a key for you..." She went on.

Arina smiled and nodded. "Well, I'm sure you can cope, but isn't there something you'd prefeer, all the rooms are the same size and whatnot no matter where you go." Arina liked to jabber, and liked to make people comfortable. She only knew where the question was leading cause of course, this was an Inn, and she was the owner and all.

Arina nodded and went to get a key "Well, then i'll put you in one that is neither too dark or too bright" She said smiling. "And if you change your mind later we will move you." She stated handing her the key the room number was on it.

Janu sat silently listening to the two, smiling softly in contentment. So their family would grow again… and it made her feel good. She’d had a big family once and she loved the feeling big families had. Smiling she began to clean up some of the plates silently. She might as well be helpful.

Arina blinked thinking for a moment. "You know, that's a very good question." She said and laughed "Honestly, I have no idea, but if anything, maybe cause you turn the pastry over onto itself, to keep in the yummy filling. "She said shrugging her shoulders. "But really, I'm not all too sure of the real answer myself." she admitted.

Talianda pushed the door open, peering in to see if anyone was in the main room. When he smelled the food, and saw the tea still sitting on the table. He smiled, picking it and the note up and slipping the note into a pocket. "Arina? Janu?" he called, listening to them talk abnd noticing the new additions. "I brought something you might like... It's from my homelands," he said, walking up to where they were.

((I'll try to be more active, life is a little less hecktic again. But it'll probably still be sporadic. Darn, and I was going to have Talianda at least crushing on Janu, It would be amusing, because Sikasha generally don't mate outside their own species, so he'd be so confused...))