Nightfall, Children of the Elements

"Whatever," Suzume said, sitting down by Manda this time.

Xone had enjoyed the tune, although not so much being ignored. He decided to head out, as the masked boy came in, and find somewhere to train. He found an empty schoolyard, and, taking off his shirt so as not to rip it, morphed into his feral form, as he deemed it. He immediately felt his power slipping, and called Fang, remembering how he was more powerful alongside the dog. A guttural howl came out instead of a whistle, but he hoped Fang would still get the message.

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"I'm Neveah, and you are?" she asked, slightly irritated.

"I'm Sam," she said quietly, staring at the girl for a few more seconds before inching away. She decided to get something to eat, as it was just past noon and she still hadn't eaten. Sparrow had returned, but Sam's hunger was more important than her curiosity of Aculeus's love life.

Fang ran up, charging Xone with energy. He jumped into the air, and landed on his hands, before booking it on all fours to where he saw a gopher. It was like things were in slow motion. The gopher was almost out of reach, when he grabbed it, and tore into it with his teeth. He finished, then ran back, picked up his clothes, and headed to the tower, morphing back to human form and putting his shirt back on.

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Neveah, confused by the girl, started heading downstairs, but seeing the group went back up to look for food. She finally made it back to the plant room, and saw some fruit trees. She took some apples and started eating.

Kari frowned, not being able to find the spell (mostly because he couldn't read the majority of the book in the first place). He decided to get some food, since it was around lunch time now and maybe he'd find who he was looking for. Or not...

"Well Sparrow, I'll just leave you alone then. You don't seem to want me around." Aculeus stood up and brushed his pants off. "Here Manda you can have the pipes." He left the pipes laying on the table. "I'm going to my room if you two care to find me later." Aculeus walked away and climbed the stairs back up to his room.

Aculeus was just outside the door to his room when he heard someone bite into an apple. He knocked on the side off the door to announce his entrance. He saw a blonde haired girl by a tree eating apples. "You know," he began, "It isn't exactly polite to go into someone's room when they're not there."

"I rarely want anyone around," Suzume huffed while he was leaving.

Manda looked at the pipes Aculeus gave her, rubbing the ends and startign to blow on them herself.

"S-sorry," Neveah stammered. "I didn't realize someone lived in this room. I just knew there was food here cause I actually came in this way. Sorry." She realized that this was the guy from downstairs, possibly who that other girl was spying on. She left the room.

"No wait," Aculeus turned to face the girl, "Take what you want. I can just grow more later." To prove his point another apple tree grew by the door.

"Uhh, thanks. Do you do this for everyone, or just people of the female variety? I'm only asking because I saw you downstairs with two other girls while another girl spied on you," Neveah said, wondering if she would strike a nerve, or if the guy would keep his cool.

"I do it for everyone, it's just that girls take it differently than guys do. Although Sparrow and I did get into a fight during which I had my sword at her throat." Aculeus kept his voice happily neutral and threw in a smile at the end for effect. He put his hand out towards her, "My name is Aculeus, I'm from what was once called the Rockie Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Who are you and where are you from?"

"I'm Neveah, but I'm just a wanderer. I didn't really have a home, 'till I came to Denver," she said, shaking his hand firmly. "By the way, which one's Sparrow?"

"The one with brown hair and blonde bangs. Feel free to take what ever you want from here," He opened his arms to the room to show what he was talking about. "Nature's bounty belongs to all you know." He walked towards the window and where he stepped daisies began to grow. "In case you can't tell, I'm a flower child. What power do you have?"

OOC: And blond bangs!

The room was suddenly clouded in darkness, as Neveah said, "Darkness, if you can't tell." The lights came back, and she asked, "By the way, have any dragon fruit? I find it's extremely good for restoring my elemental energy."

Xone had finally arrived at the tower, and seeing the vine where someone had climbed to Aculeus's room, climbed in, wondering what he would find. He saw Aculeus and a girl, and asked, "What's up?"

"Hey Xone." Aculeus waved to the kid that entered the room. "I was going to look for you later, I need to talk to you." He turned to Neveah, "Does dragon fruit taste any good?" The fruit Neveah had asked for was starting to grow by her feet.

"What for?" Xone asked, as he couldn't really think of why, unless it had to do with their powers, and even then that was a big category.

Neveah was startled by the new boy's sudden appearance, finally stammered, "It's somewhat odd, but I find it tasty."

"There you go Neveah. Enjoy your meal." The Dragon fruit did look quite delicious so Aculeus grabbed one and bit into it. It did taste strange but it was quite good. "Okay Xone, what would you think about a little journey back to my old forest? I want to give my tribe the last rites they probably never got. Of course Neveah you are welcome to join us too."

As her mouth was full, Neveah didn't speak her answer, but nodded her head, indicating she'd go. Xone grabbed a dragon fruit, and one of his fingers became a dog's claw. He sliced open the dragon fruit, and started scooping out the flesh, his finger reverting to it's original form. Between mouthfuls, he said, "Sure, I wouldn't mind seeing the forest, and more importantly it's inhabitants. No offence to you, but I find animals more interesting than plants. It could just be my ability, though."

"Three is a good number for this. And yeah Xone, it probably is just your ability." Aculeus was happy to have companions for this journey because in all likelihood there would probably be demons in the forest. "We'll meet here tomorrow morning and head out."

With Manda playing, Suzume started to hum. "We were dancing in the moonlight..."

Jason was sat right at the top of the skyscraper with his legs dangling off the edge.

Ray wandered around the tower, using her power to warm the air wherever she went. I wonder why that kid's here. Well, he is a messenger...

"Is there anything you want to do, Manda?" Suzume asked the smaller girl, glancing at the ceiling.