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Story concieved by Lee.


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Sasurai blinked in embarasment, a sheepish, faint smile on her lips. Of course... she was probably overreacting, like she thought before, it was such small little things he did that she thanked him so graciously for. Yet it was those same small little things that made a big impact on her, those tiny details that made everything seem... brighter than usual. "Ahhh... well," she shrugged, "Let's just say... this-this-this has been one of my better days." Her cheeks still couldn't help but remain a soft shade of pink, not because of the cold, but because of this strange- no... this friend's words and smiles.

Friend... how long since she had one... not that it mattered anymore... "Sugoi!!!" She looked up as soft white flakes of snow began to fall, some falling into her soft hands as she gazed back at Lemy- san, "It's-it's-it's snowing..." This day just keept getting better and better, as the snow seem to added sprinkles of powered sugar on to an already beneficial moment.

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"Oh, in that case, I'm glad that I could be part of it." Lem's smile only grew as Sasurai mentioned this being one of her better days, but upon noticing the slightly sheepish quality to her smile, as well as the lingering blush, he tilted his head on side. Of course, the statement itself implied that the girl rarely had good days and the rather sheepish, embarassed quality to her smile made it seem as if he'd done something wrong, but--

As he felt a soft kiss of coolness against his cheek, Lem let these thoughts spin out and, giggling softly, he tilted his head back so as to watch the gracefully falling ice crystals. Snow! It really _was_ the only thing that'd been missing....

"Great!" He laughed happily as he caught a few flakes in his hand. "I _love_ snow! I'm so happy that I decided to come here, after all!"

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Sophia watched the proceedings with interest as Lukas and-- Kiso, he'd said-- defended their band, and conceeded that they couldn't be all that bad. Their arguments had been sound, and at least they'd kept a more or less calm attitude about it. Indeed, getting angry was the least effective way to deal with ignorance, and it was reassuring to see that none of them had fallen into the trap.

But did they all have to be so sexual about _everything_? It wasn't even humorous, just unseemly.

She gave a slight frown, but all the same took Sam's hand. "Nice to meet you too, but I think you misunderstood..." Well, actually, that had been the point of Lukas' joke, but why wouldn't Sam have realized that from just looking at her?

Oh, of course-- the girl with costume wings had mentioned a physical impediment, and he was wearing sunglasses indoors. *He must be blind.* "I only met Lukas this morning, actually."

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At this Wolfgang begain to blush again. *The things I could do to you with my...* "....uh, right yeah. The guy I am meeting at the puppet show, he is my... errrr *aw fuck* he is my boyfriend. This is our usual night to go out."

As they were making their way down the street, sevral of the street lamps were starting to flicker on as the sky darkened with clouds, soon followed by a light snow. As the party started walking into the fair, Wolfgang was distraced and drawn to the smooth sounds of a sax- player near the front of the park. Wolfgang just stood there, next to a shorter girl who was already there, watching the music just flow from the instrament.

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Sasurai couldn't agree more. Not only to the fact that he was part of this great day, but that she was also happy to come outside. Such an odd situation she got herself into... but nonetheless, she was happy to be in this situation. One what day can it snow, a festival can take place, AND one meets someone new _and_ sincerely kind. Not many...

Sasurai laughed softly hearing such a happy laugh, "You-You really are childish... I-I-I mean that in a good way." She took of her glasses to free the snow from the lens and despite her bad eye sight, she can make out sparkling flakes of ice, dancing like crystals. "It's been a while since I have seen snow. This couldn't have been a better day to-to have it-it snow." She shivered slightly from the cold, but placing her glasses back on she couldn't help but one a flake on her tongue, blissful memories coming back to her, "Hee hee, got one!"

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"Ah, well, if Wolfgang's meeting with his boyfriend, then I'd _really_ hate to mess that up." Para smiled kindly to said boy as she tilted her head. "Besides, if you only get one night a week with him, then you should probably make the most of it."

"So..." With a bright grin, she turned her attention to Darran and, tipping her head, she wink teasingly. "It looks like it'll just be me and you, tigre. Think you can handle it?"

Of course, even the flirting was curtailed, somewhat, by the sudden soft kiss of the falling snow and, tipping her head up, Para smiled as the cool flakes caressed her cheeks. Giggling softly, he twirled a small circle and, when she stopped, she found that Wolfgang'd been somewhat distracted by a rather talented sax player. Clasping her hands behind her back, she tilted her head as she listened to the smooth flow of the music.

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"Charmed, Mr. Alraune. charmed," Shittsui replied as they shook hands. "These festivals are always quite delightful. Wonderful ways to meet new people, wouldn't you agree?"

His mind drifted to Lemy. Even that painfully shy cutey had found someone to spend the day with. He wondered if Muneca had likewise found someone. Whoever it was had better not be a lover.

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Arvel turned crimson and stammered out a thank you to Kiso before returning to his friends.

Estelle sighed dreamily, "I actually got to speak to Wingless!! That's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Then she gave Jeremy another glare and added, "and you, Jeremy, need to start thinking before you speak! Why are boys so stupid?"

"I said I was sorry!" Jeremy protested, "I didn't mean it like that! I just meant I don't like guys. So I'm not really interested in an all guy band!"

"...just drop it, Jeremy, I don't care," Arvel muttered. He was too happy that some hot guy kissed him to really be upset with his friend right now. Poor Kiso, now Arvel was in crush with him.

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"Mm!" Lem agreed eagerly as he attempted to catch his own share of flakes on his tongue. Really, the whole thing made him seem, doubtlessly, all the more childish, but, given the excitement of the festival and the arrival of snow, who _wouldn't_ feel a bit overjoyed, a bit... young? Giggling softly, he beamed to Sasurai as she announced that she caught a snowflake. "Lucky you! This's so much fun! It really _does_ feel like the Holidays, now..."

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"Oh, it most certainly is a wonderful way to meet people!" Nevan agreed eagerly as he smiled broadly, sweetly to the older man. His head tipped, he watched Shittsui with soft curiousity as the man feel silent, but, this was soon lost as he felt the first soft flakes of snow against his naked cheeks. Laughing softly, he tilted his head back and closed his eyes. "This really is a blessed day..."

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"Them is Them," Alexei explained patiently, "They are the evil people. The one's who molest children and kill the innocent and abuse their families. Oh, there is the one I wanted," He added as a middle- aged business man came into sight. He was, indeed, quite a wicked person -- he beat his wife and molested his daughter -- but this was not known by the general public. Really he was very well-respected. But Alexei, sensing his evil nature, latched onto him.

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Sasurai nodded, "Hai!" She could help but noticed that squeak of her voice as exclaimed her agreement and excitement. Really... she was almost an adult and dancing in the snow, how silly. She opened her mouth for another catch of snow. She hardly noticed Mousy clmbing from the pocket to her shoulder, curious for the reason behind his friend's unusual excitement.

Looking to her shoulder and softly stroked Mousy's fur as she caught another flake, giggling happily. Kneeling she scooped up a bit of snow from the ground and rolled it up, caught up already in her excitement and happiness, "This is fun Lemy-san! Here, catch!" She lightly threw the small snowball, yet hoped it hit it's target. Mousy queaked, seemingly happy, despite shaking off snow from his fur and hiding in his friend's ebony-colored hair.

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"OH NO, you wont be ruining anything," Wolfgang was quick to respond, "and besides, I wouldnt want to do the same for you two, or three," as he again made a little tickle gesture to Para's little brother.

Wolfgang was quick to snap out of his trance with a church bell ringing the time, "Oh lawd, now we are really late," and continued though the park to the puppet show.

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"Mm! This is great! I'm having th--" Of course, Lem was stalled, mid- sentance, as Sasurai's snowball thudded gently into his face and, for a moment, he only blinked as a bit of snow clung to his eyelashes. Still, soon enough, he laughed happily and, stooping a bit, he snatched up his own handfull of snow.

"Nice throw, Sasurai!" He chuckled and, gently as possible, he tossed his snowball toward the girl. "Here! Catch!"

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Pleasantly surprised, Lukas answered Kisoku's grin with one of his own. It never failed - just when he'd decided that Kiso was the vainest, most feather-headed one of the lot of them - he'd do or say something that proved that he actually *did* have a brain. Of course, the guy did happen to help run one of the largest, most successful companies in New Eden, so he had to have *something* more than just charisma and a pretty face going for him. Too bad he usually kept whatever it was so well hidden, though...

"'Course he's not as dumb as me, Sammy," Lukas agreed, patiently unwinding himself from his friend and giving him a gentle shove to urge him back to his seat, "He wasn't stupid enough to pick you guys for friends.." At Sam's remark about Sophia making a man out of him, Lukas rolled his eyes, "I been a man for years, budreau... I was hopin' she'd be able to do somethin' with *you*, though..." Wincing slightly, he then turned yet another apologetic glance toward Sophia. He hadn't meant that *quite* the way it sounded - the way Sam would, no doubt, take it. "You're in the presence of wisdom, boys," he quickly amended before Sam could make one of his trademark ribald comments, "So mind your Ps an' Qs an' you just *might* learn somethin'..."

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Sasurai for a moment couldn't help but feel fear strike her heart. What did she just do? Was he angry? She looked down and was about to apoligize profusely for her rash action until she heard him laugh. Her fear washed away as fast as it came as his snowball gently thudded against her face, laughing, "Arigatou and not bad yourself!" she commended, scooping another snowball and tossing it at him.

Mousy could only hang on as the games began.

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Tesu blinked at Alexei's not terribly enlightening explanation - and blinked again as the boy launched himself at some poor middle-aged man who chose that moment to innocently wander by. "...Um..." He really wasn't sure what the best course of action might be, never having been faced with such a bizarre and surreal situation before - but he felt he ought to do *something* before the kid gnawed the older man's hand off.

Prying Stubby off his head and tucking the pup under one arm, Tesu slowly rose to his feet and walked over to where the businessman was trying in vain to fend off the raging Pirhana/Cactus/Crazy boy. "Um..." he said again, his soft tenor voice barely audible over the mingled shouting and cursing of Alexei's victim, "That might not be such a good idea, kid..." Releasing the wriggling, barking Stubby, he then began to try to pry the other boy away from his prey. "I mean... if you're arrested for assault, how're you gonna find the rest of... um... Them?"

The businessman apparently thought Tesu was there to help Alexei and began aiming an equal number of slaps and cuffs at the dancer. Stubby, meanwhile, took the opportunity provided by his new-found freedom to run around the three struggling figures, yapping ferociously and indiscriminantly nipping at everyone's ankles.

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Lem giggled as this second snowball hit against his shoulder and, throwing himself into the game as eagerly as any child, he soon found himself softly lobbing snowball after snowball at the other. Of course, considering that he was almost twenty, himself,it was probably a bit odd to anyone who passed near enough to spot the two, but, then again, the Holiday season always did bring out the inner child in people.

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"Aiiieeee! Itai!" Sasurai couldn't help but laugh inwardly at herself. She could almost feel the passerbys looking at the two as if they were either mentally behind and lost or, (as was true) they were wrapped up in the holiday spirit. Either which way, she actually didn't mind. This was too much fun!

She carefully ducked a few snowballs to scoop some snow up to throw, but was reward by a snowball impacting with her face. "Itai! I was distracted!" She looked to shoulder against to see Mousy shaking snow, after snow, after now from his fur and couldn't help but feel sorry for her long-time friend. Sizing a large snowball, she snuck up behind Lemy-san and tossed it towards his back, ducking down in hopes that she could hide, just to add surprise to this precious activity.

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"Oh!" Lem frowned as he noticed that his snowball had hit Sasurai in the face and, flushing slightly, he immediately rushed to apologize. Of course, this was somewhat lost as a rather large snowball hit the center of his back and, giggling softly, he soon threw himself back into the snowball fight.

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