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Felicia and J.Talbain are sitting at one of the tables and Felicia is currently dealing with keeping the other 4 in line but J.Talbain is still skeptical of the party.
Felicia:Nonno leave that alone. Alto please don't hide behind Mr Talbain. And where's Nana and Mimi?
J.Talbain:Well how on earth would I know?! Felicia:What's wrong? Come on you can tell me. J.Talbain:I don't know...if I should.
Felicia:We're literally the only one's at the table at the moment, so what's up?
J.Talbain:Grrrr, I have some uneasiness from this "party" as they call it.
Felicia:Why not let loose and have some fun then?
J.Talbain:[Bam] You don't get it do you? I'm already trying to keep my wild instincts in check and if I don't.....
Felicia:Then we're busted.
J.Talbain:Exactly, that is why I wish to lay low.
Felicia:I know but wouldn't it be better to...try and build a little trust? J.Talbain:(Even so....)
Felicia:Still not over the hatred huh? J.Talbain:Hmm. Felicia:Well staying isolated won't help, why not-
Terry:Hey got room for more?
Felicia:Ah your... Terry:Oh hey you're Felicia aren't you? Felicia:Eek! (Curse my global popularity.) J.Talbain:(Oh brother....)
Ken:Hey Terry. See you found us a couple of seats huh?
Chung li:Think this would be a good place to sit Ryu?
Ryu:I believe so.
J.Talbain:(More humans? Ugh I can't escape now can I?)
Ken:You must be Felicia. Pleasure to meetchya. Felicia:Guess my fame and reputation proceeds me.
Chung li:How can we not know? I loved your shows. Felicia:Oh... well it's nice to meet a fan of mines.
Ken:Can't believe your actually here in person!
Ryu:Ken maintain your composer please. Ken:Sorry bud, but it's not everyday you see someone as famous as her.
J.Talbain:(God help me.) Felicia:(Hope he can keep his inner beast from interfering with this.)
Meanwhile
Nana and Mimi were scoraging around the buffet tables, eyeing a particular food.
Nana and Mimi:[Sniff, Sniff] woooooow!
Mimi:Nana, can you smell what I smell? Nana:Yeah....
They look beyond a few tabel to where Rose and Menat were standing at.
Nana and Mimi:Shrimp pasta! Ahhhhh.
Nana:I want that pasta.
Mimi:Me too. Think we should ask?
Nana:It's a buffet we can just get some. Mimi:Are you sure? I mean we can just ask to go-
Nana ran off before Mimi could even finish her sentence as she followed behind her.
Mimi:Nanaaaaa! Wait up you can't go off on your own!
Back at the table
Chung li:Thats when Li fen said, "Jiejie If I can do a backflip your paying for the meat buns tonight." Then I said alright but you'll have to pay me back, so she tried to do the backflip from the stairs but Jamie started to come up she crashed into him!
Felicia:Ohh my! Then what happened?
Chung li:Jamie was Ticked then Li fen said "Sorry didn't see ya." Then I said you're stills paying me back.
Felicia:Ahahahah! Oh my gosh that is so funny! Chung li:I know heh!
Ken:Geez this whent longer then I thought. Terry:Yeah and I thought Mai's shopping stories were boring.
Ryu:Hahahaha! Amazing story as always Chung li. I never grow tired of it. Chung li:Thanks Ryu.
Ken:Always a sucker for her stories, typical.
J.Talbain:Hmmm. Ken:Something wrong man? J.Talbain:It's...nothing.
Terry:Dude you alright? J.Talbain:I said it's nothing! Terry:Bro look you seem to have somthing on your mind but, just trust me on this.
J.Talbain:Grrrrr, hmm. (Should I really let out my thoughts to a bloody mortal being?) Terry:Look I just want to talk wolf to wolf. J.Talbain:Wolf to-?
Terry:I may not look like one but, many people told me I had the spirit of a wolf. When I fight I enjoy it and savor the moment the whole way through, I harness all my hard work and put everything I know into my battles. So I guess what I'm trying to say is...you can tell me of your struggles if you want, I won't make you if your not cool with it.
J.Talbain:I see...
Terry:So wanna tell me what's going on? [Turns his chair backwards and sets his arms on top of the back]
J.Talbain:(So he dose trust me. Perhaps Felicia had a point, be separated won't be helpfull in the least. Might as well have an ally.)
Terry:Sooooo?
J.Talbain:Fine... for a while now I've been... under pressure so to speak.
Terry:Wait so like you had a rough fight or something? J.Talbain:You could say that, but a fight I feel like I might lose to...... is myself.
Ken:So like an inner darkness within you?
J.Talbain:I fear at any given moment I may lose that battle, and at worst I could-
Ryu:Lose sight of who you are?
J.Talbain:Hm?
Ryu:I understand that feeling all too well, not knowing what your doing, potentially harming others it can be a trial.
Ken:Yep and losing all control? been there.
Ryu:We know how it is like to go through this.
Ken:Yeah besides you look like you have that strength but it's also important not to push your luck with it.
J.Talbain:I see....
Ryu:Great powers you hold also comes with the responsibility of whistanding how powerful it can be.
Terry:As long as you know whatcha doing, you'll win that inner fight no problem.
J.Talbain:(As long as I'm not willing to give in...I might tame that beast side of me.) I, don't really know what to say.
Ken:Well me and Ryu been through that before, so we know how it's like. Ryu:The least we can do is help.
J.Talbain:Thanks.
Terry:Hey I know no fighting is allowed at the party right now but maybe after this we could meet up and you know fight.
Ryu:Sounds like a great idea Terry. Ken:Yeah how bout you.... uh.
J.Talbain:Jon. Jon Taliban.
Ken:Well whenever you're in town, feel free to find us anytime. J.Talbain:Hmm, agreed.
Chung li:No, then what happened?
Felicia:Well Grace tackled Lucy for using her brush then Nonno came in with her ball and bumped into Lucy then they realized it was Nonnos brush.
Chung li:[Laughs] Oh that's pretty funny. Felicia:Yeah I know. Hehehe. Chung li:So having fun so far?
Felicia:Yeah.... but I'm kinda worried about.... [Looks at J.Talbain]
Chung li:Something on your mind?
Felicia:Well coming here Jon was worried about, well...
Chung li:Your worried about him aren't you?
Felicia:Yeah....
Chung li:I know that feeling, Ryu and Ken been through the same thing and well... luckily they're alright.
Felicia:I see, but it's not just him. [Lies her face on the table arms crossed]
Chung li:Oh? Then what is bothering you?
Felicia:Well tonight I brought four of my friends here and well I'm babysitting them, in a way.
Chung li:Hm and the issue is?
Felicia:Well between this and Jon's predicament I kinda have full hands right now. Or well full paws in my case.
Chung li:Oh anything about the kids your babysitting I should know about? Felicia:Well thers Nonno the youngest of the four well not too young.
As if almost like clockwork Nonno came over to the table.
Nonno:Ey Felita wook what I foun. Nonno came over to the two of them with a spiked ball in her mouth.
Felicia:Nonno! That's Hshien-ko's how did you get that?! And why do you have it in your mouth?
Nonno:Mmhp.
Felicia:Drop it Nonno.
Nonno:[Peh] hmph. [Clang] The spiked ball fell from her mouth. Fine then. She got up and walked away from the two.
Felicia:Sorry about that she really likes to play with balls, it's tiring really.
Chung li:Heheheh I can see that. And who is this cutie? [Points to Alto]
Alto:Eep.
Felicia:Alto the one behind me is nervous around new people and to be honest she won't let me out of her sight. Alto this is Chung li.
Alto:Um...hi. [Waves nervously] Chung li:Nice to meet you Alto. Anything else I should know about?
Felicia:Well..... [Crash!] Alto:Ahhh!
Chung li:Huh? What the-?
They both looked to the table where Nana and Mimi was at with Juri being miffed at the two of them.
Juri:Watch where you go ya shrimps!
Nana:Sorry, sorry, we weren't looking. Mimi:Leave her alone you meanie!
Juri:I'll show you who's a meanie you little-! Felicia:Hey stop that right now! She ran towards Juri, Mimi and Nana.
Felicia:What are you doing?
Juri:Well these dweebs spilled their food on my outfit!
Felicia:I don't think they ment to-
Juri:Look here hon those better not cost me any points in the contest or else. Got it!?
Felicia:They won't cause too much trouble, right girls?
Nana and Mimi:Mhmm, that's right we won't. Juri:You better not. I have my eyes on you two. [Walks away]
Chung li:Sorry about Juri, she can be ruthless at times. Felicia:I can see that, anyway Nana, Mimi meet Chung li.
Nana:Ni hou.
Mimi:Hiya!
Chung li:Aw you two are so cute. Mimi:Thanks. Chung li:Your very welcome Nana.
Nana:[Taps her on the shoulder] I'm Nana, she's Mimi. [Points to Mimi]
Chung li:Oh sorry, I guess it can be confusing to tell you apart, though I've been around some twins I known for most of my life thought I would be used to it by now.
Felicia:Yeah twins are confusing especially identical ones. Nana:Can we get some more food from that table over there? Mimi:Pleaaase?
Chung li:Don't worry I'll get you some more. Mimi:Really? Chung li:Yep.
Nana and Mimi:Thanks Ms Chung li! Chung li:Not a problem.
Felicia smiled as J.Talbain nuged her a bit before she noticed him.
J.Talbain:Hm guess these humans aren't that bad after all. Felicia:Hehe told you so. J.Talbain:Hmmhmm yeah, but let's take it easy a bit.
Felicia:Yeah sounds good.
They continued to talk with the Terry and others, with their worries gone and forgotten focused less on the mission and today more on bonds.