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[What is a school dance? Roxas isn't sure, but the prayer asked for someone to help someone with theirs. Making someone stand out for theirs would be... a challenge since he's got no clue on what to do.

The only person he knows who might is Natsuru, so a quick text exchange later, it's all set up. Maybe he can make his gods proud by doing a prayer without them! Except it involves he dresses nice, and suits are uncomfortable...]

Why do I have to dress like this?

[Natsuru's a little out of her depth here as well. Though she at least knows enough to fumble through the fashion aspect. She'd even gotten a new dress for herself, which she might still feel a little self-conscious about wearing as Roxas' date for the evening. Okay, maybe it's less about the dress and more about the going to a dance together dressed up all nice. She'd even let her hair down and curled it into glamorous waves for the occasion.

She turns to glance his way, with a shy little smile.]

I think you look... really nice.

[Help, she's not as good at this compliments thing. Roxas basically told her she lights up the place once, and 'you look nice' is all she can manage. Don't mind her bashfully brushing back a lock of hair as she looks back out over the others already gathered.]

Um, do you see them yet?

[They have to find the person they're supposed to help, first of all!]

[Natsuru seems to make everything she wears look pretty, and tonight is not exception. Roxas just hopes that he isn't dressed so stuffily now compared to her, even if she says he looks nice.]

Thanks. I had a friend help me out.

[Looking around gave him a good excuse to not watch Natsuru.]

Not yet. Though how hard is it to find someone wearing light blue? A lot of people are just wearing black or white...

Hm... if it's light blue, it's probably a girl? Or at least someone wearing a dress.

[She's friends with Forrest, she knows not to assume too much. But she thinks it's more likely they'll find someone in a light blue dress than a suit or tux.]

Oh!

[After a moment, she leans in close to Roxas and stage-whispers.]

Maybe her?

[She subtly points over to a shy-looking blonde in a powder blue dress, sticking close to the wall and not making eye contact with the others. She certainly seems like someone who needs some cheering up, and maybe a chance to shine for a night.]

Huh? Really?

[Guys don't wear light blue? Then Roxas is terrible at being a guy because he loves all shades of blue.

He blinks and looks at who Natsuru was pointing to, nodding.]

... should I go talk to her?

Well, I mean, most tuxedos and suits are darker.

[Look, she's not an expert on men's formalwear, it's just a pattern she's noticed! But yes, it seems they've spotted... at least a likely candidate.]

What should we say to her? Or... are you going to ask her to dance?

[Roxas can certainly be charming! Even if he doesn't seem to realize this.]

[Any time Roxas decides to tour the grounds of temple Serapis, there's a good chance he'd see a large, oddly colored wolf watching him from a distance. The first few time he's spotted, he will keep his distance or disappear altogether if approached, though sooner or later, the beast's curiosity gets the better of him. Roxas seems to be welcome here, after all, and if he's going to be showing up more and more, may as well get to know him, right...?

Of course, simply warping over to Roxas and his cat companion might not be a totally non-surprising way of approaching him, but that's exactly what this wolf does. In a flash, there's suddenly one big doggo walking his way over to the pair, ears forward and tail swaying gently behind him in an approachable, curious manner.

Hello... friends? Friends.]

[It was a little sad that the rather interesting looking wolf was avoiding Roxas. After a few tries, he stops attempting seeing as the wolf wasn't comfortable. One thing the books Roxas has read since coming here is that one shouldn't approach or force animals who didn't want attention to be around you. Jellybean didn't care either way since his goal was always Shiro's bed. The cat had a one track mind when tired.

The flash was weird, Roxas accepting it as something that happened here in the Far Shore. Jellybean, on the other hand, hissed and spit, taking off like a orange bullet into the temple. Roxas watches him go before turning to the wolf.]

I think you scared him.

[The wolf freezes as the cat hisses, though looks almost as if he's ready to chase after Jellybean as he tears off. It's only by Roxas' presence that he remains in place, and only by Roxas speaking up that his attention is taken off from where the cat disappeared to.

Okay, human person, let's see if you're more willing to get along than your cat is...! It's tough being around your favorite person when he doesn't remember you, or another good person who doesn't remember you either or seem quite... the same. Meeting someone new should be an interesting and hopefully positive change of pace. He moves on over to Roxas at an even pace, still a little on alert but looking quite receptive to actually meeting him.

Here, you get one (1) big fluffy wolf sniffing at you now.]

[Whoa! The wolf is coming closer! Roxas stays still, trying not to look threatening. Though he doesn't understand how someone can look threatening to an animal. Act big and scary? This wolf looks like he could easily be bigger than Roxas when standing on his hind legs. Then again, the blond doesn't want to scare him.

That's when he remembers the books said something about crouching down to the animals level. So he does with a smile, holding his hand out as the big pretty puppy sniffed him.]

Hi. I'm Roxas.

[With as much time as he spent around people... a few of them, at least, the wolf isn't entirely shy of new people. He just needed to make sure that Roxas isn't a threat in the first place, but now that he's made up his mind about meeting him, he seems pretty amiable.

He takes in the smell of this newbie, tail still moving in a friendly manner, before licking the offered hand a few times.

Would you like to attempt to pet the beast? Y/N]

[This is a good sign? Yes. A very good sign. Roxas tries to contain his excitement when his hand is licked. Jellybean did the same thing when he found that scruffy beast of a cat, except the cat had then proceeded to chew on his fingers for a while. At least the wolf isn't doing that ~~for now~~.]

You're really pretty. Is someone here your owner?

[It's to be assumed so, right?

And YES. An attempt will be made to pet the precious pupper.]

[The prettiest pup for sure, with his odd markings and softly glowing patches of fur... He understands the praise plenty well, and leans into the petting, but really has no way of understanding or answering that question. It's fine, though! As long as Roxas is willing to give him attention, he has no problem in sticking around and returning the favor.

That is to say, the licks are moving from Roxas' hand over to his face.]

[The odd markings just make him more charming!!!!]

I like your blue- H-Hey!

[Licking on the face feels funny. Roxas starts laughing at the rough tongue against his cheek, half heartedly pushing the wolf away. With a big smile he decides to hug the canine as much as he can, burying his face in the mane. That's what it is, right?]

You're so soft!

[He seems to get the gentle message of 'cut that out!' and doesn't pursue any more face-licks for the time being. The hug is also fairly well received, and he lets Roxas snuggle into him with no fuss.

It's about then, however, that he seems to hear something coming from the direction he came from! Suddenly at alert, ears and head pointed to some kind of distant noise and his tail slowing to a still. Hmm, what could that be...?]

[Roxas notices the change in demeanor and lets go of the wolf. He looks where the canine is looking to see if he can spy anything.]

Is someone there?

Prayer 47; Natsuru

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What's up you ready or some temple shenanigans?

Totally ready

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prayer #4

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