Eli looked over the table again with wide eyes and thought about how much she would stuff herself with various delights that she hadn’t had in some time now. She took her seat next to Ha-chan and they conversed about various favorites or places they had been before while the guests had started to pour in. Eli expected Ha-chan to greet her guests so she sat quietly and observed all of the colorful clothing and different outfits. Previously being a fashion designer she had a great love for style and the unique look that others developed.

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Larva had become highly infatuated with that little squeak that Kero did when startled. There was something about it that was amusing.

Larva took Keros hand with laced fingers, claws still retracted and walked with him to the dining hall. It was an odd realization but Larva had left his claws retracted when he was with Kero. He never did that for anyone including Eli. He was slightly zoned out with the thought, his mind still trying to grasp this. He was… comfortable.

Larva blinked and looked into Keros eyes realizing that he was speaking. He had somewhat of a haze to his crimson eyes, still lost in his thoughts but responded with a thin sly smile. He pulled Kero gently towards him with a secure embrace so that Keros back was pressed against him. Larva could feel the slight swish of Keros tail against his leg and was content with his happiness. He placed a pale hand lightly on the left side of his jaw line and absent mindedly caressed.