Amabel hadn't really found anything she liked here so far. Like the there was some fun stuff to watch like that snitch thing or maybe the maze. She cant judge that yet since it seemed like it would be better to go in with someone. So judgement postponed. The one thing she can say she has enjoyed is the food and this fancy little set up. Very relaxing and she has a place to eat her nachos in peace

A+ job planner(s)

Now she can do something she likes while waiting. People watching and judging. Not necessarily in that order but you know.

On a more serious note, she still had to think of where to go next.

Remy had been here for a few hours with her sister, and was quite frankly exhausted. Anjya had been left at the food stand flirting with an unknowing fella, which was Remy’s cue to slip away with her large stack of curly fries, all for herself. It was fun to hang out with her sister because she didn’t treat her like a kid, since I’ll have you know that she was about to be a second year!!!!!

As she walked to nowhere in particular, her eyes fell upon the portafloos and she watched people pour in and out of them in a flash. She personally didn’t enjoy travelling via floo. Too risky and she had visions of sending half of her body one place and the other half somewhere else. Remy shuddered at the thought, and found a nice patch of grass nearby to relax on.

With her curly fries laid lazily on the grass beside her, Remy sighed loudly and clunked her head back so she was lying flat, staring up at the sky. Her mouth still full of fries that she chewed slowly.

Dawn was actually at this event with her cousin Scarlett, who as soon as she spotted Remy over there having curly fries darted off to get some of her own.

Typical.

Which was fair enough, Dawn had asked her cousin to get some for herself too because, let's face it, curly fries were yum.

"These look delicious." She said to the Gryffindor girl who was lying on the grass, taking a seat next to her without asking if she was okay with it. They went to the same school, were close in age AND were not declared enemies, so Dawn was totally fine sitting with the girl. It didn't really occur to her that Remy might've not wanted her company.

Nah, it did, but Dawn wasn't too bothered about that. Ultimately, Remy could move if she really had an issue.

Merlin, the chips smelled delicious too. "Can't wait to get mine." Hurry uppppppp, Scarlett, girl.

It was just after lunch time, a prime time for the sun to be at its hottest, and Remy could feel it burning her scalp. She sat back up, out in the open spot that she had chosen, and eyed the nearby picnic tables with the umbrellas. During her stares, she caught sight of Scarlett Mordaunt and she sighed. Thankfully, the Hufflepuff was shooting off to the food stalls. PHEW - Remy couldn't handle that energy right now while she was feeling hot and flustered. Although it did look like her friend was heading straight for her.

NUUUUUUUU.

The girl was just going to sit with her?! "Umm..." Her eyes fell back on the lonely curly fries. "They sure are delicious." Remy paaaaaaused. "Want one?" JUST one. It wasn't a generous offer, since the fries were piled on high.

"Where'd Scarlett go?" Remy popped a chip into her mouth.

He'd finished his commemorative coin for his collection at him, and Evan was sure his sisters were still off running around and having fun now too but.. he didn't really know where to go next so he'd found himself a few snacks and a fizzing lemonade which... he had to admit was really phenomenal and now was lazily heading towards the hang out area to find somewhere to just... sit for a bit.

He scanned around a little bit, and noticing a familiar face, decided to head her direction. Reaching his house mate, Evan gave a small nod in hello. "Hi Amabel. How are you?" He didn't sit yet, because if she was waiting for someone he didn't want to intrude, but he did figure he should at the least say hello. "How's your summer so far?"

Well sounds like Amabel should be getting some of the lemonade next. Didn't even think of getting it before. Amabel was just staring off into space at the moment thinking about her upcoming vacation and boats for some reason.

Oh, that was her name.

Now the question of who was saying it..she turns her head and oh well that's a pleasant surprise.

"Hey Evan, you want to sit down." Yeah, she wasn't waiting for anyone so he was more than willing to if he wanted. Unless he wanted to stand. More power to him.

"Its been ok. Went to the beach last weekend and I think my family is going on vacation next week. Lucky we were home for this. This thing seems like fun...even though i still don't see the fun of the mazes"

If there was one thing Evan Nam was the biggest sucker for, it was sweets. And lemonade was the perfect treat which he'd been unable to resist, through really he should have just been focused on something that might have been able to provide some protein so he could keep up with Lisa in particular but... this was where logic most failed the Ravenclaw.

Oops.

At the invitation to sit, Evan went ahead and did so, sitting with his legs crossed in front of him so he could protect his lemonade while he ate his corn dog which... was probably pretty lacking in the protein department as well. The batter was good though, so that was enough for him. "Thanks. Were you meeting anyone here today?"

Trips and everything certainly sounded like a good summer, and who didn't enjoy the good old beach trip? "Did you have fun at the beach? And where are you guys going on vacation?" He took another small bite of his corn dog, before nodding in agreement. "I was surprised to hear there was an event but... it is really cool. The bumper cars look kind of fun. The maze... I tried, it was super easy to get lost in." So if someone like getting lost... then he was sure it was a great time. Probably a lot more fun going in with a friend, or maybe it was supposed to be a good date thing like people said haunted houses were.

Who knew. Clearly not him.

Okay, so did Remy not know who she was? Dawn didn't blame her, it wasn't like they had spoken at all before. The Slytherin did, however, know several people from Scarlett's year, even though her cousin didn't exactly talk about them too much.

Dawn quickly scanned the girl's expression as she confirmed the curly fries were delicious. AND she was offering one. ONE. She'd take it. "Thanks! I'm getting some myself so I'll pay you back." And she meant it.

Taking the ONE chip she'd been offered, Dawn popped it into her mouth and looked towards the Food Stalls when Remy asked her question. "She went to get us some curly fries too. I could tell yours looked delicious from a distance, and she wanted some either way." Dawn shrugged, unsurprised that her cousin would want to eat something even if it didn't look delicious. "She'll eat anything, that girl, but I'm glad they're as delicious as they look. I don't do gross food." She explained. Stomach ache at the prime of her life, stopping her from doing the things she wanted to do whenever she wanted to do them? Yeah, no thanks. "I bet her Patronus is an ostrich." She added, partly as a joke, but partly meaning it.

Remy wasn’t sure if she knew who Dawn was. Her face sparked a small memory in her brain, but honestly, she stopped taking notice of random students towards the end of term. All she knew was that she’d never spoken to the girl before, and she certainly was unaware that she was Scarlett’s cousin. Judging by the conversation, Scarlett would be joining them at some point and she was nawt sure she was ready for that. The Gryffindor scrambled to her feet suddenly, “C’mon, let’s go sit under that tree to get some shade.” She scooped up her curly fries and lead the way.

“It’s okay, I’ve got loads so no need to pay me back.” She wasn’t even sure if she could fit these ones in. “You made her get you BOTH some fries? She’ll struggle carrying those back.” Remy chuckled at the thought. Perhaps it would hold her off longer.

Pfft - an ostrich. Remy would probably choose a mandrake as a patronus for Scarlett.

“I dunno if we’ve met?” Her eyes squinted some more at the girl. “I’m Remy Gaeltheos, you probably saw me in the school play.” She announced, proudly. Yeah, this was never going to die down, especially since she wasn’t sure whether to join the drama club next term. Too much trauma.

Sweets were definitely a weakness. Just she tried not to eat too many out of fear of eating a whole bag or you know the very obvious of gaining weight. Still, Amabel could understand the need to keep up with Lisa since it is Lisa after all. Its not like she pranked the seat so nothing to worry about Evan. Amabel munches on her nachos as he sits down. "Nope, just go to go see my sister at the creatures thing in like an hour. But besides that I'm free" Exactly it's really the one highlight of the summer going on the yearly beach trip.

Amabel nodded.

"Was more jealous that my cousins got to go a week early but I enjoyed it. Oh, I think it's Venice. watch me be sick of those boat things by the time i come back"

Ok, she wasn't the biggest fan of boats. So it is what ist is. One more nacho in the mouth. Oh he did the bumper cars...she would have to try that before she left. Huh, he even went to the maze. Ok so it was super easy...maybe she wouldn't go to it after all. that didnt sound like even with someone....ok maybe it would be fun with juuust one person. ahem.

"Are the bumper cars like just muggle or is the a magical like gimmick" if that is the right word because even on their own bumper cars were fun "Well guess the maze sounds super boring to go in alone"

Between Quidditch, family vacations, and—Oi, it's none of your business what I choose to do with my time! So back off! ... Right. Between things, Alexander hardly had any time to get his shopping done. Not that he minded. He was quite skilled when it came to getting things done, so he knew he'd find his way around Diagon Alley eventually.

He just hadn't imagined that he'd run into an entire festival. Just his luck.

It would help if Benji and Vanya could follow instructions, but evidently he had lost them sometime in the last five minutes. Great. Wonderful. Perfect, even. What a waste of time this would be.

Hoping that Benji would use his common sense, Alexander made way for the open grassy area to hang out under some shade. Surely his siblings would head towards this space after realizing they had lost each other... Or was Alex being all too optimistic? It was difficult to tell with the Stylinson bunch. Mum would be recieving an earful at dinner tonight.

From the moment she had gotten off the mirror call with Peter to the time she stepped out of the floo, Juliette had changed her outfit at least five times. Which didn't make sense because she saw Pete all the time and usually an hour was more than enough time. So why did this time feel different? Was it because of this mysterious Rosalyn girl that Pete was now seeing?

Nonsense. They were here to have a good time. She was not going to stress herself out over some girl she had never met who was dating her best friend since practically forever. That was what they were - best friends.

And so Juliette exited the floo and opened the door of the portable loo. Really, they couldn't have opted for something that looked a little less icky? The Lioness took a deep breath and looked around the place. No Peter yet. Careful to not get her new white tennis shoes dirty, she found a seat under an umbrella and waited.

Grayson was in a rare moment where he had no siblings around and no Miyu. He was just enjoying a nice summer day where he'd pick up a few things

... and be overly distracted by some kind of fair?! Carnival? Celebration?

What was going on? Maybe he should have brought Miyu or the siblings?

By happenstance though, he did see someone that he knew to share the excitement with. (Like the excitable puppy he was, Grayson assumed everyone was just as excited.)

"Yo, yo, Alexxxx." he called as he made his way over. "Any idea what all this is?"

You know how some people had puppies to help them relieve all that inner stress they felt day to day? Alexander didn't have a puppy, but he did have a Grayson and, quite honestly, it was the same. But also much better. While it usually took a lot to build Alex back up after entering A Mood (tm), Grayson Phillips managed it effortlessly. So it ought to be no surprised that Alex perked up at the sound of his very voice.

"Graaaaysooooooon," he offered his best bro a lopsided grin, right before wolf-whistling and causing A Scene. "Did it just got hot in here or is it just me?" Yeah, he was fanning himself. Yeah, it was dramatic. And yeah, it was none of your freakin' business, so just move along with your lives and stop feeling sorry for yourselves because you can't seem to harness Main Character energy as well as these two can. Hate to see it.

"Some sort of festival," he answered with a shrug, taking a few seconds to look around at the grass-loungers. "It's cute, I guess." It'd be cuter if he were here with a date, but that's why Grayson came, yeah? The gods heard and delivered.

One of the most fatal flaws to his sweets addiction, was how open it was and the fact all of his family knew about it. His two younger sisters knew about it, and helped themselves to his stash whenever they wanted. Which he didn't mind since he had invited that, except... Lisa was hyper on a normal basis. A sugared up Lisa was almost worst. Combine that with when their Appa also really got going? It was actually head ache inducing. And as for pranks.. the Nam siblings were in all out war, one in which he was sure to lose so he was constantly on edge. As she mentioned meeting her sister, it suddenly occurred to Evan he didn't know much about Amabel's family or how many siblings she had. It was worth the ask, but he also hoped it wasn't something they had previously spoken of and he just... forgot. "How many siblings do you have?"

A whole week early on the sand DID sound really nice, so he couldn't blame her for her jealousy. "Did you guys pretty much just enjoy being on the sand or in the water or does your family have a boat?" Being sick of the boat things in Venice made Evan give a small laugh, before nodding his head. "It does look like that's one of the biggest attractions there so probably everywhere. Have you been there before?"

Definitely would have agreed the maze would have been more fun with someone else. But the person he most would have wanted to go with was unavailable for things like that. Sure she'd probably GO if he asked, but he wasn't asking because it just complicated things. And he didn't really do well with complicated, or feelings at all.

"They have a magic gimmick thing. When you hit the bumper car does something, like spraying water or another minor magical annoyance." Was he selling her on this? Because he was a terrible salesperson. "I would definitely try to find someone before doing the maze."

"Shade?" Remy didn't think it was that hot, did she?? Dawn snorted under her breath. "What a softie." She said as she moved along too, but choosing not to sit under the tree for the shade. She was happy in the sun for now.

Really?? She didn't want a chip back? Dawn was always surprised when people acted that way. She'd always, ALWAYS make sure people paid her back, because that was what made society right. Pay back was important in eeeeeeeeevery sense of the word, mhm. "Hm, okay!" More for her then!

Anyhow.

"Yeah, you have a point... Scarlett might eat all of my chips on the way back too." She considered out loud. It wouldn't be the first time that'd happen either. Rookie mistake. "All I know is that if I don't get all my curly fries then-- well, Scarlett will have to pay for another lot for me anyway." Which meant Dawn would have her chips one way or another. Good thing her cousin's family basically pooped money.

Dawn was watching the general food stand area to make sure Scarlett got back with her chips when Remy introduced herself. "I know, but I didn't watch the school play. I know you're in Scarlett's year. Gryffindor, yeah?" She added, glancing at Remy before looking back at the stands. "I'm Dawn Rastrick."

Grayson grinned. Everyone needed a best friend like Alex. Honestly. How did anyone even survive without the HYPE that came from yah best friend. "It's me. The rare sunshine. Summer. Mostly me." Joking but also not joking?

"Some sort of festival, eh?" he said turning back toward the booths. This was interesting and important news. But the next thing made him raise his eyebrow at his best bro. "Cute." he repeated, sporting another grin. "I think it only qualifies as cute if you win me a prize. Or maybe that elevates it to adorable status?" He wasn't quite sure the layers. Either way they were awesome. "But is cute why you're on the sidelines?" Because embrace the cute.

Was it a terrible idea to hide his feelings for Juliette from Juliette? And was it even worse that he made up a random girl because he was AFRAID of REJECTION? Yes. Should he have told his sister and asked for help? Perhaps… but he didn’t want to bring Evie into the middle of this. This wasn’t his twins problem. This was his problem to solve for.

Peter almost thought about faking being sick to not have to come but he was here to hang out with HIS best friend. They were good friends and had fun. However, he hated the idea of fibbing to her.

But one lie wouldn’t hurt, right?

Especially if Roslayn actually didn’t exist and it was all a ploy to get her to admit her feelings.

Yeah. It was a plot.

He stepped out of the floo and exited the porta-loo with his nose crinkles. Still it twas a gross feeling. He shuddered briefly and then spotted Juliette seated. “Howdy there. Can I join you?”

Call him a hopeless bromantic. He embraced it. "Grayson, you sly son of a bun," Alex laughed as he gave his good dude a light pat on the back. It was good to be back. And boy, the bros were back.

If it wasn't a festival, then Alex had no idea what else it could be. There were booths and strange carnival games. So. If it looks like a horse, smells like a horse, and sounds like a horse ... it's probably a horse. The same criteria apply to festivals. Obviously. "Ah, you flatter me, Gray!" But yes, yes it was why. "I'll still win you a prize though, as long as you promise not to regift it to Miyu."

Juliette had not been waiting long at all. But each second that passed felt more like a minute and each minute that passed felt like an hour. The knot that was in her stomach kept tightening. She almost thought that Peter stood her up - which would not only be extremely rude but extremely hurtful. The lioness pushed her sunglasses further up on her nose and took a look around before almost falling out of her seat at the "howdy" she heard.

"PETE!" she exclaimed, "Don't you know you can't sneak up on someone like that?"

Juliette found herself forgetting completely about this Rosalyn and instead, had a smile on her face. "And please sit, I don't need you hovering over here like a tree the whole time," she laughed, the knot in her stomach just seemed to unwind itself. How incredibly odd. "Weren't the floos just absolutely horrid?"

"That's me." Proud puppy Grayson said with a proud puppy smile. He made a clever.

"I can promise that. I can't promise, however, that it won't be stolen from her." He chuckled to himself. Miyu did have a love of stuffed animals that she seemed to think she should keep secret. Grayson found it adorable. "Although... I won some for her when we went back to the States. She might have reached a happiness quota." In which case, he'd take his hard won prize and put it on his nightstand -- the place of honor for all bro!gifts.

If there's one thing Alexander knew he could count on, it was that his good dude wouldn't change. Ah, at least there was some stability in this massive pound of hippogriff dung that was the eternal existence. Get yourself a bro as reliable as that. You won't find one. And that's a promise.

"Fair," and apt. He chuckled a bit too, thinking about how that might go over and deciding that if Miyu stole it then she earned it fair and square. "How was that, by the way? You owe me some updates. What did you rowdy kids get up to?" Glad to see he managed to stay alive. Alex took this to mean meeting the parents wasn't an ultimate disaster. Good on, Phillips. Alex didn't doubt him for a second. (Well).

Remy caught Dawn’s little comment about her being a softie (because she had lightning senses), and she frowned and stared at her a little. “Umm… excuse me for wanting to protect my scalp.” She couldn’t help but respond in some kind of bitter way. Plus she had been here at the festival all day.

You could tell that this girl was related to Scarlett. Shock that they were related to that cutie, Noah Mordaunt, though.

“I don’t think anyone could eat that many curly fries that fast.” Plus one portion was too big for even one person, so she thought. Remy popped another into her mouth and gave it a good crunch.

Remy’s eyes opened up a little wider. “You didn't watch it? I thought everyone in school was there.” Although she was a little too preoccupied to notice the audience. “It’s probably a good thing that you didn’t come, actually, it was a little crazy.” With Healer Poppy and all. Remy sighed dramatically and ran her fingers through her hair. “Yeah, Gryffindor.” She felt so entitled right now. “You?”

Sounds rough if his family knew and was going into his stashes to get some. Delicious but still. Amabel doesn't even know if she could deal with a hyper Lisa. That sounds like sweetness overload. A nightmare if it was Lisa and Ash hyper that sounded like a disaster. Prank...yeah. She was not good at those "I have two sisters..both are older. Lois is two years older she is in gryffindor and than there is Leala and she 6 years older. But also have the standard lots of cousins including Roma and Malia" Ah thats a good question also since Amabel was more of a sit in the sand and read kind of girl but eventually she would go in the water. The Boat thing yeah she was not the biggest fan of them. Thinks they are wasteful in general.

"I like reading on the beach and eventually will just go in but no boats there. My uncle has one but i don't really like it." Amabel shakes her head. "I like the mask things they do but hopefully i find more stuff i like"

Well that's unfortunate. Maybe she can make Sammy go with her if she can find him here. If not the it was not big deal. Just like him too. Didn't really want to make it more complicated than it already was. Ok she had to admit he wasnt the best salesman because h just made it sound really really dumb.

"Like a water and a bumper car...weird. Maybe i'll save the maze for another day. I have to say im impressed with the food at least and the animal thing"