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Rosy giggled and reached out with her tiny arms to hug the golden retriever, burying her tiny muzzle in his fur. It seemed by far that Cris's kids had inherited her love of dogs alright!

The Duchess raises her eyebrows. She'd been half-certain that the Mari Lwyd would figure in the new experiences, but she was pleased enough that a simple dog could also bring novel delight to her guests. "It seems the night has been a success for both of you. But what would make it even better?"

He raised an eyebrow. "Haven't you given us enough? It'd be mean to ask for more!"

With one more wet kiss to Rosie, Ollie puts his nose to the ground. The dog begins to prowl the perimeter of the party, hoovering up any fallen pastries, meats, cheeses or nuts he can find. And heck, if he can find fruit too, and maybe a carrot, don't mind if he does! His tail wags wildly, shaking his whole back half as his stomach is stretched by the bounty of dropped foodstuffs.

Rather relieved that Umbra wasn't offended, Caelus laughed at that playful wink. "Acquired sounds like there's a story," he grinned, hoping to prompt it. "Much the same as you - I was born with it, then honed it during my studies. I'm not sure I'm a magic fanatic so much as an everything fanatic. Anything I can study, I will! But it's insects that most interest me, and magic can be very helpful in their study." The thought of insects made him light up with clear joy. "Why's your passion for magic a secret?"

Suddenly Na'aiyah's little ferret woke up, sticking it's head out of the hood again, wiggling it's nose as it picked up on the smell of Ollie.

"Mean? Are you asking for more? Or simply answering the question of a curious hostess?" smiles the Duchess to Aggles.

"You better not.." She mumbled just before the ferret leaped, running towards the dog, jumping around playfully while dooking. Na'aiyah just shook her head.

Cris smiled warmly seeing Rosy wave after Olly and toddle back in her arms. Then she turned to the conversation at hand between the Duchess, Na'aiyah and Aggles,

"If I may...." she chimed in politely, smiling behind the mask. "I think nothing could make this event better than more unforgettable and cherished memories of happy moments and the mood of the season."

It was just another performance by the Suburbanites. Azumi had just tucked her summoner, Ren to bed. It was rather embarrassing given her summoner's age, but that did not matter to her. She loved the boy as if he were her own. Oddly enough, he hid something under his blanket. It was a letter.

It read:

"Go outside Ren's room
Go Inside Ren's room
Hug Ren goodnight"

It was a strange one indeed. Was there someone stalking Ren? Why did her summoner not tell her about this? Yet, she was entranced. Being a five hundred year old fox spirit told her that it was a psychic attack on her. She was being manipulated to do someone's bidding. However, it seemed so tempting to do, so she did anyway. She followed the three simple instructions and, just as she let go after hugging Ren, the two had been transported to a strange place.

"A-azumi...", Ren said, "Not again..."

"Sorry!", She said, "We can get back anytime if you desire. Oh wait, are those people at a party? This place must be nice then!"

Yes there were, they set their eyes on Aggles, who visited a bar they knew once or twice.

Ollie stopped mid snorfle of a plate of sausages to see a ferret go running at him. Oh! Marvelous fun! He jumps forward in a play bow, wagging his tail and borking in welcome to his new playmate.

Umbra chuckled with him, covering her lips as she does "oh no- it's not really my passion itself a secret, more like the ends I'm willing to go to study it- you know, buying entire libraries and silly things like that!" she lets out a soft giggle "anyway- entomology is quite the interesting field! unfortunately an uncommon one, I think it's very much underestimated..." she remarks with a soft sigh "what did get you into studying insects? how did you start?"

Pyro just stands in a corner, staring blankly at everything. One can only imagine what's going on behind that mask…

The ferret wiggled in excitement, jumping around and rolling onto it's back, flailing it's paws at the dog while continuing to wiggle it's whole body.

The Duchess looks to Cris, tilting her head. "Yes, but that's the question, isn't it. What would create more 'unforgettable and cherished memories' for my dear guests? The rose begins to wilt, but I'm not yet done with the festive spirit."

"Pyro!", Azumi squealed in glee, " What beings you here, dear?"

Azumi approached the Duchess. She looked rather knowledgeable of this place.

"Excuse me?", Azumi said, "I am Azumi, a four tailed kitsune. May I ask where my summoner, Ren, and I have arrived at?"

"Well..." Cris tapped the tip of her mask pensively. "I guess, the shared experiences of sharing and partaking in happiness, the pleasant company, the fantastic surprises... oh! Maybe a little craft exchange where guests improvise presents for each other? Like a Secret Santa, but... improptu?"

"A masquerade party, duh."

Company smiles "Secret santa?-" she said "Ill go get the scrap from my ship, we can use that if were all gonna do that-"