[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/R53D23l.png[/img] Gaia walked in Las Palmas and went directly to Harper and their table. She put away her small purse while talking to Harper () "Sorry that took a few minutes more than I expected." Gaia looked at the table "Did you forget my drink?" Gaia frowned at Aquilino.

"Has he behaved?" she asked her friend when she noticed Eros and blushed a deep red before trying to busy herself looking anywhere else but the boy. ()

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/5hkN0Q0.png[/img]"The name stays!" He pouted a little before responding to Gaia "I made you a pomegranate and blackberry frozen drink. I saw you dart off so I left it in the bar." Aquilino summoned the drink and some empanadas.

"You'll love me 'ome Merls, every room in the 'ouse and all the greenhouses all 'ave books. Me parents are really into readin' as well. Actually, most 'o the people I know are," Magnus said. His eyes flicked down to his new necklace and he smiled.

Niall nodded shyly. Unsure how to commence in the talk he flipped some pages to look at the artwork. He'd spend a lot of time looking at this book when he returned home. The thought of home made him hurt. He loved Ireland but not where he lived. The thought of the next few months back there didn't sit well with him. The shy boy shrugged, "Nothing I can do about it. But I hope I become tall, I'm sick of being dressed up as a leprechaun."

(aww Drew is all shy to the girl...cute.)

[img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/183070.png[/img]"I know that feeling well. It is usually that or I will think she is still behind me, but I'll turn around and she's gone. Certainly keeps our friendship interesting." Harper chuckled.

She took a sip of her drink while she contemplated Eros's () question.

"A foodie? I don't know if I would say that. I do like food and try to try new foods as often as possible, but I will generally get more excited about a new book than a new recipe. I do love candy though. What about you?"

She eyed as she arrived and held back a snigger as Gaia noticed Eros.

"There you are! Eros was just keeping us company while we waited for you."

Merlin eyes seem to be shining. "Well when I visit during the break you better show me those books."

Merlin couldn't help but to laugh at Niall's words. "You don't look like a leprechaun to me, you look like a very shy boy. Do you like cookies? When do you go back home?"

"great" she said walking outside with him. She wrapped her tail around her to give herself extra warmth and leaned against the nearest wall to him.

(( he did lol I am trying to catch up. I had to step away for a while and now I am behind again XD Las Palmas has vegan and vegetarian options. Usually the tray with green cloth napkins under them. Usually gluten free and dairy free. Can someone break down the tables for me again? I am not longer sure where is everyone.))

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/8c1Q3Re.png[/img] Eros shook his head and was about to answer when Gaia returned to Las Palmas. "What if I haven't?," Eros asked hypothetically when Gaia asked her friend if he had behaved.

He then focused back on answering Harper's question. "Not a foodie either. I normally just eat to not be hungry," he replied. "Although, I like cold desserts? I guess that's an exception. I don't ever turn down ice cream," Eros added.

“Of course I will, cos you’re gonna be staying there. I mean its got like over 200 rooms. And Mum’s quittich pitch and the lake in which you can swim. So you better come. Though be warned me dad ‘as a thing for plants. We’ve got so many even ‘e’s lost count,” Magnus replied.

Merlin made Niall blush again, though that wasn’t proving difficult to achieve. “I like most anything,” he Irish kid replied, “I go back after this workshop is over. Have to go to the inn and use flu powder.” He sighed. Yes talking and being social was taxing him a little but he was being accepted for the first time.

Magnus saw Gaia return so he smiled and picked up his bag, slipping it on his shoulders. “I’m gonna pop off for a little. Be back soon. I know I’ll be terribly missed but try to console yourselves with the fact that absence makes the ‘eart grow fonder.” He smirked and left the shop. He’d have to be quick but he also knew if for some reason he wasn’t back in time, his seer friend would have made sure he found his way.

((Gaia, Nik, fable, tardis and jazseraphina are at one table and the rest are at the other. except Magnus has just snuck off))

(( I understand...and tables are as such: (even though Joe and I stepped outside)

Table 1: Merlin, Raven, Drew, Kyros, Lenore, Niall, Amdir_tithen, (Im not sure if there is more...its the packed one and people keep coming and going)

Table 2: Joe, Lottie (me), Tardis' two characters, Jazseraphina, Anne (though Tardis and Anne are away for right now

Hopefully I got everyone...Im not sure if Mary and Eros set down...or you..but ya.))

Promising herself to keep the names straight, Lena nodded as each boy was reintroduced. Having a mind for puzzles and connections Lena caught on something quickly. "Well, you are the odd one, Drew. We are all together." Indicating everyone else at the table. "L" pointing to herself. "M" pointing to Magnus and Merlin. "And N." Smiling at the youngest at the table. "You'll just have to change your name." She teased.

(OOC: Harper is kinda at a table by herself with Aquilino and Alarico stopping by occasionally. I don't know if Eros sat down with me or if he's just hanging around for now.)

((OOC: I think Joe and Charlotte just step outside for a smoke))

Merlin nods to the info Niall gave him. "So you better not go without saying goodbye, ok? Are there many kids in your home? I'm a very curious guy, don't mean to pry, it's ok if you don't want to say."

Magnus comment made the dragon boy smile once again, he always made him smile. "Sounds like a wonderful place to be, and do you think I mind plants? Back at home that is what surrounds me-everywhere! My village is literally inside a forest." As he watch him go Merlin wondered where he was going, but it really wasn't his business. Merlin realized he have only tasted one thing, which was really bad so he went to find something to eat. "Anyone wants a something to eat? I'm going to try find something edible."

((ooc: Eros is wherever Harper is sitting xD He's at her table, but still standing ))

Joe stepped outside with Lottie, and lit up a cigarette. "Its getting crowded and warm in there," he said, enjoying the breeze and coolness of the day.

[img align=left]https://sapi.subeta.net/shared/183070.png[/img]"Ice cream is pretty great. What's your favorite kind?" Harper asked Eros (). "Pistachio is my favorite, but plain vanilla is a pretty good choice too."

((Harper, Gaia and Eros are at the welcome table close to the kitchen and bar. Not much room to eat since all the workshop stuff is at the table, but it has been proven neither one of us stays at the table. thank you! That will help me move Alarico and Aquilino around better.))

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/5hkN0Q0.png[/img]"More kids have walked in. I need to make some pitchers and get them to the other tables. I'll be back in a few."Aquilino said to Harper and Gaia (and Eros). He looked at Eros "Want some food?" ( )

Drew shook his head at Lena's comment. "Guess I don't fit regardless," he said. "My real first name won't work and neither will my middle name. Maybe I'll just be the leader since D comes before all the rest of you," he teased.

As Magnus left, he quirked an eyebrow at his friend and then rolled his eyes at the cheeky comment. He wished he knew the village well enough to slip off like others were doing. Sure he had a map, but Drew knew if he left it would be hours before he came back because he wanted to explore it all.

Turning to Niall and Merlin, he said, "Both of you will have to come and visit me at some point too. Between Mum and Dad both writing, we have pretty much wall to wall bookshelves, which I don't mind in the least."

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/bmhICXH.png[/img]Alarico walked to the crowded table and cleared some room on the table as one of the elves quickly wiped down the table. "Thank you Hairs." He said to the elf. Then 4 trays of tapas appeared on the table "we have empanadas. Vegetarian options have spinach in the crust. Dairy have an orange crust because they are made with squash and pumpkin. They are quite tasty if I say so myself." He looked pleased as he finished explaining "the third tray is mini breakfast options and the last has different kinds of potatoes. The ones over red napkins are hotter than the rest. If you do not like spice those are not for you. I mean it they are ghost pepper hot." He smiled at the group "if there are no questions I will be taking trays to the other table. Aquilino will be here soon to provide you with drinks."

[img align=left]http://i.imgur.com/R53D23l.png[/img] "Chocolate chip is my favorite ice cream. I like brownies and cookies but I prefer my pops." Gaia had joined in the foodie conversation to avoid any more embarrassment as she avoided answering Eros. He never behaves but she hadn't noticed she said it so loudly. ( )

Nodding Lena smirked having noticed this dark haired boy blushing before, "I'd follow you."

Turning Lena nodded her work with Drew done for the moment and gave her attention to Merlin, "I am a bottomless pit, my mother says. Always hungry. And not a very picky eater so anything is fine with me." Being exposed to so many different countries and varieties of food, Lena liked almost anything.

Settling in at a table of new friends Lena felt her new term at Hogwarts would be great and she was most definitely looking forward to the rest of today.

((OOC, I really need to get stuff done before Monday hits. I had fun tonight and will be on tomorrow evening too. ttfn))