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As soon as the last class of the day dismissed, Ari headed home before leaving for Shiny's. She entered her kitchen where another note from Ally lay.

Ari laughed. "I knew she'd get the hang of it." She said out loud as she set her bag down. A strange bird flew in from the open window. With a Puff of Silver smoke it turned into a Tall Elvish looking man with dark skin and Hair, he also bore twitching wolf ears and a matching tail which swished behind him as he sat Indian style on the dinning table. "Annoying? How could she find me annoying?" Ari rolled her eyes and went to her room to change out of her School uniform. She grabbed her favorite harp, and returned to meet Faolan. "Careful, someone might see you like that."
"And that's a problem?"
"You are easier to explain in a smaller form." Faolan shrugged, defeated, and turned back into a bird. "I'm still coming with you. What happens if something goes wrong?"
"You worry too much," The Fey smiled as she left her little house and headed for Shiny's home. "Everything will be fine~ You'll see." The directions she was given pointed her back around the school. Ari decided it'd be quicker to take the shortcut through the woods and then back through the city.
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As she approached Shiny's home Faolan perched himself over the Garden's in question. She was just in time to see a Black car pull up.

((-utterly DIES over how incredibly adorable Kirimi is- aaaahhh that's just so CUTE! whee ))

The first to notice that visitors had arrived was not Shiny herself, but rather her two kittens, Luna and Solar. First it was Luna, who noticed the bird that landed in the small garden that sat in the center of Shiny's modest-sized U shaped house. The sleek female cat had darted straight outside and was currently perched directly under the bird, staring with predatory intent as her long tail whipped behind her. Second was Solar who, being far too lazy to go chase the funny-smelling bird, picked up on the dark energy of a certain cat-worshiping boy and went trotting casually out to the front gate to properly ensure the feline adulation began as soon as possible.

Unaware of the bird's unusual draw, Shiny chuckled and followed after the orange tabby, fairly certain she knew who he was waiting for. "Hello! Welcome to my home!" She greeted the pair at the gate with a warm smile, ushering them through the small front yard and into the house proper. It was done in a traditional-inspired style, with modern amenities and old-world looks. "The lazy one currently rubbing against Nekozawa is Solar, and his sister is out in the garden chasing a bird. Can I get either of you something to eat or drink?"

"Thank you~" Ari chimed as she and Nekozawa followed Their Hostess through her house. A few small rays of warm sunshine landed on her feet as they passed the windows.
"Oh, I didn't know you had a little sister~" Ari smiled at Nekozawa. "That's very sweet of her."

The fey glanced out one of the windows just in time to see the 'certain birdy' give up and dive down through the bush he had been sitting on. What reappeared out of the plant was no longer a bird, but a familiar butterfly. It began fluttering just out of the kittens reach in a faint teasing fashion.
"Is out there where we will get started?" She asked calmly while masking her anxiety.

The change from bird to butterfly had Luna going nuts, the sleek little predator using all of her substantial hunting skills in trying to capture the strange smelling winged thing. Shiny noticed the sudden flurry of activity with a slightly puzzled expression. "Strange, she's not usually so aggressive..."

She pinned the glittery drawing to the front of her fridge, then went and got that glass of water for Ari. "Yes, I had thought the garden would be well suited, as there are several very old fruit trees and it doesn't have a concrete substructure, which I assumed meant it would be a good place for you to connect to your earth energies, yes? And a bit more certain of privacy than out in the open woods."

"Oh! And one more thing!" She darted over to the door between the kitchen and the garden and grabbed a large, black rice paper umbrella, which she handed to Nekozawa with a faint smile. "I figured, in case we end up making a lot of light, you might like something more than just your hood."

"Is there anything else we need to do first, or have on hand, Ari?" Turning once more to the elfin girl.

Are followed her Friends in to the garden. There was a very slight breeze and she wondered if the others could feel it. The cherry tree sighed before her, it's presence was comforting is some way.

Faolan had noticed the Kitten had halted it's chase. He fluttered to Nekozawa's Umbrella and landed soundlessly on the top.

Ari took a deep breath and held her harp before her. The grass beneath her feet feeling warm from the sunlight. She walked over until she was standing a few feet facing Shiny. "Until I begin playing, if would be best if you simply relaxed and listened to the natural energy around us." She smiled reassuringly. "I will begin by listening myself, and focusing on your wavelength. Once I hear it, I will begin the connection. That is when The Seal over my power will break and my true form be revealed." She paused, saying the words 'true form' felt odd. "You may feel a slight prickly sensation on your skin, and it's possible your hair will react as if near static. Both are normal occurrences. Once the connection is in sync... Then I will work on restoring what has been lost." She smiled at Shiny and nodded at Nekozawa. The Fae closed her eyes and Began to listen. The Aura of the fallen star appeared to her like a faint candles flame.

From the top of the Black umbrella, Faolan watched intently. Please be careful...