Backwater Nexus. Mall. Let's Rock and Ride!

[misslucysleeches]

Lucy approaches the mall with just a little trepidation, smoothing out her dress (bright green with yellow flowers on the skirt -- and it's just over knee length, so a certain little pitcher needn't worry if she's around tonight) and making sure her hair is pulled back neatly in its ponytail. Silver's mention of the Rock N Ride nights at the mall stuck with her even after her return to her own world. So, after a rather annoying day trying to make sure her passport was up-to-date, she's decided it's time to seek out some fun and see what else this Nexus has to offer. "Just hope they accept regular old American dollars," she mumbles, patting her purse by her side as she reaches the front entrance. (Nothing in her vast array of literature suggested they wouldn't, but discretion, valor, etc.)

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Rhea chuckles softly. "The shoes are just a way for Uzulee to grab a quick snug and reassure Thoma that she's okay and not vanished. He's got a lot of instinct and some tough past, so he's got anxiety issues."

He also, if Lucy can make out the dark brown, lion size cat over there purring as Uzulee hugs him around the neck and lays her cheek on top of his head, has an incredibly beautiful coat of short plush fur, and a little winged boy child sitting on his back and bouncing with excitement to see his parents being affectionate.

[misslucysleeches]

"Oh, I sort of figured -- I thought 'dancing shoes' meant more like she wanted him to be her partner," Lucy explains, then frowns. "Aww, I see." Poor guy.

She peers over at the couple and smiles. "Aw, how cute!" She can't make out too many details about him, but the way he and Uzulee are snuggling is pretty obvious. And adorable. As is the kid. It's basically sweet-tooth city all around over there.

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"Naw, she was being literal this time." Rhea grins and has a sip of her drink. "And if you think those two are cute, you should see Wolvie and Ruhamah sometiOUCH!"

The yelp is followed by some pretty colourful not-cursing as she hops on one foot after getting a Ruhamah fist to the kneecap.

[misslucysleeches]

"Heh, okay then. I look forward to seeing the actual dancing shoes then," Lucy says, mirroring her with her can.

And then she has to bite down on her lower lip to avoid giggling at Rhea's predicament -- particularly the not-cursing. "Don't like to discuss your love life?" she asks Ruhamah, tipping her knees slightly away as she does.

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"I don't like being mocked for snuggling my husband by a girl who treats hers like an old shirt treats a chair," says the tiny woman with serene calm.

[misslucysleeches]

Bit of an odd metaphor (or simile -- Lucy's not sure which), but hey. "Fair enough," Lucy says, and takes another drink. "Besides, snuggling is great."

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Ruhamah dodges a kick that Rhea aims at her backside, then slaps the younger woman on the thigh and laughs at what she says about it before nodding to Lucy, her dark eyes twinkling as sharp little teeth show in her smile.

"Now what are you two fighting about?" Uzulee's voice is amused as she returns. It also sounds like she's wondering what she can do to get in on the exchange.

[misslucysleeches]

"Snuggling and how mockable it is if you're one prone to doing it," Lucy informs her with a smirk. "Shoes obtained?"

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Uzulee snorts, and then grins and holds up what look like a couple pieces of thin leather with strings attached. "Yup!"

[misslucysleeches]

"Guess you're all set for the dancing then!" Lucy says, grinning back. "Now all we need is some music, and I'm pretty sure that'll be forthcoming soon. . ."

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"Yup!" says Uzulee again as she stands on one foot and carefully exchanges her soft foot glove for one of the sets of leather and laces, which proves to be a soft soled sandal. "And there's CJ back with his lady. Quick, how's she looking at him?"

Rhea and Ruhamah stop their quarreling to look toward the stage, though only Rhea can see. The tall brunette grins at the stocky brown haired girl in jeans and Jazz theme costume hoodie. "She's his lady alright. He just doesn't know."

[misslucysleeches]

"Awesome," Lucy says, throwing her a playful thumbs-up.

Lucy tries to get a look at the stage too, curious about this mysterious lady. She chuckles at Rhea's assessment of the situation. "Well, I think she'll let him know sooner or later. That's how these things usually work."

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"Especially with most cat-themed people." Rhea grins as a break in the crowd discloses the young couple. CJ is dancing again, but now Andey is hanging around his neck with her arms and cuddling as they laugh and talk.

They both look up as Dreadnought's deep voice booms out over the crowd with no need of a microphone.

"You here ta dance?" He grins a laughing grin calculated to give girls giggly goosebumps by its sheer roguery and happiness. The answering roar from the crowd is loud enough to drown out his voice as he laughs.

[misslucysleeches]

Lucy chuckles, nodding at the pair. Yeah, she's gonna have to agree with the crowd here. Andey is definitely CJ's lady. Hopefully soon CJ will figure that out too.

Lucy looks up too, then joins in with the rest of the crowd in cheering and clapping. Oh yeah, she's ready! Bring it on, bots!