Fun Time Summer Bar-B-Que.

[Ohkara Minamaru]

It seemed things on the boat were much more hectic than they appeared in the air- a small alien child causing a ruckus as he rushed for the grill. Ohkara watched the scene play out for a moment, curious of whom this kid was, and if he too was a guest; however, Ethan’s words to her made her spring into action. Her leg hand quickly reached out, her intense speed likely something the child would not be expecting, and grasped for his tail.

If her hand connected, she’d grip it tightly, picking the boy up with the appendage, so the he could meet her gaze. Looking into his eyes she’d cock her head to the side, ”Well, hello there~” she’d coo with a disarmingly cheery tone of her own, then turn her gaze to the other two, ”A friend of your’s?” she’d asked with a risen brow. No one had even mentioned such an alien child.

Ohkara had heard the stories of Acrosian people; however she’d never actually encountered one. The world was full of aliens, and she simply missed the connection. Still, she was intrigued by his presence. Turning her gaze back to the boy she’d smile brightly, ”How can we help you, little boy?” she’d ask, also not making the connection that the young alien had been attempting to steal the food that sizzled on the hot grill behind her.

[Ethar Luxun]

AS Ethar moved in, He saw what caused the chair to fall over. An Acrosian, and a very young one at that. He had never seen one before, but he had read about them.

He tried to make a run for the grill to steal food it seemed, but before he could whirl around to dash and capture the creature, Ohkara was on the case, and was seemingly going to nab the creature by its tail. IF she was successful, she would talk to the creature in her usual cheery voice.

"Looks like an Acrosian, and a very young one at that." He said, as Ohkara would ask if he was a friend, and Ethar shook his head.

"If I didnt know any better, ID say the smell of the food grilling on Ethans...Barbeque was it? Is what he was after. Cant say I blame him. It smells wonderful." He said as he walked up closer to the young Acrosian, if Ohkara had caught him, and thought for a moment. "What could such a young creature be doing here? And without a parent?"

[Keliel]

Keliel's fingertips were inches away from the treasure chest and it's delicious meat, he could almost taste it! His tongue stretched out of his mouth, salivating like a dog left home all day without food. The floodgates had opened. Beams of light shoot out from the chest's interstice, a melody waiting in cue to mark the boy's acquisition of the dungeon's treasure; but alas, the boy's conviction mustn't have been enough for his reach was yet too far and soon the bright light manifested from his imaginative mind vanished as the green haired woman yanked him by the tail. His big red eyes, full of anticipation and excitement, dulled in that instant of disappointment.

As the woman lift him off his feet so effortlessly, Keliel flailed his limbs as if he could swim or run on air. The young Acrosian kept grabbing at the air for something to pull himself from her grasp. Even at eyesight, Keliel continued to squirm restlessly until his bright red pupils met the woman's yellow eyes and he suddenly felt calm. ”Well, hello there~” she said. Like hypnosis, the boy got lost in her eyes and relaxed his limbs to dangle with mouth ajar. That, however, did not last long as the brown haired man approached them. Keliel gave his meanest and most frightening growl he could muster with sharp teeth and everything.

"Rawr!" he cried, thinking it might scare his foes into submission. His growl however, sounded more like the regurgitating roar of a lion cub. He was anything but scary.

[Ethan Snow]

With the scampering alien child darting out of his view around the side of the counters and having warned Ohkara of his approach, Ethan stood by and watched as the young lady snatched the kid up by his tail as he entered the kitchen area and hoisted him into the air. The blue haired boy had no idea how old the child was, but evidently at least old enough to move around on his own and swim, as he doubted the alien could have boarded his boat in any other fashion. At first the child was silently staring back at Ohkara as he dangled in her grasp, but once Ethar piped up, the little alien looked at him and choked out the most pathetic of growls.

"Awwwwww, he's so cute." Ethan gushed and he pushed himself away from the counter and started to walk back around to the kitchen area, more so he could turn his attention back to the grill before anything burned than to further examine the kid. Ohkara after all seemed to have him under control, though there was still the mystery of how he got on the teen's boat.

"I've never seen him before..." Ethan commented, answering Ohkara's question as he squeezed by the two and opened the grill to flip some of the meat. "...but I'd like to know hoe the heck he got on my boat. We're like, a mile from the nearest island."

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara gave a light shrug at the two, as she watched the boy react to being lifted off the ground. First his state was entranced, but as quickly as that came, it broke, followed by a cute little roar. Ohkara’s eyes widened momentarily, letting out a small giggle. Her face bared a bright smile as she continued to stare into his crimson orbs, ”Rawr to you too!~” she cooed.

Turning her attention back to Ethan as he passed her, she gave another shrug, ”Well whatever the reason, he is here now… And I bet Ethar’s right. He looks pretty hungry…”

Rounding the kitchenette, Ohkara distanced the alien boy from the grill, turning her attention back to him once more, ”What’s your name?” she asked kindly. Though her demeanor was one that radiated kindness, she was not yet ready to release the child. She was a firm believer in manners, and if this boy wanted anything from the group, he’d have to ask nicely.

”I’m Ohkara,” she told him, ”And that’s Ethan, and Ethar,” she told him, pointing to the men as she said their names.

”You see,” she started, taking a seat at one of the stools near the counter of the kitchenette, ”This is Ethan’s boat, and you are trespassing,” her tone shifted to one of a bit more authority, fittingly much like a mother who was explaining to a child why they were in trouble, ”While you weren’t invited, I’m sure you’re welcome to stay,” she told him, her yellow eyes meeting his yet again, ”However, if you do decide to stay, you must remember that you are a guest here, and as a guest, you must mind your manners.” Giving him a scrutinizing eye, ”You do have manners, don’t you?”

[Ethar Luxun]

Ehtar couldnt help but give a small laugh as well as the Acrosian tried to be scarey, but ended up doing the opposite. He wasnt so quick to show himself succumbing to the small child's cuteness as he let off a small sigh.

"Pleased to meet ya kid." He replied as Ohkara introduced them all to the child. "Poor kid must be starving Ohkara, Maybe if we give him something to eat first, he might warm up to us more." He said, as he turned to Ethan and said "Starting to think it was a very good idea to bring that fruit juice as well as my mead. Though I had no idea we would have company THIS young." as he started to laugh a bit.

Looking around the kitchenette, he asked "Where do you keep your drinking glasses Ethan? Gotta stay hydrated in this sun you know..."

[Keliel]

Despite his evident hostility and predator-like disposition, the older humans before him were not impressed. "Awwwwww, he's so cute." ”Rawr to you too!~” and a light chuckle from another, Keliel crossed his arms and pouted in defeat. His growl was totally ineffective. His large red pupils followed the blue-haired man as he approached his sought after treasure and began turning the pieces of delicious meat over with a long prong-like tool. The euphoric smell of meat became more pronounced and flooded into the Acrosian's hangry nostrils. He had begun to drool before he felt the tug on his tail as the woman carried him away. "Noooooo~~!" he cried, reaching for the exposed meat as if he could stretch his arms.

"What’s your name?” the woman asked, however, Keliel refused to answer. The boy stuck his tongue out and blew raspberries at Ohkara. Pppppppbtt!

It wasn't until Ethar introduced the idea of feeding him that Keliel began to settle down and listen. Ohkara took a more authoritative tone, she almost sounded like his mother, which caused him to instinctively look down in silence as if he were being scolded. Regardless, it appeared they weren't going to kick him out if he complied, so he did what good little boys do and answer the grown-up's questions.

"I have manners!" he protested. His voice was like that of a normal human child, slightly high pitched but smooth. "And I am not Trespassing! I am Keliel!" He continued, clearly oblivious to the definition of what Ohkara had said earlier. "I have manners!" he repeated while pouting. "I saw him flying," he pointed at Ethar, "and I wanted to fly too... so I chased him..."

He then looked into Ohkara's eyes with his own big and hopeful pupils staring back at hers, thinking he had satisfied all her conditions. "Can I eat now?"

[Ethan Snow]

Paying more attention to his duties as host of their little soiree, Ethan busied himself turning the meat in the grill to prevent any of it from burning too much and then moved on to rotating the potatoes. As he worked, Ohkara talked to the kid, explaining that the boat was his and then said he was welcome to stay as long as he behaved himself. The option was of course left up to him so responded quickly between selections of food.

“Yeah, sure. But we should find out where his parents are after lunch.” the blue haired teen stated. A few moments later Ethar asked where the cups were stored and with a tilt of his head, he responded. “In the cabinet opposite the mini fridge. Actually while you're in there, can you start setting out all of the tableware? It's all in there.” the boy went on as he closed the lid and turned back to gently shoe Ohkara and her charge out of the kitchenette, as it was crowded enough already and Ethar cramming in would just made it dangerous with the hot grill. It would be at that time Ohkara might get her first clear view of the young man's blue, 'Kiss the Cook' apron.

[Ohkara Minamaru]

Ohkara shot the boy a harsh look as he proceeded to blow a raspberry at her instead of answering her question. Luckily, Ethar’s next words would seemingly change the boy’s attitude. As she was shooed out of the kitchen area, Ohkara exited with boy in tow, and then set him down once he began answering questions. With a smile, Ohkara couched down, ”See, that wasn’t so hard, was it?” she cooed.

”Now then, if you do indeed have manners like you say, then you can wait to eat until its time. Don’t worry, though, it won’t take too long.”

The boy was an interesting specimen. Indeed his temperate and behavior were that of a child, but the fact he could use a technique like the Zanzoken, regardless of how well, was a testament to his potential. But was he too young to help form such potential? Ohkara couldn’t answer such a question. She wasn’t as good with small children as most, her life as a child was a lot different than what was considered normal.

”Perhaps you’d like to play a game while we wait?” she asked the boy with a soft tone, pressing a finger to her lips, ”What kinds of games do you like?” honestly, she was completely unsure of what kind of entertainment to offer the boy. Hopefully he had an idea.

[Ethar Luxun]

Ethar sat on a nearby chair while Ethan continued to cook the meat, he was surprised how well Ohkara was dealing with the situation. It was seemingly almost... motherly.

Chuckling to himself after a moment or two, he finally said "Maybe the kid would like something to drink to. Glasses are over here." He said, pointing to the couple of glasses that were taken out previously. "The barrel on the left is Fruit Juice. The other is my homemade mead.... for adults only, of course." He said, as he playfully gave Ohkara a funny glance as he mentioned that the mead was for adults only.

His eyes were grabbed by the tub that Ohkara had brought. Tilting his head a bit, he asked "What is that Ohkara? Did you bring a salad to the BBQ?"

[Keliel]

Keliel’s face lit up with delight as Ohkara offered to play with him. She wasn’t so bad after all! The boy reached for the woman’s wrist to guide her and promptly hopped to the floor from the seat he stood on. If Ohkara didn’t follow him, she’d find her body involuntarily pulled by the boy’s weight. “Let’s play pretend!” he said. Keliel wouldn’t have noticed the discomfort his action might have caused, for he was too excited to play with his new friends. If left to his own devices, the boy would lead the woman towards the left of the deck they stood upon, away from the kitchenette and all the chairs and tables.

“Where’s all the sand?” he said, a question which continued to puzzle him from the moment he set foot on the contraption. “We can’t make a castle without sand…” The boy stood inquisitively pondering the nature of his surroundings. However, his confusion didn’t last very long as he came to a brilliant realization. “I know!” he exclaimed, releasing Ohkara’s arm and kneeling by the floor. “It’s hiding under the floor!”

Keliel raised his one hand into the air with sharpened claw-like nails ready to penetrate the floor unless interrupted.

[Ethan Snow]

Tending to the afternoon's meal, Ethan wasn't exactly sure what kind of game Ohkara was playing with their little visitor since his attention was so focused on preparing that much sought after meat. However when the tiny alien exclaimed that there must be sand hiding under the deck he looked up and shouted.

"Oy! Don't be putting any hole in my boat now!" It wasn't exactly an unfriendly command, indeed it almost sounded joking, but both Ohkara and Ethar would likely know that was about as serious a tone as the blue haired teen had ever used. He didn't dislike the kid, but at the same time he most definitely didn't want a new sunroof in the middle of the aft deck. Lightening up a little, although for Ethan, again the change of tone was practically unnoticeable since he was always light, the boy waved them over. "Come on, you guys can play in the sand after lunch, it's almost ready."

With a platter already set out beside the grill, Ethan started to scoop the piping hot, sizzling portions of perfectly seasoned beef from the rack and onto the plate. One by one the morsels made their way from the flaming box to the platter. Then after sliding the meat platter aside, Ethan pulled another out of the cabinet to his side and started to place the potatoes upon it. A few more extras from the fridge like steak sauce, buns and salad dressing and the buffet was complete, and with his duties as cook discharged, the blue apron around his waist and shoulders was quickly discarded in favor on his much preferred shirtlessness.

"Ohkara, how about you take our guest through first, Ethar and I can follow up." the blue haired teen suggested, grabbing a plate himself before walking out of the surrounding kitchenette and standing by for them to go first.

[Ohkara Minamaru]

A small look of surprise drew over Ohkara’s face as she was towed away from the others, piloted by the small child. Luckily for Ethar, his question had been caught as she was drug across the wooden floor, ”It’s coleslaw, Ethar!” she called over to him, ”I made it myself. It’s really good!”

Turning her attention to the boy one more, it seemed he was pondering where exactly all the sand went. Ohkara’s stomach churned when a sudden burst of life turned to the boy, and he answered his own question. Drawing a hand back, he readied himself to create a hole in the deck of the boat. Ethan was quick to call out, and Ohkara was equally quick in moving. Her hand quickly shot forwards, gently taking hold of the boy’s wrist, ”Oh no, no, no, no!” she exclaimed.
”Ethan’s right. If you wanna play in the sand, then we can after we eat. Preferably off Ethan’s beautiful boat.” She told him, with a smile, then turned back towards the kitchen.
 
”Yeah, let’s go get you dished up. It smells so delicious!~” Tugging the boy forward, her careful grasp not having released the boy since she’d taken hold of him.

Rounding the kitchette, Ohkara would grab a plate and hand it to the boy, ”You just want a little over everything?” she asked, grabbing a plate for her, and setting to work on picking out a few pieces of meat for the two of them. Of course, with Ohkara, there was no such thing as “child-sized-portions”.

[Ethar Luxun]

Smiling brightly, Ethar chuckled as he asked "Coleslaw? Wonderful Ohkara! Is there nothing you cant do?"

When the child wanted to dig through the boat to get to sand, He was quite glad Ohkara and Ethan got to it before he could. Damaging Ethans boat would of ruined the entire barbeque. At the mention of food, Ethar's stomach did growl. Out enough for Ohkara and Ethan to hear. "Oop, Excuse me. Haha." He said, looking embarassed.

While Ohkara and Ethan, and the child went to get their food, Ethar walked over to his barrels, picked up the spigots he had brought with them, and pounded them into the wood with his bare fists. "Drinks are ready to. Just need cups to pour them into. I dont have them labeled, but remember, the right one is fruit juice, and the left one is my infamous mead." He said, then fell silent. "Or was it the right one that was the mead, and the left with the fruit juice.... Oh well, Guess we will find out either way. Haha." He added as he rubbed his hands.

"I Hope you guys like it, its all homemade afterall. I enjoy their flavours quite immensely."

[Keliel]

"Okay."

Keliel responded complacently. He smiled as Ohkara led him towards the kitchenette. If anything, he was confused. Why send him to play when the food was about to be done anyway? His long and thin tail swiveled on the floor behind him as they approached the table. He climbed onto the nearest high-chair. His little feet kicked about before he finally managed to lift above his torso. Standing with his legs straight, he could barely see over the counter as Ohkara asked the boy what he wanted. He looked up at her and nodded. His eyes sparkled with delight along with a wide smile of anticipation.