Event Private Adopted

Shay was unsure what the old man was thinking, but he didn't seem mad or anything negative like that from what he could tell. Probably confused at most, which probably meant everything was okay so no issues. "Yeah, it was fun playing in the snow while it lasted," Shay nodded. As they pulled into the driveway, Kadasha sat up and looked around her new home. They had been driving for a while, so this was probably far away from the orphanage, but was it any closer to the park? Farther, maybe? She didn't know. She was distracted by the three orbs traveling along her side of the car, which had already vanished when her attention snapped back. While Kadasha was busy looking out her window, Shay added one more thing to address a problem with what Noel had planned. "Kadasha doesn't really like being in large crowds."

Kadasha got out of the car and followed Noel to the house, keeping her head down, half-buried in Shay's head. The hesitance in her walk was clear. She remained silent as ever. Meanwhile a small sword and shield made from a green, ethereal energy appeared in Shay's hands, no bigger than a butter knife and a saucer, the former of which the toy idly swung in front of himself. "No monsters here!" the toy dutifully reported with the archaic enthusiasm of a knight as portrayed in most media for kids. Hearing this, Kadasha was only slightly less hesitant to move forward. She didn't answer Noel when he asked what she'd like to do, and Shay was visibly distracted with playing the protector, eyes darting left and right, vigilant of any villainy that might leap out from the shadows. The child started looking around from where she decided to stop, seeing what was around.

Once Noel went to stow away the suitcase, Kadasha took hesitant steps towards the treats, looking around her to see if he was secretly watching her. After she was convinced that the coast was clear, she put Shay on the table and climbed up on the chair so she could grab a cookie. Kadasha ate the treat quietly, watching where Noel disappeared to. She was careful not to make a mess as she ate. She didn't want to anger Noel. Adults didn't like messes, and she was afraid what he'd do. She took a bite from the fruit slices half-way through her cookie. Shay helped himself to some of the fruit as well, sitting down by the plate, his weapon and shield to his sides, nibbling like a little mouse.

"Huh? Something for me?" the toy thought aloud, looking to where Noel's voice came from. "Wonder what that could be?" He turned to Kadasha, hoping she would have an answer, but she simply shrugged and continued to eat quietly. Just then, Shay felt a little chill. There was some kind of energy somewhere that felt familiar. Kadasha looked out one of the windows, feeling the familiar energy. But as quickly as it appeared, it was gone. Kadasha put her chin on the table near Shay and said in a whisper, "She wants to play again." "Well, we can't leave now... Maybe tonight?" Kadasha shrugged and finished up her cookie, smiling.

That was one upside to the move now that she thought about it. There were fewer people to tell her not to go outside, and a lot fewer kids to tattle on her that she had sneaked out. So this should be easier, and if all goes well, she'll get to see a friend. When Noel came back, this thought was still in Kadasha's little head, and the happiness it sparked shone through as she nodded when asked if she wanted to see their room. She hopped off the chair, with Shay jumping into her arms and hurried over to Noel. While she kept her face half-hidden with Shay, she was noticeably more energetic.