For the most part, Aqua has been keeping to herself, engaging every so often and even going as far as to try playing the block-stacking game. She is really having a hard time figuring out how to interact with people her own age, people who don't need her for a specific job or reason. Being here is so far out of her comfort zone. But at least she's trying. That has to count for something, right?

By the time Julia gets free, Aqua is standing on the edges of the party again, mostly watching while she sips a glass of water. The call of, "Don't touch her," catches her attention first and as she turns towards it, she spots a young woman catching a beautiful animal Aqua can only assume is Julia the peakitten.

"It's okay," she says easily. "She's very pretty. Is that Julia? Nida was telling me about her."