~Welcome to the Summer Matsuri.~

Putting on her polite charming smile she picks out familiar spirit energy,barely felt as it's being suppressed but still there,figuring they are getting close."Have you seen the opening fireworks?Quite something,the best I've seen in many years.Must be some master at work.."

Shiro happily accepted the dango from Altria he turns when he 's sees Mikiru comeing towards them accompanied by a girl he can't recognize. He swallows, "hey there he is."

"Huh,who?" Turning to look she catches sight of Mikiru and a very familiar looking girl she can't quite place wearing one open kimono.'Oh..so he came after all..no,no,it's ok.This is a different Mikiru,remember.Give it a chance..see if that was not in wain..Wonder who the girl is though,his date?Her kimono is something..' Trying to smile she calls out,"Hey,you found us.At the right time too."

Mikiru smiles, "yeah... evening... those fireworks were certainly marvelous." He smiles again and whispers to Akkei, 'they don't seem to recognize you yet.'

Leaning close she inconspicuously whispers into Mikiru's ear,"Indeed,shall we make a game of it?Let us see if they figure it out on their own,hmmm.My human appearance wasn't all that different..I think.." Smiling politely at the dressed up shinigami she nods,"Greetings to you all.A pleasure to meet you on this fine evening."

Shiro stares at Akkei and still doesn't realize it's actually her. "yes.... nice to meet you. but.... I have a feeling I know you..."

"Nice to..eh,meet you.." She looks at Akkei in puzzlement,unable to shake the feeling of familiarity."Um..yeah,me too..have we..er,met?" Trying to figure it out she remembers her manners,shaking her head."Oh,I'm sorry.Please,sit down..have a bento..there's a lot for everyone."

Akkei just smiles mysteriously,"Maybe we have.It's a small town after all,and small worlds as well." Gathering her kimono together and taking a seat so there's space between her and others she nods gratefully at Altria,"Thank you." Glancing up she smiles at Mikiru,waiting for him to sit down as well.

Mikiru takes a seat neaxt akkei, he smiles at shiro waiting for him to guess.

Starting in on her food before her stomach decides to start growling causing embarrassments she closes her eyes for a few moments at the blissful taste.'Mm..soo..yummy..the taste,the texture..' Enjoying food in appreciative silence for while she glances at Akkei curiously."Please,go ahead too.The food is great.Um..Sorry,I didn't hear your name?"

"If you insist." Keeping the polite smile she picks up a bento box,giving one to Mikiru as well.Opening it she's surprised with the neatly arranged,deliciously looking lunch,getting a quick flash back of making something similar for someone long ago.'Ciel..'A fleeting sadness surfaces on her face,quickly disappearing behind the polite smile.Picking up the chopsticks she takes a bite of dango."My,this is delicious." At the question about her name she only smiles,"That's because I didn't say it."

Mikiru accepts the bento box gratefully, and opens in to find nothing but dango in it. *thinks: .... I'm in heavan.* he looks at Altria and Akkei and just smiles.

Shiro stares at Akkei then it dawns on him. "Oh! Akkei! you're Akkei!" he has a look that seems excited. "I'm right...right?"

Raising one delicate eyebrow she looks at Shiro,slightly amused."Indeed. Smart,are we.You seem unusually excited,enjoy my company that much?" With a faint smirk tugging at the corner of her mouth she eats another dango.

"Me too,I'm ravenous.Only had two bowls of ramen,a plate of onigiri,five manju buns and a batch of cinnamon rolls for breakfast." Grabbing one of the bento boxes Loki wrenches the lid open,wrestling with the tape to free his chopsticks in such hurry he almost breaks them.Releasing them at last he bows quickly."Thanks for the food." Digging in into scrumptious food he stuffs his mouth."Mmm..this is..soo good." Looking up when Shiro says Mikiru's coming Loki almost chokes at the sight of the girl walking hand in hand with him.Grabbing for the water bottle he drinks big gulps,putting it away.Holy sprocket!That is some kimono..if it can be called that.Looking at her curiously he remembers about food,returning to stuffing his face but with more moderation.With Shiro guessing her name he frowns,it sounds like he heard it before."Akkei?Hold up,you're that Arrancar from back then..with the witches hat?What are you doing here?"

"Kami,Loki-kun do you have a stomach or a black hole?" Shaking her head in exasperation she picks up one of the water bottles,twisting it open and taking a sip.Finding out the familiar looking girl is actually Akkei she shifts uncomfortably.

"Hmmhmm?" Raising one eyebrow she smiles mockingly,"Indeed,that was me." Leaning slightly towards Loki her smile goes from mocking to sly."This festival is for everyone.I came to enjoy it and remember the past for a little while let go of the present.Is that....a problem? Hmm? A law of yours I am not aware of forbidding Arrancars enjoyment of life?Hell knows you make up new one's on the spot." Pulling back and glancing between Loki and Altria Akkei goes quiet,setting the food to the side."If my presence is uncomfortable I shall leave.This is shinigami celebratory gathering after all.....it would be a shame to spoil it..."

Mikiru stares at Akkei and then Loki and Altria, "hm.... Miss Akkei, it shouldn't be a problem really....." He glances over at Shiro, "Would it?" he has a curious look on his face.

Shiro glances at Altria and nudges her slightly, he gives her a smiles then turns to Mikiru, "..... I don't think it's be a problem. heck.... I've already seen Desta wandering around here.... I really don't see what the problem is." he leans a little on Altria, "Do you?"

Blushing lightly in embarrassment she stares at her bento box,face getting hidden by bangs and locks of hair that falls forwards when she tilts her head down."N-no..there's no problem.I'm sorry,that was rude of me..." Biting her lower lip she glances at Akkei and Mikiru,"It's just..some things are..hard to..forg-..that is..to..let go of....and adjust..sorry.." Shaking her head Altria picks up another dango,trying to smile cheerfully."ust..don't mind me,ok. Let's enjoy the current moment of this wonderful festival."

Loki inches back from Akkei,pink from the close proximity."In the present situation you can do whatever you want." Continuing stuffing himself with food he wonders what Altria meant,thinking to ask at the right moment.Washing down the food with a drink of water Loki nudges Shiro with his elbow. "Hey,who's this Desta person you mentioned? A friend of yours?"

Shiro nods to loki, "... I guess you could say that bu-.... er I mean, he's kinda... strange I guess." He caught himself before he blurted that desta was actually his ex-fraccion.

Looking thoughtful she adds,"Hmm..but you know,from what I know of Desta you two would probably get along." 'If he gets over the Arrancar thing.' Shaking her head Altria finishes her food and sets the bento box aside,putting the lid back on.

Loki looks at Shiro weirdly."Strange?What do you mean,strange?He's a psycho strange or he's a little weird strange??" Poking Altria he frowns."Are you implying I'm strange???Huh?"

Laughing she nods,"Yes,yes you are.Only you can come up with the weirdest devices that do completely opposite weird things." Ruffling Loki's hair playfully she smiles as her mood lightens.Glancing around at the festival going on around them in full swing she patiently wait for everyone to finish so they can start exploring the festival itself. "