Rinni had to agree with Tempris on this. They had enough people. Perhaps too many people. Her and Gunter could take down a group of bandits on their own easily. How and when did the group grow so large? It was obvious that at least two of the people present were summoned by Gunter and/or Isabella themselves. But the rest? Just happenstance. They had run into Erebus and Tempris at a pub. And Destin just happened to be here when they arrived. Rinni cast a glare at Gunter and Isabella, wondering what other surprises they had in store.
Rinni struggled to keep up with all the introductions and names. She knew Gunter, Tempris, and Erebus. Of course, she knew Isabella. The new arrivals were... she hadn't caught their names yet. She noticed the speedy one that had startled her previously was eying her and her companion with curiosity before turning his attention toward Tempris. She wasn't too concerned with the glance, it wasn't every day you saw someone with such a talkative companion.
Gunter was the first to acknowledge her.
"Hey Little one, glad to see you made it."
She blushed intensely at the way he greeted her, feeling completely embarrassed and belittled.
"Could... could you please not call me that, Gunter. I'm not a child..." It was fine when it was just them because she was smaller than him. But in front of all these strangers? It felt a bit more degrading.
The first of the newcomers to interact with her was the beautifully attractive man that she had, at first, mistaken for a woman. As he approached, she looked up at him nervously. Why was he coming over to her? There was plenty of people... why... oh.
The man took Rinni's hand in his, lifting it to his mouth where he proceeded to plant a kiss on her palm. Looking up at him, she couldn't hide the pink forming as the blood rushed to her cheeks from embarrassment. She held Candy in her free arm as the Moogle wiggled and squirmed while the two conversed. He seemed to be quite a gentleman with old-fashioned manners that were refreshing and rare. Or maybe that was how everyone behaved where he was from?
"Uh ah... the pleasure's all mine." it slipped out before she could stop herself, causing her to blush even more fervently. As he turned his attention away from her, he gave her a wink that caused her to quickly look away from him. She heard him introduce himself as Destin Eaves. So, at least she knew another name. That was one less to learn.
Candy slipped out of her grasp while she was distracted and made her way to Destin's abandoned picnic basket where she began to snoop inside of it, her plump little body sticking out of the trap door as she dug around looking for snacks. She preferred nuts and vines but she also loved a good sweet now and then. Rinni hurried after her.
"Candy, no! That's not ours!""Look, Rinni! Lookie lookie! Juice boxes!" before the Ranger could protest, her companion had drunk half the contents of the box. She turned every shade of green and began to hack and gag.
"Candy?! Are you okay? What the heck is in this thing?" Rinni asked, as she gingerly put it to her nose and began to sniff the contents. Instantly revolted, her nose crinkled and she sneezed throwing the juice box aside.