C'mon Ronan. 

Why? I don't know anybody. 

Please? Maybe you can get somebody to teach you how to surf?

Fine. As long as you let me bring my computer. 

Ugh, you're such a nerd. Fine, you can bring your computer as long as you talk to AT LEAST ONE girl. At some point.

Ok, sure. Why not. *grabs computer, throws on swimshirt, walks off* 

(I know you said no charrie sheets, but pretty much nobody knows who this guy is because he's pretty new. He has a medium build, messy, light brown hair, and light green eyes. He's pretty nerdy, but really sweet, and I'd love for him to make some friends.)

Ronan~

I decide to leave the computer at home after all.

I bike to the beach (with a book strapped onto my bike, just in case), and relish the feel of the cool salt air blowing against my face as I zoom through the chatterbox towards the ocean that has undoubtedly sprung up just for this occasion. The ride is relatively uneventful. A random group of cbers is gathered in costumes singing Hamilton, I have to dodge a few flaming pies, and there are two suns this morning. Same old same old.  

The sun is just rising above the waves (I think the cb wisely eliminated the other one on this beach for this party) and the ocean is stained a light shade of orange. The air feels cool and inviting against my skin, and I drop my bike into the sand, grab my book, and head off towards the ocean. My feet sink into the sand as I walk, and has soon made its way in between my toes and all over my feet. Smiling, I sit down on the ground and open my book. My cber has recently decided to become obsessed with Michael Vey, so I decided to give it a try. So far, it's been awesome. Who doesn't like kids with electric powers? 

A voice startles me out of my reverie. I've been so absorbed with the story that I didn't notice another AE sit down beside me. "What're you reading?" I look up in surprise and blurt "Michael Vey. It's really good.". Then, composing myself, I say "I'm Ronan. What's your name?"

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Yes, I DID just pull the old randomly introduce someone and hope that someone else fills that role. Yes, I know it's annoying. Yes, I'm rambling. XD 

Luna says "zbir" That sounds like some alien race. Cool.

*I guarantee that I know more aliens that you do.*

I'm...... sure you do.  

Hi. We'll be attending.

Sorry we're late!

Cilantro~

The beach is crowded with things to do; kareoke, a kiddie pool, a surf shop, a snowcone machine and picnic tables crowded with food. "I'm gonna go see if they have paddleboards at the surf shop. Bye!" Secret calls out, leaving me on my own.

I glance around at all the other AEs, almost all of them are already talking to somebody else. There's one guy who I don't recognize though, who is hoding a book and talking to Key. Books are generally good signs of non-hostile AEs. Also they're getting snowcones, which is a plus because my stomach is screaming at me to put food in it.

Don't be shy, don't be shy, don't be shy is the main thought swirling aroud in my head as I go over to them, getting in line for a snowcone. I decide to introduce myself. "Hi, my name is Cilantro. I'm Pepper Star's AE. Who are you?" 

***

(Note fro CBer: I hope it's okay that Cilantro went over to Ronan and Key. If not, then just ignore this.)

 As soon as I ask the question he starts grinning. "Oh, it's about these kids with electric powers who are being hunted down by theis evil corporation who wants to use their powers to dominate the world and-" He stops and seems to think better of telling me more. "Sorry. It's- um, it's a really cool book."
I smile. "It sounds awesome!" I say. I'd like to hear more, but I'm not sure that he wants to tell me. I glance down the beach and see some people running through the sand. Someone is blowing bubbles into some other AEs faces and laughing. I smile. It looks like it will be a good party.
Suddenly Ronan speaks again, breaking into my thoughts. "This place needs a snowcone machine." I smile and open my mouth to agree, but before I can speak a snowcone machine pops right up in front of Ronan. I burst out laughing as he turns toward me. "Care for a snowcone?"
still grinning, I nod. "Sure, why not!"
He reaches up and hands me a blue raspberry snowcone.
I take it from him and take a lick. "Yum!" I say licking my lips. He pulls another from the machine, this time it is red. I'm guessing it is strawberry or something. I grin as he takes a big bite. "Good?" I ask.
He smiles and nods. "Very."
Suddenly a pretty girl steps up to the snowcone machine and smiles. "Hi, my name is Cilantro. I'm Pepper Star's AE. Who are you?"
I smile up at her, "Hey, Cilantro...I think we've met at another AE ball before, but I'm Key. Care to join us?"
She smiles and nods, sitting down next to us.

sorry I didn't say anything, I'm not exactly used to this

Sure, Rose! I'd be glad to! Wanna meet by the snow cone machine? I got there a bit early, so I'm already there. See you then!

Evil Devin~

I'm almost positive that cloud was a dragon. 

Someone starts playing music, rock or pop, I can't tell. A teenage girl stands up and starts to sing. Nymph and I prop up on our elbows to watch. I notice several Æs standing and starting toward the boardwalk to dance, because who wants to try and dance on sand?

"Care to dance?" I look at Nymph.

"Why not." Hand in hand, we walk toward the boardwalk dance-floor. We start pulling off fun dance moves (not the old-fashioned kind, the kind you would do to pop music) and my nervousness falls off completely. For the first time in my life, I'm at an Æ ball, dancing, and having fun. Lost in the music, I don't notice how close we are to the edge of the boardwalk until Nymph slips and gasps. I grab her wrist just before she lets go of the edge of the planks. Falling into the water wouldn't be so bad, if a bit cold, but the boardwalk is lined with jagged boulders, which wouldn't be so refreshing.N

"Are you okay?" I ask after I help her up. 

She nods. I finally convince Nymph that dancing barefoot is much easier than in sandals.

Suddenly, the music stops. The girl stops singing and gets off the stage. Someone else steps up to the mike. 

"Hello, hello, ladies and gentlemen, Æs of all types! We invite you to join us in a giant sand-sculpture contest! It begins now. You have two hours until judging begins!" 

Nymph and I exchange glances and smile. 

"Let's do this!" She says, running back to our spot and starting to pile up sand.  

"So, how many forms can you assume as a shapeshifter?" I ask Nymph as we form one turret of our sandcastle.

"Any that I want." She pours more wet sand in front of me. 

I sigh. "I wish I could control how I shapeshift. Its no fun if you can't control it." I glumly cut a window in the turret. 

"Well, maybe I could teach you sometime." She smiles. 

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I hope I didn't control Nymph too much!  

Will anyone go with me?

Don't go with her! She's ugly and I promise you'll hate it! 

(Raven runs away crying)

(max rushes after her with a surprised look on his face)

I'm sorry. Never mind...

(Sob sob sob) leave me alone max!

I said I was sorry, ok.

Just leave me alone!

(Max puts his arm around Raven) I'm sorry, I am sooo sorry. I shouldn't have said that. Please forgive me?

O o o OK.