Gabriel was with Aiden as they lingered in the market place, sitting on the edge of the fountain in the middle of the square watching the girls go by. A bottle or two of potcheen to be shared as he told him of his adventure this day to unknown lands. Met a man in a forest that had some kind of plague but assured him they were looking into the problem and that it should not spread. "I debate going back some time, he says he stays in a castle there. Seemed a good friendly sort." Taking a long drink before passing the bottle to his comrade and the draw of dark eyes over a lass heading down the street. She had looked their way as words came low with the downswing of the bottle in a nudge Aiden's way. "I think she was eyeing you up Aiden," such a grin too.

Bottle accepted, he was about to take a drink when the nudge came. Aiden looked toward the lass and snickered, shaking his head. "Not very likely, my friend. She's more than likely eyeing you then me." He offered his friend a grin. "If there's any interest in me, it's so I can introduce others to you, or Cole, or whomever I'm with." He tried to glower but ended up laughing. "I'm too somber, you see." The potcheen was doing it's job well. "And I have it on the best authority." He meant Jewel.

"Dia, come see, look!" Calling to her, "dos elegante caballeros! We flirt, si?" She was in a mischievous mood as she was looking out the upper floor window from her bedroom. She was over to pat her cheeks then rushing into her sister's room to drag her out with her. "It is good to get fresh air," of course it was at this point.

He squinted an eye at his friend. "I don't need anyone looking at me in that way." There was a long pause, probably potcheen enhanced, "I don't think?" Realizing he wasn't sure before shoulder was nudging Aiden. "Some women like somber men. Ever notice the stoic quiet ones become a challenge? Especially if one likes to talk, they get targeted. I would make a bet with you there are women interested, you just haven't met one you are interested in?"

She didn't have a chance to even peek with Dalila rushing in and nearly dragging her out. "They are all handsome here!" Protesting as she was dragged out. She tried to smooth down dark hair but gave up, tugging on Lila to slow her a bit. We can't go out there rushing like two ninnies." Pausing, she giggled. "It is ninnies, si?"

Graham gave a slight snort from behind the two fellows. "Gents, I'm sure she was looking this way." He then pulled a long drag from a cigarillo before it was discarded on the ground and under his boot. Ham then rolled up the cuffs and then reached out to greet both of the gentlemen. "Evenin'."

"What are you doing in the fountain, Ham?" Hearing the snort from behind them as they were sitting on the edge of the very large basin of water. Turning his head as he squinted an eye expecting to see him splashing through the water but his voice had just carried it seemed as he was along the other side then next to them. "You have any more of those smoked cured sausages?"

"That ends that argument then." He chuckled as he looked over his shoulder. "Evening, Ham." For some reason the question struck him as funny and he chuckled. The bottle was offered back to Gabriel.

"Si, but no ninny." Pausing just before the door as now there were three, "tres! We have extra, si!" That's when she stepped out with a practiced swish to her hips of the colorful skirt, hand in the folds helping the material along. She waited for Dia just outside the door, recognizing one of the three. "I know one," coming in a whisper.

"'Course. How many do you need?" Ham chuckled behind his hand as he too found the statement amusing. "I can have two dozen up at the hall by tomorrow."

Anne, hearing the fuss and the flurry outside of her doors, left the snoring Odile in their sitting room as she vacated the premises, stopping by the door long enough to slide her feet into leather soled slippers. She was still wearing the diaphanous working-practice dress that she held classes in, her auburn hair confined in a sensible knot on the top of her head to head towards the sound of voices, familiar and not.

He laughed next, "evening Ham, I think my stomach was taking priority there for a moment. A few dozen links for I'll never make it through the knight's and have any left otherwise. I will pick them up or I'll never see them at all.." laughing then before he nudged Aiden again. "Look, more ladies looking your way.."

She glanced back to make sure none of their brothers were around, nearly running into her sister. Dark eyes went wide as she peeked over Lila's shoulder. "So do I. Which do you know? And why didn't you know you knew him when we were upstairs?" Hmm. Yes, that was right. She giggled though. It sounded funny!

"Add another dozen or two to that and I'll join him." He was nearly unbalanced by the nudge and grabbed hold of the fountain edge to keep from falling backwards. "Where?" Seeing Anne emerge, he stood then caught the two coming out of the theater. "They're just coming out of buildings." Gabriel was going to drive him to drink!  Oh wait.  They were drinking.

"The one the other keeps nudging. His name is Aiden. I meet him once." She caught sight of Anne coming out of the studio and was right over. "Buenas tardes, I am Dalila Valdez, we are vecinas, neighbors."

"Good evening, ladies. I've met your brother Raul recently. I'm Anne Harper. And I am guessing one of you is Brigidia, the other is... Dalila?" At least, she thought those were the names. There was a third sister too, she remembered and took the risk that she was still in the theatre itself. Glancing towards the fountain, she chuckled softly. "Now there's a trio of handsome men. One rogue, one rapscallion and one gentleman."

His brows arched up as he looked surprised at all of the women trickling out of the buildings around them. "I suppose it is our lucky evening, gentlemen." He spoke low so that his voice didn't carry that far. He had a nasty habit of putting his foot in his mouth.

"Aye, coming out of the woodwork just for you Aiden," really teasing him good as he rose slowly from his seated position. He recognized two of the ladies. He would wait instead of calling across the court.

"It is pleasure to meet you Anne, si, Raul," slight frown there before dashed away. "You put smile on his face that day, gracias. Si, which is rogue, which is rapsca, rap scallions, and one gentleman? We change?" Smile flashing in a wicked mischief way.

"You're welcome, but there's no need to thank me. I didn't do anything." Shrugging it off, because she truly believed it wasn't merited, she waved over at the two knights and Graham, lowering her voice as well. "The rogue is Master Frasier, well nicknamed Ham, the rapscallion is Sir Gabriel, because his horse is named Rapscallion... and Sir Aiden is the gentleman."

"It is a pleasure to meet you Anne. Raul mentioned meeting you, si." And yes, he was in a good mood that day. She laughed as Dalila asked her question, peeking at the three men and waving. "Does Senor Ham act?"

"He is Ham, he has to act! Si!" Next she was sauntering over their way, bright colors of orange, reds and white with a peasant top that slid off one shoulder to expose bronze skin. "Buenas tardes," sliding a glance over Ham then Gabriel before focus turned on Aiden. "It is pleasure to meet you again Handsome Aiden."

Gabriel nudged Aiden so good that time he near fell in the fountain behind them. A quick two step to check his balance and clearing of his throat or he would be laughing. He made his point Aiden's way.

"Shutup." He mumbled Gabriel's way before smiling toward Dalila and bowing slightly. "It's a pleasure to see you again, lovely Dalila. This is Gabriel, one of my fellow knights and a friend, and this is Graham Frasier, another friend. But not a knight. You both are welcome to join us, ladies." He offered, just in case, though he didn't expect either Anne or Dia to be shy about it.

Ham waggled his fingers back to those who waved before standing up to greet Dalila as she approached. "Pleasure to meet you, Miss." Flashing her a smile before looking over to the other ladies as well. "Please do."

"It is a pleasure to meet you Dalila," trying very hard not to laugh for the 'shutup' remark and offend the lady without trying to. Could be taken wrong. He nudged Ham next as he'd gotten too quiet and then not.

"Good evening, gentlemen," deciding to include all three in her greeting, Anne nodded to each in turn.

"Come, we meet the Rogue and Rap ... scallion." She sashayed after Lila, hips moving in a natural sway. Her skirt was a rose color, the blouse a dusty shade of the same. "It is good to see you again, Senor Aiden." Dark eyes turned to the other two. "I am Brigidia."

She gave a wink to each as they were introduced. "It is pleasure to meet you Gabriel and Ham not a knight. Do you perform, ham on stage, si? It is saying of ham, one likes to perform?"

"Not on stage, but I would probably be accused of hamming it up in front of people." He gave a slight chuckle at his own puns in that sentence. "I am the butcher." He pointed down one of the side streets. As he was introduced, he grinned again. He loved to meet new people.

Anne fought valiantly to resist the urge to make a pun of her own on his profession and instead landed herself next to Aiden on the fountain, trailing her fingers along the cool water. For now, she was happy to watch the five interact.

"Evening Anne, nice night in the square this one." Smile touched with a dip of his head her way. "You have met Ham?"

"Evening, Anne. It's good to see you again." Aiden smiled then looked at Ham. "Maybe you should try acting sometime." He might be good at it. "Even nicer now that we have company."

"Oh, si, you are meat man and ham." Almost tripping over her words as she slipped out of her slippers and hopped up on the ledge surrounding the fountain. She started dancing, skirt flying as she pivoted, feet working in intricate steps that made the most of how her skirt accented the movements while making her way behind the three males, wink given Anne and Dia before arms first encircle down around Aiden loosely, "you come dance with me." More a statement, half a plea and only a touch in question.

"Good evening, Gabriel, and yes, I've met Master Frasier." She wiggled her fingers at Ham, then smiled back at Aiden. "Likewise. You've been well, Sir Aiden?" She wasn't too sure about mentioning the possibility that she was going to tread the boards herself. Dalila's invitation would make it unnecessary.

She laughed as she watched Lila, dark eyes sparkling. "You make a good splash should you fall!" And she laughed again when she invited Aiden to dance.

He didn't nudge Aiden this time but he was grinning. "Aiden can dance, si." Using her language in near a dare his comrade's way to refuse the lady.

Words had come near his ear and just for it being there she playfully nipped it with her lips. "Si, you dance!"

He'd get Gabriel back.... maybe get Lancely to make a gauntlet just for him. One with lots of feathers, and maybe tar. "I can dance, but I'm not sure ... " He paused to look at her, surprised. "Uh ... not sure I can balance on the fountain." Good thing he didn't blush!

"We'll get out of your way to make it easier." Blue eyes danced impishly at the knight as she gave Gabriel's sleeve a tug to get him to move.

"All of my life." Before smiling and waving to Anne. "And it is a pleasure to see you again as well." Before he stepped away from the fountain to make way for Aiden should he take the lady up on her offer.

That was as good a yes as any, straightening some but not before a hand slipped down to capture his hand, urging him around so that he could come up on the ledge. "I keep you from falling!" Like she could but certainly she sounded very convincing.

"Yes," stepping back as he ended up near Anne and Ham, "plenty of room for you to dance, Aiden." Trying to keep a straight face but really was not managing it at all presently.

"We should make the music?" Laughing as she waved the others forward and out of the way.

"This isn't funny." Then why was he laughing?  He likely should have taken off his sandals but he was up onto the ledge, trying to not look sheepish.

"Give me a minute and I'll go get my flute if you want music." She gestured to the dance school within line of sight.

She looked at Gabriel, trying to be stern. "You sure he can dance? He no look too certain. Oh! Si, Anne. Please!"

"Of course." She nodded to Dia and took off at a quick walk, certain Aiden would get her back for this too.

"We do Spanish seduce dance, si!" Eyes were lit up as well her smile. Facing him she started those intricate steps so very close to him. Shoulders rolled before skirts flared with those short turns and she easily whipped around him. From behind she slid her back up against his as arms snaked up, curving back so that her palms caressed his cheeks in a flowing way, snaking against the contours.

"Spanish seduce dance?" Brows lifted as words were mussed, dark eyes shifting from the two to Dia and Anne for a confirmation there was such a dance?

Since all of their instruments were kept ready, it didn't take Anne but a few minutes to return with a silver flute in time to see the arched brow from Gabriel, prompting a chuckle. She'd let Dia answer that question.

"Spanish what?" He nearly slipped off the ledge right there though eyes dropped to watch her. "You're not going to wait for the mu... " He stopped again as she moved around him, looking heavenward briefly. "Apparently there is, Gabriel." He was trying hard not to laugh at himself.

Hands slid down as she moved around, sliding them around his hips, one to each side as she gave pressure in unison, "you move hips like this." Next he would find her fully around facing him again as her hands left his hips to draw his to hers, letting him feel how her hips moved side to side in a fluid motion, her legs moving to have that effect and not rigid.

"Before things heat up too much I probably should take my leave." He bowed at the waist. "I hope to see you all soon. And I shall meet you with the few dozen of cured sausages after we break fast." He then pulled a cigarillo out of his pocket and went on his way through the commons.

Continued....