A Day to Remember [Henrex, Arianda, Saiko]

A soft, but still rather pointed, chop to the demon's head caused Arianda to squeak a tiny bit before she gave Saiko a sheepish grin; carefully rubbing the top of her head even if the chop didn't hurt whatsoever.

"Maybe both of us should get canes and act like old geezers then~?"

Arianda gave Saiko a playful grin before taking the hint and nodding in assent that she would cool it down with teasing Henrex. Indeed, she wasn't so far off... being over three hundred years old herself. However, the demon gave a small shrug of defeat before she watched Henrex and Saiko rather closely; especially after Saiko took Henrex's hand. In a way, it was hard for Arianda not to feel a slight stab of envy. Not in a bad way, not even in the way that she wanted to be dating either Henrex or Saiko herself... No. It was because Arianda had no one to herself to be with, no one to date, no one to share her time with aside from those she interacted with on a semi-regular basis. It was... honestly depressing. However, she was Arianda Vael, a Fallen "Angel" and an ex member of Shadow Fall; a very high ranking one at that. She had a reputation, and her dating literally anyone would too color them with her reputation. To put it simply, she was slightly jealous of their capability to be together. However, she couldn't help but smile in such an understanding way when she saw how happy Henrex looked. After turning away to wipe a silent tear off her face, the demon turned towards the group and chuckled softly.

"I'll gladly help you pet the Penguins, Saiko; sounds like a lot of fun~"

Arianda giggled softly and followed the two, now feeling a tiny bit more like a third wheel the more Saiko and Henrex got close to each other. However, she did not intrude, did not push her way in, and kept her emotions undetectable quite on purpose; humming and smiling pleasantly as she enjoyed their time together. She did not want to spoil their time with her issues... those were HER issues. And right now, they were here to have fun, not worry about Ari's shitty love life. Eventually, however, Arianda gave Saiko a big grin.

"Nahhh, I would imagine that those aquariums are far more wild. Controlling them probably wasn't the purpose... I'm sure there were some tame ones at least. The oceans of demon world weren't what one would call 'friendly' after all. But, I think I could care less about what's in the sea... unless Godzilla is real. Then I might be a little concerned."

A playful chuckle exited the demon's mouth as she pulled out her map and considered it for a bit. She decided that the best way to do this was to let the lovebirds go on being lovebirds, and she would take charge of the direction of their trip. After all, with her hands unburdened, she was perfect for the task of navigation! With a small grin, and a gesture, the demon began to lead them off to the penguins, using the map to guide them as she led her darling friends off towards the black and white flightless birds.

"To the penguins it is~! I have ample snacks on me if we get snacky. Otherwise, meals can wait, but flightless birds that are in need of pets cannot~ C'mon, you two, let's go~"

With that, Arianda led on, humming warmly as she used local signs, considered the map, and performed various other tasks of navigation to keep their trip going smoothly. And despite her own Envy of not being with someone, she was already having a good time on one pure aspect alone; she was with her friends.

Arianda simply could only chuckle as Saiko seriously refused and proceeded to snort as a result of her attempt to be so super serious. Arianda smiled warmly before she nodded in agreement with Saiko. Indeed, they were all far too young-looking, and had new lives that beside, to just be pressing the 'senior' button and grabbing a cane. Albeit, Arianda wasn't opposed to messing around a tiny bit. However, the demon simply accepted what Saiko had said. Not to mention, Arianda also agreed with her that the demon world ocean was most certainly not something to just go... anywhere near. Untamed and vicious, and it made the human Ocean look quite like a joke. However, given how much the demon world ocean had been explored compared to the human one at least made them quite even in exploration alone.

Sadly, however, in the end, Henrex did have a point about not causing trouble... even if Arianda was still quietly planning to try and pet one someway, some how... However, she decided to acquiesce and not cause any trouble; even if it can be her specialty at times. She was given little time to consider such things after the demon felt her hand taken by Saiko's; which Arianda compulsively held onto tightly as she pulled them forward, Arianda's intent to take the lead temporarily stymied by Saiko. Arianda didn't really mind... it felt wonderful to be fully included like this; even if Saiko holding her hand likely had different meaning in comparison to Henrex. Regardless, the demon gave the two a big grin before they were dragged off to the penguins in full.

Truly, they were quite adorable... and quite goofy looking at times. Arianda trailed a tiny bit behind Saiko, admiring the exhibit first of all before she stood at Saiko's right side; resting her arms upon the guard rail as she looked at the penguins. Well... maybe adorable was an understatement. However, the demon simply gave a small smile as she watched the little flightless birds. However, Arianda didn't wish to spoil Saiko's fun. Not to mention, Arianda really could look at these little puffballs for quite a long time; still resisting the desperate urge to go and pet one. Hell, even Amphy was finding it difficult not to pop out and go pet one. However, the demon and her mental companion simply enjoyed the sight visually... deciding it was best they did not cause any troubles for the Aquarium. Frankly speaking, Arianda was quite glad she wasn't at a Zoo... if there were any tigers, she would have been desperate to pet them. Their day may have just started, but Arianda knew that this was going to be one of the best days of her life... after all, how often did one get the chance to spend such time with their best friends at such a nice place like this~?

Frankly speaking, Arianda had been a little trapped in a reprieve of her own, thinking of the flightless birds below them, of what might happen with her two friends, of everything that could occur in the future... of the loneliness that still gnawed at her soul. However, it was all pushed aside in an instant by Saiko's voice, jolting Ari out of her reprieve as she looked towards the hybrid, considering what she had said and asked.

"I... I think there were penguins on Demon world? I'm not too sure, honestly. I wouldn't be surprised if they were, demon penguins that are deceptively cute, perhaps~ I can only really remember these ones so well because, well... I was born on Earth, not demon world."

Arianda gave a small shrug before she had a small fantasy about demon penguins, likely able to fly unlike their Earthen brethren; but also quite terrifying in a manner all their own. After all, they were creatures from demon world. While Arianda was sure they were still prey to many creatures, it was hard for the demon not to think that demon penguins would've been quite fierce bastards. However, the demon soon chuckled and smiled at the two, her two dearest friends.

"It's what we all fight for, Saiko... just to have the chance to relax with those we love, even if those days of relaxation are like a fantasy compared to the brutality of life and reality. But we have to enjoy them as best and as slowly as we can... life is always numbered, and we should treasure every precious few moments we have~"

Arianda was smiling gently despite the fact that her words weren't exactly the happiest... but they were well meaning, well wishing; honest to what the future would always hold. Honest trial and tribulation would lead them to their goals, each and every one; even if the roads they had to walk were hard and full of sorrow. However, the demon wished to do her best for the two next to her... so that their lives would be happy ones. Eventually, however, she leaned forward a bit to look at Henrex, grinning at him teasingly; but still quite kind despite how she was soon about to tease him somewhat.

"That sounds good, Henny. Since you have the full plan, would you like to take the lead again, O Captain~?"