A week later the group gathered again at their usual spot. Eridan and Kanaya were sitting close together hunched over her sketchbook, pointing and discussing each page. Every once in a while Kanaya would jot something down.
Looking around to see that everyone had arrived she asked Eridan to help her up onto the table, carefully avoiding his horns. She cleared her throat to get everyones attention.
"So," she started "I am sure everyone has heard about the predicament I was in because of the theme of my finale. But thanks to Karkat," here she paused and smiled at him. If he'd chosen to look like his human half, a little pink would have been seen on his cheeks as everyone looked at him. "I have come up with some designs for my collection that I am happy with. The only thing is, there is more to the finale then just making designs. I also need to create them and put on a fashion show. I need to find models and get everything set up. The only thing I do not have to worry about is a runway. I was hoping that, as my friends, you would all be willing to help me."
Kanaya looked at the group as an awkward silence settled over them. She cleared her throat and, embarrassed, climbed off the table. As she reached for her bag, she was suddenly knocked to the ground. "What…" she turned and stopped. Sitting on top of her was Nepeta.
"You silly girrrl!" Nepeta said, rolling her r so it sounded lik rr. "Of courrrse we will help in anyway we can! It will be pawsitively fun!"
Kanaya was suddenly surrounded by smiles and questions. Equius pulled her into a standing position, being careful not to hurt her. Then crossed his arms. "When exactly is this ...show?" he asked. "Oh! On the 23rd of next month." She said, double checking her calendar.
"Mmmm. I am afraid that Aradia and myself will not be able to attend. We will be in Egypt at the time." Equius replied. As her smile faded he added "But we will help as long as we are here."
"And we expect to see pictures and videos, and we will be sure to call and wish you luck!" Aradia added as she wound her arms around one of Equius very large. Her tan skin contrasting with his pale grey. Aradia prefered her human look to that of her troll half, while Equius prefered his troll side.
The smile back on her face Kanaya watched the couple walk away. She jerked in surprise when something fuzzy tickled her cheek and a whispered "He's going to prrrrropose to herrrr! Isn't that pawfully sweet?" tickled her ear.
Kanaya turned to Nepeta as the cat-ear headband brushed against her cheek again and noticed Gamzee looking in their direction. He immediately turned to look at some birds flying overhead when he realized she had seen him. Kanaya patted the petite girl on the head, "Very romantic." she said.
She turned, looking for Dave but was brought up abruptly when Vriska grabbed her arm, causing her to spin and stare at the angry looking girl. "I will only help with a few conditions." Vriska said.
"And what are they, Vriska?" Kanaya asked, a little annoyed. "I get to be a model, I get to keep one my outfits and I…" she trailed off. After a pause Kanaya prompted "Yes? What is the last thing?" Vriska began to look a little unsure of herself, which was very out of character for her and had Kanaya curious. "I… I… I get to do all the fittings and stuff with John!" Vriska finally spit out looking nervous.
Kanaya smiled "Of course. That sounds fair enough." Vriska let out the breath she had been holding, and like that, she was back to her old self. Smirking, she haughtily went to sit on the table, feet on the seat, teasing and laughing at those around her.
Kanaya finally found Dave. After talking with him for only a minute, she gave him a quick hug and went off in search of the next person on her must list. She spotted him sitting with his back against the tree that was near the picnic table. Eyes closed, head nodding slightly as he listed to music
"Sollux!" Kanaya called approaching the computer nerd. It was obvious he was a little nerdy, but at the same time he was fairly good looking. Tall and lanky, he still had some muscle definition and his dual colored eyes caught the look of both men and women in the best possible way. He was quite a conundrum she mused.
He stood when she tapped his shoulder, turning off his music and pulling his earbuds out. "I was hoping to employ your vast knowledge of all things electronic. Would you mind helping with the lighting and other technology based thing?" He nodded "Not a prob. Kanaya." and pocketed his player and buds in the front of his hoodie.
Sollux looked surprised when she added "And maybe you could get together with Dave about the music? He offered to make a few tracks for the show, but I am also going to need him to be a model, so could you be in charge of that as well? Dave said that of everyone, you are really the only one competent enough to be trusted with the masterpiece he is going to create." Kanaya thought she saw the hint of a blush as Sollux turned to look at Dave. "And it really would be most advantageous and convenient on my part, not having to go out and find someone else to deal with the music."
After what seemed like forever Sollux looked back at Kanaya with a toothy smile on his face. "Thure." was all he said. She watched as he walked off toward Karkat who was talking to Tavros. Quickly apologizing to Tavros, he pulled Karkat to the side, away from everyone else and they started quietly talking. Every once in a while throwing glances in Daves direction.
'Interesting,' she thought 'first Gamzee, then Vriska and now Sollux... must be because it is Spring.' she joked to herself. Shaking her head she went off to thank Eridan for all the help he had already given her, and to talk to the others about how they could help.