"It's been a long night and it looks like it's starting to rain." Lexx motioned out to the ocean. The few dice that were with them had already left for drier grounds along with all of the guest except Riley. Riley was kicking sand about a few yards down the beach, taunting a crab.
"I think it's time to go back inside and wind down." Lexx smiled and offered his hand to Chel. "I doubt it's been the party of the year, but everyone got their fill of free entertainment."
Chel didn't take his hand.
"Are you okay, Chel?" Lexx casually withdrew, taking note of Chel's expression and tentatively speaking over the relay.
"Yes ... I just ... you know. I don't like how they look at you." Chel replied over the relay.
"Neither do I ... and these people are my supporters." Lexx admitted.
"It bothers me." Chel sighed aloud.
"You get used to it." Lexx shrugged. He hoped that Chel would just ignore it. That's how he dealt with it.
Rain had begun to fall. Lexx turned away from Chel, hearing a rustling sound from the nearby foliage that wasn't caused by the sprinkles. Two perfect orbs stared at him from the darkness.
"Stealth!" Lexx used her as a chance to change the topic. "What are you doing over there?"
The large feline slunk guiltily out of the leaves. Her head was low, ears back and entire body hunched. The curls had already fallen out of her crimson hair and the rain was quickly plastering it down against her neck. Slowly she padded forward, her eyes locked on Lexx.
