Viv had been ready to release the girl, but it was a bit of a surprise to have her hand grabbed after she wiggled free. Enough of a surprise for her to linger back a step or two for a moment. She made her strides a bit longer to catch up so their arms dangled loosely between them.

Her free hand reached up to tuck her bangs back from her blue eyes when a gust of warm wind whipped through the trees. She tipped her head back as the blossoms rained from the trees and surrounded them in a mini storm. The hand that had tucked back her hair reached out and snatched a full flower from the air and deposited it in girl's hair. The white and pink matched her hair well. The dancer grinned and slid her hand into her pocket shortly after.

"So, Sadie. What made you fall in love with cooking?"

How had she pulled the fact that she loved the hobby with Sadie keeping such a passive expression? Easy. She seemed to have a purpose for everything. So if she didn't love what she was preparing for she wouldn't be out here, right? At least that was her logic.

Ah yes, the cliché storm. It would deter most from moving, maybe make them stop to grab their skirt to keep it from flying, but she didn't care. She kept right on going until they passed a new breed of apple trees. That's when the question was asked.

"I have been cooking for years." was all she offered as a response. She would not offer more or less, not yet anyway. Then again... She had already agreed to a date, so it's not like there's a boundary to cross.

"I began when my father taught me. We would cook together a lot back home. I will open my own café soon, too. All it takes is time and money, of which I will have no problem with both."

"Ah. I always wanted to be the wife of a wealthy business woman. Seems fate had me fall from that tree to set my dreams in motion~."

The black haired girl dramatically clutched her hand to her chest as she looked up to the sky dreamily. She then cracked a smile as she turned her head to look at her walking companion.

"In all seriousness, you seem to have your goals in life set. It's refreshing to hear that someone else has things planned for the future other than continuing with school and figuring it out when we're 'older.'"

Her hand slid between the layers of her shirts and touched against the metal chain that held her dogtags, making them rattle softly.

"I'm going to travel the world and dance for the prestigious. Open their eyes to the beauty of unorthodox movements and inspire them to make the world a better place. But if ypu need a taste tester, I wouldn't mind stopping by from time to time to indulge your needs."

The last words were practically purred as she shuffled a little closer to the girl.

This was one talkative escort. What could she even do to respond? She could acknowledge and respond casually, but that would open up more conversation. Perhaps she could be quiet and let the girl speak. Perhaps there was a middle ground. Regardless of what option she chose, she could easily walk into another trap. Caution was advised.

"You will need to work hard at such endeavors." she began. That alone would sound rather scolding, but she didn't mind. She had no problem showing how she felt or what she thought, but she did so in a subdued way. However, she did have to get some comedy in.

"Getting lost in a simple Orchard is not fitting behavior for a traveler."

Her steps were light over the petal litered ground and she even swung their arms a bit. Straight to the point, never mincing words. This girl really was growing on her. She would make for a good friend that was certain. Viv wanted to draw out the teasing a bit longer though. After all, she didn't plan on having any true romantic interests at school. Sadie had laid it out clearly. She had a lot to prepare for.

"Yeah, but I've been preparing most of my life for it. The only thing I'm missing is the agent. Shouldn't be too hard, if I was in England at least. The skills are already there. Always room for improvement though."

Viv let a lazy grin pull at her lips as her head fell forward. Cheeky little snot. She watched Sadie from the corner of her eye as she contained her laughter.

"That's what the agent is for. I do the dancing and be myself. They lead me where I need to be, when I need to be there. I'll be too focused on routines to stress over time tables and that."

It felt like they had been walking for ages, so she glanced behind them to check just how far they had gone. She snorted, a very unladylike gesture, and turned back.

"Regular orchard, my.. this thing is huge. Being in the middle of it, how would you know which way is out? You could follow the rows but what if that put you further from where you wanted to be? Better to just have an cute sprite lead you.. Wait. You aren't taking me to a fae circle or anything, right? I'm too young to be stuck underground as a plaything for some fairy King."

"You should talk to DJRctic, if you encounter her." Sadie would be encouraging if this girl were truly devout to this dream of hers. "Rumors about her disappearance are strong, but when she would broadcast and perform, she always made mention that she had an agent of sorts."

As if she would allow the girl her suspense for a moment, she did not answer anything until they were nearing the main road again. I say road, but it was more of a primary walkway.

"It's quite easy to navigate. The trees are in rows, and those rows segregated by breed of apple. There is only one possible exit to this one, so even reaching the end of any side will give you an idea of where you are."

She had to be coy one more time.

"You could also simply remember the specific breed of apple near the entrance and find that again."

"Wait. DJRctic is on campus?" She spun as if to stop them, but Sadie didn't look like she was going to say anything more. So, Vivian plodded along, pouting. A few sighs later as she wrung the bottom of her shirt then she had to ask, despite Sadie's teasings.

"Really.. Is Rctic here? I need to know. Please, Sadie. Her music has been my inspiration for as long as I can remember. When she disappeared it was.. horrible. If she's here I want to thank her. It would be a serious help if you knew who she was. I'll pay you back with whatever you want. Anything. Seriously."

Now that they were stopped on the road she did move in front of her and placed her hands on her shoulders. Such a serious look didn't fit on the flirtatious girl's face, but at least this let the other girl know how important this moment was.

Hmm... That's interesting. Let's prod a bit more.

"I don't know who she is." she stated in a flat tone. "But she has stated herself to be a student here at her only two live performances. There are rumors that she is even very young. Perhaps younger than you or I."

Such a fascination with a musician was not something Sadie understood, but she respected it nonetheless. It was impossible not to respect that kind of serious passion. She would provide as much information as she had, out of this same respect.

"I have heard from my club members that her disappearance is medical in nature, but as nobody on campus knows her identity, none of them can confirm this."

The path they would take from here was known territory to be certain, but they both had to get to the same area, or at least she assumed, and sk they kept together.

"There is one theory based on popularity. Konosuke of the swim team is sighted often with a white haired girl who cannot speak, and this same Konosuke has been allowed to dance with Rctic at both live events. This girl is who everyone that cares suspects to be the identity of Rctic."

So she was on campus! If she weren't such a down to Earth girl.. Oh who am I kidding? Viv definitely let out a happy, very girly squeal. She even bounced around for a second or two. The next moment she had Sadie wrapped up in her arms and was spinning her in circles down the path, after lifting her easily that is.

"You'll help me find her, right? Like I said, I'll do anything to meet her. I mean it."

Vivian was far too excited for this. Oh. Payment was needed for the information she had already been given. When Sadie looked down at her from her higher position Viv laid a kiss to her. Not one of those little kid kisses, nope. This was hot and steamy.

"My thanks. For now. I hope it's enough."

So much was rushing through her head. She had to find this girl that was hanging around the swim captain. Surely someone would know? Maybe that little journalist she had met earlier that summer? No time. Where was everyone usually at at this time of year? The beach. That was her target.