I'm not taking the blindfold off

He had been wandering around for a while trying to figure out what he should do since he had gotten bored. He had some strange experiences since coming here from meeting a pirate that spoke about himself in the third person, a red head that almost fell on top of him when he jamp out of an oak tree, a man wearing strange armour to getting his passport, finding talking food and almost knocking someone down when he tried to learn the allure of transportation. That one backfired on a grand scale giving him trauma that he would never get over, but he had decided it was about time that perhaps he came back to the Rose Garden as the last time he was here it was a mad rush to get their passports, again he still didn't see the use of those kinds of things but he wasn't going to rock the boat... At least not yet anyway.

Cautiously he peeked in through the cities gates almost like someone who was wanted by the law but the truth of the matter is that he didn't want to be stamped on by a hoard of people for a second time, especially in the same town "Seems safe enough" he muttered to himself standing straight walking into the town almost suspiciously just in case a mob of people happened suddenly to appear. After a few minutes he seemed to be more at ease as where he was as it was quiet at least for the moment around the area he was in, but decided it would be best to avoid the area he had gotten his passport just in case the insanity was still continuing. "Rose Garden?" he muttered to himself smelling at the air walking a few paces "I don't think I smell roses, but I smell fruit" he muttered to himself, he wasn't hungry at the moment but the fact he smelt it so keenly told him that he would be hungry soon enough. With a quick stretch he decided he would do what he wanted to do the first time he was here and explore a little.

He paused a little looking left and right before looking forward, there was so many paths he could take, but he was unsure which would be of most benefit to his experience and education. He leaned forward his arms and hands without any tension almost like he was giving into defeat. "If you all ca't decide in a direction then we'll all be stuck here" he grumbled placing some hair that had fallen forward behind his ear "I've decided, we're going forward" he had no idea as to why that direction, but it seemed as good as the other options so started walking.

As he continued to walk he covered his mouth yawning it was very much different here than he had expected. The peace and quiet would do him some good at least until he got bored and make things loud due to things needing to be stirred up. Hearing a gasping noise he stopped out of both curiosity and concern "Just when I thought it was going to get boring" he grinned following where the noise had come from to find out what was going on just to jump back as he almost got trampled by a mob of people heading to look at a poster. "What is it with this town?" he asked himself rubbing the back of his head, his snowy white hair dancing as he tried to figure out what was wrong with this town.

Slowly he moved after the crowed his mouth opened a little, knowing it was little to good to be true. Feeling the vibrations had stop, he to stopped for a moment before finally moving forward slowly stopping a few steps before bumping into someone "What's going on?" he asked his voice mirroring the blank look on his face his head turning to the side "Model?" he asked almost as if his question had been answered "Where your image is taken and you get to dress up but need to pose?" he scratched his head not understanding exactly what that meant, he did however realise it would be a new experience at grinned at the thought of the lessons and mischief he could learn and get into. "Okay, I'll do it!" he exclaimed trying to push past the others so he could be told the details

"So I need to audition for a chance to take part? How and where do I do that? What's the point in it?" He asked not understanding it and that was as plain as day as he let out a frustrated sigh this was so difficult for right now. "It's pretty much a beauty pageant for men and women. You get bragging rights that your the best and you get some money if you win" said a somewhat familiar voice making him turn around in surprise "A-Amy?!" he exclaimed remembering her from when they gained their passports, he was happy to come across someone he knew inside the insanity "Are you joining Advent? I'm joining" he asked smiling as Advent nodded "Then we should go together and no matter what happens no hard feeling" she said smiling which made Advent happy to hear.

Amy went to move to take Advent's hand but he quickly drew it back placing it behind his back, making the blonde headed girl looking to her confused at how he reacted "Is everything alright Advent?" she asked with a little concern thinking she had done something wrong. Advent smiled a little "It's nothing to do with you, I'm just sensitive about people touching my skin because of my markings" he was honest on the fact but this was only a half truth since he had recently been informed that those who raised him where not there which hurt him a great deal and made him feel somewhat like a freak because he could still hear and feel their touch if they willed it. Amy looked to Advent understanding, she had heard of people who where frightened of skin to skin she never thought that he would be like that given how he was last they met.

"I see, you are an odd one aren't you Advent" she chuckled, Advent grinned to what had been said "You have no idea Amy, but that's what makes me, me!" he chuckled happily his hand moving to take her sleeve "Lead the way, I hope you win you know" his voice was sincere as he spoke to the other, this surprised the girl as the two would be opponents with a small smile she nodded starting to walk forward slowly afraid that Advent would trip over. "You know you can move quicker Amy, I'm not going to fall over after all I walk around without a stick" he said honestly wanting to assure her he wasn't a delicate thing as much as he may seem it at times.

Amy hadn't realised that her actions could have been seen as insensitive to the other "I'm sorry, I just thought..." her head lowered, Advent moved his hand and patted her head with a happy grin "I'm a mage remember, even when we look fragile and have weaknesses we're stronger in other ways... I found that out the hard way physically and magically" he said chuckling as Amy nodded understanding and moving at a normal pace towards where the auditions where being held stopping when they had arrived. "I bet everyone is beautiful and handsome" he said somewhat curious about everyone that was around

"Actually seems like they've chosen most of the people" she said honestly kind of worried that they wouldn't be chosen "You two..." Advent pointed to himself at the same time as Amy had "Yes, you two... you look like a sweet couple and very good looking. I'd like you both to be our last contestants follow me" without waiting for a reply he walked off. Amy and Advent both stood there stunned for a moment before walking to follow the strange man and see who else was talking part in this weird competition.

Following the man they finally found themselves in somewhat large conference hall of a hotel. Looking around the long regal red velvet curtains almost touched the newly buffed cherry wooden floor. Around two dozen tables if not more could easily be seen made up with fresh white linens and a vase that had between three and five rainbow roses that switched been colours every minute or so bringing life and sparks of colour to the otherwise ivory coloured room. To the right hand side there was a buffet of high end foods and drinks from all over Fiore. With a gentle tug from Amy they both moved toward the table which had been set up as if it was ready to be used to eat which the other four competitors were sat at talking amongst themselves.

The man who brought them here waited for everyone to take their seats and quiet down before he would start talking "Thank you all for showing your interest in this competition to be Fiore's next top model, I'm sure you all know the concept but for those who may not know I will explain what will be going on. The competition lasts for five weeks, each week you will be taken shopping for a challenge, there will be a theme based photo shoot and then at the end of the week you will meet with the judges who will decide which one of you don't have what it takes to be Fiore's next top model. The prize this year other than having bragging rights as the face of Fiore is a nine thousand Jewel grand prize." he stated, not that Advent really got the concept of why anyone would want to brag about looks or the point of jewels yet but listened quietly "For now though please help yourself to the buffet we have provided for you if you are hungry and get to know each other because soon your journey will be started" The one who lead them into the hall continues.

Advent had already lost interest half way through what was being said and had began moving his head as if looking around the room. Which made the others look at him somewhat strangely due to his blindfold snickering "He'll never even get past the first round, look at him" one had whispered to another making Advent turn his attention to the one who had spoke "I'm blind, not deaf and just because I wear a blindfold doesn't put me to a disadvantage to something that pretty much goes on looks  alone..." he started his voice somewhat aloof as he spoke "However, please bare in mind this you disease ridden troll. You may look beautiful on the outside but it doesn't stop how hideous you are on the inside" he continued leaning back fully on the chair "At the end of the day it's that, that counts after all external beauty fades." he finished making the others smirk at the one that had tried to trash talk him.

Advent may have been a scatterbrain and somewhat chaotic in thought and action but he would not allow anyone to make snark filled comments like that against himself or anyone else that was for sure. What he hadn't said to the person was that he intended to make sure she was either the first to leave or if they remained he was going to make their life a misery because they thought they had a right to judge him without just cause.

It had left everyone somewhere between smirking and unsure what exactly they should do as the one who seemed to be trying to throw sly catty comments seemed to have been slapped down and put back in her place by a teen that didn't really seem to care in the first place. "Advent, are you hungry?" Amy finally asked breaking the awkward silence "Not really, beside pretty sure if I go over there I'm going to throw up" he said honestly his hand covering his mouth as he yawned so far he was getting beyond bored if this was how this entire thing was going to be then he would have to find a way to spice things up more to hims liking. That trail of thought however came to an abrupt end as Amy stood walking to get something to eat for herself and some things for Advent seeings how he believed he would throw up going near the place.

It was only now that she was seeing Advent for more than five minutes that she realised just how much of an oddball he really was and she wasn't really sure if it was a good thing but regardless for now he would be useful it seemed to her at least to keep others on their toes and have them make mistakes they otherwise wouldn't. Eventually she came back placing a plate in front of advent and sat down placing a plate down for her to eat "Since you said it would make you throw up I brought you some things" she said smiling gently, though was surprised as Advent covered his nose and mouth with his other hand pushing away the plate "The scent of cooked flesh makes me ill. I'm a vegan" he admitted standing and heading for the door making others wonder what was going on.

Moving out of the door his head went to the wall as he breathed deeply trying to get the food he currently had in his stomach to stay down but that wasn't working all that well. Eventually Amy came out biting her bottom lip seeing how he was "I'm sorry... I didn't know before or I would have got purely vegetarian things for you" she asked unsure exactly how to make this better but she did note the weakness and would use it to her advantage if she needed to. Advent stood smiling finally getting over what had happened "It's fine you know now" his words were sincere as he spoke "We best get in it seems that the first shopping test is going to be happening" he stated allowing Amy to lead him back in.