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Characters: Rinoa, OPEN
Progress: Ongoing
Summary: It's time to hit the beach! Get out your bikinis and swimming trunks, girls and boys. Yes, even you, Squall. Party style! Feel free to threadhop, start your own threads etc.
Location: Costa Faguita
Date: May, 1804
Warnings: None

This was the life. Rinoa relaxed on a sun lounger, soaking up the rays. Behind her sunglasses, her eyes were closed. She could hear the waves lapping gently against the beach in the background. It was as though the dragon invasion had never happened.

A group of holidaymakers passed by, laughing and joking as they headed for the sea. Rinoa sat up to take a look around. Hmm. Maybe it was time she went for a swim. But first she needed to reapply her sun cream. She smoothed back her hair and picked up her bottle of sun lotion. Now was there anyone around who might want to help?

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As Selphie jogged away and issued the warning, he couldn't help but be amused but he felt Quistis' hand tighten on his and he lowered his gaze to the beautiful blonde beside him. "I would never knowingly break your heart, but if I were to do so, she has first place at punishing me for it," he answered, leaning to kiss her cheek discreetly.

Leading her on, he headed towards the edge of the ocean, looking out at the horizon as the surf lapped at their feet. "Is there aught you wish to do whilst we are here?"

"I'll hold you to your words, then." Quistis replied with a smile, placing her free hand upon his chest briefly. When they continued forward, she considered his question for a moment and shrugged.

"Well, I can't really swim right now. Maybe we can just walk along the edge of the water? If you want to swim, though, I can stay on the sand."

While it was rather hot out due to the sun beating down overhead, thankfully the sea brought in a pleasant breeze. The gusts of wind made her skin prickle slightly and reminded her of just how little she was wearing, and she couldn't help but feel slightly exposed. Slowing her pace down, she kept at Gabranth's side to use his larger body to block the winds.

Mjrn's smile lingered at that kiss to her cheek. "Aye, but I would not wish you to think that I take such things for granted. Ever since...ever since I realized how quickly and entirely all could change, it is more important than ever to inform those dear to me that I appreciate them."

Mjrn had wandered off for a while, unintentionally missing her sister. She just needed to be away from the crowds of the beach for a while, despite the fact that her dulled senses were not a burden to her in this situation. Eventually, though, she did wander back into view, staring off at the water while walking along the shoreline.

She stretched and glanced around...then caught sight of ears very similar to her own. Instantly, she perked up and ran over. "Fran!"

Penelo had once warned him that his brooding tendencies would probably gain him more attention than he wanted, and now he was coming to realize that was true.

"To sort out my thoughts, for the most part." They'd all come here for fun, but he'd not seen it in the same way.

Kain also took off, to gather his own equipment and check in on Zephyr briefly before he prepared to go back out there. As expected, the little dragon was sleeping soundly. He patted her head fondly before he set about getting armored up and then grabbing his spear. Once he was ready, he headed back to the place where they'd met.

Kain nodded grimly. "It's difficult to imagine, but no less impossible." He frowned as he stared off to the sea. After all, as much as he wanted to plan another solitary trip, there was no telling what might interrupt it next. No telling if, someday, he'd mess up and turn to the wrong side... which was the heart of his concerns, but not anything he'd tell others. "I've a feeling none of this will end until we've dealt with its source... and that it might get worse before that ever happens."

"...Good." While he would fight beside him in battle to defend their temporary homeland, Kain still couldn't stand to be around Edge in circumstances where they actually had to talk. "So... is there truly anything wrong with my taking some time to be alone?"

Fran's ears twitched, turning at the sound. A smile crossed her lips and she pushed herself to her feet, moving to meet Mjrn, embracing her in a hug. "Sister... It is good to see you."

Fran felt as though those words were just not enough to describe how she felt. How it felt to see Mjrn again after losing her. So instead, she hugged her that little bit tighter and pressed a kiss to her forehead.

He hadn't even really wanted to come. It was the last place he wanted to be, when he had several leads on treasures he could get his hands on, but Fran had been insistant for a rare change and he understood she was there to see her sister. He couldn't keep her from her sister, and he was concerned over Mjrn as well, so he'd decided to land.

Being the first person to think of his fashion sense, Balthier had chose to wear just a pair of black shorts, never removing his jewellery of course. Letting Fran leave first, he finished running diagnostics checks on the Strahl before leaving the airship, crossing his arms as he stepped out into the sun.

"I'll swim later, perhaps," he murmured, keeping her hand and just walking her along the waters edge, the pace far more relaxed than the military march he was used to walking it. He was content with her at his side.

Noticing her trying to shield herself from the winds, Noah led her down towards the boardwalk, and under it, curling his arms around her, keeping her close. "We are under the boardwalk," he murmured, glad they were sheilded at least a little. He didn't exactly have devious intentions, but now he had her under the boardwalk, he could at least kiss her.

Rydia shook her head. "No. I just wanted to see that you were at least enjoying this trip a little. I know it's not your typical idea of fun, but after everything that happened...I thought everyone deserved a break. You, too."

Mjrn smiled upon seeing the airship. She wasn't sure if she would ever share Fran's love of flying, but the vehicle was as close to having a home as she would get, for now. Even after Reks' departure, that remained true.

She stepped inside, to hear loud peeping ahead.

There was a moment of silence as Mjrn nodded. "Aye. Her presence has been a great comfort to me. I can only hope to return this favor." A small smile formed. "And now it seems we have added a bard, as well."

"You know," said Rinoa, scooting a bit closer, "it's easier to sort out your thoughts when you talk to someone about them. Ever thought of that? I don't mean you have to confide in me, you don't even know me, but I bet your friends would be willing to lend an ear. It really does help. Besides, where's the fun in being all broody on the beach? You should cut loose and enjoy yourself sometime."

If Kain thought that Rinoa was being presumptuous here, he was right. But he reminded Rinoa of Squall, and long years of experience had taught her exactly how to deal with that type of guy.

Rinoa blinked and scowled as a familiar figure came into view. She'd never quite gotten over Balthier's snubbing of her. Besides, wasn't he supposed to be on the run for murder?

Pushing down her sunglasses to look at him properly - yes, it really was the sky pirate - Rinoa called over to him.

"Hey, are you looking for Selphie?"

"A bard?" The tide had taken Rinoa a little too far out. After trying to stand and finding the water was up to her neck, she began swimming back towards the shore. "You mean Edward?"

Mjrn returned the hug readily, a soft relieved noise upon finally seeing her sister again. She offered a gentle squeeze, then smiled as she pulled back a little. "It is good to see you, as well. I had hoped you and Balthier might be partial to this outing."

Her smile slipped and there was a look of genuine remorse. "Fran...I am sorry."

Blank set his feet flat back on the sand, enjoying the feeling of the water lapping at his ankles. A slight blush painted his cheeks. "Just being able to enjoy your company is all the thanks I'll ever need."

"Thank you for coming too. I know you just got home, but Mjrn..." she let that statement trail off. Edward understood how important it was to collect her friend, she was certain. In fact, she somewhat wondered if he and her friend had started growing fond of each other. Not that she had any intention of playing matchmaker, but he had taken it so terribly hard when they'd lost her. And if the two of them could make their peace with their losses and find happiness, she could be content and pleased for them. Perhaps a touch of envy for the good fortune, but that could and would go unspoken.

With the slightest hint of a smile at that train of thought, she glanced up at Edward through her lashes. "We were invited to a wedding, but it'll be no trouble to take you wherever you want to go before then. It's the least I can do for everything you've done."

"Sister, you have nothing to be sorry for." Fran brought up a clawed hand to cup Mjrn's cheek, offering her a soft, sincere smile. "You are safe now, that is all that matters."

"There was something on the network that someone knows who's to blame, right? It should only be a little while until whoever it is gets stopped." Penelo wasn't being naive in the matter, assuming it would happen immediately or everything would be put right overnight, but it seemed closer now than it had in any of the fifteen months she'd spent in this world. "It frightens me to think what it might take though."

Despite everything she'd faced in her life so far, and even with the piracy and work with the clans, Penelo was still just an ordinary girl without grand aspirations. Given her choice, she'd choose peace over fighting any day, but she had a sinking feeling that to achieve the peace, there would have to be a confrontation.

For a moment, Mjrn wasn't certain of what to say. She wasn't quite sure what she had done to earn such a bond, but it touched her, and she made another, silent, promise to always be worthy of it. "You are always welcome to join me, Blank. If you were not aware of this before, know it now. And if you should ever need someone to listen, I would be happy to do so."

"I never meant--" Mjrn cut herself off, and then sighed, uncertain if she would ever quiet be able to forgive herself for the effect her death had on others. She nodded, though, finding comfort in her sister's presence. "I will more prudent in the future, as much as I am able." She could not quite promise that it would never happen again, but given how Fran had her own adventures, perhaps she would understand that, too.

"Hey, you remembered my name..." Zell was rather giddy over that, it's not every day a hot chick will remember these kind of things if you weren't worthy right? The young man's grin split his face in two. "Oh really? You were on the Garden? Huh..." His blue eyes rose to the sky, a wet glove palming the back of his head. "S'pretty big so I guess we may have jes missed each other?

"Soo Guadosalam, what was that like. I haven't been many places yet, jes Luca really. That place was real pretty!" It was probably nerdy of him to strike up a conversation with a fine girl like this about geography, but hey, sue him, he was genuinely interested.

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