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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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Mjrn had wandered around in her usual attire upon arriving, before deciding that she might as well enjoy the beach as much as the rest of the beach goers. Therefore, she departed for a short time, only to emerge a short while later in a white strapless bikini. Simple, but she preferred it that way.

As the crowd gathered for some game lead by Selphie, Mjrn wandered the other way. The noise didn't bother her as much as it would with her normal hearing, but she was used to preferring quiet. Instead, she headed for a less populated area, to wade around in the surf in peace.

The sight of Mjrn in a bikini, however, quickly had Blank's full attention. If someone was to ask him what beauty meant then that would've been his answer right now. No other woman had ever captivated him in such a way. And he had known a lot of women.

He made his way over to her after a few moments. "May I join you?"

Mjrn was abruptly torn from her thoughts upon hearing the familiar voice, but she didn't mind. In fact, she perked up. "Blank!" A smile quickly appeared. "This is a welcome surprise. Of course you may."

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Blank returned the smile and soon joined Mjrn in the water, digging his toes into the sand. Costa Faguita sure was pretty, and it was great to see people relaxing after the dragon attacks.

"How are you doing, Mjrn?" He was worried about her. It couldn't be easy adjusting to life with dulled senses. It seemed it was the steep price Gaia desired for a second chance. Hopefully with time it would pass.

Mjrn took a moment to answer that question. She still had no desire to dampen anyone's mood with her uncertainties. But...Blank had asked, and she could not imagine being less than honest with him.

"I...am managing. It is less a shock than it was at Guadosalam, though I cannot say I am used to it, yet. It will take time, though at least it allows me to tolerate the crowds better. I...." She bit her lip. "...I wonder how badly this will affect my hunting, but perhaps I ought not think too far ahead. I am grateful to be here, truly."

Blank folded his hands behind his back, rocking on his feet as he stared out across the sea. "It can't be easy, learning to adjust I mean..." He turned to face her. "But people adapt, it's what makes us so amazing."

"You know... if you ever need someone to talk to or if it ever gets too much for you... give me a call, okay?"

That earned Blank a slow smile. Mjrn nodded. "Indeed, I shall. You have very kind, Blank, and it is not unappreciated. Thank you." Not usually demonstrative, she nonetheless closed in for a hug. Reassurance and support were definitely welcome at this point, and she wasn't about to let that go unmentioned.

Blank leaned up on tiptoes to hug Mjrn back, pressing a soft kiss against her cheek. He felt so damn short next to her! "No need to thank me, Mjrn. It's what friends are for."

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."

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."

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."

Blank smiled, cheeks darkening through his blush as he turned his attention back out over the water. "Thank you, Mjrn. You've no idea how much that means to me."

Mjrn watched him curiously, then smiled a little. "Regardless, it is true. I worry about you, as well." And she felt there was some justification for that. Still, she was reluctant to mention Tantalus unless he did. The last thing she wanted to do was bring down his mood.

"No need to worry about me, Mjrn. I'm a tough little cookie. I'm used to taking care of myself. All part of the job." Didn't make him miss Tantalus any less though, and it was probably a lot easier to read him than he intended it to be.

For all that Mjrn could be oblivious or naive at times, there were moments where she could be rather empathic as well. She stared at him for a moment, then nodded a little. "I am certain you are quite adept at that. Even so, you need not always manage alone."

"You're far too sweet for your own good, Mjrn." Blank smiled one of his bright smiles and reached to take hold of Mjrn's hand lightly.

Mjrn smiled back and did not pull away. She was just happy that her presence helped somehow. "You are kind to say so...." Then she glanced away from the waves. "Might you join me in attaining refreshment?"

Blank gave a nod, releasing Mjrn's hand from his own. "Refreshment? Now that, Mjrn, is a wonderful idea!" He gave her a smile, running a hand through his hair somewhat nervously.

"I am glad." Mjrn smiled and then moved away from the waves, ready to see what there was in the way of refreshment around Costa Faguita.

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