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Thank you.
[to both Lance and the vendor... but mostly Lance for his help and his patience as he steps into the back, closing himself from view...
...this is strange material. Stranger still how he has to sort of struggle into the suit and for a moment he considers calling out, convinced it's too small, certain he's going to rip the seams. But further examination shows the seams are holding firm and he gets enough confidence to put it on. It stretches to fit him - hugs him closer than he had thought, but that's just the design. He's a little longer, checking how it looks in the mirror before he opens the curtain again, seeking Lance out in the shop.
If the boy had given up and wandered, he wouldn't have been surprised]
...how does it look?
[to both Lance and the vendor... but mostly Lance for his help and his patience as he steps into the back, closing himself from view...
...this is strange material. Stranger still how he has to sort of struggle into the suit and for a moment he considers calling out, convinced it's too small, certain he's going to rip the seams. But further examination shows the seams are holding firm and he gets enough confidence to put it on. It stretches to fit him - hugs him closer than he had thought, but that's just the design. He's a little longer, checking how it looks in the mirror before he opens the curtain again, seeking Lance out in the shop.
If the boy had given up and wandered, he wouldn't have been surprised]
...how does it look?
[It's fine, it's here, it's blah blah bullshit. Five minutes becomes hours; it's dark -- Billy will probably need to guide them soon.]
Lance. [He's grumbling from approximately ten-twelve feet to his rear. He doesn't have to say anything else. By his tone, Lance could probably infer that he wants to go back. That's all he's been talking about for the past...
Uh, since the lagoon first came up. The beach was fine. There was food, watermelon contests, so on and so forth. Even if he was raised by wolves and has nomadic tendencies, there's something about going on a marathon in sandals and shorts that is decidedly unpleasant.]
Lance. [He's grumbling from approximately ten-twelve feet to his rear. He doesn't have to say anything else. By his tone, Lance could probably infer that he wants to go back. That's all he's been talking about for the past...
Uh, since the lagoon first came up. The beach was fine. There was food, watermelon contests, so on and so forth. Even if he was raised by wolves and has nomadic tendencies, there's something about going on a marathon in sandals and shorts that is decidedly unpleasant.]
[ he had wandered, but not far. his back to linneus, he'd been in deep talks with the vendor as he considered a wide-brimmed hat, a strip of yellow ribbon tied around its crown.
when linneus speaks out, both lance and the vendor glance up from their talks, and while the latter is quick to throw praises the other boy's way, lance's own comments come a little slower, more stilted. ]
Uh... Good — you look. Nice.
[ his smile is a touch uneasy, but only because he feels suddenly shy. one hand comes up to rub the back of his neck, eyes darting away. ]
You were right, that's... definitely your color.
when linneus speaks out, both lance and the vendor glance up from their talks, and while the latter is quick to throw praises the other boy's way, lance's own comments come a little slower, more stilted. ]
Uh... Good — you look. Nice.
[ his smile is a touch uneasy, but only because he feels suddenly shy. one hand comes up to rub the back of his neck, eyes darting away. ]
You were right, that's... definitely your color.
[ one word, in that tone, and that's all it takes for lance to come to a complete and sudden stop. (i thought lance was the impulse control here...) he sighs, head dropping down briefly as his hands find his hips. it's two whole seconds before he turns back around, lips twisted into a smile that's meant to appeal, maybe even appease. ]
Okay, so maybe this path is taking us a lot longer than I thought it would, but that doesn't mean we're not close!
[ it also doesn't mean they're not not close...
but it's dark enough now that lance has to actually squint just to see keith's silhouette, never mind any of his actual features. which maybe is a good thing... he's probably looking real ticked off right now... ]
Okay, so maybe this path is taking us a lot longer than I thought it would, but that doesn't mean we're not close!
[ it also doesn't mean they're not not close...
but it's dark enough now that lance has to actually squint just to see keith's silhouette, never mind any of his actual features. which maybe is a good thing... he's probably looking real ticked off right now... ]
Yeah, and then I would've had to make two arrests.
[ he shakes his head at her. don't be a keith, athena... one hand lifts to try and wave off the tension, before settling on her shoulder in a reassuring pat. ]
C'mon, let me buy you a popsicle or something. It's not worth getting all twisted up about, you know?
[ he shakes his head at her. don't be a keith, athena... one hand lifts to try and wave off the tension, before settling on her shoulder in a reassuring pat. ]
C'mon, let me buy you a popsicle or something. It's not worth getting all twisted up about, you know?
The style is a little strange.
[Linneus had always been cursed with an easy blush - something he's learned to breeze through, but it's certainly showing now as he holds his folded clothes close. His companion is blushing just as much though - how sweet - and he smiles a little, stepping closer to the vendor]
May I take this, please? I plan on swimming today.
[catching Lance's eye]
Or learning how, at least.
(([laughs so hard] I... actually had something pre-written about Linneus going for a big sunhat!))
[Linneus had always been cursed with an easy blush - something he's learned to breeze through, but it's certainly showing now as he holds his folded clothes close. His companion is blushing just as much though - how sweet - and he smiles a little, stepping closer to the vendor]
May I take this, please? I plan on swimming today.
[catching Lance's eye]
Or learning how, at least.
(([laughs so hard] I... actually had something pre-written about Linneus going for a big sunhat!))
[ Okay, at that she definitely gets a little huffy. ]
But friends don't arrest other friends!
[ She understands jokes though, she can't be a Keith.
Thankfully, she deflates at the offer for a popsicle. ]
Make it a smoothie and I promise I'll put a smile on my face again.
[ You aren't supposed to make deals like this with friends either though?? ]
But friends don't arrest other friends!
[ She understands jokes though, she can't be a Keith.
Thankfully, she deflates at the offer for a popsicle. ]
Make it a smoothie and I promise I'll put a smile on my face again.
[ You aren't supposed to make deals like this with friends either though?? ]
[ their eyes catch, and lance's shy smile splits into a wide grin. ]
Nah, he's swimming, [ he says with utmost confidence, turning to the vendor and holding the hat up. ] We'll take this, too.
[ and before linneus can even think to pay for it, lance is already pulling out his silver and handing it off to the vendor, who honestly couldn't care less where the money's coming from, so long as it's money. ]
Since I badgered you into doing this anyway, I might as well pay. [ plus, he has a job, and linneus seems new, so... treasure that month's-long stipend, friend.
anyway, once they're drawing away, he plops the sunhat onto the other's head, flashing another thumbs up. ]
A beach look isn't complete without accessories!
Nah, he's swimming, [ he says with utmost confidence, turning to the vendor and holding the hat up. ] We'll take this, too.
[ and before linneus can even think to pay for it, lance is already pulling out his silver and handing it off to the vendor, who honestly couldn't care less where the money's coming from, so long as it's money. ]
Since I badgered you into doing this anyway, I might as well pay. [ plus, he has a job, and linneus seems new, so... treasure that month's-long stipend, friend.
anyway, once they're drawing away, he plops the sunhat onto the other's head, flashing another thumbs up. ]
A beach look isn't complete without accessories!
[Lance is like a dog that's being scolded for eating the entirety of a Thanksgiving feast...and yet...he's still?!]
We're going back, Lance.
[With such a glare; his feet hurt, his knees feel weird, his thighs have been aired out for far too long, and--
Just a bit beyond Lance, there's a little circle of something glittery; he can't make heads or tails of it, and it looks to be semi-shrouded with rocklike formations? Maybe they're just leaves and bushes. The marsh expedition prepared him for How To Spot Open Water In Darkness; there's something flowy glimmering up under the moonlight.]
...Hey.
[And he's pointing, which is a fairly useless thing to do with the whole NO LIGHT problem they're having.]
We're going back, Lance.
[With such a glare; his feet hurt, his knees feel weird, his thighs have been aired out for far too long, and--
Just a bit beyond Lance, there's a little circle of something glittery; he can't make heads or tails of it, and it looks to be semi-shrouded with rocklike formations? Maybe they're just leaves and bushes. The marsh expedition prepared him for How To Spot Open Water In Darkness; there's something flowy glimmering up under the moonlight.]
...Hey.
[And he's pointing, which is a fairly useless thing to do with the whole NO LIGHT problem they're having.]
[ just barely, he can make out some movement on keith's end. when he squints hard enough, he can see that he's raised his hand in some way, prompting lance to look back around.
and now he's actually paying attention, not riddled with the growing guilt that he'd just wasted both their days on this wild goose chase, but now he can definitely make out what keith is referring to. ]
Holy crow...
[ a moment of silence to all the naysayers, rest in pieces mothersuckers!! ]
I did it! I mean — we did it! [ someone did it, and that "it" being "finding the precious lagoon." he doesn't even wait for keith to catch up, he takes off in a happy jog towards the glittery surface—
but not before tripping on a root and falling face-first into the sand. ]
—I meant to do that!
[ he definitely didn't BUT IT'S OKAY because he's a trooper, he's back up in no time, but that definitely would have allowed keith more than enough time to at least close the gap between them... ]
and now he's actually paying attention, not riddled with the growing guilt that he'd just wasted both their days on this wild goose chase, but now he can definitely make out what keith is referring to. ]
Holy crow...
[ a moment of silence to all the naysayers, rest in pieces mothersuckers!! ]
I did it! I mean — we did it! [ someone did it, and that "it" being "finding the precious lagoon." he doesn't even wait for keith to catch up, he takes off in a happy jog towards the glittery surface—
but not before tripping on a root and falling face-first into the sand. ]
—I meant to do that!
[ he definitely didn't BUT IT'S OKAY because he's a trooper, he's back up in no time, but that definitely would have allowed keith more than enough time to at least close the gap between them... ]
Oh- oh...
[the boy has started paying before he's even managed to retrieve his own silver from his clothes. Catching his arm gently-]
You shouldn't have to--
--thank you.
[the transaction is already done, so what else can he say? His serious, concerned expression is wiped out, however, in favour of a startled expression when the hat is pressed onto his head. One hand flying up to touch it; to hold it there-]
This too?!
[the boy has started paying before he's even managed to retrieve his own silver from his clothes. Catching his arm gently-]
You shouldn't have to--
--thank you.
[the transaction is already done, so what else can he say? His serious, concerned expression is wiped out, however, in favour of a startled expression when the hat is pressed onto his head. One hand flying up to touch it; to hold it there-]
This too?!
Yep! Don't worry, it looks great. Yellow's not bad on you at all.
[ but quickly, quickly! back to the waters they go! lance doesn't mean to leave linneus behind, but he definitely isn't dawdling either. ]
I mean, you probably shouldn't wear it in the waters, but it'll be useful when you're out of it, for sure.
[ but quickly, quickly! back to the waters they go! lance doesn't mean to leave linneus behind, but he definitely isn't dawdling either. ]
I mean, you probably shouldn't wear it in the waters, but it'll be useful when you're out of it, for sure.
I'll set it down with my clothes. Thank you again.
[though he supposes that to really show his thanks he should make good use of the gift. And that means learning to swim, come hell or... high water.
Well, he hopes the waters shan't be too high.]
Where is a good place to learn?
[though he supposes that to really show his thanks he should make good use of the gift. And that means learning to swim, come hell or... high water.
Well, he hopes the waters shan't be too high.]
Where is a good place to learn?
Sure, sure, it's no problem!
[She piles a few takoyaki on a plate with a wood skewer for him to use.] Your hands aren't all sandy, are they? I like the beach as much as anyone, but it doesn't belong in food! [She scoots out from behind her grill and over his way.]
[She piles a few takoyaki on a plate with a wood skewer for him to use.] Your hands aren't all sandy, are they? I like the beach as much as anyone, but it doesn't belong in food! [She scoots out from behind her grill and over his way.]
[For once, it isn't a looming threat, living or otherwise. He's not so bothered by being excluded from the discovery of this particular thing, somehow. Now that they've found it, his excitement only stems from that. It's actually there and they aren't lost.
But should they even bother dipping in? At nigh--
Oh.
Somehow, he's able to contain his excitement to a brisk walk, gingerly approaching the lagoon...not...bothering to ask Lance if he's alright in the process of. He looks alright -- seems alright.]
Don't just jump in. [He's close enough to be annoying!! Finally.] Don't forget what happened last time.
But should they even bother dipping in? At nigh--
Oh.
Somehow, he's able to contain his excitement to a brisk walk, gingerly approaching the lagoon...not...bothering to ask Lance if he's alright in the process of. He looks alright -- seems alright.]
Don't just jump in. [He's close enough to be annoying!! Finally.] Don't forget what happened last time.
We'll stick to the shoreline, right where the water reaches our hips. But first—!
[ he runs a little forward, stopping only to scoop up a little foam boogie board that he'd dropped earlier in his attempt to coax linneus into the waters. ]
Safety. [ he holds it out towards the other. ]
[ he runs a little forward, stopping only to scoop up a little foam boogie board that he'd dropped earlier in his attempt to coax linneus into the waters. ]
Safety. [ he holds it out towards the other. ]
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