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Post by DataNinja on May 13, 2020 4:36:29 GMT
There is a lot of getting rained on the first day of travel, and everyone's soaked by the end. Thankfully everything else seems to hate the weather as much as they did, so there was just miserable lonely trekking, rather than having to fight. Especially since the rain causes the path to not always be easily visible. It eases up by the first evening, though, and there's not any more rain until reaching Lilycove in the evening of the second day. Instead, it's just nice, sunny weather. Getting into Lilycove, it's still well-lit despite it being almost night. It's very clearly a tourist place - clubs and other such night attractions are opening up, at least in the core of the city away from the ocean. While it may be relaxing and a place for shopping during the day, it's clear night is just as much of a money-leech. "I was expecting something... quieter," Evelyn admits, as the group goes to the Center. "It was kinda billed as a beach paradise." "Don't believe everything you read..." Ruby says. "A lot of places have some pretty slick marketing.""I dunno about you guys," Ayah laughs, "but I am just about done with beaches. Good never stepping foot on one for the rest of my life.""We still need to go shopping for a new swimsuit for you, remember?" Evelyn says to Ayah, causing the latter to blush. Even harder, as Evelyn adds, "Hey, Theo, you should probably help her pick one out, don'tcha think?""Regardless, the department store is a good stop for everything," Ruby says. "Got whatever you can think of. Apparently there's an entire floor dedicated to dolls. You'll get a better selection than anything in Mossdeep or Sootopolis, so stock up day tomorrow?"
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Post by Robot on May 13, 2020 11:52:38 GMT
"It's probably a nice quiet paradise in the off season when it's cold and the tourists have gone to ground but this time of year everyone wants their slice of utopia and it gets way too crowded for mah liking." Theo shook his head and kept stride with their posse, plenty happy to not be tripping over his feet anymore.
"Ayah don't need my opinion on dressing herself, she does a mighty fine job on her own." He quips at Evelyn, though he does clearly get a little hot under the collar embarrassed over the idea of helping his beau pick out something that amounts to négligé. "Shopping sounds like as good a use of time as any though."
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Post by seraphflonne on May 14, 2020 21:09:56 GMT
Kai chuckles at everyone else's reactions, not really minding the bustle himself. "I dunno, I kind of like having so many people around. Makes me feel like there's plenty to do every day, and not easy to get bored!"
"They got a floor dedicated to dolls? That's got to be a sight, plus that means they probably got so much other stuff as well. Not sure I have the money to splurge, but I do love window shopping!" He checked his money as he said that, giving a slight wince. He could probably buy some travel necessities and little else.
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Post by DataNinja on May 14, 2020 21:39:15 GMT
After sleeping outdoors in the damp, the Center beds are nice, and everyone's able to get well-deserved rest. The morning comes blissfully slowly, and uneventfully... though there is an awful lot of noise outside. From people and gulls. It's just a fact of life of Lilycove that it's not that the quiet paradise it promises.
The girls, at least, seem rested and eager for the day.
"So... what's everyone want to do?" Evelyn asks. "No beaches, but shopping is a big one. They've got a lighthouse off on a breakwater that'd be cool to walk out to... anything else anyone can think of?"
"Finding a place for ice cream," Ayah says, laughing.
"I'm good just taking it easy."
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Post by Robot on May 17, 2020 12:15:42 GMT
"Spose I could look into some of the local flowers and send some seeds home to Mom, ain't wrote her or nothing in an age. With all that's been going on she might be worried. Probably won't mention the whole plate thing, but if I Vid call she'll ask about the hair." Theo made a face.
"Getting icecream sounds like a plan too. Maybe see if there's a park or someplace quiet nearby. Ah know Ayah and Ruby at least appreciate a bit of downtime." He chuckled.
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Post by seraphflonne on May 18, 2020 17:53:35 GMT
"Hm. I can go for window shopping if you wanna shop Ev, don't think I have much to spare, but knowing what they got to sell later might be handy!" The islander chuckles nervously as he thinks about his money.
"Could always say you got extensions and all that, there's lots of things people do at salons, course then you'd be saying you went to a salon..."
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Post by DataNinja on May 18, 2020 18:39:22 GMT
"Ooh, flowers," Ayah says. "That's very thoughtful, and I'd love to go just look at them if you go do that."
"Is there something wrong with a salon, Kai?" Evelyn asks, teasingly. "But, if pressed, could always say we dragged him along to it. Sounds like something we'd do, eh?" She winks. "...maybe we should go to one at some point. There probably is a good one here."
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Post by Robot on May 18, 2020 21:11:41 GMT
"Always welcome along." Theo replied to Ayah, before freezing and distinctly side-eyeing Evelyn and Kai. "What're you too mumbling bout over there? Better notta heard what I thought I did." His face was moving on towards rose red, ears hidden in his long hair.
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Post by seraphflonne on May 19, 2020 9:47:27 GMT
"Not to me!" Kai says in response to Evelyn, before putting his hand to his cheek. "I just don't have enough hair for anything too fancy, though I could go for a spa day for sure"
"I like keeping my skin clear, and nature has been a bit rough to that"
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Post by DataNinja on May 19, 2020 17:58:39 GMT
"I mean," Evelyn says, teasing, "I was just suggesting we back you up as having an excuse, since that's what friends are for, right? But, I dunno, seems like you're a bit tense, could use a place to relax. Somewhere like... I dunno, a spa?" She sticks her tongue out at Theo as Ayah laughs.
"We're not gonna make you do anything," Ayah says, giving a pointed look at Evelyn. "But, remember, we aren't going to judge here."
"Look," Evelyn says, grinning, "We're gonna stick together after what's happened, so, your choice. Shopping, or trying to find a spa."
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Post by Robot on May 19, 2020 23:39:33 GMT
"Alright alright..." Theo laughed softly. "Twisted my arm, let's go find this 'spa' thing. Evelyn especially needs to calm down and relax for once, if y'all are going. I'm sticking with. If it gets weird I'll just bat my eyes at whoever, sparkle a but and get out." Grinning wryly, he tugged at his hair.
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Post by seraphflonne on May 22, 2020 2:20:28 GMT
"Spa day! Wonder what options they'll have? It's definitely been a bit~" Kai grins as he thinks it over, last time had been with his mom, and even then it was a long time ago.
"Well, let's go!"
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Post by DataNinja on May 22, 2020 5:32:31 GMT
Much to Theo's surprise (especially given Evelyn), the place that they find themselves at isn't judgemental at all, and in fact seem to do their best to assuage his worries without bringing it up directly. It's a relaxing time, and the activities help to relieve some of the stress from the past little while. While here, nothing bad could happen.
Thankfully, the world follows through on that promise, and things pass without incident. The group goes to the mall afterwards, and, indeed... it's a lot of everything. Everything that you could think of, and many things you couldn't, but now kinda want...
Ayah tries on some swimsuits after being egged on by Evelyn, and possibly buys one, but mostly just makes out like a bandit with a giant Eevee doll, which seems to confuse Sparkles a lot. After dropping the purchases and knickknacks off at the center, the group heads out for ice cream and to walk towards the lighthouse.
"The ocean's always so beautiful," Ayah says, as they near the shore, looking out down the seawall towards the myriad islands that lie between Lilycove and Ever Grande. "Especially today."
"Yeah, it's a nice day out," Ruby agrees, "Been nice taking a day to relax, just spending time with friends. Seems like it's just been go-go-go for a while." She gives a grin and side-eye at Evelyn.
"Hey, that wasn't my fault!" She protests. "At least, not entirely! I was just wanting to beat Cole!"
"Hope he's doing well..." Ruby says, after an awkward moment of quiet.
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Post by Robot on May 22, 2020 11:41:47 GMT
Theo felt cleaner then he ever had. His hair had been washed and treated with all sorts of special oils. They'd used some kind of rubbing compound on his skin that left him feeling a little raw at first but also very refreshed. The massage he'd nearly fallen asleep over. The staff working with him kept commenting on how healthy this or that looked.
It was nice to be healthy, he supposed. Keeping pace with Kai and the girls, the trainer seemed more distracted then usual. At the mention of Cole his focus tightened. "Ah'm sure he's fine, just wanted to make his own way s'all. Betting Evelyn really misses him."
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Post by seraphflonne on May 25, 2020 14:15:28 GMT
Kai had changed his gear before the spa, having changed in something with considerably less layers, just a simple blue tank top and shorts, mostly just to show off his slightly glowing skin.
When it comes to shopping, he's a bit more lost, mostly just staring at things with desire, though when they head in for clothes he joins in the trying on, though he seems to just stay near casual clothes, taking a wide berth of the swimwear.
"I think he's fine, pretty sure if something had happened to him it would have been on the news. He doesn't seem the type to blow out gently, yknow?"
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Post by DataNinja on May 25, 2020 18:45:25 GMT
"You're right..." Ruby says. "Probably fine." She pauses, before grinning. "I'll race you all to the lighthouse." She gestures to the building at the end of the breakwater. "Ugh, really, you can't spring that on me after I just ate!" Evelyn complains. "I call shenanigans.""Too bad," Ayah says, winking, "Maybe someone else can win a race for once.""Fine, fine, enjoy your tainted victory," she teases, as Ayah giggles and starts to run off. Roll Athletics if you're wanting to participate.
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Post by Robot on May 26, 2020 13:16:27 GMT
Theo chuckles and follows after Ayah and Ruby at a sporting pace, giddy that he's finally stopped tripping over his own feet. Probably the best thing that's come of the changes. "Give you two a minute alone." He grins at Kai and Evelyn before bolting. (Theo gets a 10)
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Post by seraphflonne on May 27, 2020 16:50:15 GMT
Kai squints at Theo, flashing a smirk back to Evelyn as he sees them run off. "Think I've given him enough of a head start, see you there!"
He wastes no time bolting off with speed, not going to endure a loss to Theo at least.
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Post by DataNinja on May 27, 2020 17:05:23 GMT
Kai puts up a good fight, overtaking Theo, but he can't quite close the gap at all between himself and Ayah, who reaches the tall tower at the far end of the long breakwater first. He's close behind though, followed by Theo, then Ruby, who's breathing heavily.
"Okay," she says, between breaths, "Think I probably need to do a bit more proper exercise before trying that again... not my brightest of ideas." She laughs.
"I mean... you tried, at least," Ayah points out, grinning. "What would be the fun of only doing things you knew you could win? Besides, the rest of us were decently close, at least." She winks.
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Post by seraphflonne on May 27, 2020 17:16:08 GMT
Kai began to stretch out, taking his time to make sure he got out some kinks he just made. "I always forget about stretching. Course this was kind of sprung on me so, guess there wasn't really any time to before hand."
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