∞ 68: Relaxing in a new setting [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[This is a kind of pampering Albert hasn't had ... well, ever. Places he had visited throughout his own world paled in comparison to the modern conveniences this hotel offers. This evening, unlike previous evenings that he spent on his balcony or chilling near the pub, Albert's in the pool.

Well, the pool or the hot tub, depending on when you might come across him. He may even be enjoying a glass of wine, which could be a bad thing if you don't know a thing or two about the effects of hot tubs and alcohol.

This is a very rare opportunity. Might as well take advantage of a few perks, right?]

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[silversnowfall]

[hotels being one thing Nephry is definitely familiar with, she's come to enjoy the hot tub as well. ...Perhaps also with wine, in a bit]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert tilts his head as he sees Nephry, sitting on one edge of the hot tub where a low table has been set with bottled water and a bottle of wine. The glasses provided aren't made of glass, but instead some sort of high-density plastic.

It's kinda funny to think that this has been their only opportunity to relax and see each other with their hair down (figuratively speaking, of course). He nods in greeting.] Good evening.

[silversnowfall]

[sorry Albert, her hair is still up, to keep it away from the water. But it's a much more casual 'up' than her usual?]

Good evening to you as well, Albert.

[chikaidestroyer]

[Well, it's definitely something different! Albert swirls his wine idly as he speaks.] It's nice that this park accommodates all tastes. [And he's referring to the fact that he wouldn't spend time on most of the attractions outside of the hotel.]

[silversnowfall]

Yes. ...Especially at the end of the day.

[Peony dragged her all over the park trying out rides. ...It was...how to put it nicely? Trying?]

...It's a bit more familiar for me, particularly. There is a hotel resembling this one in my home.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Nami has been haunting the hot tub in this hotel since she got here. She won't say anything, but she will grin at any other visitors like they're clearly in the best place ever and everyone else is stupid for missing out.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert has taken a break from the pool to cross over to the hot tub where he left his glass of wine. He hasn't met Nami in person yet, but ... well. It's hard not to notice the tattoo on her shoulder.]

Impressive tattoo.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[It's probably best you're back for that wine, Albert. Nami's been eyeing it off. Instead, she'll give you a curious smile.]

Thanks. Do you like it?

[chikaidestroyer]

[Oh dear. He's just hold on to that wine and take a sip before replying.] It would be helpful if I knew what it is I'm looking at, exactly.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

It's a pinwheel. [Lifts her fingers to trace the circular pattern at one tip (http://th03.deviantart.net/fs29/300W/i/2008/227/0/3/Nami__s_Tattoo_by_zerocustom1989.png) of the design.] And this is a mikan. My mother used to grow them.

[There is some scarring present under the tattoo, but it's reasonably subtle and mostly covered by the design.]

[aureatus.livejournal.com]

[Mrs. Coulter is having a glass of wine, but she'll be seated on one of the chairs surrounding the pool instead of actually swimming in it.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert is finishing a lap across the indoor pool. It's much nicer than swimming in a lake; in his own world, the most "controlled" pools of water are hot tubs and saunas. He climbs out of the pool to sit on the edge, brushing his wet hair out of his face.]

[aureatus.livejournal.com]

[Her monkey stares at him curiously.]

Good evening.

[chikaidestroyer]

[He looks in the direction of the voice, raising a brow faintly at the monkey before nodding in greeting to the woman.] Good evening. Lovely weather for autumn, wouldn't you say?

[aureatus.livejournal.com]

It's a welcome respite from the cold.

[mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com]

[Just keep swimming~ Just keep swimming~ Swimming, swimming in your pool~]

[chikaidestroyer]

[It's been quite awhile since Albert has last seen Razette -- not since the body-switching event, really. He stops in the middle of the pool when he notices someone else swimming close by, looking around for the person swimming.]

[mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com]

[She swims for a bit more, before heading Albert's way and appearing in front of him.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert blinks at the girl's sudden appearance, but it doesn't take long for him to greet her.] Good evening, Razette.

[mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com]

[She hugs him in greeting and pulls away a bit later, smiling cheerfully. She then sweeps a hand to indicate their location, trying to ask him if he's been anywhere else besides the pool.]

[wise_maiden]

[The hotel is certainly more geared towards those who are less ride-inclined, so it shouldn't be too surprising that Raine's been generally poking in on the facilities here and forming a small routine of sorts.

... Well, save for the pool area, of course, but she's eventually decided that the hot tub might be worth a try, if it's supposed to be a modern form of a hot spring. So she steps in the area, wearing her bathing suit with a robe over it, as well as a small carrying bag with a book and towel.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert is already out there, drinking bottled water while sitting on a poolside chair near the hot tub. He hasn't noticed Raine yet.]

[wise_maiden]

[Dear lord that pool is even more terrifying the closer you get. Her eyes briefly run across the numbers. The shallow end doesn't seem to be that long, or that shallow. She shakes her head a little. Better not to fixate on that, and just concentrate on getting to the hot tub area.

Raine moves toward the chairs, setting the bag down and spreading a towel over one of those reclining seats. ... And there's Albert, one chair over.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert had been in the process of turning in his chair when he spots Raine, and he raises a brow at her.] Decided to give this area a chance?

[wise_maiden]

... In a sense, I suppose. Have you been down here long?