∞ 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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[chikaidestroyer]

Mikan. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the ... fruit. [It looks like a fruit, at least.] A temperate-weathered hometown, then?

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Yup! It's an island. Great weather.

A mikan is a kind of mandarin. Do you know those? Or tangerines, oranges ... same fruit family, anyway. They're delicious.

[silversnowfall]

...Things get unpredictable at times. [not explaining about the world and Sephiroth and definitely not replicas of dead people]

There are fish, and in the warmer months we can mine in the mountains...but the dangers of that are... [sigh] It's rather more complicated than I can explain without some sort of...comprehensive history of Auldrant.

[chikaidestroyer]

I'll have to take your word for it. [Awww. But explaining the almost-destruction of your world is such an intriguing subject!]

It sounds as if your world varies quite differently from other worlds I've heard about. Auldrant's calendar has over 600 days to it, correct?

[chikaidestroyer]

[He imagines the Island Nations' kind of weather, then. Sub-tropical, for the most part.] Being here in Luceti must be disconcerting, then. That lack of large bodies of water and such.

Ah yes, I'm familiar with oranges. I'll have to keep an eye out for a mikan if it shows up in the grocery. [Since they amazingly get vegetables and fruit that should be out of season.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Wry grin.] Very. The lakes aren't much of a substitute, especially when you're a sailor.

[Eyeing Albert now with a thoughtful look.] Have we spoken before?

[mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com]

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

[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.]

[silversnowfall]

One year is 765 days. Thirteen months.

[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.]

[chikaidestroyer]

Then you must be getting restless without a sea to set sail on. My condolences.

[He gives her a longer look before taking another drink.] We have, but we didn't exchange names at the time. I am Albert Silverberg.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

I'll manage. But thanks.

Albert...? Oh right, you're from house 42, aren't you? I'm Nami. Sorry, I'm not used to talking over the journals yet.

[mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com]

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

[chikaidestroyer]

Ah, that's it. Guy had listed the months at one point.

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

[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?

[chikaidestroyer]

About an hour. It stays relatively quiet, unlike the lobby and lounge. [Once the kids started heading into the hotel in the evening, those areas could get raucously loud. Especially with the "karaoke machine" he had seen in action.]

[wise_maiden]

[She carefully takes a seat, leaving the bag to the side.] Oh? I'm surprised that more don't come in here, but I suppose it could be the last thing on their minds, after the park.

[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.]

[chikaidestroyer]

Well, I doubt you would have decided to come out here if there were kids playing and shouting at each other in the pool here. [He continues drinking to replace any water lost while sitting in the hot tub.]

[chikaidestroyer]

That's right, with your sleeping friend on the roof. [He nods in acknowledgment.] A pleasure to meet you, Nami.

[chikaidestroyer]

[...Well. The hug was unexpected, but not unwelcome; he's already relaxed his guard just by being in the swimming pool.] I've been looking around the park in the mornings. Have you been spending all your time here?