[ Claude looks very intrigued by the "lazy river", curiosity and interest apparent when she approaches him, though there's also an undercurrent of fatigue. ]
It just might be. Do you think we could just float along without any effort?
[ Otome lets out an undignified snort in an attempt to suppress a laugh, carefully rolling up her skirt to splash off to the side and hold the tube steady. ]
Here, you first. You're just going to have to hold me.
[ There's a vague moment of embarrassment, and I'm going to handwave the finagling and rearranging to get them both on the tube, but after a little splashing and struggling, they're settled and.
Claude thinks that he's a little more tense than the lazy river is supposed to be. ]
[ He lets the tension out with a breath, relaxing back onto the tube and trying to to think about Certain Things lest this ride because uncomfortable in a way he can't recover from.
[ He hums, letting his head fall back and his eyes closed. There's still a wavering embarrassment from him, but also a kind of wonder. He hasn't really led the type of life that would suggest closeness like this. ]
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Week 4, Monday
Until she spots someone and her lips quirk into an amused smile. ]
A new favorite spot, Claude?
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It just might be. Do you think we could just float along without any effort?
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[ is the fatigue his or hers, it's hard to tell. There sure is a lot of fondness in general, though. ]
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So we just take one of these balloons and float along?
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[ Steadily, his mood seems to improving, playfulness kicking in as he slides off his school jacket and toes off his shoes and socks. ]
Going back to the dorm is too much effort.
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[ It's a mix of amusement and concern, honestly. ]
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In the same tube?
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... It's going to be a fairly intimate fit. Are you sure you can handle that?
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You can float along in a second tube if you prefer.
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... [ She sighs, then slips off her shoes and sweater and also peels off her tights. ]
No, this is fine. I'll let you take responsibility.
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It fades a little as he pulls a tube out, holding it in place so that Otome can hop on first. ]
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... Perhaps I didn't think this through.
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I did warn you. You're joining me, right?
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[ He nudges her thigh, realising that it's going to be a struggle not to topple the tube over.
He places his foot on one side, and watches it steadily sink into the water.
The vibes are confused. ]
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[ Otome lets out an undignified snort in an attempt to suppress a laugh, carefully rolling up her skirt to splash off to the side and hold the tube steady. ]
Here, you first. You're just going to have to hold me.
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Claude thinks that he's a little more tense than the lazy river is supposed to be. ]
... You might've been right.
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Are you regretting it a little, perhaps?
[ They made it on, at least. ]
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[ He lets the tension out with a breath, relaxing back onto the tube and trying to to think about Certain Things lest this ride because uncomfortable in a way he can't recover from.
It's really kind of nice. ]
Are you okay?
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We just had to adjust properly, but it does feel nice, doesn't it?
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[ He hums, letting his head fall back and his eyes closed. There's still a wavering embarrassment from him, but also a kind of wonder. He hasn't really led the type of life that would suggest closeness like this. ]
The warmer weather is nice. Even if it's sudden.
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[ She also closes her eyes, leaning back against him. ]
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