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[if there was one thing Elympions were really adept at, it was creating highly technological constructions and living the "high life" so to speak. after the schism dropped, this only increased due to the access to additional, if currently expensive, resources. and with Rieze Maxia also being rich with resources and willing to increase the economy, coordinating to create a fun place where both citizens could enjoy was easier than expected. had a few bumps along the way, of course, including whether the location would adversely affect the neighboring towns, but after several months of planning and clearing out the monsters, a large portion of the Kijara Seafalls had been converted to something like a water park resort. using the natural formations already existing, including the many waterfalls, the company in charge of this endeavor managed to recreate the setting to include natural made water slides and of course the many variety of natural and artificial pools—casual ones to just sit and relax, larger ones to just swim around, wave pools, and even a section for some heated ones.

technology wise, it's a combination of spirit artes, spyrix, and spyrites. the use of spyrix had been as minimal as possible, but their world isn't quite there with replacing it with spyrite. however, it has been designed so that the conversion would be seamless, and it helps that the park is indeed mostly naturally made.

so during the following summer of their last adventure, Alvin had received two tickets to its opening. a gift for being a Svent. although he isn't really "part of the family" anymore, he can't exactly say he didn't like the few perks that come his way. free gifts definitely were one of them. now the problem is...would he actually go? If so, who would he ask? or should he just give them both away? but even with those questions, he was already thinking, "Leia would probably kill to have these." and well, that made his decision for him.

and so invite her he did and here they are at the Kijara Seafalls Resort. the opening ceremony had been a "splashing" hit and the place is packed with a variety of people from esteemed invited guests to those who managed to purchase tickets to every day families who won the lottery prize. and a lot of kids. a lot of kids.

and like everyone else, he's dressed in casual swimming shorts, sandals, sunglasses, and a loose unbuttoned shirt.]

Well the lines are going to be insane, I can tell you that much. So what should we try out first?

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[ alvin: 1, leia: 0. ]

You know, that doesn't sound too bad. [ or she's just easy to please when it comes to food. ] I think I'll have a hotdog and a fruit slushie. It's way too hot out for noodles, anyway.

All right then, the closest place is...not too far from here actually. Let's snag a table and then I'll go out and get it.

[to the tables!]

[ the walk there isn't very eventful, and it doesn't take long, either. it does get a little more crowded as they approach the area where the tables are set up since it's about the time that most people would start wanting lunch, but it's not completely packed yet, so they're lucky in that respect. ]

It looks like there's a free spot over here!

[ and she points to a nearby table. ]

Good timing, too, looks like it's getting packed. Which means the food lines will be long...but that's what the VIP pass is for.

[he heads over to the table and they nab it—score! not a bad spot, too, and it has an umbrella so they can at least have some shade. he sets his bag down and starts digging through it to try and hunt for his wallet.]

So what was it you wanted again? Hot dog and a fruit slushie? And do you want anything in particular on them or just want me to choose?

[worst choice, don't let him do that.]

You got it!

[ she sets her own bag down on the table beside his. ]

Hm... I think I'll take the hotdog with ketchup and mustard, unless you've got a better suggestion.

[ because she's always up for trying something new, even if that... might not be the wisest choice.

and now she's going to lean in close over the table so that she can try to sneak a peak at both the contents of his bag and what he might be rummaging around in there for. ]

Need me to write that down for you?

[hey now, no peeking. not that there's that much, but he had thought it was in one of the inner pockets when it had actually fallen out to the bottom and had been buried beneath change of clothes, towels, and water bottle. but he's found it and starts to raise his head.]

Nah, I think I got i—

[and not realizing that Leia had moved closer, when he looks up his face meets hers. more specifically, his lips. it's a light brush, but one just the same, and there's a moment where his eyes widen in surprise before he quickly jerks back.

uh. well.]

[ she figured that he would realize how close she was, so that surprises her, to say the least. her eyes go wide and she can feel her cheeks heating up as she quickly straightens out and sits back, putting even more distance between them. ]

Whoa there! [ and she laughs, but it sounds awkward and forced. ] Th- that was an accident, right?

[ it obviously was, even she can tell that much, and his lips barely even touched hers to begin with, but her heart is racing so she just sort of. blurts out the first thing that comes to mind. ]

[no, no, it's cool, he's kind of surprised he feels as awkward about this as he does. so just a. somewhat awkward laugh.]

What, that? Yeah of course. What were you trying to do—snoop around?

[just. just play it off and make it go in a different direction.]

[ she starts fidgeting a little at this point because this is so awkward, and she can't even look him in the eye right now.

did that count as a kiss? did alvin, of all people, just take her first kiss? these are clearly very important things for her to be considering, so it takes her a minute to actually respond to him. ]

Uh, yeah! You know how it is! I was getting kinda curious about what you might be hiding in there, so I thought I'd try to take a look.

Unfortunately for you, there's nothing that special in there. [though he does take his GHS because he should probably have that on him, anyway. he is also going to start turning toward the direction of the food stand.] So don't try looking in there while I'm gone, all right? I'm trusting you with it.

[a slight pointed look that looks far less joking or serious than it would have been otherwise as he starts to walk off. because suddenly leaving feels like the thing he should do. or maybe it's an old reflex of getting away before things get too troublesome.

...troublesome?]

You can count on me!

[ she gives him a quick salute.

once he's out of her line of sight, she turns her attention to digging through her own bag, because she needs to do something to distract herself. her heartbeat has slowed somewhat, but her face still feels warm, so. anything to take her mind off of the situation at hand for the time being.

she ends up pulling her GHS out, probably to bother jude with some texts or play a game to pass the time, and after a little bit of that, a guy ends up approaching her and tries to start up a conversation. since she's not exactly shy (nor is she rude enough to flat-out tell him to go away when she realizes he might be trying to hit on her), that's probably what she's going to be doing whenever alvin gets back. ]

[ha ha ha yeah that was so damn awkward and he's not even sure why it was. that kind of thing is something he would normally just brush off. maybe actually tease her about it and rile her up more. but that isn't what he did, so it's...strange. maybe it's a sign he's progressing and becoming more considerate of his actions? except he still ran away, so there's that.

well what's done is done and so long as she doesn't make a big deal out of, then he won't either. a little awkward, but nothing they can't really get past. at any rate, he'll have his own distraction. after getting their orders in, the very same VIP passes that allowed him to get through the lines faster is what also catches the attention of a few young girls. attractive ones, obviously looking for attention and perhaps scoring a new date.

or so he thinks when they approach him as he's making his way back to their table. he actually hadn't noticed them until they pat his shoulder and greet him. well this has been a while—him actually being "picked up." he's within view of their table, too, and while he's giving his naturally charming smile and just giving polite greeting, he steels a glance over and...

....hold on. is that a guy over there talking to Leia? probably hitting on her. so is she actually just conversing with him or... ...nah, this is Leia. she's just probably being polite. unlike him who is only half-paying attention the girls until one of them actually loops her arm around his and making her assets known. not that they're bad. actually he'd probably rate them a—

hold on, not the time. but he's going to be trying to extract himself while politely and charmingly refusing their invitations.

so it's going to take a little while longer for him to get back, which she might notice since those girls can be a little loud.]

[ she does indeed notice. at first, she doesn't think much of what she sees— that is, alvin talking to girls— because she figures that maybe they just ran into each other and were having a quick chat, or... something like that. then she notices that one of the girls has her arm looped around his and. well. it's kind of hard not to make assumptions in a situation like that. the thing is, for some reason, it makes her feel a little hurt and maybe even kind of annoyed. and hadn't he said that he wasn't going to try to pick up girls while they were here?

by this point, the guy she's talking to probably has definitely noticed that her mind is elsewhere, since she keeps sneaking glances toward alvin and the girls as their conversation continues. he even seems to have an inkling of what's going on, because he eventually gives her a quick pat on the shoulder before excusing himself and leaving her at the table by herself. ]

[he finally manages to get away from those girls. they had even tried to get his number. damn he knows he's a stud, but he had food, man. though it is kind of strange to think that just a year ago if he had a GHS in those days, he'd probably swap numbers. but that's then, this is now, and now he needs to head back to the girl who is still waiting for him.

so when he gets back—]

Sorry that took a while—got held up. [and not elaborating further as he glances around.] What happened to that guy who was here?

[ normally, she would be happy to see him. she would probably welcome him back, play around a little, make a joke about how she's starving, the whole nine yards. as it is, she looks sort of grumpy when he finally makes his way back to the table. ]

Yeah, I kinda noticed. [ and she sounds pretty grumpy too. she's trying not to— really, she is— but it's coming through a little anyway. ] He left a little while ago.

[ not that she minds that too much, aside from the fact that she wishes she could have gotten herself out of the conversation in a more graceful way. ]

What happened to those girls you had with you?

[as he sets the tray down and starts to lower himself into his seat opposite her, he notices her tone and her look, and he looks at her a bit puzzled. but before he could ask, she had asked a question.]

Ah...you saw that? [since he's assuming it must have been the guy who caused her dour mood, he's going to be oblivious that he could have been the reason.] Crazy, right? I kept trying to get away from them, but they were persistent. Well, then again I can't blame them too badly. I am a pretty good catch.

[he's attempting to lighten the mood by joking a little with his ego as he thinks she'd just laugh and counter with something opposite. divert the attention away from her little "pick up" problem with his own. if only that assumption were true.....]

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[ once he puts the tray down, she immediately snags her drink from it and takes a long sip. she doesn't look any happier when she hears his joke, either. ]

I dunno, you looked pretty happy to be talking to them. Are you sure you don't wanna go catch up with them?

[ since he had been all smiley when he was talking to them. and why does she even care so much? she knows this is something that they could normally joke around about, but as it is, she just frowns a little more. ]

[his grin falters and turns into a slight frown of his own as he looks at her, that look of confusion returning as he straightens up a bit.]

Hey, did something happen? Was it that guy?

[or...is it really something he did? but this is weird coming from Leia.]

He was kind of a jerk, but that's not it.

[ she huffs out a sigh and drums her fingers on the table. how does she even explain this? she feels annoyed with him, but she knows in the back of her mind that she has no real reason to be, which just adds to her frustration. he hadn't done anything wrong— what happened before he left was an accident, and he apparently hadn't been trying to pick those girls up— but she can't shake how she feels. ]

I guess I'm just annoyed.

That I can tell.

[said lightly. he's trying to figure this out so thinking back about what she was saying before... ?]

It's not me is it? You're not actually bothered by those girls, are you?

No way! That's not how it is!

[ she just kind of. blurts that out.

except that's exactly how it is. that's not how it should be, probably, but she only started feeling agitated with him (as opposed to how awkward she felt before he left) when she saw him with those girls. hearing him joke about it so casually didn't help much, either. neither does the fact that she's still hungry, so she grabs her hotdog from the tray and bites into it with a little more force than necessary before she continues. ]

I don't care if you hang out with other girls. If that's what you wanna do, more power to you.

[ denial isn't just a river in egypt— ]

[uh. yeah—]

Okay, in my experience when a girl says she's not bothered by something in that kind of tone, it actually means she is.

[Alvin, you must tread carefully. you are dealing with a teenager who is confusing you quite a bit right now.]

Come on, it's not like I was actually planning or even trying to get their attention. [sort of. look he's a walking chick magnet, he can't help it.] I was trying to get back here as soon as I could, but they were really determined. I think they just saw my VIP bracelet and figured they'd get an easy ride or something.

[also, why does he feel like he's trying to defend or explain himself? this is weird. though even weirder that Leia seems to actually be bothered by this.]

Like I said, it doesn't bother me!

[ she's trying to stamp out the part of her that's bothered by it, at least, because she knows this probably isn't fair to him. ]

You know how it is! I was just getting hungry [ she takes another big bite from her hotdog for emphasis here ] and I started getting cranky, that's all.

[ clearly the most convincing argument ever. ]

[yeah. he's definitely not convinced. but he also knows when he shouldn't push so he'll step back a bit as he takes his own slushie.]

All right, all right. If you say so.

[and tone indicates he's not convinced, but just going to start eating. first the accidental "kiss" and now this. what happened to their fun, good mood?]

[ and cue some awkward, silent eating. because even if she feels like she's probably being stupid and even if she hates that she got mad at him in the first place, settling back into their normal routine is kind of hard after a hiccup like that.

and when she finishes her food (which happens notably faster than it typically does), she takes her trash and her slushie and abruptly stands. ]

I'm going to toss this out and walk around for a little while, okay?

[ the fact that she wants to get away and clear her mind goes unspoken, but her eagerness to leave might show that, because she actually starts moving away from the table as she's speaking. ]