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[Lightning steps back when the dragon opens the door, and she hits another one of those singing fish.

The dragon, meanwhile, laughs.]

Why do you have so many of these things anyway!?

[His snout pokes in through the door, and she'll see his smile. "They're just delightful, aren't they? Would you both like to take some home? I think I have too many."

THAT'S WHAT SHE WAS SAYING...]

No, I'm good, but I think Rokurou here would like a few. Maybe ten.

Actually, yeah, I wouldn't mind. Could use some new fishing gear.

["Then be my guest, and to anything you find in the rooms. I do have so much..." A small sigh. "But I'll leave you to it. Yell if you get stuck again!"]

[Lightning folds her arms as she looks at him, waiting for the dragon's footsteps to fade before she finally allows herself the tiniest smile.]

What, don't want all these singing fish in your place? Could keep you company when you're feeling lonely.

Hey, didn't say I wouldn't take one.

[By now most of them have stopped at least, so he picks up one that has gone quiet.]

This is hilarious, and I know Eizen would get a kick out of it, too. How does it even...

[He looks around and happens to hit the button and it's going to start singing and flapping its right in front of Lightning's face.]

[She swats the fish away.]

I hope you mean that your friend Eizen really enjoys novelty fish souvenirs.

[She isn't sure if this is just Rokurou being... Rokurou, or if it's a genuine thought.

But as she picks up one of those fish and tries to get it to stop singing by giving it a smack, she remembers something.]

Oh. You got those fish swords, didn't you? They'd go well with these.

Haha, I mean it! He likes weird stuff.

[Well sort of.]

But you're right, I wonder if they have a singing fish that looks like the one on the swords... I still have to show you them, too. Even got them with me.

[She looks him up and down.]

In that magic sheath you got from that weird merchant? So it actually works...

Heh, yeah. I tried it out after we got back and it really does work.

[A smirk as he leans in, that fish still singing in his hands.]

Bet you're jealous now.

Not really. I only have the one weapon, and its got its own sheath. Doubt it would fit into a regular sword sleeve anyway.

[And when he leans in, she lifts the singing fish, its rubber mouth still flapping and moving to the song, and she presses its lips to his to cover up that annoying smirk. Mwah.]

[He blinks in surprise because 1) not a move he expected; 2) not a move he expected from Lightning before he pulls back laughing.]

You say that now, but if you start finding more weapons you're going to wish for something like this.

[He pats the new sheathe he now wears.]

Want to see the swords now? Or should I save it until we're done here.

[Since... it is a bit crowded. He can't swing them properly here!]

The room's a little small, and I don't want you swinging them around and provoking any more of these stupid things.

[She waves the fish around before she shoves it against his chest.]

Let's just get this stuff moved out of the way of the door, and you can grab whatever you want on the way out.

Fine, fine.

[He continues to chuckle as he takes the fish...and may or may not deliberately have it sing again before sitting it down next to the others.]

Have you ever fished before?

Believe it or not, no.

[She kicks away some of the things by the door, and she nearly gets smacked by a stray fishing pole that she wrenches free and tosses aside.]

Lived by the water all my life, but never bothered to try fishing.

Seriously? Why not?

[Rokurou will find that binder and flip to it...

...

And then put it away because that's a lot of yeah no. He leaves it open in case she wants to look, but the instructions are too convoluted. He's going to use his own sense in trying to sort things, finding the lure boxes and starting to stack them to one side first and moving fishing poles around. There seem to be hooks on the wall to put them on at least.]

[Yeah, after glancing at the instructions, she agrees, and she starts working on the singing fish instead, and she is going to be very careful about it so as not to provoke the singing as some of the songs start coming to an end.]

Never had a reason to. Other people did the fishing for me, I just cooked it.

[A shrug.]

Guess it would be something good to learn around here, though. You know how?

Heh, of course. One of my favorite hobbies after sword fighting and drinking.

[Inspecting one of the rods, he sets it on the rack hooks and continues to move on to the next.]

Haven't really had a chance to here yet, though—mostly because I haven't gotten the gear. Guess today's our lucky day.

First the sword sheath and now the fishing gear...

[Lightning quirks a grin, but she accidentally drops the fish that she's holding onto, making it start the song all over again. She rolls her head back and stares at the ceiling with a weary groan.]

I'd say guess you should come treasure hunting with me more often, but luck's not on my side today.

[Sighing.]

So, you gonna start going out fishing after this?

[There's a laugh at her frustration before he looks at her curiously.]

Is that what you do in your spare time? Treasure hunting?

[He then holds up another fishing rod, and this one... Actually feels pretty sturdy. Just going to set that one aside for now—]

But not sure—maybe?

[He then grins at her.]

Wanna join me? Could teach you.

[Lightning doesn't answer the first question because she doesn't really do... anything in her spare time. She just looks away from him and starts picking things up again, silent for a moment under the sound of the singing.

Until he makes that suggestion.

To that, she does glance up at him.]

... Guess it wouldn't hurt to learn. Would we just go to the docks?

Yeah, or rent a boat. Better fish out in the deeper waters, but starting on shore would be better.

[Hmm, this is another good rod... Setting that aside before he hangs up a really weird looking one. Why is painted with polka dots...]

Why start small? Might as well just go big from the get go.

[She huffs a laugh and is now looking for a good fishing rod for herself.]

Just because I don't know how to fish doesn't mean I don't know how to swim or drive a boat.

[He gives her a wry grin before he sets aside another promising looking rod. Of course he's not so greedy as to keep all of them, he'll just choose a couple.]

It's still different. The fish out there are stronger and easier to learn the basics in a stable setting.

What, don't think I'm strong enough to handle a few big fish?

[A small, teasing laugh under her breath.]

Or is it you that you're worried about?

[He just smirks as he hears that laugh and fires right back.]

What, did your pride get hurt for being treated like a novice?

Nothing like that, no. I know my limits. But seems kind of boring to just sit on the dock all day?

[She picks out a pink fishing rod and looks it over.]

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