closed ⚡🪶 and forevermore, i'll be chasing the storm we had.

[garudas]

Who: Benedikta Harman & Cidolfus Telamon.
Status: Closed.
Where: Cid's workshop, Avaleci.
What: Cid is sad about his daughter being gone and Benedikta is horrible at being comforting. Also adventures later!
Warnings: it's cid and benna 🙂 also ffxvi spoilers, if you can find them.

ice skating, hot springs ♨️
volcano, egis 🔥
the price of freedom 🧵

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[ramuhs]

[He'll run alongside her until they're inside, and although he leans against the door he still manages a laugh.]

You know it was a bit funny, though. Seems you're quite popular regardless of species.

[A smirk.]

[garudas]

[She's staring out the windows because those birds probably won't give up so easily, but her eyes whirl around to Cid when she hears him laugh.]

I don't know why. That would not be the first time something with wings was drawn to me.

[That fucking goose.]

You still sound jealous.

[ramuhs]

Now why would I be jealous? You're here with me.

[That said he does tug her hand away so they can go towards the front desk and get a room.]

You on the other hand...

[garudas]

Me? I could say the same about you.

[She huffs when he takes her hand, and she almost—almost—yanks it away from him as punishment for that.]

Besides, you just had the one.

[Yes, she was jealous and very angry about it.]

[ramuhs]

[Yes she was—]

Rather fierce one, too, given how quick she was ready to go up against the mob. A bit like someone else I know.....

[Her, he means her.]

[garudas]

[Oh, she knows what he means, and there might be a little preening with pride as they step into the line for the front desk.]

I would have won.

[Yes, she's really talking about the hypothetical fight she would have had with a penguin.]

[ramuhs]

[Just an amused look before he gently squeezes her fingers.]

You already have.

[garudas]

[Feeling her face flush, she chews on the inside of her lip and turns her head away from him, pretending that she's more interested in the busy lobby of the inn than him, but her fingers do fumble a bit to grip his hand a little tighter.

Clearing her throat, she motions to the front desk.]

So, you will be getting us a room, then? Be sure that it's one with a pool.

[ramuhs]

Of course.

[And he sees that flush, that grin deepening. See, this is why he can't really be jealous of those silly penguins.

Though speaking of penguins...

When they reach the front, they will be in for a surprise as a penguin is right there. It's a different kind, and more like a "person" as it is bigger and shows more intelligence than the common penguin they faced outside.

But still. What a coincidence...

Anyway, Cid will make the arrangements, and fortunately there are a few rooms with a private pool available that are affordable for one night.]

[garudas]

[Benedikta stiffens when they reach the front desk and she sees that large penguin man standing there. He eyes her with some interest, and she can feel them burning into her as he makes the arrangements with Cid, her own gaze turned elsewhere after giving him her most threatening stare.

And once they're done and have their key, leaving their bags behind to have them brought to the room for them, she drags him away.]

I do hope there are fences around the pool. [She glances back over her shoulder to the man at the desk.] Wouldn't want them sneaking in there.

[ramuhs]

[Whether Cid noticed the penguin's look, he makes no sign of it. On the one hand, Benedikta is quite the head turner, so it's just something that he's already used to and half expects it. In some ways that could be a point of pride. On the other hand... Hm.....

In any case, with key and map of the entire springs in one hand and hers in another, he just leads the way with his usual nonchalance.]

Them?

[garudas]

[She shifts uncomfortably as they walk.]

The penguins.

[Including the one at the desk. Ugh, why does she still feel like he is staring at her as they leave the lobby?]

[ramuhs]

[A slight frown as he glances at her.]

You that worried about them?

[garudas]

Well. You saw it for yourself.

[And now she's frowning too.]

They were relentless, Cidolfus. And how many of them were there between us? I'd like to enjoy my bath.

[ramuhs]

Don't you worry now. Apparently the private pools are further in, so it would be quite the walk through all the other areas to get to where we are.

[garudas]

Ugh. So I've heard.

[That still doesn't mean birds won't find a way, the stubborn fuckers. She groans, scratching the back of her neck as she feels her hairs prickle there.]

But then there was that one at the front desk...

[ramuhs]

[Now why is he feeling a little annoyed—]

Nothing will happen, but if you keep thinking about it you might actually curse yourself. Let's just find our room and enjoy ourselves, shall we?

I'll even request for no penguins if there are any on the staff.

[garudas]

I'm not thinking about it!

[And there she goes, getting defensive.]

You seem rather nonchalant about it yourself, after having a lady friend come after you.

[ramuhs]

Right, you're talking about it.

[A slight eye roll.]

And what else should I be? It was just a penguin, likely will never see it again. Besides, not the first time—

[AND CLAMPING HIS MOUTH SHUT.]

[garudas]

[Yes, she's talking about it because she's still mad!!!

And even more annoyed when he clearly has something to say about it too, and isn't saying it, so when he stops mid-sentence, she whips her stern, scrutinizing stare right around to him.]

Not the first time what, Cidolfus?

[Finish that sentence. SHE DARES HIM.]

[ramuhs]

Oh come off it, like you never had anyone approach you, Ms. Penguin Harem.

[He dared, and worse.]

[garudas]

What?

[He really did dare, and she is actually offended?]

Like Miss Pelican who thought all your terrible jokes were so funny?

[ramuhs]

That's one.

[WHAT KIND OF POINT IS HE TRYING TO MAKE ANYMORE he doesn't know but he got too caught up in this whatever argument they are having. Okay no he does have a point, but also caught up in this. ]

[garudas]

[THAT WAS HIS!!!]

And who exactly has approached me, besides this "penguin harem"?

[She looks at him expectantly through her ire.]

[ramuhs]

[Just a flat look in return.]

You really want me to say it?

[WOMAN PLEASE.]