closed 🌠⚡ it's far too easy to miss the beauty in the simple things

[starshower]

Who: Eustace & Tifa Lockhart.
Status: Closed.
Where: Around.
What: It's Tifa's birthday, and she's overworking again, so Eustace takes her away. Event stuff tba.
Warnings: Fluff.

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[starshower]

I know how to do a lot of things, I'll have you know!

[She runs a whole bar!!!]

Just that fishing was never something I had much opportunity to do.

[flamekthunder]

And now you're living on a ship on the ocean...

[Just a wry, teasing grin.]

It's fine, not everyone does.

[starshower]

Why should I go fishing when I have a perfectly capable boyfriend who can?

[A pause, as she takes another nibble of her food.]

Though, from the two times I have tried it, it was pretty fun. Relaxing too, waiting for a bite.

[flamekthunder]

Oh?

[A glance at her, as he's still getting used to being called her "boyfriend" still. Not that it's a bad thing—quite the opposite. Just not something he ever expected himself to hear or even be...]

Then I guess I don't need to teach you anymore.

[starshower]

[It's okay, she still blushes every time she says it...]

What!? No!

[She reaches out to him, a hand grabbing gently around his arm.]

I never said that. I still wanna learn from the pros.

[flamekthunder]

[He laughs a little at that, swaying towards her a bit.]

You're the one who just asked why you should go fishing. That sounded like you didn't want to learn.

[starshower]

I'm willing to learn. What happens after that?

[She shrugs.]

Who's to say. But maybe that means we'll go on some fishing trips, too.

[flamekthunder]

I thought you'd be more eager about the idea.

[He's teasing her of course, knowing that is exactly what she'd like to do.]

[starshower]

What, eager to learn?

[She drops her gaze and stares at the sandwich in her hands, and leans close to him, shoulder bumping his.]

I mean, yeah, I would... but if it means more time with you, I think that's a given. And I think it would be a helpful skill to learn, especially considering where we are.

[Another little shrug, and she tastes the lemonade that he'd poured for her.]

I probably would have enjoyed it as a kid, but by the time I was old enough to try, pretty sure that the river that ran past my village wasn't safe to fish in anymore... if there were even any left.

[flamekthunder]

[She answered as expected, and he just smiles as he nudges her a little in return without moving.

But... ...Hm?]

Why was that?

[starshower]

Oh.

[She's a little surprised by his question, and she has to pause to think of how to answer.]

The reactors would've made the place pretty hard to live in for anything normal. Plus, I wouldn't wanna eat fish that'd been swimming around in those waters anyway. Never know what was in them.

Never mind that the river was pretty dangerous. I used to train there, but the current was strong enough to carry someone away if they fell in and weren't careful.

[flamekthunder]

[He frowns at that.]

So you lost your natural resources...? Did you have to buy from outside then?

[starshower]

We didn't really lose them... There were still some things outside the village, but they'd have to travel pretty far to get it.

[Hence why she loves taking advantage of so much of the resources here.]

My dad used to go out hunting with a bunch of the other men from the village, and he'd be gone for most of the day sometimes.

[flamekthunder]

And all because of this Mako... I assume your village didn't have much of a choice when they made the reactor there.

[starshower]

Not really. Everyone was excited at the time, though. They said it would bring revenue into town, but in the end...?

[She stops herself and shakes her head.]

Sorry, not exactly the best birthday lunch conversation, is it?

[flamekthunder]

[—Ah. Shit.

Eustace is also realizing how the topic has changed and gives her a troubled, apologetic look.]

No, I was also asking questions... Sorry.

[starshower]

[She reaches out for his hand and takes it.]

No, it's fine! You didn't know, and... it's fair to ask questions. I mean, why would a place lose a lot of its resources? It's just that everything that came after was... you know...

[flamekthunder]

[He'll gently squeeze her hand and nod in understanding.]

Yeah... Still, this is meant to be a day celebrating you. I just want you to have good memories, not think about it...

[Less good ones.]

[starshower]

This is a good memory, right here!

[And she will also lean in to press a kiss to his cheek.]

No one's ever dragged me away from work to take me to some deserted island with bunnies for a picnic before.

[flamekthunder]

[He still feels a little bad...but a small smile does form at that kiss.]

I'd hope not...and no one else will be able to, either.

[starshower]

And why's that? Are you going to be keeping me here where no one can find me?

[flamekthunder]

Tempting.

[A wolfish grin.]

But I meant more...that no one should be allowed to.

[He then leans in a little closer.]

Boyfriend privilege only.

[starshower]

Ahh.

[She leans in, meeting him a little closer in turn, and she meets his gaze, holds it despite the very strong urge to fold under that rapture.]

You're right. Anyone else would've had their ass kicked.

[flamekthunder]

[How much longer can she hold it when continues to move until there's only a small gap of sunlight between them?]

Good. Though maybe even that is too generous...

[starshower]

[Not much longer, because now she is tempted to stare down at his lips until they are too close to one another, and she raises her brows at him instead, a small huff of air escaping and leaving her a touch breathless.]

Well, I can only do so much. Up to you to protect your bounty.