(no subject)

[techno_shaman]

Who: Sera and anyone!
Where: The Plaza
When: Now
Style: Whatever you prefer!
Status: Open

[She held on as tight as she could, but some unknown force pulled harder, and she'd lost her grip on Serph's hand. After a dizzying storm through the bright light, she'd fallen unconscious.

History seems to repeat itself. At least it did here, wherever she was.

Lying on the ground naked in fetal position, a young lady sleeps, blissfully unaware of where she is or her situation. Or is it really blissful? Every so often, her face distorts into discomfort, frowning and at times looking panicked.

If only her comrades were here to help.]

Comments

[techno_shaman]

[It is fascinating. Where is the pulley system?

She hops onto the car anyway, trusting it'll do what elevators do best; elevate people.

All of this is like a dream come true.]

[donotcomprehend]

[When the elevator reaches the top, Serph and Sera will find that one member of Embryon is already there, at least. Gale is standing near the top of the elevator waiting for them, one hand resting on his hip.]

[techno_shaman]

[Is that...?

Yes, it is! Gale was a little intimidating and cold during their first encounters, but after Lupa's passing, she'd noticed a change in him too. And she's overjoyed that he's alright.

Watch out, you're about to be hugged by a short, black-haired girl in a bathing suit.]

[rainbowarch]

Sera!

[Gale isn't the only one waiting for them. Cielo is also there and he wants hugs too! Ahh, Sera, Sera, Sera! It's great that she's here!

It's a hug party all up on this beach.]

[techno_shaman]

[Get over her Cielo, you get hugs too! We are getting out hug on whether people like it or not. At least she is clothed for it.]

Gale! Cielo! I was so worried about you!

[donotcomprehend]

[If Sera needed any proof that Gale's less of a stick in the mud at this point, he's actually kind of, almost, giving her a hug back. It's good to see more members of the tribe safe, after all, and Sera is someone they know can help with the demons.]

whoa okay. tagging order cielo -> sera -> gale -> serph?

[bufudine]

[It's great to see everyone so happy. Serph's already had his hugs, so he's standing back and watching, a small, satisfied smile on his face.

...And also wearing swimming trunks. Because how can he say "No" to Sera?]

sounds fine to me

[rainbowarch]

[Yes, hugs. Cielo gives Sera a big hug and it kind of ends up being a hug for Gale too.]

Ha! I was worried about you!

[Ever since she had saved his life, Cielo had always been extremely fond of Sera. Even before he could fully understand why, he wanted to protect her.]

sure!

[techno_shaman]

[No, no. Everyone's getting in on this group hug. You can never have enough!

She giggles softly. It's good to be among comrades again.]

I never thought we'd actually get to go to a real beach together! This is going to be so much fun!

[donotcomprehend]

[He is being dragged into this hug. Help, Serph, he can't escape it.]

Serph, your armor?

[bufudine]

[You're on your own, Gale.

Serph holds up a bag in response to Gale's question. It's all in there!]

[rainbowarch]

[You like it, Gale, don't deny it.

At the mention of the word beach, Cielo lets go.]

Come see the beach, Sera! It's beautiful.

[This way this way come on you guys!]

[techno_shaman]

[Sera follows after Cielo excitedly, stumbling a little in the sand once more but still as happy as a clam.

So this is it. This is a beach sitting next to the ocean. It's everything she imagined it to be. It's even prettier and warmer in person. Even her play worlds she created at the EGG facility paled a little.]

[donotcomprehend]

[...Okay, maybe he does. But he still steps back once he's let out of the hug, and he doesn't exactly rush to follow Cielo. This going to the beach thing is obviously becoming a tradition for newly arrived members of the Embryon. And it's a great place, but... it doesn't mean the same to him as it does to the others.]

[bufudine]

[Serph also doesn't rush after Sera and Cielo, instead stepping to stand beside Gale, watching the other two. He's here to keep you company, bro :>

Maybe the beach doesn't have the same nostalgia for Gale as it does for the rest of them, but that just means they can create new memories with him.]

[rainbowarch]

[Cielo is glad that Sera is so thrilled about the beach.]

Sera, what do you want to do first?

[Swim? Play in the sand? He could fly you over the island if you wanted him to!]

[techno_shaman]

Could we play in the water?

[Sera experimentally steps closer to it, both intrigued but wary. Isn't that what people do on the beach? Wade in the waves and splash each other?

She approaches the edge where the water reaches the land farthest before it runs backwards, unable to hold back a delighted laugh.]

[donotcomprehend]

[They'll get dragged in eventually, probably, but for now, Gale's going to just watch and be a lifeguard with Serph.]

Don't go too far out.

[bufudine]

[No one will drown on their watch!

...Well, it's probably not a good idea to let the other two gain too much distance on them, so Serph's going to silently take up a position closer to the water's edge. Come on, Gale.]

[rainbowarch]

[He is absolutely thrilled that Sera seems so happy. It's like his wildest dreams come true. Unlike Sera, he just runs right into the ocean and looks down at the water.

A crab scuttling on the sand stops and stares at him, and Cielo returns its gaze. It snaps its pincers once and continues on its way. Cielo sticks his hand into the water and pulls out a seashell.]

Hey, Sera, look at this. It's pretty, ja?