September Mingle Log

[thalassino]

[The mingle party for this month is slightly delayed, and it certainly isn't because Station Master had decided to wait for the perfect weather.

Today, the party is taking place on the island, where there are locals stationed out on the beach who're more than happy to toss you a kite and show you how to fly one in this breezy day. There are plenty of kites to choose from, ranging from the simple to the pretty to the more tentacular.

Further out along the beach are rows and rows of surfboards, with a sign. With those sweet waves, doesn't it make you want to get out there and ride them? ...Well, even if you don't, some locals will be quite insistent you try and look they're even willing to show you the ropes!

Away from the waves, however, is an outdoor barbeque, with locals cooking shrimp prawns, fish, hot dogs, skewers... anything you want. There's something for everyone, and if you want to be the cook, they'll happily shove over and give you space to be the Iron Chef of the Beach.

...Actually the party's just an excuse for Station Master to show off his masterpiece]

Comments

[doctor_dragoon]

[The tall shape he's trying to build falls down as soon as Yukio pulls his hands away. Hmm... WELP, this is going to have to be a lying down dragon.]

Oh? Did you have something specific in mind to work on?

[darkasnight]

Teamwork. [And maybe a few other things, but that can be discussed later. Much later.]

I haven't seen you two fight together and I'm curious.

[doctor_dragoon]

We've fought together before. Where I come from, anyway.

[Pesky alternate timelines. He's still annoyed about those.]

But I was behind the scope of a rifle, and I assume that's not the sort of teamwork you're looking for.

[darkasnight]

Of course not. Why would I let you fight with a gun in short-range combat?

[doctor_dragoon]

In what situation would my brother and I both be fighting together in short-range combat?

[darkasnight]

There are many situations like that and you have to be prepared for all of them. [Especially Rin.]

[He looks over to Yukio's sculpture of a sleeping dragon.] Even if the chances are small it's still good to practice with that line of thinking.

Plus I enjoy kicking both your asses and having you both in one spot saves me time.

[doctor_dragoon]

[Well... it's sort of a sleeping dragon. It does have a recognizable head and body, but every time he tries to add details the sand just crumbles away, forcing him to rebuild.

Rolling his eyes.]

Anything you or my brother could keep up with in short-range combat could toss me through a wall.

[He knows this from experience.]

[darkasnight]

Please, I wouldn't be that mean to you. I know how to keep myself on your level- and Rin's.

[He reaches over to help Yukio with his dragon, the sand seeming to stick better when he messes with it. Funny.]

[doctor_dragoon]

[That's irritating. He'll just scoot over and work on reforming the tail, then.]

You did just admit to enjoying "kicking my ass". That's not exactly nice.

[darkasnight]

It isn't as much fun if I completely overpower you.

Who knows, maybe one day you'll be able to kick my ass back? [Loop sided grin.]

[doctor_dragoon]

[Without a gun in his hand? Yukio sincerely doubts it, but he won't say that.]

Gee, sounds like fun.

[But he doesn't have to be excited about it.]

[darkasnight]

It is so long as you know how to stop yourself before you go too far. [Like nearly killing your partner.]

Fighting with your fists can be therapeutic. Letting out your frustrations isn't exactly the same when you use a sword or a gun.

[doctor_dragoon]

I suppose not, but I imagine there are other less violent ways to relieve stress.

[darkasnight]

Like sand castles? [He sees that ruined tail, Yukio.]

[doctor_dragoon]

Yes.

[Shush, he's doing his best.]

[darkasnight]

You've looked a little more relaxed recently. Not so completely serious and stressed out like you used to. [There's a compliment in there somewhere...]

[doctor_dragoon]

[Yukio frowns down at the lumpy mess he's making, prodding at what's probably supposed to be a ridge on top.]

... I don't have as many commitments here.

[darkasnight]

Neither do I. [For a moment he's quiet, something passing through his mind when the word 'commitment' comes up.

He brushes some sand off his hands.] Wanna go find some seashells?

[doctor_dragoon]

[The cheeriest duo, these two are it.

He dusts off his hands and nods.]

Alright.

[darkasnight]

[One more so than the other.

Standing up, he steps over the unfinished sandcastle, careful not to smack his tail into any of the sort of-towers.

A few kites fly overhead and Night watches them pass, silent.]

[doctor_dragoon]

[Yukio follows, leaving the questionable looking dragon behind. He draws level with Night for a moment, glancing up to the sky before moving slowly toward the water.]

There'll be more near the water's edge.