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[tothosewhobait]

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[unpaidovertime]

[He listens, aware that he is part of that loudness here and not wanting to intrude on something so personal for Azul. The sound of the waves is soothing to him, and he reaches out to touch Azul's hand, holding it if he can.]

There's still ocean here to run to. If you need it.

[tothosewhobait]

[Laces their fingers]

It helps, but....it's something like homesickness? I've never asked the twins, but it feels like something surely all merfolk must experience.

[unpaidovertime]

That is harder to solve. Hopefully one day when things are solved here and you can return home for real.

[He doesn't miss his home that way, and as much as he doesn't want to see Azul go, he does want to see him happy.]

[tothosewhobait]

Not a chance. I have no interest in living in the Coral Sea again. Land has been far more interesting. That doesn't stop the compulsion though.

[unpaidovertime]

Ah. [That does change things, then, he's not as worried about the sentiment anymore.]

Regardless of why, I'm glad you're here.

[tothosewhobait]

I would drink to that.

[unpaidovertime]

[He raises his glass in a toast.]

To fortuitous meetings.

[tothosewhobait]

[Raises his glass as well]

And silver linings.

[unpaidovertime]

[Takes a drink and then sets his glass aside.]

If you don't have any other surprises in your basket right now, why don't we walk in the surf?

[tothosewhobait]

I think I'd like that very much.

[unpaidovertime]

[He's careful as he stands up to not make a mess of everything set out on the blanket. And he offers Azul a hand to help him up as well.]

I find the sounds of the ocean relaxing, this was a lovely choice.

[tothosewhobait]

[Sets his hand in Nanami's, allowing him to help Azul up]

Do you want just the moonlight or should I start another flame to follow us?

[unpaidovertime]

I can see well enough in the moonlight. But if you need more light or warmth, by all means.

[He leaves his coat back with their other things but transfers something from the coat pocket to his pants pocket before he sets off.]

[tothosewhobait]

I would be laughed out of the Coral Sea if a little ocean breeze made me cold. As far as light goes, I can adjust for that.

[Pockets his glasses before leading the way, swinging their joined hands]

[unpaidovertime]

Just because other people would mock you for being cold doesn't mean I will.

[It's hard not to feel lighter in his steps with someone swinging his hand, although it feels so unlike him that he's almost surprised to find it happening.]

May I see your eyes?

[tothosewhobait]

[Laughs a bit, not unkindly just surprised and endeared]

Haven't you seen them before? But yes...you may.

[unpaidovertime]

I have, and I want them to be what I most remember of this moment.

[He puts a hand on Azul's face as he takes him in.

It's very sappy, but also Nanami is half expecting to see Azul's eyes with their ocean pupils as a response to the lower light. And he enjoys seeing those as well.]

[tothosewhobait]

[Leans into that hand, doing his best to not close his eyes, Nanami will be rewarded with a couple brief flickers of Azul's pupils fighting to return to their natural shape]

Oh? Should I save my other surprises for a different night then?

[unpaidovertime]

I'll be selfish and say 'no'. I want whatever surprises you have in store for me.

[It's a treat all its own.]

[tothosewhobait]

[Presses a kiss to the corner of his mouth before looking around to see if anyone else is around]

[unpaidovertime]

[He also does a small scan to make sure no one is around. Not sure what to expect from this, but he trusts Azul completely and his guard is almost completely down.]

[tothosewhobait]

[Steps back a bit, reaching down to wriggle out of his pants before taking his socks off, dropping each article of clothing onto the sand as it's shed]

[unpaidovertime]

[There's a short huff of amusement as he watches Azul strip.]

Should I join you?

[tothosewhobait]

If you would like to. I certainly won't complain.

[Drops his shawl before heading into the water, back turned to Nanami, pulling his sweater off over his head and flinging it back to shore before disappearing under the waves. Just going to be quietly grateful for the cover that nighttime provides.]

[unpaidovertime]

[Most days he takes his time undressing to keep things as neat as possible, but he's just been given very good incentive to strip down faster than usual. So he gets out of his nice clothes, leaving them what he hopes is far enough up shore to stay dry. He heads stark naked into the surf until he's deep enough that his body changes shape and his legs and most of his torso are replaced with whale shark.]