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[ascienti]

[ A few days after arriving - his legs re-appearing quite oddly - Umbrosa (Or, Urianger as he'd told her - though he prefered using the name Umbrosa with people) had calmed a little. Though his mind had been stolen by another, he was still a charming young man.

Having slung on a poncho - it hid his strangely strong body, he thought - him and T'rhabye had been stating in Papalydas' house.

Even if, when leaving the door, it seemed to shift and change every single time. (Many exits to the same house - it was confusing.)

And today, it had opened to the beach. There was confusion in Umbrosas' eyes, as he looked back into the house.

What should they do? ]

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[ascienti]

I know relics of old can be interesting, but... it should not cause war. [ But as her ears rise, he can't help but move closer - tail beginning to wrap around her. ] A little less... it didn't hurt this time. Or... arouse. I know not why, but...

[ It's nice. It's very nice. Close to her, he can't help but smile a little ]. As soon as I've recovered... and can find a way back. This land is one which likes... holding onto us.

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They shouldn't. They should be learned from, so the same mistakes aren't made… so we don't have to- mrm, fix them. [she rumbles, comfortable, leaning against him.] It's good, right?

Yes. I don't think it's a bad place, though. For this- I'm sure it'd be fine.

[ascienti]

Softly, Umbrosa let her lean - even if his hips felt weird. (What felt weird? Clearly, his gills. His small gills, beginning to work for the first time. Amon is truly a cruel man...) ...Perhaps we should count out blessings... that they have not made those same mistakes here. Peace is... nice... [ he mumbled. ] It is good. Though I wonder if... I can swim like this.

[ But he softly kicks her again! ] It's a good place. Though I worry - with allowing multiple Primal to remain active... how does it remain so alive?

[wordsoftravelling]

[Amon did far too much, the bastard.] We should. There's… it's a relief there's somewhere like this… [when it could be worse, much worse. She perks up a little, tail swishing lightly.] Do you want to try?

[she purrs, nuzzling for each kiss.] A lot of aether around, perhaps…? Should we look into it? Because that is curious to think…

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Even though the chaos swirling in this land, it is much better then my home. [ Is that sad, he wonders? But he nods. ] If there is an overflow of aether, it may assist with our own studies - if we do not need to worry for our Lady.

...But I'd like to try swimming, yes. [ He could-- do it, right? He'd never learned, but... his tail was here, and his-- ]

Gills. [ He whispered. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Mm… There's a kind of freedom in it. [she kind of likes it.] I hope so! Papalyda… they'd be alright, I think. They never needed much worrying… But it would be nice.

I'll help you! [of course she will. She blinks, looking down- to where his gills are.] …another change. Tch- didn't the bastard know where to stop?

[ascienti]

Freedom sounds so nice, doesn't it. [ He says, softly. Even before this, he didn't think freedom was this important. Was it... no, he didn't feel like he needed to justify it, in his mind.

His gills were on his hips - and he gives a small frown back. ] I was his project. Stopping would prove he's not... strong, wouldn't it. Only Rhalgar knows how much I've changed.

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It does. It's definitely… worth fighting for. [it's a thought she's had before- part of why she accepted coming back to the mainland, to help- and so not one she's worrying about overmuch.

She strokes her thumbs over them, carefully.] Is that all right? [she makes a disapproving tch, leaning in to nuzzle against him.] I expect that's what he'd be thinking. Garleans… Well- [a little hum.] I hope He might say. Or we can learn, so- we can look after you.

[ascienti]

[ As she touches his gills, she could feel them moving - breathing - even as his... mouth breath seemed to become a little heavier. Whoops, he's blushing. ] ...You don't need to care for me. We're here for each other, T'rhabye. [ But he uncoils, smiling at her. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

…they're sensitive, then? [she grins! But shifts a little, so he can focus.] …well. I know, but I want to. [she smiles back, shifting a little to give him space.]

[ascienti]

They-- I'm not used to them, my love. [ He mumbled the last word - love. He loved her. But as she remained seated, Umbrosa began to bob in the water - tail beginning to swish in the water. Shaking his head, he nods. ] I want to protect you as well. If Amon were to strike... who knows what he would do to you?

...If he is aware of other worlds. That would be frightening...

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Ah, of course- oh. [she flushes a little- but looks pleased, reaching out to take one of his hands to press a kiss to it.] … I've never been much good at being the one protected. But… Thank you, Umbrosa. [she shakes her head] Let's not find out. Hopefully he's not.

Shall we go deeper? [she shifts, going to her knees.]

[ascienti]

...Neither have I, even with my Paragon trying to protect me. [ Though, if he were honest? He wished he could be protected like in his books. No, he was to help protect. For his mentor... and for his Masters, now, as well.

But he nods - they'll go deeper. Though his arms are awkward, pushing at the water - he clearly doesn't know how to swim, but his tail is working... well. He pauses, before realising he said... ] I love you.

[wordsoftravelling]

Then- we'll both be learning to be protected. [she's not very much of a proper knight- gladiator learning aside- but she wants to protect them, the people she has and loves.

She watches for a few moments, moving deeper as well, and reaches out to correct his arms. With a little practice, she thinks he should be fine.] A little more like this… [and- when he says that she stops for a moment- and then beams, flushing deeper, holding out her hands.] I love you, too. I… heh. I didn't imagine…

[but she's happy.]

[ascienti]

...Neither did I, [ he admits, his arms beginning to relax as he swims. Yes - this feels... natural? That's the word. ] I mentioned I'd not dated before?

...I'd not even considered... a relationship. For what is a relationship if not a tale which deserves only the best of people?

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[He's looking a lot better, for sure. She settles, floating a little.] You're doing very well.

Oh, Umbrosa… [her heart is breaking a little bit- because she couldn't imagine he or Uriange not being deserving of a relationship. She reaches out for him.] In that case… I'm sure this is bound to be a very good tale.

[ascienti]

[ He was a failure and got captured. Many have died in Eorzea, even those he's tried to save. Who'd love somebody like that? At least, he'd usually think that - but a smile broke though his lips.
Softly, he moves to float as well - even as they've both gone more into the ocean. He's... relaxing again. ] ...If what I've heard is true, T'rhabye - there is another with my true name in this world. Urianger.

[wordsoftravelling]

[…better to focus on the present, where the past is such a mess. She's still glad he's relaxing more, now, and gives a little hum.] I'd think… [and. it strikes her.] You're trusting me with this?

[ascienti]

...I trust you. [ He says, almost repeating it. ] If I did not, I would not love you. [ From what he's read, love and trust are one and the same.

He trusts Moenbryda, though, but feels differently about her. ] Perhaps... I'll stay with the name Umbrosa, however. [ It's his. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Umbrosa… [sit. shit- she reaches to take one of his hands, she's just going to have an entire set of feelings right now.] I'm glad. I'll… do my best to be worthy of that.

It's very nice. I like it. [she makes to kiss his nose.]

[ascienti]

...It was Amon who designated me with this name - it is an Allagan word which I know not the meaning of.

But, truly, would it not be a soft revenge to take it as my own? [ Look, he's smiling, that soft innocent smile, with a little cheek - until he's kissed, as he wrapped himself around her, tail coiling around her. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Oh- hm. Perhaps we ought to see if we can't find the meaning?

but it's good- and he gets a smile back, gentle.] Taking it as a measure of pride- as a flag for yourself- I should think so. No matter what he did- he couldn't keep you down.

[ascienti]

It would keep us focused... while our duty is not needed by Papalyda. Perhaps it'll make her proud? [ Listen he's tempered this is how he thinks sometimes.

And that confidence enters his eyes even more, as he squeezes her a little. ] Not only could he not keep me down... but whatever happened to my body, it shall be his undoing.

[wordsoftravelling]

It'll be good for us! I think- we might need to learn more while staying here, in any case. [she nods- with a little concern, but.] I think it would.

She grins, bright, returning that.] Hah- it will! I always did like a story where the heroes turned their foes' weapons against them.

[ascienti]

...Before, I was not often interested in Allagan matters. But perhaps it will aid us, if our enemy is Allagan - as Amon... seems to be? Though I do not know how.