[ Something about Ann’s statement prompts Rin’s eyebrows to raise. Clearly, the girl wasn’t content with just leaving things as they were. She wanted to make a stand against the man's threats and prevent any other potential victims from falling into his skeevy trap. It’s somewhat admirable. ]
Hmm. [ She already knew the answer, but she’ll drag her thoughts out longer and play hard to get. Rin had an image to uphold and stuff. ]
Well, I did have other plans, but for you... I suppose I can clear my schedule.
[ It's stupid to most — she could summon Carmen and set the entire block on fire, but she has to conserve her MP. Kinda like mana, huh?! Ann feels more justified thinking of stopping him without the use of her Persona, so she instead entrusts Rin. ]
Really? You totally don't have to — [ Rin may not anticipate it, but Ann's hand immediately snatches at hers, tugging it up a bit. Her eyes wide, pleading and appreciative. ] — but I appreciate it! You're the best, Rin!
[ KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES? Or just scare off pervs. Either or. ]
Ouch, ouch, ouch! What do you think I am? Some type of ragdoll!?
[ Okay, Ann isn’t pulling and tugging that hard, but she could at least girl a girl a warning before invading her personal space. She quickly reclaims her hands, crossing them over her chest as she takes a step back.
Her tense face softens, and a blush appears. ]
Jeez, don’t overreact so much, alright? It’ll make you an easy target, and I’ll have to play the knight in armor again.
[ She is totally going to invade her space, namean? For now, Ann lets her pull away and she herself returns the blush features,stuffing her hands in her pockets and avoiding eye contact. ]
Maybe you're just really good at it? [ A beat. ] Or maybe we just keep having fate bring us together — even under shitty circumstances.
[ It’s true, her comeback weren’t up to par as usual, and that was perfectly acceptable?? People were allowed to have bad or off days, and Rin has been particularly overdue for one—maybe. Who knows, she’s just going to roll with this excuse because, at this point, something as simple as thinking triggered her burns to sting.
She flatface at the servant’s words. Even if she wanted to laugh, Rin’s certain a few chuckles would cause her nerves to rattle, which it’d result in a world of pain for the poor magus. Also, it’s idiotic, and she knew Jeanne’s words were aimed to crush her already dismantling pride.
Before she could make a peep, a strange turn of events unfolded right before her eyes. The servant unravels her charred cloak from her form and thrusts it in her direction. The only acceptable reaction is to, well, accept. Who kneew that deep down, under all her sketchy edgelord exterior, lied a kind bone. It was probably a stapes bone or something equally as small, but it was there, and Rin noticed it.
Rin hugs the dark cloak tightly against her body, as she examines the girl closely to see a change somewhere in her expression. ]
Idiot… we’re standing on top of sand. It’s unavoidable.
[ She appreciates the kind gesture. Truly. Deeply. Sincerely. ]
It's only unavoidable if you are an idiot! Now, are you going to wear it or hold it like some sort of security blanket? [ She eyed the girl suspiciously, waiting for her to make a move. When her patience seemed to run dry she would bark again. ] Disgusting, you are just holding it like some sort of pervert! What are you sniffing it or something? Stop that.
[ Wordlessly she would move to take the cloak from Rin's hands, before carefully draping it over her shoulders for her. Stepping back, she seemed to admire her own work, before realizing that the wrong idea could form from this and instead would scoff. Offering up some sort of reasoning for her actions. ] Christ, you were taking so long that looking at you was annoying.
[ Crossing her arms over her bust she would remain poised in her usual grumpy manner. The heat of the sun didn't seem to bother her at all, but she was concerned for her cloak who was being worn by another person. She didn't want sand particles being littered about its seams making it uncomfortable to wear later. ] Shouldn't we go inside now? [ She would impatiently gesture as if to say, start walking. ]
[ Do you really think he’ll be summoned with the swimming cap acting as the catalyst?
Good news, she does manage to connect all the loose pieces and begins to scuba herself up, strapping on the heavy equipment to her small frame before completing look by throwing on her swimming goggles. She reaches for her fishing net, another piece of equipment Rin purchased in the hope it'll aid her in her treasure hunting adventures. Archer should have one too, next to him, somewhere.]
Now that we're on the same page, I hope you don’t miss my voice too much, Archer. [ Offering one last smile, she pops the mouthpiece connected to the oxygen tank between her lips and does some... side barrel roll type-thing over the edge of the boat and into the water below—I bet your butt you didn’t see that one coming.
Anyways, you better hurry up Archer. The last one to the bottom is a broken man with borrowed ideals—oh wait. ]
[ hey, he needs some relic now... the jewel pendant is pretty done.
honestly, archer would rather just be out here fishing; but the idea of actually going under the water to acquire resources isn't bad. while he'd considered just suggesting that he go down alone, he'd held his tongue: he knew well enough that wouldn't fly with rin. and, despite the economic incentive, this was more about recreation that finding riches.
...at least, he thinks it is... ]
I think I've heard enough of it for two lifetimes already. [ because he has... not that she knows it.
anyways! once he watches her go down, he quickly dives down after her. impeccable diving form, even if no one actually sees him do it. their target is visible enough immediately; the ship they're supposed to be excavating is hardly easy to miss. so once he sees that rin's adjusted to being underwater, he gives her a quick thumbs up and a hand signal before beginning to rapidly descend himself. ]
[ Unintentionally emphasizing her point, Rin follows her finger and takes a quick gander at the area where yet another watermelon was violently being smashed in by another contender—a feat Rin obviously couldn't do.
Anyways, she actually... didn't realize how far off she strayed from the competition. So, touché. ]
My point still stands. [ ??? ] This beach is simply too small to hold such an event.
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ann.
Hmm. [ She already knew the answer, but she’ll drag her thoughts out longer and play hard to get. Rin had an image to uphold and stuff. ]
Well, I did have other plans, but for you... I suppose I can clear my schedule.
[ spoilers: she didn't have other plans. ]
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Really? You totally don't have to — [ Rin may not anticipate it, but Ann's hand immediately snatches at hers, tugging it up a bit. Her eyes wide, pleading and appreciative. ] — but I appreciate it! You're the best, Rin!
[ KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES? Or just scare off pervs. Either or. ]
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[ Okay, Ann isn’t pulling and tugging that hard, but she could at least girl a girl a warning before invading her personal space. She quickly reclaims her hands, crossing them over her chest as she takes a step back.
Her tense face softens, and a blush appears. ]
Jeez, don’t overreact so much, alright? It’ll make you an easy target, and I’ll have to play the knight in armor again.
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[ She is totally going to invade her space, namean? For now, Ann lets her pull away and she herself returns the blush features,stuffing her hands in her pockets and avoiding eye contact. ]
Maybe you're just really good at it? [ A beat. ] Or maybe we just keep having fate bring us together — even under shitty circumstances.
some nerd.
[ It’s true, her comeback weren’t up to par as usual, and that was perfectly acceptable?? People were allowed to have bad or off days, and Rin has been particularly overdue for one—maybe. Who knows, she’s just going to roll with this excuse because, at this point, something as simple as thinking triggered her burns to sting.
She flatface at the servant’s words. Even if she wanted to laugh, Rin’s certain a few chuckles would cause her nerves to rattle, which it’d result in a world of pain for the poor magus. Also, it’s idiotic, and she knew Jeanne’s words were aimed to crush her already dismantling pride.
Before she could make a peep, a strange turn of events unfolded right before her eyes. The servant unravels her charred cloak from her form and thrusts it in her direction. The only acceptable reaction is to, well, accept. Who kneew that deep down, under all her sketchy edgelord exterior, lied a kind bone. It was probably a stapes bone or something equally as small, but it was there, and Rin noticed it.
Rin hugs the dark cloak tightly against her body, as she examines the girl closely to see a change somewhere in her expression. ]
Idiot… we’re standing on top of sand. It’s unavoidable.
[ She appreciates the kind gesture. Truly. Deeply. Sincerely. ]
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[ Wordlessly she would move to take the cloak from Rin's hands, before carefully draping it over her shoulders for her. Stepping back, she seemed to admire her own work, before realizing that the wrong idea could form from this and instead would scoff. Offering up some sort of reasoning for her actions. ] Christ, you were taking so long that looking at you was annoying.
[ Crossing her arms over her bust she would remain poised in her usual grumpy manner. The heat of the sun didn't seem to bother her at all, but she was concerned for her cloak who was being worn by another person. She didn't want sand particles being littered about its seams making it uncomfortable to wear later. ] Shouldn't we go inside now? [ She would impatiently gesture as if to say, start walking. ]
archer.
[ Do you really think he’ll be summoned with the swimming cap acting as the catalyst?
Good news, she does manage to connect all the loose pieces and begins to scuba herself up, strapping on the heavy equipment to her small frame before completing look by throwing on her swimming goggles. She reaches for her fishing net, another piece of equipment Rin purchased in the hope it'll aid her in her treasure hunting adventures. Archer should have one too, next to him, somewhere.]
Now that we're on the same page, I hope you don’t miss my voice too much, Archer. [ Offering one last smile, she pops the mouthpiece connected to the oxygen tank between her lips and does some... side barrel roll type-thing over the edge of the boat and into the water below—I bet your butt you didn’t see that one coming.
Anyways, you better hurry up Archer. The last one to the bottom is a broken man with borrowed ideals—oh wait. ]
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honestly, archer would rather just be out here fishing; but the idea of actually going under the water to acquire resources isn't bad. while he'd considered just suggesting that he go down alone, he'd held his tongue: he knew well enough that wouldn't fly with rin. and, despite the economic incentive, this was more about recreation that finding riches.
...at least, he thinks it is... ]
I think I've heard enough of it for two lifetimes already. [ because he has... not that she knows it.
anyways! once he watches her go down, he quickly dives down after her. impeccable diving form, even if no one actually sees him do it. their target is visible enough immediately; the ship they're supposed to be excavating is hardly easy to miss. so once he sees that rin's adjusted to being underwater, he gives her a quick thumbs up and a hand signal before beginning to rapidly descend himself. ]
anemone.
[ Unintentionally emphasizing her point, Rin follows her finger and takes a quick gander at the area where yet another watermelon was violently being smashed in by another contender—a feat Rin obviously couldn't do.
Anyways, she actually... didn't realize how far off she strayed from the competition. So, touché. ]
My point still stands. [ ??? ] This beach is simply too small to hold such an event.
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Rin please.
Ugh. She breathes, ready to say something rude, but she stops. This is probably one of the reasons why Anemone doesn't have any female friends.
So she gives........ a little.]
Your point is as far away as the event. [Really little.] But you're right, with this destructive bunch, there is no beach big enough.