RhyNbolo

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

A gentle nudge roused Rhy from the sleep she swore she didn’t need. Her eyes blearily opened; scooting her glasses up her nose, she looked up at Rhaq’a, then where he was looking. Her eyes widened as the fireworks lit up the sky and water. It was as though they were surrounded on all sides by glittering lights. ”Wow…” A whisper escaped her lips. ”It’s beautiful…”

She continued leaning into her mate as the ferry drew closer to Shirogane. The skyline of the homes drew closer as the ferry droned on. She loved spending time like this with him. Even without saying anything, they spoke so much between them. It was a shame when the ferry pulled up to the dock. As the passengers disembarked, she stayed, holding onto Rhaq’a as long as she could.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

She shook her head, leaning into his arm, wrapping her arms around it in a hug, ”Mmmmm, I don’t… need…” To undermine her point, she yawned, settling her cheek on his shoulder. She chose to ignore his pronouncements; she knew all too well the dangers. But she refused to focus on them. She’d spent too much of her life doing that.

As she cuddled into him, her azure eyes fluttered between open and closed, and she occasionally wiggled just a tad closer to him. She was really enjoying this boat ride. And it had nothing to do with the boat.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

Her long braid wobbled back and forth as she shook her head, ”I’m not so far along yet that I need to stop to rest every few minutes. That won’t be for another couple of months!” She beamed up at him, giving her abdomen a small pat. She was clearly thrilled about her current condition, and what would come due to it. It had been such a struggle.

Despite her pronouncement of no weakness, she did gladly take the offered arm, stepping lightly onto the deck of the ferry. She snaked her arm around his waist, walking with him towards an empty seat for the ride to Shirogane. The gentle slapping of the water on the hull, the warmth of her mate next to her, and the general exhaustion of a long day was threatening to lull her into a quick nap during the ride.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

Her face fell somewhat at the look of disapproval on her mate’s face. She shrugged it off, knowing that his silence would mean a vote for his noodles. And she’d get his noodles. Or at least someone’s noodles; she was more thirsty than hungry at the moment. As he got out of his seat, she did the same. ”Don’t worry about the payment; it’s been taken care of!”

She took his hand in hers, intertwining their fingers. At least they’d get to enjoy a pleasant stroll through Kugane towards the docks before they had to get to work. She snuggled up to him, a gentle smile on her lips. ”I love quiet walks like this with you. They’re so calming to the soul.”

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

A wide, toothy grin followed his words, ”Well then, dearest, perhaps I’ll need to try to coax some free noodles from you soon. Unless you’d like me to secure a steady supply from here? Either way works for me.” Her grin never faltered; she was enjoying herself too much. She loved these situations where she got to tease Rhaq’a and still get her fulfillment either way.

After a few moments of quiet eating, the only sound between them the slurping of noodles, she put down her utensils. ”So, after dinner. I’m thinking a stroll through Shirogane? See what kinds of traders we can find in there, look at some beautiful homes, then perhaps a soak in the springs?” She waggled her thick eyebrows at the last part.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

A chuckle escaped her lips, ”I should remember to bring a whole bag of oranges with me next time, then. Imagine what they would trade for those!” As she leaned back, her stomach gave a bit of a growl, ”I do hope that they, ah!” Her relative patience was rewarded with two heaping, steaming bowls of noodles set before them. Thanking the waitress, she stared hungrily at the bowl, then at her mate.

”I do hope these aren’t too bloody for you, dearest. They were purchased with love.” She winked at him, then dug in.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

Settling back into her chair, Rhy crossed her arms over her chest, ”I certainly hope so!” She let out a small sigh, looking around the restaurant. Her eyes lingered over several large porcelain pots, each filled with bamboo sticks, ”Look at those, dearest, aren’t those the kinds of pots those fish people live in?” She gestured to the large jars, cocking her head, ”Namazu, aren’t they?”

She continued staring, ”I met one of them a year or two ago now. Fascinating little thing. He traded me a truly massive amount of healing herbs for an orange I’d plucked from a tree. Curious fellow.” She continued staring, as if hoping a small grey head would pop out.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

A happy nod was her response, ”I’m always having fun when you are around, dearest.”. She smiled at the brief eye contact, ”You have incredibly pretty eyes. They’re kind eyes.” She gave a small sigh, settling her chin on her intertwined fingers, just staring at her mate for a few moments.

As she stared, she pondered what to do next. She supposed that they should seek out supplies in the housing district, although she was willing to put that on hold should the evening go well. Priorities must be kept, after all. After planning out their route to the docks, she started looking around. Their food was taking an awfully long time. ”Hmmmm… Perhaps he needs some extra encouragement…” She shifted around, debating getting up.

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

Rhy chuckled as she pulled up her seat at the table, “Caring for people pays well! Medically, of course. Goodness knows you’re not hurting for Gil either, dear.” She did so enjoy putting him on the spot; she’d hoped originally that it would help him open up a bit, but at his point it was more entertainment to her than anything else. It was how she showed her love.

She looked around the restaurant as they waited for their food, taking in the atmosphere of the place. ”Perhaps one of those Au Ra villages under the Ruby Sea. To move too? Do they accept outsiders? I visited one once, and they seemed like lovely people while I was there.” Her mate’s silence filled the air. She attempted to interrupt his solemn brooding by reaching over and booming him on the nose. ”Gotcha!”

Hello Kitty Eorzea Adventure

A small garumph escaped her lips as he pulled away from her nuzzle. ”Move? No, I’m quite fond of my house in Gridania. Besides, moving to the other side of the world seems like an excellent reason for both of our families to hound us even more, no?” She let out a small sigh, ”I simply enjoy looking at the beautiful things that others do with their homes. It inspires me for mine! I’ve heard that the people here decorate their homes with, oh, we’re here!”

As they made their way into the restaurant, she immediately went on the prowl. Identifying her prey, she gave Rhaq’a a quick peck on the shoulder and ran off towards a middle-aged man at the back. She spoke to him for several moments before turning back towards her mate. As she began walking, she tripped on seemingly nothing, catching herself at the last moment, bent well over. The man she had been talking to was clearly staring hard at her position. She caught Rhaq’a’s eye, giving him a wink before slowly straightening up, making sure to catch the back of her skirt on a chair, then just as quickly ‘fixing’ it. She waved back at the manager, who looked flustered, waved, and went in back. She strode back towards Rhaq’a.

”Noodles should be here shortly! On the house, he said.” She took his hand in hers, gave it a small squeeze, and pulled him towards a table.