♛ open log - sea salted sunset

[energizedskies]

WHO: Crew of the Calypso and anyone who decides to drop by
WHAT: There's a bar of ice cream with your name on it, fellow Calypsonians! Come and get it!
WHEN: Sunday, March 7; sunset after his entry.
WHERE: One of those wooden platforms on the masts
NOTES: Possibly rated PG-13, we shall see. Feel no obligation to post, of course; no pressure if you'

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[key_destination]

"And the ice cream isn't going to wait either," Roxas said, shrugging before taking another bite out of his own. It was slowly liquefying, the blue sugar making its way down the stick and smearing against his glove. But he didn't really care; not while he had an almost perfect sunset before him and a friend beside him.

The only problem was that it wasn't Axel or Xion, and that's what ruined an almost perfectly content smile.
Sora was enough though. He doubted he would be able to enjoy the sunset as much if he was alone. So, Sora was enough and he was pleased at how well he was getting along with his new friend.

[energizedskies]

Oh, you could be sure Sora was enjoying his company. In fact, he couldn't hold back what he was feeling. Truthfully, he had always wished he could get to know his Other ever since Riku had told him about him in that world. Taking a quick glance over at the blond, his smile softened as the words just tumbled out of his mouth.

"You know, this is kinda nice, huh?"

[key_destination]

The simple statement made Roxas blink silently at Sora, thinking on the question as if it were a tiny, almost insignificant rock in his hands. But, the moment he took to consider it, a smile slowly developed as he turned his stare to the sky. Maybe the rock was more than what he thought and the remark could extend into forever... Taking another automatic bite of ice cream
snapped Roxas out of his thoughts.

"Yeah, it is nice," He said with a small chuckle, "A lot better than what I imagined it to be."

[energizedskies]

Sora flashed a grin, pleased that he could make Roxas feel comfortable after what they've been through so far. Honestly, he was just glad Roxas wasn't starting to disappear on him again and ruin this rare moment of there's. Though it was just ice cream, they finally had some time to hang out now that things had seemed to settle down.

"Why? How was it before?" His look was curious as he wondered if he ever did ask Roxas how long he's been here on the sea.

[key_destination]

"You mean the Grand Line?" Roxas asked, shaking his head a little, "It was okay. It's almost as bad as Wonderland. But...I was kinda thinking meeting you would be different." He took another bite of ice cream before shrugging, "I guess I didn't think I would ever be able to meet you."

[energizedskies]

Moving his gaze over towards his Other, Sora just sort of sat there for a while before his eyes dropped down to the floor. His thoughts whirled back to that talk he had with Riku in The World that Never Was.

Then, finally, "I didn't think I was ever gonna meet you too." A smile. "Glad I did though. Ice cream isn't fun eating alone!"

[key_destination]

"Yeah, you're right." He returned the smile before finally finishing the last bite of his ice cream; the stick blank and "Winner"-less. But Sora's words finally clicked as his expression turned into one of surprise. And maybe a little suspicious. "Wait...did you hear about me before?" He was trying to come up with some explanation, some way Sora might've learned of him too, but something didn't quite piece together correctly.

[energizedskies]

Sora froze mid-bite, realizing that his stupid mouth had failed him again and hesitated rather obviously. Nervous chuckles came out of his mouth as he haphazardly tried to cover up his mistake.

"Oh, well- you know. I heard that you used the Keyblade too, so I wanted to meet a fellow Keyblader!" He spat this all messily. Lying was never his forte. "I mean, wouldn't you?"

[key_destination]

The explanation didn't put Roxas completely at ease considering how long it took Sora to give him one, but the suspicious look in his eyes disappeared. He clenched his hand experimentally, pretending the Keyblade was within his grasp before nodding. "That makes sense..." A smile wavered on his face for a moment before he added quietly, "My reason is a little different though."

[energizedskies]

His eyes widened, though he had to admit he was a bit fearful of his answer. Sora already knew Axel was going to have his head if he were to show up again. "Why? What's your reason?"

[key_destination]

"I guess my reason was-" Roxas paused thoughtfully before scratching the back of his head. Weeks and months worth of dreams about the teen beside him would be hard to explain especially since he could barely understand why they were happening to him. Maybe it really was because of the Keyblades. "...Nevermind. It's probably all a coincidence."

[energizedskies]

Sora just sighed a breath of a relief -- well, in his head of course. For some reason he always just barely managed to get away with avoiding the issue. In truth, the brunette wanted to let Roxas know about his past, but having Roxas get hurt because of him was a heavy price to pay and it didn't seem worth it right now. Why would they ruin such a good sun set?

"Yeah. Probably."