Urbanite Lost: Day At the Beach [action]

[urbanwonderland]

[After fashioning herself a tankini according to her taste (violet with a boy-cut leg), gathering together a bag of papers and books, fixing a thermos of something cold to drink, and a finding a reasonably large towel, Reeve set off for the beach. Following a brief walk near (but not in) the surf, she's made herself at home a little distance from

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[lovelikelight]

[Epsilon has no interest in swimming, for obvious reasons, but she made her way down to the beach after hearing of its creation. It reminds her of someone. She gazes at the water, thoughtfully and a little sadly, but it does not take her long to turn her attention to the other people there. She recognizes Reeve and starts toward her, speaking before she arrives so as not to startle her, as she seems lost in thought, relaxation, or both.]

Good afternoon, Reeve. [She gives a small wave of greeting.]

[urbanwonderland]

[Lost in half-napping on a book, Reeve shakes her head as if to clear it. She returns Epsilon's wave and gives her a smile.]

Hello there, Epsilon! How are you enjoying the impromptu ocean?

[lovelikelight]

It's a beautiful sight. I don't live near the ocean back home, but somehow I find I missed it. [She's dressed in her usual all black. She doesn't feel the need to change clothes in any setting. The temperature does not affect her, and the sun only fuels her.] Perhaps it has that effect on people.

It feels like it's been so long since I last saw the sea. [The last time was not a happy one, but it is peaceful here.] You seem to be enjoying yourself.

[urbanwonderland]

I am, actually. I don't have any strong emotional tie to the seashore-- unless you include a few vacations. But I do find it very relaxing-- and you're right, even though I haven't been down to it in a while, I feel now I was missing it all along. Something primeval, perhaps.

What sort of place did you make your home in, back on "Earth"?

[lovelikelight]

I'm not sure if I'm capable of primeval feelings, but you could be right. [She pauses, glancing out to sea again] It reminds me of a friend.

The orphanage is a large house, with many windows, full of light. As I had twenty-eight children in my care, as well as some live-in staff, I needed a great deal of space.

Surrounding the orphanage, there are open fields, and a forest a little farther out. There's also a garden for the children to play in. They like planting flowers. [She smiles at the thought.] And you, Reeve? Where did you live?