The Beach || Mild Aphro

[infinite_arcana]

Minako did her best to avoid running into people on the way back to her room. After all, she didn't want to try and explain the look of frustration and hurt that seemed to linger on her face since her run-in with a familiar stranger. It'd left her feeling oddly unsettled, and more than a little upset, not that she'd admit it to anyone. Still, it

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[abelthemessiah]

Abel was standing, not too far away, staring at the fake sun and seeing for himself how beautiful life was. It had been many months since he had to last fight to survive, and after becoming a Messiah, it left him with no time to appreciate the fact that he survived the Lockdown. That he was alive.

Abel noticed a red haired female a slight distance away, looking all bothered and frumpy, as if something had happened to her that had unnerved her so. He started to walk towards her, with his white cloak fluttering behind him.

"A penny for your thoughts, my lady."

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It wasn't a voice she recognized. Pausing mid-stride, she glanced back at the newcomer, watching him warily for a moment before she smiled faintly. After turning to face him, she reached up to brush a long strand of loose hair that had come down from her pins.

"They're not worth that much, I'm afraid."

[abelthemessiah]

"Nonsense." Abel smiled, "You seem forlorn, my lady. Did something happen to make you so?"

No matter how much you try to hide, Minako, he is the Messiah after all. He wouldn't have gotten the support of so many were he terrible at figuring out what a person is currently contemplating.

"May I be so bold to suggest that we walk together on this lovely beach?"

[infinite_arcana]

"I think I'd like the company. Thank you."

As stuck in pensive thought as she was, she really wasn't too keen on being on her own. After all, her greatest power came from her ties to her friends, even if they were separated for now.

Waiting until he was close enough to follow her, she made towards the cabanas once more.

"I'm sorry if I'm not the best company."

[abelthemessiah]

"It's not a bother at all. Men should rightfully be gentlemanly and be of aid to ladies whenever they can. It should be the way of things."

Abel walked alongside Minako, and smiled as he stared at the sun. Such fierce... passion for life. It was simply magnificent, a giant flaming ball to remind people that they were living beings. He mourned a little for those lost in the Lockdown, but he had his job to do.

"You don't have to worry about me. Your company is marvelous enough, even if you remain silent throughout."

[infinite_arcana]

Wow. That was certainly a change compared to the man she'd just spent some time with. Smiling a little more, she just let her gaze wander for several long, quiet moments. Sure enough, after a long period of silence, she paused, sighing softly.

"You know, I just realized that my manners aren't working too well today. I'm Minako."

[abelthemessiah]

"Pleasure to meet you, Minako. I am Abel, Messiah and the Chosen One of the world I came from. Commander of the legions of angels and demons all united in the worship of the Almighty himself."

A mouthful, hm? Abel chuckled softly, before he allowed his gaze to wander at his beautiful surroundings. Life was sure good, and he would not ask Minako about what was bothering her if she was still depressed over it.

It was simply not proper of him to do so.

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"You have a lot of titles. I'm not quite sure what to call you."

Her voice was light, and almost teasing. Noticing that he was looking over the nearby surroundings, she paused, her own gaze following his.

"... it's pretty, isn't it? So hard to believe that we're still stuck in the hotel."

[abelthemessiah]

"If it pleases you, my lady, you can simply call me "Abel"."

Abel chuckled, slightly embarrassed by his outburst. To anyone else, it could have seemed like a boast, although he did not mean for it to be one.

"Indeed. It seems... too beautiful for it to be real. It's been a miracle, finding this door and having the company of a beautiful lady in such a place."

Abel grinned slightly, surprised by his own audacity. Perhaps this hotel was getting to him. Soon enough, they approached the waters. A swimsuit shop, which was oddly deserted, seemed to be nearby.

[infinite_arcana]

"I'll call you Abel, but only if you call me Minako."

Cheeks flushed at the compliment, she chuckled softly and shook her head. Once the shop was in view, she made a beeline for it, eager to get out of her regular clothing and into a swimsuit. It'd be a lot cooler, after all.

[abelthemessiah]

"Fair enough, Minako."

Abel laughed softly as he watched her run towards the shop. Was she that anxious to be away from his company? Walking into the shop himself, Abel noticed a pair of light blue swimming trunks that he took a fancy to, and since no one was looking, he was sure it wasn't a crime to "borrow" it for a bit.

He made to the changing room and changed, before he soundlessly exited the shop and waited for Minako to come out from it.

[infinite_arcana]

It wasn't that she was anxious to be away from him. It was more along the lines of it was too hot to keep wearing her standard uniform. A few minutes later, she slipped out of the changing room in a rather small pink bikini, her cheeks a little pink at the fact that she was showing off a little more skin than she was used to.

"Well... it's a little... small, but it'll work."

[abelthemessiah]

Abel's cheeks flushed as he saw Minako dressed in such a way. It merely accentuated her curves, but he was not used to seeing females in this way, especially after the Lockdown.

"Uh... W-Well, we should most probably get to the water, right?"

God, she was so beautiful in the swimsuit. Abel couldn't stop himself from sneaking some peeks at her.

[infinite_arcana]

She hadn't missed the flushed cheeks, but she decided not to comment or tease him about it, even if she usually would. Chuckling under her breath, she started towards the water, looking forward to cooling off her still abraded skin from her earlier run in with her old 'friend'.

[abelthemessiah]

Abel followed Minako's lead, and true enough, the water was very cool. He could feel his skin go all tingly as he waded to stand beside Minako in the water, giving him an even better view of the red sun in the background.

"Is there anything you would like to do in the water? I can't say I know how to swim, actually."

[infinite_arcana]

"You don't?"

She looked a little mystified at his admission. Peeking over at him, she cocked an eyebrow before her gaze followed his out over the water.

"You don't have to swim. You can just.. splash around. Play. You know."