[Gate of Heaven] - [Act 2]

[badbulletshield]

[ The luxury cruise liner, the San Ariel, is truly a breathtaking sight, as it parts the sea about its bow, the only source of waves on the still surface. From the railing lining its massive deck, the world is water in every direction, pure, glittering blue to each horizon. Warm Spring air and the scent of saltwater fill the atmosphere, the sky

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[waterfell]

You're drunk.

[This comes with a mixture of very mild surprise but mostly disapproval. Ami is not precisely averse to drinking; but she is averse to losing control of her faculties and mental sharpness. She steps forward towards the railing to enjoy the view for herself.

How she's on the ship doesn't really matter right now, at least to her, but despite the fact that her clothes currently blend in (thanks to a quick second with her teletia-s device), Abel can likely recognize her as his fellow-traveler in Rome.]

[badbulletshield]

N-No, I'm okay!

[ Maybe it's something in her tone, or just a latent memory of all previous instances of her disapproval, but at that rather succinct assessment of his present state, Abel straightens up, spinning back on a heel. He snatches his hat up from the gentleman on his left--

And then promptly pitches forward onto the deck the second he attempts to take a step. His response is an embarrassed mumble into the well-polished floorboards. ]

...Uh, all right, maybe just a little.

[waterfell]

Have some water. [And oh, look, she happens to have some with her. Dehydration is bad, Ok?] And sober up. [The water is all but shoved at Abel's hands.]

[badbulletshield]

It-- It's mostly seasickness, though! Really!

[He accepts the water as he complains, hoisting himself up just far enough to drink and then continue complaining. ]

I'm weak... Or maybe it's just vertigo from staring down at the ocean for so long?

[daha_az_tanrica]

[This is a wonderful sight. While this is a scene she could have easily gone without seeing. She's standing not too far behind him, hand pressed to her head in an attempt to repress the mixture of disgust and confusion. Honestly. What is her dear brother's life?]

I'm sure it was a nice dream but let's attend to reality here, shall we?

[badbulletshield]

Wha-What are you talking about? That was real!

[ And he's offended enough that she wouldn't believe him, in the first place, that he hoists himself halfway up, looking back over a shoulder in his impressive state of disarray. ]

She drew me overboard and tried to drown me, you know.

[daha_az_tanrica]

[She shakes her head and goes over to stand beside him. While staring and judging him, of course.]

I'm sure it went just like that. Now maybe we should get you into a bed before you fall off the ship.

[badbulletshield]

[ Oh, he is not going anywhere with this unbeliever! It was totally real and it totally happened, and she should be ashamed for doubting her totally reliable big brother. ]

It did! It was just like that. She was a beautiful and deadly siren who only wanted me for my body.

[fightnow]

[ Babydoll frowns. The only thing pirate-like on her is a hat and an all-too-big coat for her. After all, what's underneath isn't quite suitable for a pirate girl. ]

I think you should drink some water before you tell me.

[badbulletshield]

[ Even upside-down, his expression brightens, and he lifts an arm to point down toward the wide open ocean far below. ]

Ah, but I've really had enough of water for today, I think. Especially after that little swim.

[fightnow]

That's saltwater. Freshwater'll help. [ she gently puts her hand on his. ]

[badbulletshield]

Do you think-- [ hic ] Do you think so?

[ Straightening up (or leaning hard on the railing, at any rate), he looks a little woozy behind his glasses, but this seems like a sound judgement call. ] I'd prefer a cup of tea, I think, but if you're sure that's best.