[[ RL with Bella: Vacation in the Outback ]]

[toxiccrown]

A pale figure stood in front of the small hotel, idly watching as people and cars passed by, seemingly unaware of his presence. This was certainly a new experience. Pollution couldn't remember the last time he actually had a visitor of any sort, if he'd ever had any at all. He had even made an effort to pull his form into a more presentable look;

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[mortally]

Bella wasn't sure she could ever get used to world hopping. But hey, if it got her out of Forks she was more than happy to take whatever form of transportation was available. She owed Vaan one, now, for helping her out. She had to admit, she was a little surprised when no one showed up at her place to stop her while she packed some clothes. Hadn't Alice 'seen' her taking off for Australia? Bella wondered if Alice couldn't 'see' world hoppers. Or if the Cullens' were trying to give her space to breath. Bella felt a little guilty about leaving Edward behind, though. But somebody had to help Alice.

Still, Bella was now on the other side of the world in a place where the sun was visible for more than five seconds. She liked this place already. Bella scanned the rows of hotel rooms until she spotted room 312. Bella grabbed her bag and made her way to the door. She knocked lightly on it and waited patiently.

[toxiccrown]

"--sudden appearance of "red tide" just off the western coast has devastated the marine life for miles. Authorities believe that the cause for the sudden algal bloom was from one of the cargo ships mishandling their supply of fertilizer...."

Pollution sat cross legged on the small bed as he watched the news with interest. It wasn't often that his work was noticed by mortals, and he couldn't help the swelling feeling of pride that this job in particular had gotten the attention it deserved.

A knock at the door pulled the personification from his thoughts, and after turning down the volume of the TV he rose and headed for the door, where "White" smiled brightly at his expected guest. "You made it. Come on in."

[mortally]

Bella smiled back at White politely. She was eternally grateful to him for inviting her to stay. She really needed a break from Forks, and Australia was beautiful and sunny. There was no doubt in her mind she'd enjoy her stay here. Bella needed a vacation. Plus, there were no Volturi to worry about on Australia. Last time she left the country she had to face them. This time she was here for pure relaxation.

Bella noticed the news on TV and was thankful that for once it wasn't some murder. She was getting tired of murder. She entered the room and instantly remembered the time she hid out in Phoenix. Almost the same thing, hiding from a crazed vampire. Except this vampire didn't want to kill her. Worse, she wanted her to try on a dress.

"Whit you have no idea how much this means to me!" Bella told him.

[toxiccrown]

"It's no problem, really," he replied cheerfully. "I just hope this doesn't get you in any sort of trouble. Sounded like your sister in law was intent on going all out for your wedding."

After closing the door behind him he walked back into the room as well, fishing a small card out of his pocket to hand to Bella.

"You'll be staying in 309 while you're here. Don't worry, everything's paid for for the next week," he explained, pulling a chair away from the tiny dining table so his guest could sit. "So what are your plans? Just going to relax and play tourist for a while?"