[ What's on his mind right now? Wondering what's scared her. But she also said she doesn't want to think about it. So he spends a moment glancing around the deck until another thought occurs to him, his eyes settling out on the water. ]
[She hums a few notes, a soft melody against his shoulder.]
I hope it stays that way... don't moments like this seem like they're right out of a fairytale? I never imagined the stars could reflect off the water like this.
[A pause, then she huffs a laugh.] I guess that's why they call it the Sea of Fallen Stars, huh? A lot more poetic than "the Pacific Ocean."
[Kaede had rather been hoping they could leave that part of the mission to the Royal Guard, hence her mission with Ferran to try to use an auction-house bust to restore faith in them.]
You'll just have to save your swashbuckling pirate-fighting for after we find Dobhar-chu's family.
[ If there was ever a neon sign flashing "don't go running at them with your sword" out there it's plastered right on top of Captain Ferryn, relic wielder. ]
[ Hmmm. He needs to think on this. They're both bards so they mostly have the same spells and abilities, but they're also very different people. She's a bit like a foil, happy and energetic and openly loving where he's melancholy and tired and keeps to himself. They aren't necessarily glued to each other but they have spent a lot of time in each other's presence and been on their own little adventures. And he's promised to protect her. They're pretty close, he thinks. It all adds up to... ]
[Well, that certainly wasn't the answer she was expecting, but she doesn't sound displeased. If anything, she sounds kind of flattered. Both hands go to her cheeks as if in an attempt to contain her smile.]
Yeah! I'll support you no matter what, Mister Hero! We're an unstoppable team together.
[She straightens a little, not certain what that serious expression means -- then giggles. She gets it.]
Yeah! The king and queen of the seal pack must miss him horribly. I bet they'll offer us their prettiest seashells in exchange for the safe return of the prince. Or the tastiest fish!
[ That sounds like a payment system a group of underwater sea creatures would use. And thus, it's an adequate pay for a swashbuckling hero and his sidekick! And... Whatever Gundam is in this scenerio. ]
[Gundam seems like the type who should come up with his own title. It's probably way more grandiose than either of them could come up with.]
Yeah... I could make a pretty necklace out of seashells. And then once our prince is safe, we can move on to help anyone else who needs it. 'Cause that's what heroes like us do, right?
[She's new to the hero business, what with being just a sidekick. But that's the kind of hero she'd like to be.]
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... The sea is calm tonight.
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[She hums a few notes, a soft melody against his shoulder.]
I hope it stays that way... don't moments like this seem like they're right out of a fairytale? I never imagined the stars could reflect off the water like this.
[A pause, then she huffs a laugh.] I guess that's why they call it the Sea of Fallen Stars, huh? A lot more poetic than "the Pacific Ocean."
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Hm... We need a swashbuckling hero.
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His words make Kaede laugh, though, a quiet, genuine laugh.]
We already have a swashbuckling hero on board, don't we?
[She draws back from the hug, just a few steps, and with one outstretched finger boops his nose.]
Found him!
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Hey! He blinks at the boop. He may have a sword, but... ]
I'll have to fight pirates.
[ That's what swashbucklers do, right? He's pretty sure that's in their job description. ]
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[Kaede had rather been hoping they could leave that part of the mission to the Royal Guard, hence her mission with Ferran to try to use an auction-house bust to restore faith in them.]
You'll just have to save your swashbuckling pirate-fighting for after we find Dobhar-chu's family.
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[ If there was ever a neon sign flashing "don't go running at them with your sword" out there it's plastered right on top of Captain Ferryn, relic wielder. ]
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[With a Relic like that, it seems inevitable somebody will get hurt. It's not like a ball of yarn, or a pair of mittens. It's a sword.
She pokes his nose again, trying for a smile. Is she trying to make him smile or herself? Yes.]
You'd just better make sure you don't bust up your new violin, got it?
[And also himself. That's way more important.]
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Nods. Got it. ]
I'll protect the violin.
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[She lets out a pouting whine, setting her hands on her hips.
The lilt to the whine implies And...??]
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... Right! He's supposed to be a swashbuckling hero. ]
And you.
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[Rebuttal! She tries to smack the side of his head to make sure she has his full attention.]
Protect the violin by protecting yourself, dummy!
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Right. Will do.
[ He's not looking to go out and get injured or die again, but he doesn't feel particularly beholden to this promise he's making either. ]
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[She pouts again, but doesn't have any reason to doubt him.
Instead, after holding the pout for a few seconds longer, she finally sighs and gives him a smile.]
Still, it's nice that your first thought was to protect me. You really are a swashbuckling hero, huh?
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[He's the kind of hero who's the strong, silent type, she's certain of it. She could never be like that!]
So if you're the hero, what do I get to be in this fairytale?
[She clasps her hands behind her back and leans back on her heels in anticipation. Tell her, tell her!]
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... My sidekick.
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[Well, that certainly wasn't the answer she was expecting, but she doesn't sound displeased. If anything, she sounds kind of flattered. Both hands go to her cheeks as if in an attempt to contain her smile.]
Yeah! I'll support you no matter what, Mister Hero! We're an unstoppable team together.
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Our mission is to bring the prince, Dobhar-chú, back to his royal family.
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Yeah! The king and queen of the seal pack must miss him horribly. I bet they'll offer us their prettiest seashells in exchange for the safe return of the prince. Or the tastiest fish!
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[ That sounds like a payment system a group of underwater sea creatures would use. And thus, it's an adequate pay for a swashbuckling hero and his sidekick! And... Whatever Gundam is in this scenerio. ]
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Yeah... I could make a pretty necklace out of seashells. And then once our prince is safe, we can move on to help anyone else who needs it. 'Cause that's what heroes like us do, right?
[She's new to the hero business, what with being just a sidekick. But that's the kind of hero she'd like to be.]
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Or we can take a break after.
[ Like, say, an entire lunar interlude. ]
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[She pouts, resting her hands on her hips.]
Taking breaks is important, but only a short one, okay? There's lots of people who need our help.
...
[Her pout cracks into an exasperated smile, and she huffs a quiet laugh through her nose.]
And royal animals, too, I guess.
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Minato nods at her remark about helping royal animals. ]
Anyone who needs it.