Open, Bathhouse, 2 years younger

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Cagalli in the bathhouse isn't an odd sight at all. It's pretty much her favorite place to relax alone, even if the 'alone' part ends up not working out for all that long, depending on the day.

If you don't really look closely, there's nothing out of the usual here, but beyond that... she's a bit smaller, her face just a little more youthful. She also looks like she's ready to slip into the water, just that little bit, and take a nice deep breath. Not that she's considering it, but she really wears her emotions out in the open.

"Father..."

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[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"Eh? Sound like you got enough time to at least put aside some 'me' time. You should really try it sometime. All work no play makes ya a dull boy yanno... or girl in your case." He grinned.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

"Gotta figure out what I want to do though." Fighting and being in the public eye are two good ways to not have a life.

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"Keep it sweet, keep it simple man. Life's complicated enough as it is, no need to add entertainment to the list of things that stress you out yanno?" He had finally picked up one of the washrags nearby and began on his arms and chest as he talked casually.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

"Guess I should find a hobby then." Maybe she'll take up wood carving or... what do people do here? There aren't any beaches or she'd just do that.

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"You enjoy this don'cha? This is a pretty sweet spot, specially when it's nice and serene like this. I'm thinkin' if things jus' stay as dull as they are? I might go 'head an' take Miguel's suggestion and open up a club or somethin' we already have a tavern, but some folk don' like that scene yanno?"

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

"Can't just live in the baths though." Even if she really, really felt like doing just that sometimes. "I guess I could check out a club if that happens though."

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

He grinned as he held his shade up above the water when he dunked his head back and came back up, placing them back on his face. "You'll be the firs' one ta know then."

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

"Mph. Thanks." She's not sure how much she'll care, but it's better than moping. Probably.

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

Awkward silence commence!

He continues washing slowly, he's in no rush and the company is pleasant, even when short, to the point and cute. He smiles to himself.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Awkward? Not like she's noticing any of that. Too busy moping to care for now.

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"Ya really need ta lighten up yanno." He said nonchalantly, his focus entirely on bathing, shade covered eyes looking at her thoughtfully. "Don' think looking depressed or upset is a good look for ya. Not saying you are of course, jus' seems like you's out of it."

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

"It's temporary." And what does looking good have to do with anything? "I'll be fine sooner or later." She turned, resting her shin on her arm at the side of the water.

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

"S'fine, but if ya ever wana talk, jus' lemme know. I'll listen." He said calmly, finishing up his bath with his legs and relaxing back against the edge of the pool. He'd never get tired of places like these.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

Cagalli nodded, glancing at Splicer. Maybe a different perspective is what she needs? "If I really need it, I'll get ahold of you."

[expendable-mind.livejournal.com]

Splicer nodded and offered her a smile and and a thumbs up. She somehow reminded her of lil's girlfriend... but that was so long ago. His mind drifted to his team and the lives they led.

[allnaturalseed.livejournal.com]

She returned a half-hearted thumbs up, before returning to her own thoughts.