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One more reason to keep on going

Irma was gone. Matt was gone. Just about everyone from their universe seemed to have been podded, and Kaya decided, in the wake of this, that she should still make sure the classrooms were kept clean. The place she was staying, Will's room with all of the gymnastics, had been clean after Kaya ad attempted a fairly rigorous workout. She had made sure that Matt's wares were stocked, the common room swept and cleaned, so that when the other came around, they would have a nice place to sit and talk.

First there was Cornelia's room, with all of its earth nation goodness and flowers, making sure that the architecture was carefully polished and everything watered so nothing was neglected. She couldn't help passing by this room and thinking of Toph.

Then she moved onto Hay Lin's room, which never failed to remind her of Aang with all of its wind implements, very much something an airbender would have loved: she would have to make sure to tell both Aang and Nima about it if they had the chance to visit. It always seemed so big and grand and open to her, as she thought the element air should anyhow.

Tarnee's room, while once making her wary with its affiliation for fire, was gotten over once you stepped inside: it was kept in balance with all of the books and the globes that were a representation of energy everywhere. She always loved coming here to expand her mind a bit, and it was a perfect reflection of an intellectual girl Kaya never had the pleasure of meeting.

And then, of course, there was Irma's room. She knew there was an obvious bias here, stepping into the room that reflected her best, with all of its watery element and the ability to swim in and out of the water that surrounded the room. She was cleaning here a little, and then could not help herself: she discarded her clothing, wrapped only in her underclothes and jumped in, allowing the underwater environment to envelop her. Perhaps her favorite thing about this place was how she could still breathe underwater.

She was so entranced, she did not notice anyone coming in.

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Really? That was new, especially on a ship that sexualized just about everything. That one time she had worn the old costume of Ms. Marvel she realized was just an overall bad idea in the future.

"I think I may have asked you this before, although I don't find the body non sexual-I actually find the body, well, sort of pleasing." She flushed a little at this, something she would have never EVER said to most people. "And you don't?"

"I did not say that. I said that simply looking at a body is not something I sexualize. Though the curves, dips and smooth expanses of flesh are definitely pleasing to look at, it is more along the lines of both appearance and what the body can do."

Nokosi raised a finger in example and closed his eyes, seemingly in thought. "The simple movement of a stretch; how one curve connects to the next in one sleek line. Or the elegant and precise movements of one dancing; the grace and weightlessness in such an action. Or running! Taut muscles moving and stretching beneath smooth, sweat-sleeked skin..." This was probably heading into the realm of too much information.

He clasped his hands together cheerily and regarded her with a wide smile. "Much like when you were practicing before our chase in Hay Lin's room! Or afterwards when we still had that undescribable high from the excitement of it all." He paused, eyes darting to the side.

"Well, I did not sexualize that, but it was exceedingly pleasing to watch." Yep. Definitely too much information; not that he seemed bothered by his certain level of honesty.

"Perhaps it is odd for me saying so. I see the innate beauty of the naked body, but just staring at one, scantily dressed or no, is not enough for me to place thoughts about it in an intimate nature."

"I agree, actually," Kaya said, "at least, about the body. It is coming here, though, that allowed me to admit that I did like the body, male and female, in the way it works with the environment. I will agree, that its at its most beautiful when it is active, moving, showing its full capability."

She paused. "But I see beauty even in the still body too: the way they differ, but how you see a line to a muscle, a muscle to a curve, just seeing the body nude is something that's precious in its own way. It's not just humans either: all the shapes and sizes and everything: its amazing, I think."

She blushed quite visibly, however, when he mentioned her in how she looked. She wouldn't be awkward about it, no, but it was still gratifying to hear. "Thank you," she said, and smiled at him. "Honestly, you were wonderful too: the way you reacted to your environment, how you moved, it was amazing! You really are an accomplished elf, Nokosi."

She might as well admit it. "You also are very pretty, actually."

"Very true. There is much to say about the still body as an object of perfection. But we were speaking of it in a sexual nature, were we not? In a normal sense, it would be why I have no qualms about being nude. I was actually very confused for a good while when I first went into the cities and noticed that many people treated a naked body with either shame, lust or disdain."

He smiled when color began creeping in her cheeks but that suddenly faltered and was quickly replaced with a blank look. Yes, he liked being praised just like any other person would have. But it was that specific combination of words that both made his chest tighten and his heart swell with pride.

You really are an accomplished elf, Nokosi.

That right there was the only reason he was alive, today. Become something meaningful for your people. You must be a productive member of Night Elven society, Nokosi. You need to prove your worth to them, so they know that you're accomplished.

Those words; it was so long ago and yet, those words his parents left him with in that forest were the driving force for everything. He knew it was a lie. He'd been told as much from his mother's mouth when he thought he'd accomplished that goal. But he'd spent so many years believing it, wanting it, living it, that even if it were a fabrication to ease a child's mind before death...it was still the god's honest truth for him.

And so he found himself at a momentary loss of words. His lips moved a few times much like the gaping mouth of a fish, before he simply shook his head quickly. He dropped his head slightly, ears wilting back. The elf was a bit bashful in his mannerisms but the smile that slowly spread across his face had to be the most sincere, pure, happiest one he had ever been able to conjure up.

"...Thank you. I have never been told that, before and I do not think you could properly understand what hearing those words mean to me." It meant a lifetime of what was originally a lie suddenly being made truth.

"And I thank you for the compliment on my appearance as well. It is...rare, to hear such kindness from one."

"Where I am from, the body is clothed for the pure fact that exposure could mean death. But I also was very used to bathing on the fly, so while nudity could be an issue, there are times you just let it go. Even back then, I could see the act of nudity as something freeing, I think. Sex can be beautiful with the right person, and sex incorporated with the body, precious."

But something happened, something she had not expected. He had saw something in her words understood she was telling him exactly how she saw him: wise, strong, tempered in a goodness he had never seen before. He was not just some person you could find on the ship randomly: he was here and somehow not, a soul of the ship few bothered to get to know.

And he gave a bashful look Kaya did not expect, one that was endearing, sweet. And while she was going to comment, she saw something else. A genuine look, a smile, one that seemed to brighten the room, make it like it was spun from gold in her heart.

She knew that feeling.

"I'm sorry you don't hear it more often," she said, her voice showing only a very slight quiver. "But its true."

Nokosi rose an arm and swiped the back of his hand across his eyes a few times. He laughed, though it was both shaky and interrupted with a sniffle.

Once he moved his hand, that thousand-watt smile was still beaming down at her. "I could hear it a hundred times, Kaya. And still, it would mean little next to the singular time heard from the mouth and heart of a cherished friend."

Personal space be damned, because she was getting a hug one way or another!

He curled his long arms around her midsection and lifted her into an impromptu bear hug. He hardly had the strength to actually hurt her with the action, but he did nuzzled his cheek against hers.

"You are a very kind, caring and attentive friend. I thank you, again! I am very happy to have met you, Kaya."

Kaya couldn't help but marvel tat smile of his: he was usually in a jovial mood, but this was different. This was a real smile, one that he would not have put on as a fake. There was no mistaking that.

And the hug: she welcomed that, feeling her heart dance a little at being near him so quickly, even if it was one that choked her only a little bit. It was still Nokosi, a person she found herself caring for more and more these days.

"You have been those things and more for me too, Nokosi. You've seen me in my less spectacular moods, and have always managed to put a smile on my face. I'm very grateful to have met you."

And to show it, she reached up and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

He quickly returned the gesture and then released her. Nokosi bowed low, hair skimming the ground as he did so.

"Do not think anything of it, Kaya. I liked doing such things, especially since you have been having such a rough time recently. With all your headaches and heartaches from all the recent events, sometimes it is better to enjoy the simpler things in life."

Like napping, crafting, fishing and of course...adventure!

She managed a smile. "Sometimes I really wish I had your confidence," she said. "You've must have been through quite a lot, but you have lived longer, and you have probably been able to put things in a better perspective. I would have be more than happy to have many more memories with you."

And with that she led him over to the dorms and the astronomy room to complete the tour of the bus.

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And once again, ending their fun!