1 Getting a lay of the land Pt. 2 (Invite only) Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:10 pm
Julius Midas
D-rank
He could feel a tension in the air now. It was almost palpable and one might wonder if there was usually this much discomfort between the siblings. Their personalities were so polar opposite it was a surprise that they got along at all. She was so wild in her nature that it was like a roaring hurricane smashing through anything in her path and she was good at it too. Far be it for some fool to challenge her pride. Julius on the other hand was a gentle summer breeze. Comforting and calm even when things got heated. He was a collected individual that saw the calculations in everything and prided himself in out thinking his would be enemies. He didn't seek confrontation but was ready for it if it came. What an odd pair they were in the back of a cart sitting in silence. What people failed to realize was they suited each other well. Picking up where the other dropped off. He was her anchor keeping her safe in harbor when she needed it but she was his sails, taking him out into the world when he could not do so himself. An Anchor never moved on its own and sails could run adrift without something to hold them safe. For now Kumo just happened to be their ship. Still he blinked in surprise and sat up as suddenly she giggled and hugged him around the shoulders. He could sense her anxiety about him being unhappy with her and didn't want her to mellow in it for too long. So he listened as she spoke.
“How about this Julius? We go get something to eat, and then we spend the day finding you some new books? It’s been so long since we’ve been in a place where we could find some new ones. I bet they’ve got some damn awesome ones here, books we probably couldn’t find anywhere else I bet. Oh, and then we can find a nice shady tree to sit under and have a picnic and you can read and I can throw rocks at stuff or something. And I promise not to even interrupt you too often.”
Julius would smile a little at her attempt to comfort him as the cart carried them uphill now at a rate that might almost be uncomfortable but still easy enough to keep their balance. She would jostle his hair with her hand and he would take his own hand to brush away her wrist with a smile. Straightening his own hair and even picking one of his hairs off the shoulder of his coat. It was a tempting proposal truly but he was eager to please her as well. The day he had planned was quickly becoming obvious as they rounded a bend and the resort came into sight. A separate area from the village itself the resort was built around pair of great waterfalls that crashed down to the valley below. There were dozens of shops and a motel and even a Ferris wheel towering to the side. He was open to buying books but this day was for the both of them. The farmer would sigh happily at the sight of the destination and Julius would feel the air becoming more comfortable. Even the temperature was cooler near the falls. Summer was great and all but it was warm. Still he would speak up in return to her comment and indicate with his hand the resort.
"I assure you Cleo, there will be plenty for both of us to do. While a meal is first on the agenda I intend to browse a couple of shops with you. I was also hoping you might enjoy a ride on that large wheel with me. I know you don't fear heights. They say the view from the top of it over the valley below lets you see all the way to the village from here."
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“How about this Julius? We go get something to eat, and then we spend the day finding you some new books? It’s been so long since we’ve been in a place where we could find some new ones. I bet they’ve got some damn awesome ones here, books we probably couldn’t find anywhere else I bet. Oh, and then we can find a nice shady tree to sit under and have a picnic and you can read and I can throw rocks at stuff or something. And I promise not to even interrupt you too often.”
Julius would smile a little at her attempt to comfort him as the cart carried them uphill now at a rate that might almost be uncomfortable but still easy enough to keep their balance. She would jostle his hair with her hand and he would take his own hand to brush away her wrist with a smile. Straightening his own hair and even picking one of his hairs off the shoulder of his coat. It was a tempting proposal truly but he was eager to please her as well. The day he had planned was quickly becoming obvious as they rounded a bend and the resort came into sight. A separate area from the village itself the resort was built around pair of great waterfalls that crashed down to the valley below. There were dozens of shops and a motel and even a Ferris wheel towering to the side. He was open to buying books but this day was for the both of them. The farmer would sigh happily at the sight of the destination and Julius would feel the air becoming more comfortable. Even the temperature was cooler near the falls. Summer was great and all but it was warm. Still he would speak up in return to her comment and indicate with his hand the resort.
"I assure you Cleo, there will be plenty for both of us to do. While a meal is first on the agenda I intend to browse a couple of shops with you. I was also hoping you might enjoy a ride on that large wheel with me. I know you don't fear heights. They say the view from the top of it over the valley below lets you see all the way to the village from here."
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