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Who: Lance & Mira
What: Explorin'
When: 2/26
Where: Monsun's western side
Warnings: none but if they come up, I'll update

[ The idea of exploring Monsun's western side with Lance is... a little nerve-wracking, if she's honest. It's the side that brings out the best in someone, and she's worried--what if she ends up pushing him away? She knows she can be a little... much, when she's comfortable with someone.

But it's fine, right? Lance has always been nothing but kind and he's always been there for her. It'll be okay.

She hopes, anyway.

The desert is scorching, and she's never done well in the heat. She's less worried about herself as she looks to Lance. ]

Are you doing okay?

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[ It's good to see Lance like this--confident, more sure of himself, and the smile he gives her is the best part of this whole trip. For her part she hasn't noticed either, but she knows what this place does.

It's not so bad. It's wonderful.

She nods, smile warm and bright. ]

I'm okay, but I might need a little water later. I'm just not used to the heat.

[ That's the thing too: She's ten thousand times more honest like this. ]

Being with you makes it more bearable, at least.

[They're embarrassing.

Lance doesn't feel embarrassed, at least. He just feels good. Ready to tackle whatever kind of beast they might find out here in the desert.]

Alright, just don't wear yourself out.

[He laughs, raising an eyebrow at her.]

What, because you're using me as shade?

[It's teasing and undeniably dorky.]

[ She laughs softly, nudging him gently. ]

You caught me. It's definitely not because you're one of my closest and best friends.

[ And more, but she somehow manages to hold back. ]

[Nyehehe.]

I knew it.

[He's joking, still, but he can't stop the way he preens. Somehow being acknowledged as being close to Mira, as being somehow important to her, means... A lot.

Maybe more than he thought it did.]

But it's okay, it's chill, I don't mind being shade for someone as lovely as you are.

Keep saying things like that, and you'll end up sweeping me off my feet.

[ It's followed with a laugh, but what he says makes her feel warm. It's not just the desert, either. ]

I'll keep that in mind, though.

I'll be careful! Wouldn't want you to trip.

[Oh my Gooooooooooood.]

That's probably a good idea. I can be pretty clumsy, especially in the desert.

[ the

worst ]

But I think we'd catch each other if we fell, anyway. I'm not worried.

[He laughs again - he's been laughing a lot since they've come out into the desert. It's... freeing, in a way.]

I don't think you're that bad, but I'll be ready to catch you just in case.

[He flexes one of his arms, as if to show off his Totally Impressive Guns that are not nearly as impressive as they could be.]

You're sweet.

[ She nudges her hip against his, laughing softly. ]

The same goes for you. I'm not that strong yet, but I think I'd be okay.

Not as sweet as you.

[He's actually disgusting.]

I think you're stronger than you think! And I trust you - you've got my back.

Oh--

[ She looks at him, more than a little surprised. ]

Of course I have your back. I always will.

... And I trust you too. It's hard not to.

I know.

[Not so much about the trust, but that she'll be there for him. If there's one thing Mira is, it's dependable.

Lance would trust her with his life.]

Mira, I just...want you to know that no matter what we find, it'll be okay. Because we're together.

[ She tries. Mira knows she has a lot to work on--hell, she's a much different person than when she arrived. Her friends, she thanks for that. She thinks she just needed a place to belong, really. And she's been given that here. But in spite of it all, she tries to be someone her friends can rely on. ]

Lance...

[ It means more than she can say. Mira reaches out and brushes her hand against Lance's. He'd said something similar, a few months back.

She believes it now more than ever. Mira smiles and nods. ]

Mm. I feel like I can face anything with you around. [ It's cheesy but sincere. ] We'll protect each other, keep each other safe.

[Lance never realized, before, just how much Mira had come to mean to him. He's glad she trusts him, that he somehow makes her feel good.

She deserves that. Maybe there are bits and pieces of her past that he doesn't know yet, but he knows Mira deserves to be happy. Deserves to be safe.]

We will. If something happened to you...

[No, not like this. Because it's at that moment Lance realizes, that it all thinks in.]

You mean so much to me, Mira. More than I ever knew.

[He meets her half way, takes the hand that brushed against his.]

I think I might like you a lot.

[It's said with a wink and a soft laugh, more confident than he's been in a long, long time.]

[ Her heart starts racing the moment he tells her that she means so much to him. Before coming here, she'd been determined to shove down any feelings that might make things complicated. It'd been a way to protect herself, her heart. She'd never had much luck when it came to being in love.

As he takes her hand, though, she thinks that maybe, it wouldn't be so bad to open up. To let herself fall for someone. Then again, she already has. ]

I... [ She ducks her head and laughs quietly, intertwines their fingers. ] I think I might like you a lot, too.

[ When she says it, she knows it's true. And maybe she's known this whole time. There's something about being with Lance that makes her unspeakably happy. All of her friends here, really, but Lance is special. ]

You mean a lot to me, too. I care about you so much, Lance. And you make me really happy, whenever we're together.

[His heart is beating out of his chest - he's so nervous, but he's so sure of himself. He doesn't know how Mira feels about him, but he wants her to know how he feels.

He doesn't just want to sit on these feelings until it's too late, and here, where things are so crazy all of the time, too late could very well be tomorrow.]

Really?

[He breaks out into a grin, cheeks going pink.]

I, I mean, of course you do.

[He laughs, swinging their hands.]

Because we're better together than apart.

We are.

[ The laugh that follows is quiet, with a touch of shyness softening the edges. She squeezes his hand, and she can't help but marvel at how light she feels. How she feels like she can do anything, right at this moment.

She ends up touching her lips to his cheek. It's quick, and she has to lean up on het tiptoes, but when she pulls away, her cheeks are thoroughly pink. ]

I think we make each other better, too.

[Lance hasn't felt this happy on the islands in a long, long time. Love and girls and all of that had kind of...left his mind here with everything that was happening, with how the world seemed even more out to get them then usual, and maybe it's forgetting about all of that that makes him feel so happy.

He's just as pink as Mira is, and he can't stop smiling.]

Oh, for sure. I don't think I'd be handling this place nearly as well without you.

[ Likewise, but... for her, she hasn't been this happy in so long. Even back in her world--it's not home, and she's fine with that--she hadn't been able to feel this kind of happiness. And it's not just Lance; it's everyone (mostly everyone, she tells herself) that she's met here. They accept her, and some of them might even like her a lot.

Lance, though, is the brightest light of all of them: a shining star in the galaxy of her heart. ]

Neither would I. [ She moves closer and rests her head against his shoulder. It's the kind of gentle, casual contact she's grown to crave with him. ] Thank you for everything, Lance. I don't tell you that nearly enough.

[It's a little bit like being home. He knows what he's doing, he knows how to handle it, and he knows things are going to turn out okay. Just being around Mira makes him feel like that, and...

That's a lot. It's just a lot.]

You don't have to thank me. [He wraps his arms around her, holding her close. He doesn't want to let go.] Because then I'd have to start thanking you for everything you do for me, and we wouldn't get anywhere.

[ She's been hugged before, by a fair amount of people here. Hell, the touches and embraces she and Lance share aren't anything new. But this is different. Mira wraps her arms around him, just the same, and she rests her head against his chest. Here, she can hear his heartbeat.

It's comforting. She breathes out, slowly and softly, and she curls her hands loosely around his shirt. ]

Alright, alright. [ She laughs, because honestly, he has a point. ] We did come here for a reason. [ Even if she really doesn't want to pull away, she does, but she slips her hand into his. ] Lead the way?

[They're holding hands - which is something so small that shouldn't mean anything, but...

It means the world to him, right now, to keep that connection.]

Of course! [He bows, movements exaggerated but still careful to keep their hands connected.]

We're going to find the best stuff there is to find.

[ It's small... but it means so much to her. Mira laughs, nudging her hip against his before gesturing forward. ]

If we can find anything in this desert.

Aww, come on! Of course we're going to find something!

[He will gladly lead the way! He's ready for this.]

[ And she'll follow! ]

I haven't been on any part of this island for very long... But I'm glad we came together. It's much better than being alone.

Gotta say, this island hasn't been too bad so far. It's almost nice!

[He nudges her with his arm.]

Definitely because you're around.

[ She nudges him right on back. ]

You're sweet. [ She's so not used to compliments, but... she thinks she could get used to it if they come from Lance. ] It could be a lot nicer if it weren't so hot. Even your company can't chase that away, unfortunately.

[If it were another time, Lance would have some quip about how of course it's hot, just look at her, but he manages to hold it back. He doesn't want to ruin this moment by...being himself.]

I'd say we could take a break, soon, but then we'd just be...stuck in the heat. But hopefully we'll find some shade soon - or a nice little oasis.

[ She laughs and gives his hand a little squeeze. Honestly, as hot as it is, she can keep going as long as Lance is at her side. ]

An oasis would be wonderful. We could even cool our feet a little.

Going for a swim would be amazing!

[It's a shame that's not going to be what they find.]

We should hit up the beach when we get back.

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