tearsofademon | ☆32☆ [Video/Action for Violet City]

[Today, courtesy of a certain camera-wielding Paras (who is somehow feeling much better than usual today, thank you for asking), you get to see a rather interesting sight, dear network.

'Interesting' isn't specifically referring to how a certain lazy mage is sitting on a park bench and smiling cheerfully, by the way... although yes, that is somewhat odd. Oh, not the sitting part, but his attitude - has there been even one point over the past couple days where he hasn't been cheerfully smiling? And when you compare his usual 'everything is bothersome' grumpiness... but then, the weather has been great, and he has other reasons to be happy as well. ...Also the music might have something to do with it too, but. Details.

No, the truly interesting part, especially if you know much about his team, is the fact that perched on his arm, there is a Yanma. And this Yanma is actually relaxed and happy and not panicking and trying to get into the tightest corner she can for once, rather cheerfully eating the apple slices that Ryner gives her. Seriously, what is this? Rey, actually out of her own free will, and happy about it? The world must be ending or something.]

Ahaha, come on Rey, that tickles!

["Yan!" Well, that's what you get for holding onto the slice a little too long, you know - a dragonfly licking your fingers. :P]

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Ah, she usually hides under the bed, really...

[even if there was the one time when she crawled up under his cloak while he was sleeping...

And you are making this Yanma very happy. ^^]

Oh? Perhaps it's the mild weather...

*will continue to make her happy, then! |D*

Maybe it is. The weather really has been great the past few days.

Far better than when I first arrived, certainly.

Yeah. Not sure why it changed so suddenly, but this is the kind of weather that just makes you want to sit back and enjoy, don't you think?

Well, or get some real work done.

*...despite what he says, however, is sitting down next to Ryner |D*

[Sitting is good! \o/]

Oh, come on, can't you stop thinking about work for one day?

*this is the most mischievous grin*

Well, perhaps a layabout like yourself wouldn't understand the satisfaction of accomplishment...

*...might have said more, but at that moment the ever-present Dusk, apparently having sensed the opportunity or something, jumps up on the bench and settles down half on Sion's lap*

At least I understand the value of a good rest.

[His tone is rather light though, and he reaches his free hand slowly toward Dusk, in the hope of getting to pet her, though if she doesn't want it he'll understand.

Rey, meanwhile, flits off Ryner's arm and settles down on the ground next to the bench, stretching out her wings to sunbathe.]

*Dusk is quite happy to be petted, leaning into it with a contented "sol~" and generally sprawling even more across Sion's lap, much to the latter's apparent amusement*

It's easier to enjoy a good rest when there's nothing waiting to be done, you know. Besides, having a friend or two to help out makes it easier.

Well then, obviously you just need to take on less responsibility, and then when we finish, we can just sit here and relax together more often.

Ah, that would be nice, wouldn't it...

Ah, see? You admitted it! There may be hope for you yet.

Well, if there weren't so much to do, I mean...

Like what? We're not in Roland anymore, you know. Nothing back there is going anywhere, so you don't have to worry about it.

Well, yes, for now, I suppose.

So don't worry about it, okay? Today's just a day for us to enjoy the nice weather together.

....mm, of course.

*a sentiment which Dusk seems to approve of, given the concurring "absol!" she makes before shifting to more comfortably sprawl across the bench*