Final Fantasy VII
Dismal Leisure
Sephiroth narrowed his eyes, as the beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He clenched his fist tightly as he weighed his options. He had to find a way out of this situation alive, for he was up against his biggest challenge of his career in SOLDIER.
Suddenly, a beach ball bounced at the sand beneath his feet, before bouncing off into the distance. A hyper low class SOLDIER with spiky black hair sped past him going after the ball, giving Sephiroth the cue that it was time for him to relocate.
Sephiroth hated Costa Del Sol, the sun, the sand, the happiness. It all stood against everything he had prided himself on being. As he solemnly walked through the popular beach resort, he couldn't help but notice the sites. His fellow SOLDIER first class Genesis Rhapsodos wooing the young women with that same crappy poetry he had been spouting all year. The volleyball game the 3rd class SOLDIERS had going against the Shinra Military Police, and most prominent, the presidents bulbous belly protruding from his chair as he tried to tan away the paleness that came with living primarily in the eternal night ridden city of Midgar.
Seeing his one chance for salvation, Sephiroth quickly ducked inside the inn. Peaking out of front window, Sephiroth looked to see if anyone had seen him take shelter inside. Once he was sure he wasn't going to be pursued, he turned, finding himself face to face with his worst nightmare.
"Huh," Angeal chuckled, "The almighty Sephiroth afraid of a little sun?"
Sephiroth frowned at his friend. Of all his friends, he had least expected to be ridiculed by Angeal about his distaste for the chosen venue for the Shinra Electrical Company picnic..
"I don't exactly see you out there sun tanning." Sephiroth said calmly, letting a smirk come over his face.
"Perhaps not," Angeal said. "I got sick of watching Genesis spout Loveless at any woman unfortunate enough to cross his path, you?"
"I just want to get back to work." Sephiroth explained. "The conflict in Wutai is just getting worse, it's hardly the time for us to be lazing about here."
"I think that's plenty of reason for a vacation." Angeal retorted. "Considering the stress caused by the conflict, a little RnR seems to be just what we need."
"I'll rest when the fights over." Sephiroth said, turning towards the exit.
"Where you going?" Angeal asked.
"I'm not sure, but anywhere is better than staying in here so you can frown at me." Sephiroth answered, walking through the door..
"hey..." Angeal began as the door shut in his face.
Sephiroth squinted as he stepped back out into the bright sun. Breathing in the sea breeze, he could smell the salt. Where now? He asked himself, scanning the area for a good safe haven.