A.N. TWO CHAPS up…..didn't expect that….but anywayyyy……hope you guys enjoy them!!!! Hope im not rushing…..x_x
Despite Keladry's many years at the Yamanis, the beauty of the islands still astounded her. The land, covered with lushes, exotic plants of every kind and the native animals, matching the uniqueness of their surroundings, made the place a different sort of beauty than Tortall. Tortall, with her majestic buildings and smoothly paved walkways could probably compete, perhaps, with the Yamani Islands. It would be an interesting challenge.
Joren watched as Kel's eyes lit up at the sight of the foreign land and smirked. Well, her loyalty to Tortall sure shows true through and through. Carrying his bags of luggage upon his back, the blonde climbed off the ship and winced as he stepped into the shallow waters. The ship couldn't go any nearer to the land or she might scrape her hulk, but really, this was still a bit too deep. His eyes widened as he realized it was even deeper. Now, the waters were up to his chest and a slight shade of fright was forming in his mind.
Then, something hit him, dunking his head down. He scrambled up quickly, spitting out the salt water.
"What the…"
Kel turned around. And hit him again. She realized what was happening and, laughing, shifted the traveling bag closer to herself.
"I'm sorry."
A wet, soaked Joren glared back and huffed.
"Clumsy Lump."
"You were the one in front of me. Pay more attention."
Joren mimicked her words as she turned back. Suddenly, he smiled. Hooking a finger casually into the loop of one of her bags, he tugged. Hard. With a yelp, the lady knight splashed into the water beside him. As she surfaced, he glanced innocently.
"You're even clumsier than I thought, my dear."
"Probably because someone was helping tilt me. Oaf."
"What did you call me?"
"OAF! You hear that? You're a blonde-wigged OAF."
With a mocking roar, he lifted her out of the water and held her in a throwing position. Keladry, knowing not to tease him farther, sighed. She didn't doubt his strength, nor did she doubt the intense pain of a belly flop.
"Would you like to repeat what you said?"
"No."
"Repeat what you said."
"Your father's a blonde-wigged oaf."
Joren pondered for a moment here.
"Fair enough."
"Ohayo!" The maid bowed deeply, in greeting. "My name's Aishi and I'll be your maid here at the Hanamuri Hotel. If you two need anything, just use the bell-ringer." She pointed to a thin piece of rope, one hanging by each bed.
"Wait…there's only one bed."
"Ai, Gomen! Did you want two? I'll see if that can be taken care of!"
As the maid left, Kel and Joren turned, facing each other.
"If…"
"there's only this bed…"
"I get it."
"Fine, I can't stand you whining anyway."
"Like I whine as much as you, Stone Mountain."
She watched his fingers flex and backed away. Just when he was about to…do whatever was in his mind, Aishi came back, a frown upon her face. Kel guessed.
"No other rooms?"
Aishi nodded sadly. Expressing the emotions within Kel and Joren as well, unconsciously. But as they turned, their backs facing her, the maid had a glitter of mischief shining in her eye.
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