As soon as they arrived at the resort, the guards got to work sweeping the area for potential threats. Meanwhile, Robin and Lucina set about unpacking. While putting a few of their clothes in the closet, Robin snuck up and kissed her on the cheek causing her to blush.
"You're certainly getting bolder."
"No one's around. At least after the guards finish their sweeps, and I think they're too afraid of either of us to say anything even if they do spot us."
"Hmm," She turned to face him, "So what did you have planned for our stay?"
"What? We can't just relax and wing it?"
Lucina put her hands on her hips, "I know you far too well."
"Okay, okay," Robin put his hands up, "I may have a loose itinerary. There is still plenty of time for improvisation and relaxation…which I may or may not have scheduled into the itinerary."
Lucina released a beautiful laugh as she sat on the bed, "So, what does my favorite tactician have planned for us?"
"Well, the main area is supposed to have some amazing restaurants. I thought we could try some of them out. I even heard about a fun little activity called 'building sand castles.'"
"Should be fun," Lucina commented as the head of their security detail came in to report that the grounds were clear. Afterwards, Robin suggested they head to the beach.
"Wow, it's so beautiful," Lucina stared out across the blue expanse.
"It is," Robin spoke from behind her. He was clearly ready for some time on the beach if his clothes were anything to go by, but it also reminded Lucina of something.
"I didn't bring anything to wear."
"Don't worry," Robin grinned as he stepped up to her, "I got you covered."
"Oh, I see," Lucina was suddenly struck with terror at the prospect before her.
"Don't worry, it's on the bed. I promise you, it will be fine."
"I-If you say so," Lucina slowly re-entered the cabin.
"Come on, Lucina!" Robin urged from the porch facing the ocean, "You've been in there for over half an hour."
"It's just…so embarrassing," Lucina looked herself up and down in the mirror in abject horror.
"I know for a fact it's not that bad."
In truth, it was not that bad. Her husband knew her well and got a relatively modest swimsuit, but she was still mortified to bare that much skin in front of him. It was so tight too! She felt like she was going to die just thinking about it. Yes, they had been naked together, but that was always in the dark or with the cover of a very bubbly bath. This was broad daylight! Somehow, the form fitting outfit just seemed worse.
However, they would be here for almost two weeks. She supposed that she might as well face the music sooner rather than later. With that in mind, she slowly opened the door to her expectant husband.
"See? That wasn't so hard," He teased, but she still felt uncomfortable. It could have been a lot worse though. The swimsuit consisted of shorts and a top that covered a good chunk of her midriff. She had seen some at the main complex that she felt she would have died were she to just put them on.
"I suppose not," She smiled lightly as Robin spread out their towels. "This is lovely," She sat down next to him, "Perhaps you were right about needing a break."
"Of course I was," Robin stretched out, "What do you think you pay me for?"
"Mmm," Lucina hummed contently. It was so warm and relaxing. She barely avoided falling asleep immediately. It had been so long since she and Robin got to spend any time together like this.
"Do you ever wonder?" Lucina suddenly asked.
"Wonder what?" He looked at her with one eye open.
"What our lives could have been like had…had I not become Exalt."
Robin propped himself up on one arm, "I'd be lying if I said no, but that doesn't mean I'm unhappy. It's been rough, but we've seen each other through the worst of it. Right?"
"Of course," Lucina flashed him a reassuring smile, "I was just thinking about how we hardly ever have time alone."
"Well," Robin scooted closer, invading on her towel, "We have about eleven days together, and I plan to make the most of it."
"Hmm," Lucina smiled, "I look forward to it."
"That was nice," Lucina stretched in the carriage. Their vacation had been quite nice, but now it was time to head back to reality, "But I am ready to get back. I must have a lot of paperwork waiting for me."
"Oh, don't pretend that's why you're so eager to get back," Robin grinned, "You just miss Morgan."
"I will admit that after two weeks away, I am eager to see her again."
"Can't fault you for that. Can't wait to see my baby girl either."
"Perhaps when she is older, we can take her to the resort as well. I'm sure she would love it."
"I'm sure she would."
A/N: I don't care for the beach too much myself, so writing a full vacation about it…yeah, not my idea of fun. This was mostly (if not entirely) to use Lucina's beach design.
