[Event] Immortal Couple's Beach Episode (Itori/Kenna)

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Summer had arrived, and all around Earthland people were enjoying the opportunity. Of course, not every place got the same wonderful weather, but nevertheless it was the time of year where people tried to make time in their schedule to enjoy either the weather, the parties, the company of others, or all three. Fiore was no different: in fact, Fiore might celebrate the summer most of all. It was a nation with a comparatively long coastline, and being surrounded by ocean on all sides it enjoyed lovely weather. As such, together with magical displays and fireworks allowing for some of the most impressive parties in Ishgar, the weather made sure that for the people of Fiore summer was a wonderful time.

But not everyone stuck to the mainland to enjoy the summer. Throughout the year Crescent Island was known as a tourist hotspot, but during summer what was already a popular location became a truly bustling hub of festivities and entertainment. Hotels were booked weeks or months in advance, companies would organize grand events, and the night was almost as illuminated as the day with all the parties and fireworks going off. Crescent Island truly was the place to go for those who wished to get the most out of the opportunity. And as it so happened, the two leaders of Sabertooth had decided to do just that.

Itori's promotion had only been very recent, but she'd already done her best to take to the position as smoothly as possible. As one of the longest-standing members of the guild she knew everyone well and was also intimately familiar with the workings and goals of the guild. Aside from that her personal bond with Kenna, the other guild master, meant that the two of them worked well together. All in all, she thought that she was doing a good job adapting to her new role and responsibilities. Which was why she thought it acceptable for the two of them to take some time for themselves and go enjoy the summer just like everyone else seemed to be doing. Yggdrasil wasn't going to disappear just because the two of them were gone for a day or two, after all.

Arriving at the beach with her beloved Itori ignored the stares the two of them got. It wasn't surprising that the other beach goers would stare: Itori wasn't bothering to hide her nature as a nine-tailed fox, and Kenna was known far and wide as the master of Sabertooth. On top of them both of them were quite appealing to look at, especially now that they were wearing swimsuits appropriate for the occasion. Perhaps a tad revealing, but then again, what was the beach for if not an opportunity to impress others with your fit and healthy figure? Itori wasn't one to go flaunting her goods, but maybe the occasion warranted it.

"Would there be anything you wish to do first, Kenna?" Itori spoke softly as she looked at her beloved with a smile. Personally she thought that the demoness was even more beautiful than herself: it was almost a shame the other woman had decided to keep her horns hidden. "There are plenty of feasts available, but perhaps it would be better to first partake in some physical activity to work up an appetite." Itori herself was always hungry thanks to her unusual metabolism, but she figured that Kenna would appreciate the opportunity to have some fun before they'd fill their bellies.

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@Aura

Crescent Island was beautiful this time of year; ridiculously busy as well, but beautiful nonetheless. Yet the one she was spending her time with here made even all that beauty pale in comparison. It had been ages since both had last had some time to themselves, just the two of them. Especially when returning after her untimely disappearance, many things had been occupying most of the demoness’ mind, leaving little time to spend outside of that, let alone that her body could even keep up if she tried to push it any further. Kenna knew that she’d been lucky to have survived after her forces had suffered a downright crushing defeat at the hands of the divine forces, yet it had only left her with a bitter taste. Six months she’d spent in cryostasis fighting for her life, unbeknownst of the sacrifices made and the burnt she’d received until it was too late. Queen she was, but one bearing a humiliation so grand she’d returned to Yggdrasil in silence. Humbled by her bravado, broken by the consequences of her deeds. No questions had been asked when she returned to her lover’s side, instead she allowed her to scour her memory for what had transpired all that time. There were no words to properly explain, so she had needed her to do it. To see what she could not explain.

And then the work had come. Physically incapable of doing any of her duties outside or to adventure, she’d remained within Yggdrasil’s barriers to heal ever so slowly. And when the workload had grown too much to handle on her own, Kenna had once again turned to the only one she trusted most. Itori, who had supported her through thick and thin, and even put up with things she could not. Yet together they were a force to be reckoned with; they’d proven so on the field of battle many times, and once more they proved they could do the same when business was involved. And with every passing moment the demoness had found herself becoming more and more baffled by the things her other half could do so easily, even when it wasn’t so farfetched considering who the kitsune truly was. Saying she was proud was but the tip of the iceberg of praise she held for her love and fellow guildmaster. Whatever fondness she had only doubled by the day, sparking a desire she’d otherwise controlled very well up to that point.

So when the opportunity arrived for them to leave matters of the guild behind them and take some time off just the two of them, Kenna had  jumped on it.

A chance for them to spend time with Itori, to actually celebrate her recent promotion in proper, and to just enjoy time off in the face of an amazing summer. Even with eyes all upon them as they strolled along the beach, the demoness’ eyes only held interest for her lover, safe for a condescending glare or two for some that stared a tad bit too long at the kitsune for her liking. The rather eye-catching scar that had ruined a rather significant part of her neck, shoulder and collarbone helped induce the intimidation she was settling for, allowing for the guildmaster to look that bit more menacing whenever she did glare. Though surprisingly those same stares that would linger on her wounds would cause doubt and worry to spring within her mind.

But having the kitsune’s eyes look at her with loving eyes calmed her more. Smiling back at Itori Kenna leant into her shoulder, slipping her fingers down to entwine them with hers and softly squeezing her hand. ”Hmmm… although I have an inkling you’d rather ravage the nearest buffet first,” There was a playful smile present on her lips as she said so, purposely leaving the shortest of pauses before continuing. ”How about we try the volleyball court first? Work up some heat, maybe cool off with some surfing afterwards and then satiate our appetites together?” A single moment passed before the demoness realised her freudian slip and tried to rectify it. ”I mean, gah, you know what I mean!” she huffed softly, trying to hide her blush as she pouted against Itori’s shoulder.




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It looked like Kenna was enjoying the opportunity to have a day out with just the two of them, which was good. Originally Nenet wanted to come along, but Itori had explained that while she always appreciated the phoenix's company her exuberant personality would get in the way of a more personal outing with her lover. The phoenix girl, to her credit, had accepted that readily, although it probably was easier for her because she could just join any party she wanted anyway. Being able to fly made it a lot easier to travel across Fiore and find some beach party or the other. Itori briefly closed her eyes as she focused, visions swimming in her mind of faraway places. In one of them, a girl with fiery wings and equally radiant hair was having a blast. Yeah, Nenet would most likely keep herself occupied for longer than Itori and Kenna.

As for Kenna... well, she needed all the time to herself she could get. Itori had been worried when the demoness had disappeared, and when she reappeared more than half a year later with a new wound Itori had immediately done whatever she could to help out. Fortunately Kenna had been willing to share her memories, which made it a lot easier to figure out what she could do to aid in Kenna's recovery. A war between gods and demons, though... Itori had wished Kenna had taken her along for that, but she couldn't turn back time. For as long as Kenna needed to recover Itori would take as much of the burden of being a guild master on herself as possible, along with visiting Kenna frequently to apply her healing magic. The wounds Kenna had sustained weren't something that could be repaired easily, even with a tenko's support, but it was a lot better than nothing.

But all of that was in the past. They were now here, in the present, on the beach, and Itori had to admit she found it endearing how Kenna would shoot daggers at anyone who looked at the two of them for too long. Her lustrous tails calmly swayed behind her as she leaned a bit closer to the beautiful demoness and whispered in her ear. "I understand your motives, but there is no harm in letting them spectate us. After all, if we did not wish to be seen, it would be most hypocritical of us to wear such outfits." She said all of this with a slightly teasing smile. Of course Kenna wouldn't like other people looking at her lover, but Itori figured it was good for the soul to learn to tolerate such things.

"Especially since for the vast majority of these individuals this might very well be the sole opportunity they have. It would be cruel to deprive them of it." As stated before, Itori was not one to flaunt her goods. That, however, did not mean that she wasn't aware of her goods. Thanks to the wonders of magic, which both granted miraculous medical advances and bountiful harvests, there was certainly not a lack of well-developed and attractive people in Earthland. But a demon queen and a tenko walking together in bikinis still was something that would remain imprinted in the minds of all who saw them for a long time.

Feeling Kenna's fingers entangling with hers the tenko softly squeezed back, holding her lover's hand tenderly. She tilted her head and twitched one ear as Kenna teased her about her love for food, but didn't reply until after the other woman had finished speaking. "By the scent alone I can tell that they have prepared wonderful meals, so I would be lying if I denied the desire to experience them for myself. But I agree with your suggestions." A soft chuckle escaped her lips. "We have plenty of time to satiate our appetites and our desires, Kenna. Do not worry about that~" There was amusement in her vermilion eyes.

"So to start, let us head for the volleyball field." Having already discerned the sounds of the activity Itori led the way, holding Kenna by the hand as they made their way through the masses towards where one of several beach volleyball fields had been laid out. With the number of people present you definitely needed more than one. Fortunately, they didn't have to wait long for the last group to finish their match, so the two of them could join the next. Due to there being only two of them two others joined their team as well, squaring off four against four. While both their team members and the enemy team wasted some time staring at the two Sabertooth guild masters the referee quickly got everyone in position before the match started.

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@Aura

Forgot to roll.

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“I just- nngggg!” Kenna pouted when her lover teased, almost grumbling the latter in a silent grunt, though she had to put quite the effort in to suppress the smile playing on her lips. She knew perfectly well how to get underneath her skin just to tease her, yet the demoness loved said teasing nature about her. With an accepting nod she followed Itori as they made their way towards the volleyball field, where a decent amount of people had already gathered and were waiting their turn. Although it wouldn't take long for them to be assigned a field after the last group finished their game, Kenna had been silently occupied with watching the other games in progress to refresh some of the moves belonging to the game. After all, it had been years since she'd last played volleyball, so it wouldn't hurt to get a quick revision of the rules either. During the entirety of her gazing she never let go of Itori's hand however, not until they had to get ready on the field itself.

They’d soon realise how badly outmatched they actually were. The opposing team looked like your run-of-the-mill beachgoers until the first round of services had been finished. Their skills looked mediocre at first; a half-assed service, a great pass but a horribly executed smash that sent the ball flying out of bounds without hitting the ground. A fluked second service and a seemingly proper third later it was their turn to get a feel for the game. Kenna left the service for one of the blonde teen that had joined their group, and stuck to giving passes for this round, placing a few high ones of which at least half went in the direction she was trying to get them into. One just ricocheted back from where it came, giving the demoness a quick lesson on where to catch the ball when receiving the ball for a pass.

However when the ball service was brought back to their opponents again, things really started looking rather bleak. Within moments their pass had sent the volleyball flashing past the entire team, digging itself into the sand in the very middle with little to no defence whatsoever. Kenna had been dreading this development, still careful with sudden, disruptive movements, but found herself fighting her competitive spirit in all earnest; knowing she would lose to it eventually. With much disdain the guildmasters had to watch as the opposing team scored another three times without them being able to properly counter the incoming volleys. Only the fourth one did they manage to throw back and forth until it ended out of bounds for the opposing party. Swapping her position again Kenna took the ball and readied herself for her service, tossing the ball up and smacking the ball with all her might, finding the circular object actually breaking through their meticulously thought-out defensive wall. She’d leave Itori in charge of scoring the next few points, knowing her lover had a better eye for the more detailed and fast-thinking trajectory.

And so the battle of the beach continued, volley upon volley being cast back and forth. It was no exaggeration to say their game was a fierce, passionate one, almost addictive to watch as their newfound teamwork showed quick growth. And even though they fought bravely, in the end they couldn’t win from the other team that clearly outskilled the guildmasters’ team. Nevertheless, she’d enjoyed herself and worked up quite the sweat in the progress too. Both had been given a commemorative lei as reward; seemingly the overall reward for each event taking place today, albeit the colors were different.She’d seen others with various colorful flowery necklaces walking past earlier, and now she knew where they came from. Something else she also knew of were the patches of sand now stuck to her pale skin, and although she wouldn’t admit to it, also in places she’d rather not want any sand to be. For that, and to get the cheer heat of her body after such an intense game out of her system, Kenna had been stalking the seaside for a water game nearby. The surfing stand caught her attention rather quickly; the gigantic surfboard rising over their cabin was extremely visible. A few surfers had already taken to the water and were showcasing their skills, making the fire slayer surprisingly giddy on giving it a try.

”Never thought I’d ever say it, but gods damnit I’m feeling hot today. Like I’ve been toasted or something...” Kenna muttered, having subtly squeezed herself back between the vixen’s tails, her hand gently brushing against her soft fur. It was a somewhat personal gesture for her, but she usually ended up doing so unconsciously whenever she was at ease. After having slammed out some of her frustrations, the eyes that followed bothered her a little bit less. ”Let’s go find something to cool down with, because at this rate I might actually explode from the heat.” she continued while leading the way this time around, making small explosive noises as if to prove her point that she would truly explode.

Leading Itori to the beachside, where the waves broke into the shallow sand, water was teasingly splashing at both their legs. It didn’t take Kenna long to just play along in her silly and walk further into the sea with her arms spread wide open, letting the cold water splash up against her with every small wave that crashed into her. It was fun to do so, even when kelp decided to cling to her leg, and her hair by the end of it had become so disheveled random strands were thrown across her entire face. Turning around she popped the most ridiculous serious expression onto her face and made a silly pose with her hair all over the place, hoping to elicit a giggle from her lover before long.

After having some time alone in the water Kenna eventually was drawn back towards the surfing event going on, quite rapidly being convinced into participating. Funny enough being a fire slayer did not give the demoness an aversion to water; on the contrary, she actually adored being in the water for whatever reason. Be they bath, river, sea or just a casual pool. She’d always felt like a fish in the water.

Being handed her board and subtly musing a good luck kiss from Itori before starting the event, Kenna quickly found herself at sea again, legs dangling from the flashy-green board that had been given to her. She dipped underwater as a wave passed by over her, leaving the white-haired demoness to watch carefully for the next large wave to pass her by. She only had one shot for the jury, and although the smaller waves were perfect for practice, she’d rather not try her luck by picking a small one and missing out on something good. Likewise she could also just crash from the getgo and make a fool of herself if a bigger w ave went wrong, but it was a risk she was willing to take.

When a proper 9 feet wave rolled up Kenna turned her board, letting the tail lodge itself into the liquid wall rising above the water before she hopped unto her board, finding her balance almost immediately. She ducked closely, a hand extended and leaving a broken trail of interrupted water in her wake as she rode down the rapidly-closing pipe, her posture growing smaller and smaller until she popped out on the other end, almost on her knees. Surprisingly Kenna didn’t even stagger or lose her balance for a moment, riding out the rest of the wave’s current all the way back to the beach, where she hopped off and waded through the shallow water back onto shore. Like she’d seen in the movies Kenna planted her board into the sand, flipping her hair back and giving Itori a confident look as she leant against her board. “Not all that bad, huh?” She said with a teasing wink, soon after returning the board and joining at Itori’s side again with a blue-colored lei.


@Itori

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Rolling for surf.

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Itori might have done a lot of things in her life, but beach volleyball definitely wasn't a common occurrence for her. She wasn't someone who was opposed to the idea of fun, but when left to her own devices she usually found herself occupied with more casual activities. Running around in the sand while trying to get a ball over the net was not part of her usual hobbies. Nevertheless, now that they were standing here she wasn't going to leave her beloved wanting. Even with little prior expertise at the very least she had the physical ability that she shouldn't fare too badly, after all.

Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, their opponents turned out to be pretty good at the game. Very good, in fact: Itori did her best to play defensively, catching the ball whenever it was in range, but the other side consistently managed to land the spherical projectile in locations that Itori had a hard time getting to in time. Even when she used her tails for some additional flexibility in her actions, which already was a bit unfair since other players didn't have eleven arms, the two guildmasters were simply outclassed. The only area they were superior in was aesthetic: the sight of two white-haired ladies moving around energetically, bountiful and slender bodies on display, at the very least meant that the onlookers were rooting for them even if it was already clear that they weren't going to win.

At the end of the match Itori was trying to get some sand out of her fur, noticing that Kenna also had problems with sand in uncomfortable places. Nevertheless for their participation they were rewarded with a lei, which the tenko thought looked rather good on her beloved. She walked next to the demoness as the two of them moved along the water edge, her tails naturally moving to provide the other woman some of that fluff Itori knew Kenna loved. "They do say that self-awareness is one of the greatest of virtues." She calmly replied after Kenna described herself as hot. Of course, Itori knew that her companion didn't mean it like that, but Kenna really shouldn't make it so easy for her.

"However, I do agree that some refreshment would be appreciated." She smiled as Kenna demonstrated her need for something cool with small explosive sounds, as if she were a rumbling volcano. As Kenna walked further into the water Itori stayed behind, watching the demoness get wetter and wetter even as kelp began to cling to her body and her hair turned into a mess of strands. The tenko chuckled as Kenna turned around and gave her best serious expression. "Impressive indeed."

As they arrived at where the surfing competition was held Itori tilted her head. Surfing was another one of those things she actually had little experience with. Maybe she should seek out these warmer climates more often during her journeys: she almost always ended up wandering through forests or in mountainous regions. As Kenna had already decided to join it was a simple matter for Itori to also participate. After giving Kenna a good luck kiss she swam out on her own board, finding a spot which she hoped would be good. With how little experience she had this was actually a bit unnerving, in a way.

Unfortunately, where Kenna performed beautifully and won the competition, Itori wasn't nearly as successful. Waiting for a wave to arrive that she could ride she was caught off guard when it finally did arrive, and as she tried to balance herself the unusual distribution of her weight caused by the presence of her nine tails resulted in the surfboard escaping from underneath her. The tenko ungraciously ended up falling into the water, barely even having felt the wave carry her before she was submerged. Resurfacing and spitting out some water the nine-tailed fox returned to the shore, where she got to cleaning her tails even as she watched Kenna bring home the gold.

"Most exemplary, Kenna. Unfortunately, my own attempt turned out to merely be a reminder of my own limitations." Itori smiled, not exactly bothered by her own defeat even as she accepted another colourful lei as reward for her participation. "That said, I would suggest that we participate in one more event before we attend the feast. Given that we already have given ourselves quite the workout, a contest which prioritizes skill and precision might be a pleasant change of pace."

Taking Kenna by the hand, Itori would lead her towards where a peg had been firmly hammered into the sand so it wouldn't shift even if you kicked it. Some distance away a line had been drawn in the sand, and from behind it people were throwing horseshoes at the peg. Some of them had already managed to land a hit, but most of the horseshoes ended up throwing up small clouds of sand before they were retrieved so the next participant could have a go.

"The unusual shape of the projectile often causes those who are more familiar with circular projectiles to be deceived by their own experiences. If you are not familiar with this game I can do my best to give a demonstration." Like with the volleyball contest they had to wait their turn, but soon it was Itori's turn to step up. After thanking the man who handed her the five horseshoes she'd have to try and score as high as possible she took her position behind the line, vermilion eyes closed as her ears twitched. For her it was easier to concentrate if she relied on her hearing instead of her sight, especially since she could hear things others couldn't.

Bringing her arm back she slid her foot forward slightly, then swung her arm forward in a casual underhanded throw that sent the horseshoe flying through the air spinning slowly. At the end of its lazy arch the horseshoe landed in the sand about a meter in front of the peg, which in comparison to those who had gone before wasn't exactly a good score.

Itori, for her part, didn't seem bothered by this, as she just grabbed her second horseshoe and resumed the same stance. However, now that she had a point of reference for what kind of force would get her the desired result the next throw would be quite different...

The second horseshoe flew through the air in a similar manner to the first, but this time one of the shanks caught the page, the horseshoe circling around the peg before falling down in the sand. The onlookers, who'd been somewhat amused by the first throw, were rather surprised that the tenko would go so quickly from a complete misser to a perfect hit. The tenko, now that she had confirmation on what worked, didn't waste much time throwing her other horseshoes: the following two hit their mark as well, the fourth even smacking into the peg with the inside of the curve rather than one of the shanks, while the fifth landed right in front of the peg. While far from perfect, Itori still had managed to hit the peg with three of her five throws, and another one had come really close.

"My apologies, I overestimated my abilities. You should be able to perform better with little effort Kenna." Itori stepped aside with a smile so the queen of demons could take her turn, watching and applauding Kenna's performance.

Regardless of what exactly Kenna scored, afterwards both of them would get a lei. At this point, Itori grabbed her beloved by the hand again. "Sometimes a more casual event contains more pleasure and satisfaction than a week of excitement. But now, I believe we have shown enough restraint, and we can reward our patience with an exquisite meal." Itori would lead the way towards where the tropical feast was located, and while she wasn't exactly pulling on Kenna's hand it was clear that Itori was looking forward to this.

Arriving at where the organizers of the event had laid out a full feast for everyone who was interested in stuffing themselves Itori grabbed a plate for herself and Kenna, handing the demoness hers before moving over to the food. After discreetly sniffing her nose she walked down the tables until she found... a collection of fish slices and seaweed. "If only there was also rice available for this feast." Bemoaning this minor scarcity Itori quickly filled her plate with seaweed and salmon Itori would wait for Kenna to fill her plate as well before finding them a spot to sit down in the sand, so they could enjoy their meal in relative peace.

"I do hope you have enjoyed this day so far, Kenna. You have gone through a lot of hardships recently, and while I have wasted no effort in attempting to lessen your burdens and grant you reprieve I have difficulty thinking of a better way to grant you peace of mind than to attend such a peaceful and pleasant event."

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"Still, there's been none as graceful as you on that board, even if it was just a fleeting second." she gave her lover a huge smile, following along as they opted for a calmer game to unwind before focusing on the feast up ahead. Much to her surprise Itori picked horseshoe throwing; something she'd done in her past life as a kid, but had long since forgotten how to play it. So she watched intently as the tenko took the first turn, sitting cross-legged at the side while Itori figured out how to throw and what to take into account. It was curious to see her aim without actually looking, but then again she'd noticed that the tenko's ears were just as fine-tuned to the world as her eyes. Honestly, it wouldn't even surprise her if her dear girlfriend one day told her she could see the world through just sound alone. Itori was just that full of surprises.

After hitting a solid 3 out of 5 shots, it was the demoness' turn to throw. When the white-haired tenko ushered an apology as they got the horseshoes back, Kenna just shook her head and pulled her into a hug, gently squeezing her. "Don't apologize for that!" Squeeze a tiny bit harder. "You did amazing~" She smiled, sweetly kissing her forehead. Although it was in the tenko's nature, Itori did tend to apologise an awful lot, even about things not even needing an apology in the first place. It was adorable, but also something she was trying to slowly kneed into her lover. That and some other, non-related things. Reluctantly the demoness let go, trading softness and warmth for cold hard steel. The iron cast metal felt light in her supernatural hands, not at all familiar, as she mimicked the throwing style of her lover without actually throwing, trying to gauge the weight of the horseshoe regardless. Her first attempt was a bust, flying over the peg at a rather dangerous speed. Toning it down a bit she followed up with a solid hit; solid enough to actually snap the pole in half, leaving the demoness with a red face as she apologised. Piping down a few times more, the next three hit perfectly, leaving Kenna with an equal score as Itori's, but with an extra mark on the destruction counter for her.

Now their main focus had turned into filling the voids in their stomach, Kenna couldn't help but chuckle as Itori spoke of restraint. "Ah yes, nothing beats a good meal after destroying a few pegs." she grinned deviously, clearly having a jolly good time with her wandering humor. Being handed her plate Kenna followed in her lover's wake, popping up beside her to downright raid the buffet's local population of shrimps, having playfully redressed them to look like a multitude of small hearts with various fruity and colorful filling on her plate, which she triumphantly carried around as they found a quiet spot to sit down and eat.

"I do hope you have enjoyed this day so far, Kenna. You have gone through a lot of hardships recently, and while I have wasted no effort in attempting to lessen your burdens and grant you reprieve I have difficulty thinking of a better way to grant you peace of mind than to attend such a peaceful and pleasant event."

"Mmm, I guess you're right," she nodded softly, toying with a piece of fruit on her plate. "It's... been tough. But I'm glad you've been next to me through it all, Itori... truly. Today especially was really delightful. Maybe we should have some downtime a bit more often, just the two of us, away from all the madness?" A suggestion just as much as it was a question. A request for the future; near future probably too. "If it's anything like today, I'll be smiling for weeks left to come! And that's not necessarily because of what we've done. I just think it's the company that made it so delightful." she mused happily, gently rocking her body left and right with the wind, her gaze left to linger with the most loving expression as she did. If anything, Kenna was far from ready to call today's outing all wrapped up. And she had a feeling her other half was thinking the exact same thing.



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Itori chuckled behind her hand in response to Kenna's compliment. "Your words are too kind Kenna, but my performance could not compare to yours." Between the two of them Kenna had been the one to actually remain standing on her surfboard after all.

She was somewhat surprised when Kenna hugged her after her attempt at horseshoe throwing, but the tenko didn't need any persuading to return the gesture. It was quite nice to have Kenna always put a positive spin on things: but sometimes Itori wondered if she wasn't subconsciously prompting Kenna to say those kinds of things. Itori had been raised to be polite and humble, traits which had remained with her throughout her long life. As such, playing down her own accomplishments and praising the abilities of others was as natural to her as breathing. Humility could be considered the origin of all virtue, after all: a conceited heart would have difficulty with other virtues as well, such as selflessness or empathy. One who thought highly of themselves would be inclined to consider themselves more important, and become dismissive towards the concerns of others.

But regardless, Itori would watch as Kenna made her attempt. She blinked when the demon queen broke the peg with her second throw. She hadn't thought that Kenna had used that much force, but apparently the arch of the horseshoe's flight had been deceptive. That, or the peg had been more fragile than expected, after having to endure the impact of many attempts. But aside from that mishap Kenna performed exemplary, achieving a similar score to Itori's. Better, technically: destroying the peg didn't cancel out the fact that she'd hit it square on. If it wasn't for the fact that the rules could not encourage such destructive methods Kenna's score would have been four out of five.

"As I expected, your results outshine mine." Itori praised Kenna once the demoness was done and the horseshoes had been retrieved. "While it may not be official, you did manage to strike the target four times." But before they could get lost in a discussion about what might count as a hit she would already be leading Kenna towards the tropical feast laid out for those participating in the beach festival, as her stomach's demands forced her to prioritize. Even if she was perpetually hungry, there were still times the sensation was stronger than other times.

With each having filled their plates with food and having settled down in a comfortable spot Itori listened as her lover suggested taking some time off more frequently in the future. Softly she reached out and grasped one of Kenna's hands, fingers entwining as the tenko smiled at her partner. "I will always be here to support you Kenna. And while we may live busy lives as guild masters of Sabertooth I agree that there would be merit in finding more opportunities to spend some time to ourselves." She looked up at the blue skies. "Through our nature and origins we have been blessed with more time than most people could begin to imagine. But even so, we must take care of our needs in the present: an unlimited future does not make us immune to the burdens of life. It is important to use your life to make the world a better place, but we must also ensure that the lives we live are the lives we wish to live." There were martyrs who dedicated their entire being to causes other than themselves. While Itori could respect that dedication, and had gone through great efforts for the sake of others throughout her years, she had also learned that you couldn't just ignore your own needs.

"I agree that the company is what makes these kind of occasions truly memorable. There is nobody who could bring me joy like you do, Kenna." Leaning closer Itori gave her beloved a kiss, some of her tails curling around the demoness while the remaining tails supported both their backs.

"But with all of that said, we should also enjoy the meal before us." Breaking the kiss Itori picked up one of her salmon slices and wrapped it in seaweed, then popped the resulting package into her mouth. The salty taste was a delight to her tastebuds, and she let out a pleased hum as she picked up another slice and gave it the same treatment. However, rather than eating it herself she offered it to Kenna.

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