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[ OPEN ] "would you calm down a little bit"

Who: Tidus and You!
Where: All over! Armoury, standard coach, training gym, sports gym, and games car
When: Merriment 16 - 20
What: Supplies moving, setting up games and exercise equipment, watching that sports game Tidus is really into and also catching a case of ~~home~~ lifesickness!!
Warnings: Last prompt has connections to death/disappearing, but nothing to do with suicide or negative thoughts.

[ DAY 16 ; armoury car ]

"Heyyyy. Uh, so it looks like the train added the lockers I was hoping for. Since Light left, and Tobes's been gone for a while...," Tidus adds with a mutter, already not sounding that pleased, "--I'm puttin' everything from the supplies into them, 'kay? The healing, shields and weapons. There's a tablet with a list of what everything does and how to use 'em. It's voice-automated too.

So...yeah. That's it. See ya."

It's far from confident, the usual casual-sounding that's Tidus been heard over the ICP, but it's on par to whenever he talks about supplies. Lightning's leave already has his mood down, which is an evident sight to anyone who comes to the armoury, where he made the call (and then switched off, not interested in holding a conversation over the thing). There's nothing exciting going on: just suitcases on the ground with their lids open, the array of healing and weaponry waiting revealed inside that's to be stuffed away.

Maybe you come because of the announcement; maybe you're just passing by. You might hear a "shit!" hissed when one of the finger-sized bottles go rolling towards the other side of the carriage from where Tidus is. His movements are sluggish, and he wears an unguarded, doleful look, uncharacteristically quiet. Unless he notices anyone lingering, or just catches someone's eye -- then he'll pull on a smile, and give a simple "Hey."

Or, he's just taking a second to look at locker and its supplies once it's filled, his back to another locker, sitting on the floor. And you might hear him say-

"Hope you kick that god's ass, Light."

[ DAY 17 ; training gym - standard coach ]

( a: treadmills ~~cw cw inigo don't look~~ )

But he's being better by the next day, or seems to be. In the early morning he's in the training gym, pulling odd square containers out by a wall, with what appear to be bars curled around the sides. To anyone whose attention he gets, he offers cheerily: "Hey, how about a go on one of these?"

It takes some pressing in the right places, and then, the 'box' stars to unfold, turning rectangular while the bars raise - and it turns into what's essentially a treadmill.

"Ever seen one of these?"

Or, he could already be running on one, while the second sits there, a spare waiting to be used. Hop on! Tidus won't stop you.

( b: standard coach - blitzball )

There's a few close CR he might push to join him, but if you're friendly with Tidus and you happen to passing through, he might usher a hand, stop you from where you were going.

"Hey, hey! Wanna see me in a blitzball match?"

He's at a table, a device rolled out and a picture taking up the entire 'screen' and an energy drink open. There's footage similar to this to behold (note: without city destruction), with Tidus perhaps present an outfit like this, and his hair blond. Or, you might even get a chance to see him a year younger, in an outfit the same the rest of his team -- and with his hair a brown.

"Oh man!" He says through a laugh. "I can't believe it got video of me like this! This was when I was starting off!"

[ DAY 18 ; sports gym/games car ]

( attempt a: whomp whomp )

Tidus has got a plan. He's had a plan for a while, thanks to Roland, but now is the time to achieve it. It starts somewhere around morning to noon, after breakfast. There's notices slapped on the outside of the sports gym doors, written in fat felt.

'USING THE SPACE 2 MAKE A POOL'

'SWIMMING POOL INSIDE'
One on one side, one on the other. You might get to read them, before the troubles, or after. What are the troubles? That would happen to be when a sound like the equivalent of a bomb going off sounds from inside the gym, and before the doors can be opened from outside, they slam open from within - and water floods out into the hallway, possibly knocking anyone out there off their feet.

The good of the situation: the water is only knee-high deep on an adult. The bad of the situation: ...the car is flooded, welcoming any unsuspecting person who welcomes through the sports car (and thank goodness someone moved the transgate back out). Tidus can be found inside the car - that's impressive flooded from one end to another, in swimming shorts and coughing up water, while a blue pal is floating on the water the opposite end, wiggling and squeaking 'hiiigle!! piggle!!' desperately. ( But, they're only visible to those with a good heart/of good intentions. )

A plan may have not gone off right here.

( attempt a: dingdingdingding! )

"I've got a pool going in the gym for an hour or two! Come join me if you want!"

But by some miracle, they finally get it right. This pool doesn't take up the full length of the gym but one half of one side, away from the walls and about half the size going up from the ceiling. Tidus might be seen inside the water, or just enjoying floating above it; his blue pal nowhere but to seen, but for those who sense energy, may be able to discern there being entities with the water, that is otherwise nothing more than fresh, natural water.

Grab some shorts from the spa car, come and gawk, complain about the room being used up or whatever you like. Tidus dives into the water and reaches out of the 'wall' of the water, to a large trunk homing pieces of coral, breaking it off and bringing it into the bizarre pool - where it shatters into pieces, and the water wobbles...in delight??

[ DAY 19 ; sports gym - standard coach ]

( a: dance dance dance!! or shoot shoot shoot!! )

Oh no, he's in the sports gym again.

But don't worry, there's no water. This time, there's a holographic figure being projected from a round disk on the floor. About as defined as a wii fit trainer, they stand idle as Tidus - dressed appropriately - flicks through a screen of settings.

"Wanna give it a go with me?" Tidus offers, always happy for company. The dance difficulties he goes for are simple to follow, and there's the option of finding him with Inigo for company, if you want to up the potential for dumery. Two guys just doing repetitive dance moves, and if Tidus happens to catch you staring (though, he really needs to keep his eyes on the coach!), he'll grin and challenge, "Think you can keep up!?", in all his usual daring nature.

( Warning: if Inigo notices a girl/woman looking at ~~him~~ them, the possibility of him shrieking is 90%. )

But when isn't Tidus like that? Always up to something, and willing to include another. There's a new addition in the games carriage that Tidus has been having goes on, aiming to raise his highscore. Look at this wonderful gameplay.

( attempt b: 3am thoughts )

But there's more than only his usual buzzing energy going on with Tidus. He can be found in the standard coach on some of the later nights; another energy drink opened, indulging in a fizziness a guy like him shouldn't be so late. The tablet device sits on a simple stand, while his head rests in his folded arms, watching the blitzball footage.

To some, he just looks focused on whatever he's watching - intensely so. But if he happens to notice anyone come in (a 50/50 chance), he pauses the video, or just brings the device down -- like a guy trying to hide his shame, head turned towards the window, his face a warm pink. He might look back with a not-trying-to-appear-awkward "Hey" if he recognises the person - but otherwise, just, you know. Acting like he didn't do that!

Nothing weird about him, bro.

[ DAY 20 ; sports gym (late) ]

( note: prompt has some allusions to death, may involve talk related to it; nothing negative/suicidal! )

It's late again, and Tidus has something he wants to find out.

Why? There's a few reasons in his head. A few thoughts have been in his head, leading him into the sports gym, out of the way. He could go somewhere more private like the quiet car, but Tidus likes the sports car, spends most of his time in it. He likes the space and silence, as empty as it is right now.

He has a device on him, and he's counting down the time; his SCA on the floor next to him, in easy reach.

Counting how long it takes for his skin and the rest of him to start to discolour, shimmering into greens and blues; until it becomes see-through, until it gets to a point that it scares him, and he can't countdown any more and needs to grab his SCA again, all he can grab at that point.

But as late a time as Tidus picks to do his experiment, maybe he ends up not the only one there, caught with his eyes on the tablet device, ears not picking up on the doors farther away from him when they open.

Unless the person is particularly loud - then he'll reach for his SCA, and scramble to get it on quickly, the colours across his body fading as a more solid form returns.

[ OTHER DETAILS ]

[ Want to do any of the above but on different days? Treadmills, dance exercise, and gaming are available on any of them! Inigo can also be a 3rd person for dancing. Feel free to message me for any questions/plotting!! ]

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Tidus catches the way Inigo deflates, and he feels a little bad for the guy. A little. Because there's still the room to do both, but he doesn't get the chance to say that right away, answering instead:

"You have to keep your head up with this kind of swimming, so keep your chin up! You'll feel the water, but don't worry about it, 'kay? First I'll let you try kicking your legs so you remember what it's like; then, we'll start really moving! And when we do that for a while, we'll take a break just floating."

He gives Inigo's hand a small swing in encouragement, a cheeky quick wink.

"Deal?"

Inigo pauses, staring at that expression on Tidus's face.

Maybe it's just him being an Extreme Baby right now, or maybe it's that wink on Tidus's end, but there's something here that drives him to nod and agree, but to also say a moment after:

"Can I get a kiss as a reward?"

Maybe he just wants that, bro!!! Dude!!!

N-Not like there's anyone here with them, so there's nothing to be ashamed of! It's not like Gibbers is going to judge a bro who just needs a brokiss to encourage him!!

B-bro?! You can't ask for a kiss outside the bedroom!

That isn't true, but it might've been a while since it's happened that it catches Tidus off-guard, sounding so daring to make that his surprise is easy to see. A hesitance as his mouth rolls together, a tiny huff before-

"...Alright." Fine!! "But only if you give me your best! I'm evaluating you now!"

This just got a lot more serious, Inigo! And Tidus would show how serious it's become by folding his arms, but even he's got to stay afloat here.

Even if it's an agreement that comes with a huff and some fluster, it's still an agreement on Tidus's end, and that makes Inigo's mouth split into a grin. If there's anything that would give him motivation to do something in life, it's exactly this.

So nothing about this feels bad anymore. He's going to do it. He can do it!!

"Don't worry, I'm going to be the very best!"

.. maybe his confidence shifted just a little bit too much in the other direction.. but if he had to do good to get that kiss, it's the only thing that could possibly happen now!

So with a huge smile on his face, he's already reaching out for Tidus to hold both his hands. Once the other's got a hold on them, Inigo will do his best to follow Tidus's earlier instructions. Trying to move so he's floating on the water.. which isn't going too easily, but he does manage to get there after a few moments of struggling. Holding his head up, check. Kicking his feet, check.

.. he thinks he might be doing it. Is he doing it now?

"It's just like this, right?"

Right!! Look at him, an eager puppy, ready to hear he's going a good job so he can get peppered with kisses later!!

B-baka! Don't get powered up by the idea that the future may hold a kiss! A kiss!!

None of which Tidus is going to say out loud, rather wanting to focus on this training. He takes Inigo's hands, and with Gibbs supporting his feet in the water beneath (this little higgledy is doing a lot of work!! and will get delicious treats for it later), Tidus manages to help play support.

It's awkward, but it's as best as they're going to get, and Tidus can tell Inigo's doing his best. Nodding with his own encouragement.

"Right! You usually have something to hold onto to let you float, but this'll work. Let's keep doing this, alright? A few more times, and then we'll try floating on our backs."

Progress! They're getting there!

"Okay!"

.. apparently there's no complaining anymore over here. Not even a single complaint. Just Inigo enthusiastically going along with whatever Tidus is suggesting here. Keeping this up? He could do it all day! Switching to his back later? Aye, aye, sir! Sure, it's taking some effort to keep himself afloat like this, but he doesn't mind it in the slightest anymore. He just keeps going, trying to get the hang of it.

Though he doesn't like doing it just in silence, so he can't help but ask: "What do they usually use to help people float?"

Because, just saying, this hand holding method is pretty great. Maybe they should introduce that instead in Zanarkand.

Don't eat Gibbs water just because you don't like a little silence, bro.

But that's a fairly easy answer, and he can answer it as they come to their next pausing, before their third try. Let Inigo float in place for a while, their hands always held.

"Hm, things like floating pads, or bands you can wear. They're usually made of light material so they stay at the top, then all you have to do is hold them to keep up. Doesn't matter what you're doing, you know? You get used to being in the water easy then."

But now he's wondering, looking around, curious, even if there's nothing that's going to be visible that's useful.

"I wonder if we've got any stuff that'll help in here? There's the foam bats and pads in the training gym..."

But what about in the sports gym...?

"Don't think--"

Ugh, wait, hold on! Talking while trying to move from his more intense floating position to a more standing floating position during this slight pause is pretty hard, mostly because of the whole 'trying to keep head above the water' situation, and opening his mouth dips his jaw right in.. So Inigo has to pause for a moment to narrowly avoid drinking Gibbers (sorry, pal!!) and then try to talk again once his head is fully above water and Safe.

".. don't think they have floating.. pads here."

At least, that doesn't seem like anything someone would use for sports?

(Disclaimer: Inigo is definitely not a sports expert. In any way.)

"And it's not like the train is counting on anyone swimming here. .. or in the spa, since they don't have anything there either."

But then again, it would take quite some active effort to drown in that water.

Oh, bro, you drinking water there? Tidus has a brief moment of concern, but it looks like everything is okay! He's still wondering though, even if he isn't sure about the sports gym...

"Don't they have the pads in the training gym though? The ones you put on your hands! For punching with!" Punching pads! "I wonder if they'd float? Let's bring them along next time, see how well they float."

Because if they just soaked up the water, then that's no good. But Tidus thinks he remembers them being sealed in fabric...

...

The ones you put.. on your hands..

For.. punching..?

One can probably tell how much Inigo bothers to look at the equipment in the training gym. At least when it comes to absolutely everything that doesn't have to do with swords or swordfighting. The look on his face is totally blank as he tries to process this information, like he's never heard of it before.

"You mean for me to try out?" Doesn't sound like a bad idea, especially when Inigo is still in the phase where he could definitely use the help. "Or are you planning on starting an entire swimming class?"

He promises he won't get jealous, bro.

Thanks, Wii Theme.

But Inigo doesn't need to know what Tidus is talking about, so long as Tidus knows what he's talking about, and the pads exist when he goes and looks for them. For now, there's a small laugh and shake of his head.

"Just you! I taught Casper some swimming in the fake world - I guess I could ask him if he wants to keep trying. But I'm not that big on teaching people to do this. But you're a pal, so it's different!"

Pal privileges, bro!

Pal privileges.

Inigo smiles, and if Tidus is looking at him enough, it might even seem like Inigo's cheeks are starting to grow a little pink...

"I'm glad. I really enjoy these swimming lessons with you, you know! Even if it's hard." But then again, he supposes learning something that's entirely new from scratch like this is always going to be hard.

But he means every word of that. He's really looking forward to being better at this whole swimming thing, and.. well, just doing it together with Tidus is fun in general.

"Speaking of-- should I try that whole floating on my back thing now too?"

Is not being cute-faced a natural state of a happy Inigo?

"We'll have to make it up to Gibbs," he warns - though, less of a warning, more as a thought, with the water around them rippling, as if responding to that name said. "He's the one putting in the hard work here - both of you! But this is got be a lot for the lil' guy..."

'Fleeting heart, do not worry, hiigg!' suqeaks in the air, in their minds. 'This has been a delightful time!'

Never forget that as you're asking for kisses, a higgledy is always around. But Tidus chuckles, still keeping in mind that Gibbs might need a good rest later on, swings his and Inigo's joined hands up.

"Alright. It's easy - kick your legs forward, and start leaning back! Float out your arms, relax! I'll join you!"

As soon as Inigo is ready to get going...!

Don't worry, they can have a treating Gibbers party lately. Let's feed him some extra treats, they can always buy more to refill the supply the next time they stop at a platform!

But there's more immediate matters first. Matters that apparently require Inigo to lean backwards. He's a little hesitant about the idea, especially since his body associates the idea of moving that way with falling - and that's not exactly a great prospect.

But, trusting Tidus, he tries it out anyway. Leaning backwards, kicking his legs up so he ends up on his back.. and then stretching out his arms..

There's a brief moment where he's worried that he's going to sink, only to find out that he doesn't. He's just staying there on the surface.

"Wait.. I am floating!"

Without his hands being held! It's like magic.

In fact, it feels so much like magic that Inigo can't help but ask: "Are you sure it's not just Gibbers doing this?!" This can't be how water naturally works, right.

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