>>5420425Breaching the surface with a pair of exultant breaths, Mitzi looks at you expectantly from behind her diving mask!
“So?”
That… you rasp… that was <span class="mu-i">awesome!</span>
“Been cleaning it for years in my spare time.” She explains as the two of you drift with the gentle lagoon waves, “Back when I was a kid you had to wear steel-toed boots on this sand, and as for the fish? Forget it…”
Still holding you, the girl lets you go with a faint ‘<span class="mu-i">ah!</span>’ when she realizes what she’s doing. “But now?” She continues in a still slightly-embarrassed voice, “Well… I guess stuff has a way of repairing itself, huh?” Her expression darkens a bit as her own words sink in. “Everything…”
Yea, you nod, still bobbing up and down like an apple, you guess it does…
“A-anyways,” Segues Mitzi as she gives your forehead a flick, “The hell’re you thinking, forgetting to bring a suit, Stan? I told you!”
It’s <span class="mu-i">fine</span>, you groan, you’ll just dry ‘em off at her place or something! You wore <span class="mu-i">CLOTHES</span>, y’know!
“Yep, and it’s a real shame…” Snickers Mitz as she gives your shoulder a light punch. “We’ll chuck ‘em in the dryer when we get back, but that ain’t gonna be for a <span class="mu-i">while</span>, so-”
Wait, you stammer, b-but what about f-food…
“Oh you’re in for a treat, kid…” She smiles as her eyes dart further down the beach, “They got this Mexican place down there called <span class="mu-g">CASA PLAYA?</span> They got a window where you can just pick orders up and eat ‘em right there on the beach!” She explains with stars in her eyes! “Best… damn… tortas… ever.”
Okay, you grumble, but you’re getting food eventually! No excuses!
“Yes, princess,” Mitzi giggles as she splashes your face, “Whatever you say…”
As the conversation lulls to a halt, the tomboy lets out another pleasant sigh before glancing your way again. “So, wanna bet who can hold their breath the longest? I <span class="mu-i">know</span> you love your dares, Parble!”
Yea, you reply, well…
>SURE! LET’S MAKE A WAGER, TOO!>SURE, BUT FOR FUN!>LET’S JUST DIVE A LITTLE LONGER!>ACTUALLY, COULD WE TALK A LITTLE MORE?>I NEED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, MITZI… (TELL HER)>I’M STARVING! LET’S GRAB SOME FOOD!>WRITE-IN!Okay, that's <span class="mu-s">REALLY</span> it! See you on <span class="mu-g">SUNDAY,</span> maybe!
