[attr="class","danny"]going from a cold shower into hot waters must be really jarring. he can't imagine himself doing the same; he'd just whine about it the whole time.

he's thankful she decides to not let go of his hand. it makes him feel warm, comfortable, and he leans against her as well.

"thank you for coming."

he tilts his head, kissing her cheek briefly.

"how are you feeling?"

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Serena Malcolm

[attr="class","danny"]he holds his nose, and prays.

unfortunately, he didn't specify which god he's praying to, and thus the smell of poo leaks into his nose. he coughs, practically choking as he turns around, jogging to get a breath of fresh hair.

"don't breathe!"

[attr="class","noodles"]priam conrad

[attr="class","danny"]it takes a while before she steps back out again but he doesn't mind. he's just glad she agreed to come with him because they both could use this trip.

he's already in very warm waters when she approaches.

"really hot."

he chuckles.

"how was your shower?"

then extends a hand out towards her when she steps in, inviting her over next to him.

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Serena Malcolm

[attr="class","danny"]danny isn't privy to her thoughts but if he could hear them, he'd tell her that she's already more than good enough for him. he doesn't deserve better; he just wants her as she is because that's who he fell in love with.

so at her apology, he shakes his head, reaching for her hand.

"it's okay, sera."

he smiles.

"you're stuck with me."

[attr="class","noodles"]Serena Malcolm

[attr="class","danny"]"shit. i'll take you to bath and body works after this to get some more."

but for now, he watches as the toilet cleaning product spreads across the area, fizzing and bubbling as it starts to clean.

and though it's working, the smell needs to escape somehow, and the only way out is exactly where they're standing.

"hold your nose!"

[attr="class","noodles"]priam conrad

[attr="class","danny"]"great things, huh?"

it's nice to imagine, and it's what he's heard growing up, but it's difficult to live up to expectations at times. sometimes, it's easier not to try than to try and fail.

who knows what he'll do here.

"thanks, i guess. i'll make sure to pay it back if i do take you up on it."

[attr="class","noodles"]Martín del Mar

[attr="class","danny"]it's been too long since he'd last seen his friends, honestly, and he'd be lying if he said he didn't miss them dearly. he often thinks of the likes of Greyson Connors and leo del río, of how they're doing at the moment. one of them even fought against groudon, didn't he?

either way, these thoughts linger on his mind even as he makes his way through the hot springs.

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Ruby Walker

[attr="class","danny"]in all honesty, danny doesn't blame her, because he can't even imagine the pain she went through. he only wishes he could've been there at sootopolis with her, fighting next to her, then maybe he could've done something.

all he can do now is try his best to be here for her.

"anything for you, sera."

with a nod, he watches her slip into the shower before turning his attention to the hot springs. it's not his first time here so he's well acquainted.

he undresses down to a towel before approaching the water, though not entering quite yet.

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Serena Malcolm

[attr="class","danny"]it's been...difficult, to say the least, but he's never stopped trying, not even for a second. it's why this weekend he decided to ask her to a small getaway in lavaridge, to a place of relaxation because they both desperately need it.

"i think this is our room here."

he approaches a wooden door that should lead out to the outdoor hot springs. turning to her, he smiles, warm.

"i'm excited."

[attr="class","noodles"]sGN0DtUO

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Serena Malcolm