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[not_meatbuns]

Who: Litchi Faye-Ling (Ace Combat AU)
What: A romantic getaway. Sort of.
Info: Luceti-based. A much-needed day off to relax and get out of the house. Canon based on Ace Combat AU.

[It's been a long time since she took a day off from working at the village and Battle Dome clinics. Some time ago, Dr. Locke back home had joked that she wouldn't take time off even if she was kidnapped and taken to some kind of retreat... Litchi inwardly wondered if old Locke had some kind of connection with the Malnosso, because she had been kidnapped into a nature retreat and she still wasn't taking the time off.

That is, until Luceti Land opened again.

And so now, vowing that this will be her one day off for the year, Litchi stops in her tracks after another winged resident tells her about the amusement park opening again, and turns back from the path to the clinic towards the apartment.

One good thing about waking up before your husband to go to work is that you know exactly where to find him when you skip it. Without any further ceremony, she flops down on his side of the bed, leaning over him to wake him up with a kiss and a playful smile.]

You'll never guess what I heard earlier.

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[yellowthirteen]

[He a stirs when another body hits the bed next to him, his eyes opening up as Litchi gives him a kiss.

He'll admit, there are worse ways of waking up to his wife smiling at him. But this was strange, she was always at work by now...]

Mmm? What's that?

[not_meatbuns]

The carnival's in town again. So to speak.

[If there's one thing she can appreciate Luceti for, it's giving her a chance to actually get away from it all with her husband. Back home, there wasn't much chance to go and just... play. There were always more injured soldiers.

But here? Here, she could afford to cut loose a little bit. She leans her forehead against his, just barely fighting down a chuckle.]

I'd say we're a little overdue for a vacation, wouldn't you~?

[yellowthirteen]

[The carnival?]

LucetiLand?

[He smiles as she leans he forehead against his, pressing back against her. And he can't help but tease her.]

Definitely. I've been tellin' you that for ages.

[not_meatbuns]

[That earns him a staged sigh in answer. Much as she's able to fake her put-upon tone, there's a spark of mischief in her eyes as she leans back just barely out of his reach.]

Well, I suppose a day off just this once couldn't hurt...

[yellowthirteen]

[She's such a tease with that look in her eyes and as she moves away from him. He does sit up to follow her, though.]

You wouldn't hear me complain.

[not_meatbuns]

I would certainly hope not.

[Once he sits up, she gently winds her arms around his neck. It's been far too long since she was here to wake him up like this. She's missed this.]

Does this mean I'll get to keep you all to myself for the day?

[yellowthirteen]

Only if it means I get the same luxury.

[...and wrapping his arms around her.]

[not_meatbuns]

Well, that would only be fair, hm?

[Chuckling, she leans in to press a soft kiss to his jaw.]

[yellowthirteen]

[Oooh, this was a good way to wake up in the morning, no doubt about it. He nuzzled her back as she came close, and then kissed her on the cheek before she pulled back.]

I guess I should get ready. Don't want to waste any time...

[not_meatbuns]

[She smiles, but there's still a small light of concern in her eyes. No matter how much time goes by, she's still worried about him pushing himself too hard to quickly.]

There isn't any rush. Take your time, dear.

[yellowthirteen]

[Thirteen takes note of her warning, but pushes himself up without much trouble. Some of his muscles had stiffened up during the night thanks to the scar tissue and inactivity, but a couple of brief stretches helped fix that. His old injuries usually didn't bother him much more than that, thanks to the first-rate medical and physical therapy he got from his wife back in their world.]

I'm gonna go hit the shower. I'll be out and ready in a couple. [And a smile.] Wouldn't want to keep you waiting.

[not_meatbuns]

[She gives a low, soft chuckle, smiling warmly back at him. Count on Dave to turn her words back on her at the most opportune moment.]

Always so thoughtful, aren't you~?

[yellowthirteen]

I try. I'll be back.

[He gives a smile, and a light wave as he walks away toward the bathroom and shower.]