day 418 | vacation

[unbr8kable]

[There is more to Hachijo Island than just creepy hotels filled with fungus--though there are plenty of those.

But one doesn't need to visit one for impressive-looking black-sand beaches with tide pools and sea turtles frolicking nearby, or tall, green cliffs that fall off into the sea, or mountains to climb, or hot springs with views of the aforementioned cliffs and beaches or even overlooking a waterfall.

Nemesis comes ashore with satchel full, looking between the greenery and the water and the mountains rising nearby, and then over to Hurricane, grinning]

...Ready to relax?

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[crossmyheartandhope]

Dude, you know it.

Just look at this place!

[unbr8kable]

Our very own tropical getaway, right here in Tokyo. Now with more chill and fewer elder gods!

[She nudges against him, looking around]

What you wanna do first?

[crossmyheartandhope]

Oh, man. I mean, the world's our oyster, ain't it?

I guess maybe let's look around some, see what's here.

[unbr8kable]

'Kay. Think if we walk up to the town center, we should get a pretty good view of things, too.

[Settles her satchel on her hip, then hooks her arm around his (regardless of if he's got something in his hand, sorry-not sorry)]

More importantly... Weather's s'posed to be nice. So we got plenty of time to get in the water, or do a hike, or set up camp, or whatever. Don't gotta do nothing but put your phone on silent and relax.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Maybe hike first? Work up an appetite, then have some lunch and take it easy.

[Slings his backpack over one shoulder and hooks his arm around hers in turn]

[unbr8kable]

Sounds like a plan.

[Starts off towards the mountains, giving him a soft smile]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Falling in beside her, comfortable]

Man, what a nice day.

Couldn't've asked for better weather.

[unbr8kable]

[Nods, nudging into him]

Couldn't have asked for better company.

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Nudges into her, soft]

That, too.

[unbr8kable]

[Smiles, continuing beside him]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Heading up the winding path toward the town, slow and ambling - more relaxed than a true hike, probably, but it's not like they're in a hurry to be anywhere]

[unbr8kable]

[Exactly. The sun is warm and the companionship warmer. There's no reason to rush at all]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Even taking their time, they get there eventually - to an overlook that offers a view of the lush green areas below and, in the distance, the glint of light on water]

...man. Guess we're spoiled for choice.

[unbr8kable]

Yeah... Look at that beach. 'S like Tokyo's a million miles away.

...Think of what it'll look like at night. We should camp someplace we can see.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Dude, yeah. It'll be all tiny, lit up way away on the other side.

Bet we can find a spot with a good view.

[unbr8kable]

Yeah. Wanna keep looking? Then we can dump the stuff and get into the water, or whatever else seems good.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah. Let's check the rest of the place out, then we can soak some.

[unbr8kable]

Okay. Prolly a nice view from up there.

[She points up at a sharp hill that ends in the sea but looks out over Tokyo Bay and the town alike. The trailhead seems to be not too far from the center of town, so one doesn't actually need to be a mountain goat (or an avante) to get up there]

[crossmyheartandhope]

[Leaning in close as he takes a turn toward the hill]

Guess we better go see.

[unbr8kable]

[Doesn't pull away]

You said you wanted a hike.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Ain't nothing wrong with some fresh air every now and then.

[unbr8kable]

Yeah. I mean, some things're just nicer out in the world.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Oh yeah?

Like what?

[unbr8kable]

Walking's one. Playing soccer. Onsen...stuff like that.

[crossmyheartandhope]

Soccer, huh?