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there's something beautiful and fascinating about this strange planet called Earth

[Indulge Ahim for a moment or two. She's fascinated by the most average and mundane things. For instance, a beach.

It hadn't started off as fascination for a beach, but rather a bikini. She knows women dress differently all over the universe, but the tabloids on display at the supermarket had been shocking; so much skin revealed, with no one seeming to care at all. People were frolicking in the ocean, enjoying themselves.

Ahim wants that.]

Gai-san told me this was a beach and people visit it all the time.

[She holds up the tabloid, pointing to the cover, where two couples hold hands while standing in the waves.]

I would like to visit. It does require special clothing, however.

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[This must be an Earth thing; Joe's never seen anything like it. Their fashions are so wild in general - look at Gai, for example. But he's trying to be understanding of it all.

There's no understanding this. Tiny triangles of fabric just barely covering female parts. Joe averts his eyes quickly. It's just not appropriate!]

That's... interesting.

[Mumble. Blush. Joe carries on with his sit-ups. Exercise is a form of therapy sometimes on the Galleon.]

[Ahim does think it is very odd how scantily clad everyone is, but she isn't going to question. It's an Earth thing, obviously.]

Isn't it though, Joe-san? I think it would be lots of fun if we all went to visit!

Mm. Yes.

[Maybe he can be taken suddenly ill that day.

It's not like he has an problem with wearing those shorts. But when Ahim has her heart set on something she sees it through properly, and that means wearing one of those-

Things.

...It's so hot on the Galleon today!]

[Ahim practically beams at Joe. She was expecting him to the hardest to convince. But he's being very agreeable. It makes her heart glad - maybe the rest of the crew will agree.]

You'll go, then? We can't do it right now, of course, unless we go shopping for these... bathing suits now. But perhaps tomorrow? Or the next day?

[Why must she take every small murmur of agreement as enthusiastic support?

...Probably because Joe doesn't do enthusiastic support of ideas. He says things like, "...well, at least maybe this idea won't get us killed," to show his consent.]

Luka likes shopping, ask her?

[Maybe his voice is going a little bit higher out of desperation. God, he just can't get around this one. But he hasn't said he will go, just that it would be interesting.

...He's counting on a minor technicality. He's doomed.]

[This is just Joe being reluctant to do much beyond his training. Ahim, though, is not going to let him try to escape out of it.

She slides off the couch, kneeling next to Joe where he is busy doing those push-ups.]

I will ask Luka to go shopping with me. But if we all want to visit the beach, we need the appropriate clothes.

[She flashes him a smile, hoping it will help him agree to her plan.]

Although if you don't want to go shopping, perhaps Luka and I can select appropriate swim wear for you?

That's fine.

[Maybe he says that a bit too hurriedly. But he thinks quickly, always has had to, and he figures even if Luka has a wicked streak and a dangerous sense of humour... Ahim wouldn't let Luka provide him with anything too ridiculous, right?

He needs to stop wondering what Ahim is going to look like when they've... shopped. And wait-]

...This isn't one of those Earth mating ritual things, is it? Gai definitely said other groups of people go? Ones who... don't hold hands?

Oh thank you, Joe-san! I know just what to pick out for you.

[Nothing too ridiculous, even if Luka wants something hideous for Joe. She's not going to torture their first mate that much. She wants him to enjoy the time at the beach, not be miserable and uncomfortable. She wants all of them to enjoy the beach!]

Gai-san said that groups of friends often go to the beach just to have fun. All sorts of people go! Some of them take dogs and others play games? And some do this thing called surfing. So we don't have to hold hands.

[She reaches out, tempted to pat his cheek, but settles for touching his shoulder instead.]

[She knows just what to pick...

What does that mean?

After all, Ahim's personal tastes tend towards... Pink. Or White. And kind of... frilly.

No, she's much more sensible than that. Best not to panic.]

Maybe I'll talk to Gai about this myself.

[Then he can really see what he's letting himself in for. Surfing? If it's a sport maybe he can try it. Maybe it will keep him far away from Ahim in this bathing suit thing she's determined to try out.

Boy it's nice when she touches him. Her hand is small but kind of warm, and-

He bolts upright.]

Maybe I'll go do that right now!

[She isn't going to pick something based on her personal tastes. She knows Joe wouldn't want to wear something frilly or pink. He would look best in blue. Or black, perhaps, so he can match his sempai.

But she can't think about it any longer, not when Joe bolts up, looking fairly panicked.]

Are you okay, Joe-san? If you look in the article, there are a few people not holding hands, if you're so unsure about it...

[Oh sure, that's all he needs. To be made to look at all these pictures of Earthlings in too-little clothing.

There's a name for that on Earth. And it appears to be a covert sort of thing, because that one time Luka found Gai's stash of magazines he got incredibly over the top about it, and not in the usual excited way.

At least Joe knows not all Earth magazines are like that. Because the very idea of Ahim looking through something like that-]

It's fine, I trust you.

[He couldn't have mumbled that any less convincingly. Or held his hands up protectively any faster. A+, Joe Gibken.]

[Joe was acting very oddly, but Ahim wasn't going to push it that afternoon. She settled for standing up and leaving the magazines on the table.]

Joe-san, would you like some tea? It might help your anxiety you seem to have today. I can make some before going out shopping.

[Marvelous is eating, like always, he can sense the tension in the Galleon. He looks at the cover of the tabloid...]

We don't have clothes like that...

[He doesn't really like the fact that they can't go to the beach in what they normally wear, but when Ahime asks to go somewhere, like he could deny saying yes to her.]

[Ahim looks at Marv, taking in his clothing. She can understand the reluctance to purchase new clothes, but there are times when appropriate dress is required.]

We can go buy them! We can't go to the beach dressed as we are; it appears sandy and wet and that will ruin everything we have now.

[Ahime has a point, of course she does, he smiles.]

Let's go.

[He's interested in what Earthlings do at the beach, and why it is they have such style when going to the shoreline.]

[She smiles at Marv. Not as big a smile as the one she gave Joe, but a big smile nonetheless. She is glad everyone seems so agreeable to her plan.]

Thank you, Marvelous-san. We'll have to go shopping for these clothes some time, before we can go.

[Marvelous nods, seeing Ahime smile is always a good thing.]

When are are we going?

We should go shopping today and the beach possibly tomorrow?

If that is okay with you, Marvelous-san.

[He thinks about it for a bit.]

Sounds good, and maybe when we're out I can finally eat that curry.

[He grabs his jacket off the hook and slips into it.]

[Ahim is so thankful for the captain, you have no idea.]

Okay, Marvelous-san. I already promised Joe-san to buy his swim wear. Should we pick up things for Don-san and the others?

[Marvelous nods, knowing that everyone on the ship will need a new wardrobe for this trip.]

Sure, but I still get my curry.

Of course, Marvelous-san.

Marvy-chan! [Have a Basco, one hand holding up and empty spice bottle as he comes out from behind the kitchen doors.] I am out of cayenne pepper I need Hakase to--

[Houuu. Joeface is looking rather... pink in the face. Which means something interesting has just happened.]

Abandoning ship so early? [He turns to Marvelous, who has one arm halfway into the sleeve of his coat. To Ahim, he slides a mocking look of sweetness.] Good morning, Princess.

[Marvelous looks at Basco, thinking if it's a good idea to bring him along.]

Like I'd ever abandon ship. [He'd never leave the Galleon.] We're going out for curry, and Ahime wants to do some shopping.

[He turns from Basco and smirks.]

Why don't you come with us since you need to do some shopping yourself?

[Ahim stares at Basco. She hadn't forgotten about him, necessarily, but it had escaped her for a moment that he was part of the ship. Her invitation was for everyone, not just the crew - and that meant Basco, too.

She could ignore his mockery for the moment. She could.]

Good morning. Basco-san, we are planning a trip to the beach. Would you care to join us?

[He chuckles and takes Marvelous' hand, opens the other man's fingers and presses the empty bottle smack in the center of the captain's hand before making a show of curling aforementioned fingers over the bottle, one by one.]

Why should I go when Puffed-and-Pink here is dragging you along to carry the goods home anyway. [This is a wink. Yes, in Ahim's direction. No, no one is sure if he's being sufficiently sarcastic or genuinely, sickeningly sweet. All bets on the former.] Now be a good boy, Marvy-chan. Get me three of these. We need them for dinner. [There is a very high probability that he is exaggerating. Just a little.]

As for the trip to the beach? [Cue an appropriate Are you serious. You must be smoking something look.] I would love to go, 'hime-chan, but I have better things to do.

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ooc; TWIN! S-sorry. Yes, that is god-modding but feel free to have Marv react with proper retribution? IDK. Basco has no concept of personal space SOB. Also, CYN! Tomato is avoiding the prospect of going to the beach because he has seen that magazine and he would rather not ~~be caught staring at Ahim's cute butt~~ deal with a stomachache laughing over a thoroughly flustered Joeface.

[Marvelous scoffs and is about to throw the empty bottle at Basco's head, but has second thoughts since Ahime was near them.]

Oi, I'm Captain around here, [He hates it when Basco belittles him in front of HIS crew.] why don't you just go with Ahime instead?

[He wants to eat curry, there was no "Ok, I'll carry the bags," in this silent agreement that he and Ahime made.]

[Ahim will not let Basco get the best of her. She plasters on a smile, trying to be as polite as possible. She can't help it that Basco likes to mock them all.

Perhaps he is just sad that he is never included in anything they do. So although she isn't sure how shopping with Basco will go, Ahim is willing to have him join them.

Ahim walks over to Basco, looking up at him with a smile.]

But Basco-san, it would be lots of fun and get you away from the kitchen. At the very least, come with Luka-san and I today?

[There are few things in the known universe that can make Basco back up in wary suspicion. Ahim de Famille beaming up at him is one of them.

He would, quite honestly, prefer facing off with Zangyack's worst any day.]

[That twitch on his upper lip? He works it so that it looks like a passable sneer rather than a grimace.] Fine yourself a different pack-mule, 'hime-chan.

[Yes, that is him plunking down the empty bottle of cayenne pepper on the table's edge. And this is him turning around with a lame-ish wave of the hand (because dear nautical gods, no thank you -- just, no).] I need three if you people want any decent seasoning for dinner! [Come to me, O great swinging door.]

[Ahim will let Basco retreat for now. She isn't sure what she said to make him sneer like that or want to flee to the kitchen, but she's not going to protest it.

Sometimes the men on the galleon are beyond frustrating to deal with. Really. They need to set up a chip-on-my-shoulder club or some such nonsense.]

Three?

[Ahim reaches for the empty bottle, studying the label to make sure she gets the proper brand. So many bottles of pepper - hopefully he doesn't go through all of them in one day.]

Is there anything else you need?

[The only response is the swinging of the door. No one needs to see how flushed he is since he's remembering her smile. Yes, that is a crash of a pan on the stove.]

[Luka is very excited at the idea. After all, it'll give them a time to hang out and just relax amidst all of this treasure hunting.]

I want to go! I want to go! [Can't contain the excitement anymore.]

Of course, we would have to go shopping first! I'll be glad to take you to pick out an outfit, Ahim. It'll be a girls day out! Unless someone else wants to join...

[She looks around the room. She'd rather have Ahim all to herself but then having a man tag along would be beneficial to carry their bags.]

[There's nothing like having another girl around who understands these things. And encourages them sometimes. Even if the boys are stupid sometimes, Luka always understands.]

Do you have an outfit like that, Luka-san? If not, we will have to get one for you, too!

[Ahim smiles and wraps her arm through Luka's. It will be nice to go shopping with her. And Marvelous is joining, so they'll even have someone to help with bags.]

We'll have to get something for everyone for the beach.

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