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Event Log - Malnosso World

Who: Everybody!
What: A field trip for the entirety of Luceti!
When: October 27th, until the end of November 2nd
Where: The Happiest Place on the Moon, Malnosso World!
Summary: So you remember all those times Luceti was transformed into Luceti Land? Welcome to Malnosso World, Luceti Land's bigger, cooler brother. Be sure to keep all hands inside the rides at all times, and refer to your map if you get lost. Trust me, you'll get lost.
Rating: F for Fun!

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Sounds good to me. How big do you think it is? It's probably not bigger than the one outside, right?

I can't imagine why it would be, seeing as the one outside has plenty of room already...

[Aand after following the signs to the room where the pool is located, they enter a fairly large area with all kinds of artificial scenery surrounding a decently sized pool, complete with a fountain and small waterfall running into the water. An artificial sky is being projected onto the walls to give the impression they're outdoors, and there are places to sit and relax as well as a station for pool-side service. Certainly far more luxurious than the one outside.]

Uh...

[ Yeah, just give Kohan a moment to take this all in. To say he wasn't expecting this would be an understatement; he's completely blown away by the sight. He looks around bewildered, as if trying to make sure he didn't suddenly fall asleep or anything like that. Pretty much everything else is forgotten as he takes in the sight. ]

... huh.

[ Okay, maybe he needs two moments. ]

[Kohan doesn't have to worry about his lack of words, because Ion is at about the same loss for them as he is. He knew the Malnosso were capable of great things, given how amazing the amusement park itself was, but this seemed to be even beyond that!]

[He takes a few steps closer to the edge of the water, crouching down to see it better -- even the inside of the pool seemed to be extravagantly decorated, with designs in the tiles made to look like the ocean floor. He turns back to look at Kohan over his shoulder, a smile on his face.]

...I've never seen anything like this before! I had no idea it would be like this here.

... Me either. I thought it'd just be... a small wading pool, or something like that.

[ He moves closer, and after a few seconds of staring, jumps straight in.

CANNONBALL okno. ]

--whoa, that's warmer than I thought it'd be.

[Kohan you really should have given some warning before doing that, because he was not at all expecting the water to splash back up at him while crouching down to look at it.]

[But really, crouching down at all was a mistake. As much as he's recovered since being ill, his leg muscles still seized up on occasion -- and combine that with being surprised by the sudden splash means he after a short wobble, he just kind of topples into the water.]

[...very graceful.]

[ Then I hope you don't mind your boyfriendo just rushing to the rescue and pulling you up... just in case something has actually gone terribly horribly wrong and it's all his fault. ]

Hey! You alright there, Ion?!

[Considering when he pulls up Ion, there's a small happy little smile on his face, Kohan doesn't have much to worry about. He doesn't really answer Kohan's question though, having not heard anything after he jumped in.]

...oh, the water is warmer than I thought it would be!

Yeah... it is.

[ There's the sound of relief in his voice, though. He worries about you bro okay. ]

What do you think? Soak for a while?

I think that sounds like a wonderful idea. Though seeing as we are in a pool... perhaps you could give me a short swimming lesson? You did say you would teach me after I became able to walk again, didn't you?

Oh... right. I did.

[ That felt like so long ago... ]

It can be pretty exhausting, though. Do you think you're up for that?

Oh, I'll be all right. If it gets to be too much, I promise I'll let you know this time.

[Since he didn't really do that when they were riding the roller coaster, huh?]

[So up until now, he was kinda-sorta still holding onto Kohan after he brought him up from under the water. But if Kohan's going to teach him, he'll need to back up a bit for room to swim, right!?]

[--as soon as he pushes back a few inches, he sinks right to the bottom like a rock.]

[ lsdjfksd ion no

Kohan quickly grabs him and pulls him up. ]

Hold your breath first! You'll float better with air in your lungs... [ and also it takes longer to drown which is a plus ]

Here, hang on. [ And he moves Ion to the edge so Ion can cling to something that isn't him.

Doesn't this pool have a shallow end somewhere? ]

[Okay, clinging to the edge, that he can do.]

[And yes, there is a shallow end on the other side, where the actual stairs to get in the pool are. They did just kinda jump/fall in on the further, deeper end.]

Right, of course... perhaps I should work on floating first. I've never really gone deep enough in the water to need to do so. Though I didn't think it would be difficult...

[He'll be a quick learner once he gets at least this down, really.]

[ Okay. Teaching someone to swim.

Hoooooooooooow does he do this. ]

Have you... ever done the doggie paddle? It's a good place to start if you haven't...

..."doggie paddle"?

[It's probably easy to forget sometimes that there really are a lot of things Ion still doesn't know about -- basic things, that someone with a more conventional upbringing would know. And despite Daath being surrounded by water, Ion's never actually had to swim before. Even in Luceti, he's never gone further than where he can't just walk.]

[Good luck, Kohan.]

... Have you ever seen a dog go for a swim?

[Juuust shaking his head. Nope.]

[ Sigh. ]

Well, they do something like this... [ And he demonstrates, putting his arms in front of him and paddling for Ion to watch. ]

And you do that with your feet, too. It can take a lot of energy, but it's simple and should keep you floating and moving. So, like this.

[ Which he shows as well by paddling a small ways out, then turning around and returning. ]

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[Ion watches carefully as Kohan demonstrates, watching how he moves his arms through the water, the way the water moves aside as he swims, how he keeps himself angled in the water...]

[And then as soon as Kohan makes his way back, he pushes off from the side of the pool and does the same thing, swimming out into the water, and then turning and coming back.]

So... like this?

Yeah... that's about right. I mean, I guess anything that keeps you floating is good for now.

[ pleasedontstartsinkingnow ]

...do I have to do this the whole time to keep from sinking?

[Because he's okay for now, but this is gonna get tiring eventually.]

Well--uh. Usually you can just do that to get to somewhere. If you're swimming for fun, there's easier things...

[ He looks around for a moment. ]

Do you think you can get to the shallow end? This will probably be easier where we can stand...

Yes, I think I can manage that.

[Aaand swimming over to the shallow end! Though by the time he gets there, he's already feeling a little tired -- once he's finally able to stand, he lets out a soft, tired sigh.]

...this is more work than I thought it would be...

But you made it. We're off to a good start.

[ He musses Ion's hair a little. ]

You can rest for a bit for now. I'll teach you a proper stroke in a few minutes.

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