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[color=AFB3E0]Time:[/color] Late Morning
[color=AFB3E0]Location:[/color] Sorian Beach
[color=AFB3E0]Interaction:[/color][@FunnyGuy] Lorenzo  [@Potter] Olivia [@Samreaper] Kazumin
[color=AFB3E0]Attire:[/color][url=https://img.ltwebstatic.com/images3_pi/2021/12/20/16399657242bbeb8d8e446b3b5b451cc2f3269bdf7_thumbnail_600x.webp]Dress[/url], [url=i.imgur.com/gFdmp8B.jpg] Bathing Suit Underneath [/url], Light-colored beach sandals, Hair tied back in a low-style ponytail with a [url=https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/56a33e3a-3730-49ab-9b68-8d5587cc136f.6934443c225c97c46f4f247b6365b35c.jpeg?odnHeight=612&odnWidth=612&odnBg=FFFFFF]lace ribbon[/url], 

[hr][/center][hider=Recap - Potter & Samreaper read please]As Charlotte bid farewell to Kazumin and Percy-Now Olivia just nights ago, a wave of weariness had washed over her, prompting her to seek refuge in the comfort of her bed. With a heavy heart and a cloud of thoughts weighing upon her, she had slowly traversed the dimly lit hallway, her footsteps echoing softly.

Pausing outside Lorenzo's door, a conflicted expression had flickered across Charlotte's face. She stared intently, her hand trembling slightly as she raised her knuckles to knock. 

Yet, just as her knuckle grazed the door's surface, an overwhelming sense of unease gripped Charlotte, causing her arm to falter. The weight of unspoken words and unanswered questions became too burdensome to confront. With a heavy sigh, Charlotte had continued on to bed. 

The next day had been regrettably awkward, with Charlotte and Lorenzo rather avoidant of each other. Their tension weighed heavy on her heart as she only wanted to be there for him. However, amidst the palpable discomfort, Olivia had remained a wonderful presence in the Vikena Estate. Despite all the girl had been through, Charlotte had found her to be a ray of sunshine. She had given her a guest bedroom to use and then embarked on a fun adventure with Kazumin and Olivia that seemed to cast aside the weight of their troubles, if only temporarily. Charlotte couldn't recall the last time she had a day out with friends like that, and it had been rather uplifting after the horrible day she had prior. 

First, they indulged in lunch at a quaint bistro. It didn't seem like the two of them could normally afford the price of such food, so Charlotte may or may not have overdone her purchases for them. Kazumin had been kind enough to tell her what he remembered about the party while the two had given Charlotte more information about what had happened with Calbert. In return, Charlotte quietly poured out the torrent of events that had unfolded in her world, recounting the menacing encounter with Calbert at the grand ball, the chaotic unraveling of the dinner, and the unsettling situation with Violet. It was safe to say the three of them were on the same page when it came to what they had experienced the last few days.

Their day had continued with a shopping spree, the trio venturing into boutiques and shops. As they donned a variety of outfits and playfully tried on an assortment of hats, giggles reverberated through the air.  

Charlotte had found it all to be reminiscent of carefree school days, especially since she had found herself in a teacher-like position as she instructed the two of them on manners on and off. It had been slightly surprising just how little the two of them had known, but she had remained patient.[/hider]

[center][color=salmon]“Ahhhhh! What a wonderful day!”[/color][/center]

Charlotte smiled to herself as she set up the beach chair in the sand, her floral dress billowing in the breeze behind her. The feeling of warm sand tickling her toes and the tune of the steel drums reaching her ears all reminded her of being in the tropics of Veirmont. She anchored an umbrella firmly into the sand behind her chair and set down her books. Then she raised her gaze to look over at her companions.

Devan diligently arranged a blanket nearby. His eyes evaded direct contact, his shoulders slightly tense. The choice of Lorenzo's beachwear had evidently affected him, leaving him visibly unsettled and less forthcoming. Though concerned, Charlotte hoped that the beautiful beach and fun atmosphere would gradually uplift his spirits.

Olivia had been tasked with simply carrying the picnic basket of snacks. She and Olivia had woken up rather early to prepare a few snacks with Gilbert in the morning, even going as far as to prepare some homemade pudding to surprise Kazumin with when he arrived, which would be any moment now.  

[color=AFB3E0]"All we need is the palm trees and I could perhaps envision we're home in Veirmont again."[/color] Charlotte commented to Lorenzo, though she had been rather careful to look him directly in the eyes. Though she supposed that she had no room to talk, the bathing suit she had ended up wearing was nothing like she had ever adorned before. Delilah, ever the instigator, had insisted she goes out of her comfort zone and bare her long legs. Charlotte had never quite understood the fascination with covering up the human body that Caesonia had, but it still had been rather surprising to hear Edin's decree about the swimsuit laws. Lorenzo had clearly taken full advantage of such, and she supposed to some degree she had as well.

After living a life where each and every move had been dictated by her mother, it had been jarring to have such freedom in her choices. However, she knew she wouldn't regret it. The feeling of the warm sun on her skin would be well worth it.

Charlotte continued on to unfold a few beach chairs for the others.  Satisfied with her task, she allowed herself a moment of respite, gazing out at the mesmerizing expanse of the sea stretching before her. The waves shimmered under the warm caress of sunlight, mirroring the vastness of the sky above. It was a sight that never failed to warm her soul. She couldn't help but reminisce about the days when her father would join her on carefree dashes toward the water's edge, diving headlong into the waves. Her reverie was interrupted by the sight of her new auburn-haired friend in her vision, Olivia. 

Charlotte's gaze shifted, meeting Olivia's eyes, her voice infused with warmth and sincerity. "[color=AFB3E0]...Olivia, my offer still stands,[/color]" She affirmed. [color=AFB3E0] "But I'd like to relax here before we embark on our mermaid adventures. Can't go without Kazumin anyhow."[/color]

With her books cradled in her arms once more, Charlotte settled into her lounge chair. As she leisurely flipped through the pages, a pen in her hand would occasionally dance across the surface of a small notebook she had out as well. 

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