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[Wise and Belle are not quite of the First Brood but they are two of the older dragons on Eorzea (they've long since abandoned their original draconic names, because they like these better). They're just a few eons younger than Vrtra, and thus are closest to their cousin. Helped, of course, by the fact that like Vrtra the two of them spend a lot of time in a humanoid avatar. They'd heard about Vrtra doing it, thought it sounded fun, and after a few mortal centuries of trying on avatars and figuring out things like "gender", they eventually settled on their avatars of choice. Belle spends most of her time in the guise of a cute Au Ra lady and Wise as a slightly customized Viera man.

(Scales. He needed scales somewhere, it felt weird being entirely flesh. His hips and thighs have a lovely pattern of scales that are easy to hide.)

They've settled in, of all places, the Dravanian forelands for a time. They heard that there was someone interesting, someone interesting enough to urge Midgardsormr to wake up for a moment. They're settled in Tailfeather, their draconic bodies tucked safely away in Anyx Trine for now. Belle's taken to being a chocobo tender while Wise has set up as a alchemist and scribe for people who want to write letters but can't.

Hopefully this interesting person will show up.]

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Yeah? That...actually sounds pretty fun. It's been a while since I've seen anywhere not Coerthas or the forelands...

Heh, just name a kind of region you've always wanted to see. That'll be the first place we stop while I have a "vacation".

Costa del Sol?!

[Oh, no he's so cute. He's so fucking cute that the heck??]

Costa del Sol, it is.

[Three weeks later, Wise is stepping out of the bungalow they've been given for their stay in Costa del Sol. He had to take extra care to apply a sun protection tonic, because of how pale he is, but he's looking forward to enjoying the sun and the sea.

He's oblivious to all the people ogling him. He doesn't think there's much special about this body.]

[Well, Viera men were rare to see in Eorzea as it was. To say nothing of a Viera man with scales adorning him. Lighter was the sort to only really mind himself and just as much people were ogling him because, well, he cut quite the figure. Muscular but with such a thin waist, a body painted with many a scar from bouts both new and old.

He'd already made his way onto the beach, adjusting his shades to be mindful of the bright sun but that very sun shining wonderfully on his topless body.]

How's the lodging? Nice enough to compare to home?

[...hm. Wise thinks he rather likes the look of Lighter without a shirt on. Hm.]

It's amazing. We have private access to a bathing pool, apparently, and a private kitchen.

It's real fancy. Gotta say it's a little weird for me getting the VIP treatment, but I won't decline it. I prefer having privacy whenever I can.

[It was true that Lighter was the Warrior of Light. But, well, he was also Ala Mhigan.]

Same, honestly. Even in Anyx Trine, my things are away from everyone else's because I need my space. But a private bath...

You wanna try it out later?

[LIGHTER.]

Maybe after I spend some time in the sun and salt.

[He laughs.]

Stars, my scales are going to itch later...oh well.

We'll make sure there's not still sand in them before you go into the bath later. We've got a lot of sun and waves to catch.

[Said putting a hand on Wise's shoulder. He wasn't gripping hard but heavens did touch really show how strong this human was.]

I was wondering about that, though. You don't have a problem showing off scales like that around people? Male Viera are already pretty rare and you've got a lot of eyes on you. Let me know if they start making you uncomfortable.

[That wasn't supposed to sound threatening considering Lighter would just say "Hey, cut that out" but well. He was built Like That. Small enough to maintain ample speed over a Roegadyn, strong enough to beat another Highlander and any others into the sand.]

[...why was there a pleasant jolt when Lighter put a hand on his shoulder and then threatened people? Huh.]

Yeah, it's fine. If they know what an Au Ra is, people tend to assume I'm half, and if they don't they assume it was some thaumaturgical accident. Or alchemical, if they see me working. There was that one Lalafell who thought it was an elaborate tattoo, though...

I suppose people aren't really willing to pay attention to something outside the norm. Not to the point they'll report it without a reward, anyway. Au Ra are pretty rare around these parts too. Even Lucy came from the Far East, but they're pretty well known to travel too.

[A pat to that shoulder.]

As long as you're comfortable, that's what matters. C'mon, the water feels best this time of year.

Race you?

[He is going to lose, but it'll be fun!]

[A smirk.]

You're on.

[And off they go!

Wise promptly eats shit on the sand with a laugh!]

Ow--

[Meanwhile Lighter had long since popped sprint and went for the water, but saw Wise take a tumble and circled back to offer a hand for him to take.]

Not used to running on sand, I'd wager?

Not used to running much at all, really.

[He takes that hand with a grunt.]

I spend most of my time sitting around or riding a chocobo, after all.

You really are the more delicate one, huh?

[He saw Belle running around without even thinking about it. She had a lot more spunk comparatively. But that was alright, Lighter liked Wise as he was.]

I'll tell you what. Just this once, I'll take a rain check on that challenge until you're more used to running. There's no honor in a victory where both sides couldn't give it everything they had.

For now, we'll take it slow. Sound good?

[He was still holding Wise's hand. He did not realize this.]

[Oh, his heart.

Oh. Hm. Apparently he can be drawn to a human like humans are drawn to each other.

Wise smiles.]

Sounds good. So, think you can teach me to swim?

I think I can manage that. The sea's not that rough right now, so now's as good a time as any. If you feel like you still might get swept out, though, just stay close to me and I'll bring you back to shore.

[Lighter you cannot keep saying shit like this.]

You know, I don't think I've ever felt so protected by a human.

[Wise smiles.]

I like it. Lead on, Lighter.

We can be surprising in a lot of ways and now you've got the freedom to see that for yourself.

[He's glad for the peace, honestly. He knew skirmishes would happen but if just one of these dragons can find a way to go out on the open road, that was good enough. It helped that this specific dragon made for good company.

But indeed, Lighter led Wise to the water, stepping deeper out to the sea himself while still keeping a hold on Wise's hand. He didn't think anything of it, just wanted to guide him gently to the water.]

[And Wise follows like it's second nature. Maybe it is, for him. He yelps a little when they get into the water, not expecting it to be so pleasantly cool, and then he laughs as he sees the fish swimming around.]

They're not afraid!

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