VACATION'S WHERE I WANNA BE ( closed )

[hombrenuevo]

WHO: Chico hombrenuevo, Alfie Solomons devoutish, and Archie h2no
WHERE: Heropa beaches yo!
WHEN: Before April 6th
WHAT: Chico finally has his first lead on a UMA that lives in the Atlantic ocean with his witch partner!! SO EXCITING!!
WARNINGS:



[ Chico had to do a bit of shopping before the beach expedition could begin. He had very few clothes to call his own since he got here, particularly beach wear. Fatigues weren't going to cut it on the hot sand and in the big blue ocean. So he found himself sporting brand new camou shorts and an drab olive t-shirt. Perfect! Oh, and he wasn't about to go anywhere without a new patrol cap! The woman at the register wasn't too pleased with his selection, but she said nothing verbally as she rung him up.

Now this expedition would be perfect! Chico hits the crowded beaches at around four, looking for Alfie among the beach goers. A lot of them have very loud swimsuits on, especially the girls. There's a few times Chico almost walks into a pole or trips over some steps when his head's pulling a 180. ]

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[devoutish]

[Alfie, for his part, isn't exactly wearing the most beach-appropriate clothes. He's pretty much wearing what he wears on a day-to-day basis (minus the long, black coat) - black shoes, black slacks, and suspenders over his shirt. The whole get-up is unbearably 1920s, but he's stubborn. He's not going to update his wardrobe, and he's not actually going swimming.

He spots Chico a little ways away, staring at a group of girls in skimpy suits, and can't help but grin. Ah, to be young again. He does his best to avert his own eyes from any scantily-clad women, though, because it's really the opposite of what he's used to seeing in public, and that's weird. This results in him looking glassy-eyed and unfocused as he walks, though he does look properly at Chico once he's close enough. He holds out his hand for a very serious business partner handshake.]

Afternoon.

[hombrenuevo]

[ Chico, at least, has the decency to look a little embarrassed when Alfie finds him. There's just a lot of skin around this place, and most of the soldier on base were men. And even if they weren't, they were still suited up from head to toe. ]

We finally meet! [ Chico is happy to return the greeting with a firm handshake. ] Nice beard.

[devoutish]

Thank you, mate. Nice hat.

[He has literally no idea of what its significance is, but it looks stylish.]

[hombrenuevo]

Ha! The clerk sure didn't like it! [ Don't hate on Communist aesthetic, America! GOD! ] So, have you make contact with the witch?

[devoutish]

The witch? Mm--

[He rubs his chin, then points down towards the water.]

I did see the man with the shark down there, yeah. The shark has surfaced a couple of times.

[hombrenuevo]

Seriously? He's already been spotted?!

[ That's all the talk Chico has time for. Holding onto the top of his hat, he races down toward the water's edge. One of his sandals almost flies off in his excitement. ]

Ah—! I should've bought a camera! Wait... [ He finally remembers Alfie and spins around to find where he left him, holding up his communicator. ] Does this take photos?

[devoutish]

It's got that video function.

[But he's also come prepared. He pulls a small digital camera from his pocket, wiggles it, and then holds it out to Chico.]

Sneak up on him, eh?

HOPE THIS IS OKAY

[h2no]

[entirely unaware of what's going on nearby, archie is simply having fun with his sharpedo like he usually does. he's standing about waist deep in the water, tossing little treats out for sharpedo to either jump and catch or swim for.

maybe if they're lucky, archie'll command it to use a move. just so it doesn't get rusty.]

[hombrenuevo]

Of course! I'm the best at recon back home! Just watch... [ Of course that was more jungle than ocean, but he's no stranger to waves. He lives in Costa Rica, duhhh! So making sure his hat is nice and secure, Chico makes his way into the shallow surf to keep as much of himself hidden as possible. Let's hope that camera of Alfie's is water proof har har!

His first mission is to take vital photographic evidence of this creature in its natural habitat. And, honestly, it isn't hard to track down. The waves its making all on its own are pretty big. ]

[devoutish]

[It's water-resistant. Just don't dunk it in the waves, Chico.

Alfie wanders down too, though more slowly, and he stops short of actually entering the water.]

I'll take notes for you, mate.

[He does, in fact, lift a little notepad.]

[h2no]

[the shark rolls over a few times in the water, grunting and bumping into archie. he laughs and crouches down into the water to give it scratchies.

#confirmed.]

[hombrenuevo]

[ Excellent. Alfie is definitely the dependable type. He's going to remember this the next time he's on the hunt. Maybe he can work recon for him like they used to for Boss in Costa Rica. Ha! Wouldn't that be great, to be the next legendary soldier in America!

Staying low in the water with the camera up high to take snapshots, Chico continues his mission without fear of the waves buffeting him. He's not going to let a little bit of water bully him ar— ]

D'ah! [ And that's when one completely bowls him over. The only thing above water is Alfie's camera clutched high in his hand. ]

[devoutish]

[Alfie winces, because please don't destroy his camera, kid. At least it's not a very expensive one.

It'll blow their "cover", but he still calls out:]

All right there, Chico?

[h2no]

Huh?

[he's pulled out of his little pokéamie session by chico crying out and then alfie shouting.]

Oh, shit. Sorry, kid! [he also shouts, wading over to help chico.] You okay?

[hombrenuevo]

Are you the witch?!

[ He's not afraid, definitely not. Chico's just surprised by it all. First a shark torpedo, then a big wave, and now a giant man towering over him! ]

[devoutish]

That's him.

[Alfie comes right down to the water's edge, but still doesn't go in - he's wearing his shoes, and doesn't want to get them wet.]

[h2no]

Whu-- What did you just call me?!

[archie stops just short of chico.]

Hey, I invited you for a beach BBQ and ya tell a kid I'm a witch?!

[hombrenuevo]

Well, what else would you call yourself? You've got a shark as a familiar.

[ He is pointing at the big ol' fish thing behind Archie. That thing. Right behind you. ]

[devoutish]

He's got a point.

[Here's Alfie, always ready to be helpful. You're totally a witch, Archie.]

[h2no]

It's-- okay, yeah, I'll give ya that. Sharpedo is my friend. [not what familiar means, pal.] But he's not my only one! Trainers have more than one, aite? I'm not no witch, I don't summon it or anythin'.

[hombrenuevo]

Your friend? Like a dog? How many do you have? Do you have an army of them?

[devoutish]

[Alfie just steps back here, letting Chico grill the guy.]

[h2no]

Like a dog?! That's a pet! It's not a pet!

[he's frustrated, if only because he feels like he's been Tricked.]

No, I don't. I have one.

[hombrenuevo]

A dog is man's best friend. It's a good analogy. [ Don't you question a 13 yo!!! ] So, if it's not some kind of sea monster... ....... I can touch it, right?

[ LET HIM TOUCH YOUR SHARK FRIEND PLEEEAASE OH GOD!! ]

[devoutish]

Careful it doesn't take your arm off.

[h2no]

[archie shoots a glare alfie's way, then wades out a little further to call sharpedo over.]

Alright, ya can pet it. Just don't touch the big fin on top and keep in view, yeah? It's a bit jumpy with new people.

[when sharpedo floats over, archie stands next to it, putting his hands on either side of its head. it seems to like this, making an odd purring noise.]

[hombrenuevo]

Okay. [ Chico slowly pushes through the water, his heart stuck fluttering in his throat after Alfie's comment (Thanks, Alfie). But he can do this! He's a hunter now, and hunters do not get squeamish over their conquests. ]

Sharpedo, sir, I'm going to touch you now. [ Just so he knows it's coming, of course. Tentatively, a hand reaches forward and strokes him across the bridge of his nose. It's rather rough, like sand paper. ] Woah...

[devoutish]

Hand back the camera, eh? I'll take a photograph of you.

[Chico might as well get a souvenir picture out of all of this.]

[h2no]

[archie shoots alfie another glare, then wades around next to chico.]

You wanna sit on 'im for the picture?

[hombrenuevo]

Really? I can do that?

[ You've just made this smol's day. He wades through the water as fast as he can, which isn't very, until he can pass the camera off to Alfie and run back to the pirate witch man. ]

Okay, ready! How do I...? Do I jump?

[devoutish]

Away from the teeth, yes.

[Alfie's always here with helpful ("helpful") commentary.]

[h2no]

I can just pick you up, kid. You okay with that?

[hombrenuevo]

Oh. Yeah, sure. [ Chico assumes the position and raises his arms so that he may be lifted!! ]

[h2no]

[he can't help but smile slightly as chico lifts his arms. shit, this kid is kind of adorable.

archie hefts him up onto sharpedo easily.]

Alright, just put ya hands either side of the dorsal fin. It don't mind so much bein' touched around the base.