Omega19x: *knocks on hotel room door* "I'm back with breakfast, Malik!"
ph33r my rod: (( Ohhh. XD ))
ph33r my rod: "Ooh." *sits up and walks to the door, opening it* "What've you got~?"
Omega19x: (now that is a subject change worthy of the universe!)
ph33r my rod: (( Yes. *ded* But it was still along the same lines ;D ))
Omega19x: "There was a cafe next to the store, and I got muffins... I... I ate mine with Mana, since she was there. But I brought you back some cinnimon ones."
Omega19x: *smiles* "and sunsblock! I bought sunblock."
ph33r my rod: "Oh, good. No telling how much we'll need for the rest of the trip..."
ph33r my rod: (( Y'know, Kat-chan-mun brought up a good point a while ago. It's technically autumn in Australia. Um, oops? XD ))
Omega19x: (true, but in a desert, it's still gonna be hot)
ph33r my rod: (( Yep. ))
Omega19x: (and people still get sunburned)
ph33r my rod: (( And Australia's relatively close to the equator, so it's not as cold as it could be anyway. ))
Omega19x: (and if either of these things were not true, we can just say... "This is RYOU." and all is right with the world)
ph33r my rod: (( XD Yes. ))
Omega19x: (if there is a way to be injured/hurt/sick/etc, Ryou will find it. Or it will find him.)
Omega19x: *smiles and sets the muffins on the bed* "I hope you like them."
ph33r my rod: *grins and takes one, sitting down on the bed* *takes a bite* "...mm, they're pretty good. Man, I was hungry."
Omega19x: "... sorry I took so long."
ph33r my rod: "It's alright~" *eats muffin* "You're back now, so all is well."
Omega19x: "today is our... our last day in Australia."
ph33r my rod: *munches* "...yeah. We should do something fun today. Like go for that hot air balloon ride we were talking about~."
Omega19x: *smiles*
Omega19x: "... okay!"
ph33r my rod: *grins* "It'll be cool. Kinda like the parasailing we did back during the cruise, only we
ph33r my rod: (( >> ))
ph33r my rod: "...only we'll have something under us this time."
Omega19x: "I bet the view will be amazing!"
Omega19x: *is excited*
ph33r my rod: *finishes off muffin* "Yeah~ You're really looking forward to it, aren't you?"
Omega19x: *nodnodnod*
Omega19x: "I've always wanted to go up in one."
Omega19x: "... I... I remember when I was sick, and Seto flew over in... in his... that was amazing to see a balloon so close up!"
Omega19x: (BEWB!)
ph33r my rod: "Yeah, I remember that too."
ph33r my rod: (( XDDD ))
Omega19x: "... you know... when I was little, Amane used to tell me they were rainbow bubbles from heaven."
Omega19x: *a little giggle* "... whenever I see balloons, I think of her, blowing bubbles up there, for me to see."
ph33r my rod: *smiles* "That's a really nice thought..."
Omega19x: *smiles*
Omega19x: "... and it will be extra special, because I'll be going up there... with you..."
ph33r my rod: *big grin* "Yeah, it will. I'm excited about it now~"
Omega19x: *smiles* "... then... wh..what are we waiting for?"
ph33r my rod: *nodnod* "Right... let's go~!"
Omega19x: *hands join*
Omega19x: *and off they dash!*
ph33r my rod: *whee!*
Omega19x: *they buy a balloon ride from one of the local companies, and a guide agrees to take them up.*
Omega19x: *the fire roars, as it heats the air that fills the colorful envelope of the balloon. A bright purple balloon!*
ph33r my rod: *watches the balloon inflate*
Omega19x: *soon, the balloon is almost filled, so big compared to them close up, and it's time to climb in the basket*
Omega19x: *SMILES*
ph33r my rod: *looks at Ryou* "You ready?"
Omega19x: *nodnod*
Omega19x: *holds Malik's hand tightly, as the balloon pilot unlatches it. There's a crew with a truck nearby, that will follow them until they land. And straight ahead... the open sky!*
ph33r my rod: *yay!*
Omega19x: *liftoff*
Omega19x: "... wow!:
ph33r my rod: *grins and wraps his arms around Ryou's waist, watching the ground get further and further away*
Omega19x: *the view: http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/w estmacdriving.jpg
ph33r my rod: (( *~* PRETTY~ ))
Omega19x: "... look at that mountain! Isn't... isn't it amazing?"
ph33r my rod: *nodnod!* "Yeah, it's awesome..." *squee*
Omega19x: *the balloon continues down the mountains. http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/w estmac_glenhelen.jpg *
Omega19x: *points and looks*
Omega19x: *the balloon goes higher, over King's Canyon* http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/los tcity_kingscanyon.jpg
ph33r my rod: *grins* "...this is so cool~ Now I can see why you've been wanting to do this for so long..."
Omega19x: "... isn't the view just... just amazing?"
ph33r my rod: *nodnod!*
Omega19x: *wraps his arms around Malik*
Omega19x: "... and... and it really does feel like we're floating on air..."
Omega19x: "... I don't feel sick in... in the slightest."
ph33r my rod: *hugs Ryou* "That's good..."
Omega19x: *winces when a hand rubs across his back*
ph33r my rod: "...eep. Sorry."
Omega19x: "... it's... it's okay... m...my fault..."
Omega19x: * passing by a gorge* http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/gle nhelen_gorge.jpg
Omega19x: *and out past a valley, Rainbow Valley to be precise.*
Omega19x: http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/rai nbowvalley_side.jpg
ph33r my rod: "...oh, wow."
Omega19x: *and the balloon flies close to the mountain, but still far enough away so that no sharp rocks hit the envelope.*
Omega19x: "... oh wow..."
Omega19x: "This... this is amazing. I... I feel like I'm flying!"
ph33r my rod: *nodnod* "Me too~"
Omega19x: *hugs Malik* "... this is amazing.*
Omega19x: "
ph33r my rod: *returns the hug, being careful not to touch his back too much* "I'm glad we decided to do this~"
Omega19x: "me too."
Omega19x: *smiles*
Omega19x: *and the balloon flies out, over the desert* http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/graphics/landscapes/si mpsondesert.jpg
ph33r my rod: (( brb ))
ph33r my rod: *looks down at the desert* Man... I don't think there's anything quite like this in Japan."
Omega19x: "... not scenery like this."
Omega19x: "... it's amazing. Look how bright the sand is. It's almost red!"
ph33r my rod: *nodnod* "It's almost like fire..."
Omega19x: "... it's amazing."
Omega19x: *after a while, the guide stops their sightseeing. The wind is getting a bit stronger. And he'll need to set the balloon down.*
ph33r my rod: *pout* "Aw. It was fun while it lasted..."
Omega19x: "... it was amazing while it lasted."
ph33r my rod: "...right." *smiles*
Omega19x: *the guide assures them that the team will take them back into the city, since they're landing out in the desert.*
Omega19x: *landing*
ph33r my rod: *fwee*
Omega19x: *the basket touches down in the sand, and they are free to climb out of it*
ph33r my rod: *climbs out, then holds his hand out for Ryou*
Omega19x: *climbs out as well, into Malik's waiting arms*
ph33r my rod: "How'd you like it?"
Omega19x: "like it?"
Omega19x: "I... I LOVED IT!"
Omega19x: *just jumps into Malik's arms, swinging around his neck, kissing him*
ph33r my rod: *whoa* *hugs him back, trying to keep balance*
Omega19x: *smiles*
ph33r my rod: "...okay, so maybe 'like' was an understatement." *grins* "I had a lot of fun too~"
Omega19x: *kisses him again* "... I... I've never felt...so... so ALIVE!"
ph33r my rod: *biiig smile* "That's... really good to hear, Ryou. I'm glad you had fun."
Omega19x: "I had a wonderful time!"
ph33r my rod: *squee*
Omega19x: *squees too*
Omega19x: "... this... that was so amazing... I... I can't even begin to explain how wonderful it was..."
ph33r my rod: *hugs Ryou again* "I can tell how much you loved it. It's in your face."
Omega19x: *his eyes are sparkling in the desert sun, Malik can probably see his reflection in them*
ph33r my rod: *can* "We'll have to do it again sometime."
Omega19x: "oh yes."
Omega19x: "This was the best... the best ever..."
Omega19x: *and they climb into the nice air-conditioned truck*
ph33r my rod: *ahh, relief from the heat~*
Omega19x: *leans into Malik lovingly*
ph33r my rod: *leans into Ryou, gently kissing the side of his head*
Omega19x: *blush*
Omega19x: *returns the kiss*
Omega19x: "... you... you are more gorgeous than... than all the things we saw out there."
ph33r my rod: *blush* "...I am?"
Omega19x: "... I think so..."
Omega19x: *loving smile*
ph33r my rod: "Well, I could say that about you too." *grin*
Omega19x: *blush* "... you're so sweet."
Omega19x: *leans up against him while they ride back, kissing on and off, until they finally make out in the back of the truck*
ph33r my rod: (( XDDD ))
Omega19x: *smiles innocently*
ph33r my rod: *big grin*
Omega19x: *and they're back in the city of Alice Springs by now*
ph33r my rod: *w00t*
Omega19x: (my snowcone is melting)
Omega19x: *and they climb out of the truck, Ryou still hugging on Malik*
ph33r my rod: *stands there and thinks for a moment, then squats down a little* "Get on my back~"
Omega19x: *looks at him quizically*
Omega19x: "... okay..."
Omega19x: *climbs on Malik's back*
ph33r my rod: *hoists him up* "There, now you can hug me and we can get to... wherever we're going... at the same time~"
Omega19x: *blush*
Omega19x: *and giggle*
Omega19x: "... I'm... not too heavy for you, am I?"
Omega19x: (*cough* Malik's out of practice...)
ph33r my rod: "Nah." *boosts him up a little*
ph33r my rod: (( And Ryou gained weight, too. :X ))
Omega19x: (... not THAT much...)
Omega19x: *wraps his arms around Malik's neck gently, and leans in, head against head, smiling*
ph33r my rod: *starts walking back to their room, or wherever*
Omega19x: "... is there... anything else you want to do while you're here? It's... our last day in Australia."
ph33r my rod: *ponder* "Can't really think of anything, no... we'll have plenty of time to rest on the plane to the next country... dunno."
Omega19x: *walk walk walk, ride ride ride*
ph33r my rod: *back to the room, I suppose*
Omega19x: *kay*
ph33r my rod: *sets Ryou down once they get back to the room* "...oi. Been a while since I've done that."
Omega19x: "..." *looks down* "... s...sorry..."
ph33r my rod: "'S not your fault. I'm just a little out of shape..."
Omega19x: "... but I'm... heavier too, though... that probably didn't help... Are you all right?"
ph33r my rod: "Yeah, I'm fine. Nothing a little stretch won't fix." *stretches back out a bit, it makes an audible pop*
Omega19x: *eep*
Omega19x: "...s..sorry..."
Omega19x: *sits down on the bed, looking at the floor*
ph33r my rod: "Ryou..." *lifts his chin up* "Don't worry about it. I'm perfectly fine."
Omega19x: "... you promise? I... I don't want to hurt you..."
Omega19x: "I won't do it again..."
ph33r my rod: *kisses his forehead* "I promise. I wanted to carry you, anyway..."
Omega19x: *weak nod*
ph33r my rod: "C'mon... you just had the time of your life on a hot air balloon. Let's see a smile~"
Omega19x: "... but... your... back... from... me?"
ph33r my rod: "It's okay, I swear... it was just a little bit stiff. It didn't hurt."
Omega19x: *stands up slowly, and hugs him again, just to be on the safe side*
Omega19x: (as if he needs an excuse to hug Malik anyhow)
ph33r my rod: (( Nah, he doesn't. ))
ph33r my rod: *gently hugs him back, giving him another kiss*
Omega19x: *kisses back*
ph33r my rod: "See? I'm just fine. My hugging ability is not impaired in any way."
Omega19x: *smile and blush*
ph33r my rod: "Even if it did hurt, a little pain doesn't really bother me. I've been through much worse than just a stiff back."
Omega19x: "... right... of course."
ph33r my rod: "So you've got absolutely nothing to worry about~"
Omega19x: *small smile*
Omega19x: *and another quick peck*
ph33r my rod: *pecks back*
Omega19x: (hm, speaking of backs... got any more lotion with aloe?)
ph33r my rod: (( Most likely? ))
Omega19x: (*nudge*)
ph33r my rod: "Speaking of backs... how's your back doing? Is it still sore?"
Omega19x: (tee hee)
Omega19x: (sorry, the segue was too good)
ph33r my rod: (( XD ))
Omega19x: "... a little... I... think the bandages helped... That way, it didn't rub on my... shirt. and.. hurt more."
ph33r my rod: *nod* "Yeah, that would've hurt a lot. Do you need anymore lotion?"
Omega19x: "... p..probably."
ph33r my rod: *nod* "Okay." *goes to get it*
ph33r my rod: *safe to assume there's another round of back rubbage?*
Omega19x: *sits down, and takes his shirt off, trying to remove the bandages*
ph33r my rod: (( *ded* ))
Omega19x: *quite safe...*
ph33r my rod: *gets the lotion, then helps Ryou remove the bandages*
Omega19x: "... thank you."
Omega19x: *it looks better already. the lotion and the bandages really help*
ph33r my rod: "...it's looking a lot better today." *smiles and starts rubbing*
Omega19x: "... th..that feels so good... when you do that..."
Omega19x: "... your hands are so strong, and... so gentle..."
ph33r my rod: *rubs more, grinning* "Kind of a contradiction in terms, huh..."
Omega19x: "... it doesn't matter to me..."
ph33r my rod: *finishes, then wraps the bandages around him again*
Omega19x: *smiles* "thank you..."
ph33r my rod: *pets Ryou's hair* "No problem."
Omega19x: "... w..will you... rub my back more often? wh..when it's better, of course."
ph33r my rod: "Of course I will..."
Omega19x: *smiles* "... I... I like it very much."