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[wisecracked]

WHO: Kenzi and Gil
WHERE: The Zoo
WHEN: 8/10; Morning/Afternoon
WARNINGS: Kenzi's mouth? Gil freaking out over very big cats?
SUMMARY: Kenzi told Gil she was going to take him to the zoo...so they're going.
FORMAT: Quick

[It's nine in the morning and Kenzi...is running a little late. She gets up early enough, early for her anyway, and gets ready to go. Dresses in a light dress and somewhat sensible, as Kenzi doesn't really do a shoe below a three inch heel, shoes; she's even wearing sunglasses and some sunhat that goes along with her dress like Gil said she should. Her bag has sunscreen, which she's already slathered on, and some water in it for the day. One last check to make sure she had everything that would be needed and she's out the door.

The trip doesn't take long but traffic and everything else keeps her.

At the entrance she catches sight of Gil quickly enough, he really does stand out in a crowd, and rushes over.]

Sorry I'm a little late.

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[invoking]

[ Well, almost. In spite of feeling dirty and claustrophobic in his own clothes that stick to his skin, he can't help an amused snort. ]

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[Kenzi snickers hearing him snort. She's wringing out her dress now.]

You should probably lay your scarf and jacket out. [She suddenly perks up as if she got an idea but then quickly slumps back down. She could easily fly them to their respective homes but she wants to spend more time with him.]

[invoking]

Ah...

[ Although he's clearly uncomfortable in the clothes, he's just as much at the idea of removing the scarf in public. ]

[wisecracked]

[She looks over, realizing he's not taking anything off to let it dry out better.]

No one's going to see here. We're in a little nook that no one's going to notice.

[invoking]

I'm... fine. [ Except not. ]

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Don't make me undress you. [She simply stares at him, trying not to grin.]

[invoking]

You don't need to go that far!

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Then take it off and lay it out, otherwise we'll be sitting here longer. I can look away if that'll make you more comfortable. [God! He can be such a girl.]

[invoking]

[ He tilts his frame away from her and slowly unties the scarf. It's relieving, actually; after a long time his neck feels free, something he hasn't been able to enjoy since the late fall.

But the feeling passes quickly, conscious of Kenzi's eyes that may wander or anyone else. It's a horrible reminder and he doesn't want to burden her with it. ]

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[Kenzi looks away as he starts to take it off.] You know it doesn't bother me, right?

[She has scars of her own, after all. One she wouldn't mind showing off and saying that she survived that one. The other, however, she doesn't want others to see (because of the questions), especially not Gil. She knows he feels bad about her dying even if it wasn't his fault in any way.]

[invoking]

Still, it's... not something you should see.

[ He says quietly, coiling the scarf around his hands to squeeze the water out. After he's done with it, he removes his gloves to do the same. ]

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But I've seen it already. [She glancing over before shifting on the concrete to a dry spot, which also means she moves a little closer.]

[invoking]

[ He shifts only slightly. ]

It's just...

[ Disturbing and ugly. ]

[wisecracked]

An ugly reminder? Yeah...I get that. [She smiles up at him even if he's not turned to where he can see it.]

[invoking]

[ Gil sighs softly, cold and damp fingers lightly brushing over his neck. ]

I'm making this day worse.

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Not really. Now, c'mon, take the coat off so it can dry.

[She reaches over and playfully gives one sleeve a tug.]

[invoking]

Alright.

[ He mutters quietly and lays out the scarf on the side so he can start pulling off the coat. Again, it's relieving to have that weight off him. He holds it out and sighs. ]

Some fabric softener and detergent will get the smell out.

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[She nods and leans back a bit, propping herself up with her arms behind her.]

Yup. [She's already starting to feel a bit gritty where the salty water is drying on her skin.] A good long shower too.

[invoking]

It smells awful.

[ He hasn't realized chlorine also is mixed in with the water, which makes its scent so strong. He pulls out the end of his shirt tucked into his waist and twists the ends again so bits of water drip out. ]

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Yeah... [Part of why she's been trying not to breath too much. Pool smell? Bad but not too bad. Fishy pool smell? Ugh, gross.]

Could be worse though, could smell like garbage.

[invoking]

Ugh.

And people enjoy this part of the zoo?

[ Because he can't fathom who in their right mind enjoys being wet and smelly. ]

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[Children...children do.]

Some do, yeah. Some don't bother with the show and just look at the animals. Or they're, y'know, smart enough to sit far enough back.

[invoking]

I should have read the pamphlets before we sat down in that part of the arena.

[ And does he regret this very much.

He stands up to shake the coat and little beads of water drip to the ground. After a minute of doing this, he sets it down on the side as well. He does't tuck his shirt back in, not wanting to stick something that cold and damp back inside his pants. ]

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Probably. But it just said seal show, it didn't mention no whale. [Because if it'd said anything about the whale being brought out she would have been sure they sat further away.]

But what's done is done.

[A pause before she simply has to bring up the lions.] So...what was up with you and the lions? Was there like some Chain that was a lion that really freaked you out back home or something?

[invoking]

[ His movements go stiff when she brings up the lions and his face tomato red. ]

... Nothing. Nothing at all.