A Tropical Vacation to Remember: Introductions Are in Order.

[ScylliasExoter]

Helen warmly embraced Fang, even lifting her up and twirling her around in a playful bearhug.
”Oh I’m so ready for this! I grew up by the sea. The beach always rejuvenates me. I can’t wait for spa day too!”

Meanwhile Emma and Alanna greeted Fang and Hiro with hugs. Marine was the new one so she offered a handshake to the two.
“Bonjour. I am Marine, Alanna’s sister.”
As everyone was milling about, Marine came across Christina and the two locked eyes.
“Christina.” she said curtly but politely as they stared each other down.

[Weonna]

Christina responded by doing a playful pillow-on-head taunt, looking at Marine with a smug look.

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"Marine,"

she replied, a hint of amusement in her voice.

As Christina and Marine locked eyes, the tension palpable, Emma quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation.

"Hey, hey, you two,"

Emma said with a light laugh, stepping between them.

"We're here to have fun, remember? Let's save any competition for the beach games."

Christina, still holding her smug look, relaxed a bit.

"You're right, Emma. We're here to enjoy ourselves. Right Marnie?"

Christina then extended her hand for a handshake for Marnie to accept...

[ZorzLeth]

Fang accepted the hug and laughed a bit as she was lifted in the embrace by Helen.

"Glad to hear it." Fang said enthusiastically before Helen would let her down. The Jungle Girl would go to hug Emma and Alanna with hugs. She would then shake Marine's hand.

"I'm Candace, but I usually go by Fang." Fang said to Marine. She could sense some type of animosity between Marine and Christina. She chuckled a little nervously, as she tried to break the tension, "Well...let's all have a fun time, shall we?"

Soon it would be time for them all to board the ship that would take them to their destination.

[ScylliasExoter]

Marine narrowed her eyes at Christina’s taunt and the two women had an intense staredown. Emma played peacemaker and Christina extended her hand for a shake. Marine accepted and shook Christina’s hand with a firm, vicelike grip in a manner meant to establish dominance. The handshake battle was interrupted by Fang and the two let go. Marine smiled a strained smile,
”Bien sûr.”
The group would then make their way to the boat.

[Weonna]

With the group now settled, they made their way to the boat. Hiro put his arm around Fang, pulling her close as they walked.

"Ready for some sun and fun, beautiful?"

he flirted, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

Christina wrapped her arm around Alexios's muscular arm, leaning in close.

"Looks like we're off to a good start,"

she said, giving him a playful wink.

Emma, holding both Alanna's and Marine's hands, beamed with happiness.

"This is going to be the best vacation ever,"

she said, her voice filled with joy.

The group boarded the boat, each couple wrapped up in their own moments of affection and excitement.

[ZorzLeth]

Fang noticed the friction that was clear between Marine and Christine, which made her kinda dread a little bit. She remembered the last time a gathering this big happened and things nearly went to shit; correction, they did, but things could've been a lot worse. However, it seemed others were able to get the situation to be less tense as they got onto the boat.

As Fang walked on board the boat, she felt the very family arms (as well as hear the familiar voice) of her boyfriend. She smiled as she turned her head to give him a quick peck on the cheek.

"I'm ready." Fang whispered to Hiro lovingly.

[ScylliasExoter]

The party began boarding the boat. Alanna and Emma found their own little make out corner. Alexios got the mini grill on the boat all set up. Marine changed into her swimsuit, which was her own brand. Designed to accentuate one’s physique while staying on for higher intensity water activity, the Frenchwoman looked simply stunning. She would find her spot on the deck to sunbathe, in such a way that everyone would have no choice but to admire her. Meanwhile Helen went to setting up the bar, which also had mocktails for those who don’t drink.

”I thought Rekka was coming?” she asked out loud, hoping someone knew where her current crush was.

[Weonna]

Christina, dressed in her Philippines-style leotard, found a spot next to Marine to sunbathe. She wanted to relax and enjoy the sun, despite the earlier tension. She laid back, her outfit catching the sunlight beautifully.

Hiro, meanwhile, took care of the boat’s navigation, ensuring they were on the right course to the resort. He occasionally glanced over at Fang, smiling as he saw her enjoying the beginning of their vacation.

Emma, after sharing a few kisses with Alanna, decided to help Helen at the bar, mixing drinks and chatting with everyone who came by. Her golden dress shimmered in the sunlight, making her look even more radiant.

Just then, Rekka appeared quietly on the boat. He was mostly shy and didn't know much about everybody else except Hiro. He wore his wrestling mask, which added to his mysterious aura. Hiro noticed him and waved him over.

"Hey, Rekka! Glad you could make it,"

Hiro said warmly.

Rekka nodded, giving a small wave to everyone. He found a spot near the edge of the deck, trying to stay out of the spotlight but still be part of the group.

[ZorzLeth]

And indeed, Fang was enjoying the start of their vacation. She took time to admire the sea as she felt the wind blowing. She took the opportunity to pull out drinks for everyone; to get a little bit of chat fun times going, but not giving out too much. After all, the vacation was starting and they did not have to go full on drunk here.

She would smile back at Hiro as well from time to time. Eventually, she would see Rekka when Hiro was talking to him.

"Hey there!" She said as she went to welcome Rekka, "You're Rekka, right?"

[ScylliasExoter]

Alexios was getting Greek-style burger patties ready. With apart from the regular salt and pepper, Alexios added garlic powder, oregano, and paprika into the ground beef mix. While he was smacking his burgers together, he couldn't help but stare and Christina and Marine, who were both showing off their physiques as they tanned. Marine's eyes were closed but she nonetheless knew Christina was there. She sat up and turned over, pointing to a tube of quite powerful sunscreen.
"You suncreen my back, I'll sunscreen yours?" she asked.

Meanwhile, Helen began mixing cocktails. She shook her hips suggestively and fluttered her eyelids at Rekka as she was shaking a cocktail.
"You're getting good at making drinks, Emma! Alanna slowly but surely raising your tolerance?" she smiled at Emma.