originally posted in:The New Dojo
[i]Mion just stared at Panta before turning to the ground, sighing with the red colour on her cheeks deepening.[/i]
"Alright... Might as well."
[i]The girl waded out of the lake, stepping onto the shores. She would then start stripping her dress off, then would fold it nearly and place it next to the rest of her things.
Her body was a mix between athleticism and thinness, which made her look pretty. And like the rest of her apparel, her underwear was a pure white, a small ribbon on both her brassiere and panties.[/i]
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To compare, Panta had the body of a runner. Her muscles were almost nonexistent except for the small, lean muscle on her legs. Her underwear was just a simple black. "This'll be fun and easy, trust me. I'll make sure nothing happens, Mion. As your older sister it is now my duty to ensure you're safe and happy."
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"...Okay." [i]Mion murmured, as she started to walk into the lake. She stopped when she was waist height, refusing to go any further.[/i] "So... How do I start? I haven't really been near a pool, so..."
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"Here. Take my hands and take your feet off the ground. Try to kick to keep your bottom half afloat." Panta extended out her hands for Mion to grab.
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[i]After taking a deep breath, Mion put her hands on Panta's own, beginning to kick off the ground. She would begin to kick her legs, but would not touch the ground for a full second before landing back on it. Then she started to try again, then again, then again.[/i]
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Panta supported her with a reassuring smile. "You can do it, sis! Come on! You almost had it! Maybe this time?"
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"R-right!" [i]Mion nodded, determined to make this work. She kicked off the ground again, kicking her legs with more energy than before. This time, she was floating for more than a few measly seconds. Mion noted this with a proud smile, letting herself a little giggle.[/i] "I did it!"
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Panta giggled as well and cheered for her newly found sister. "Great job, Mion! I'm so proud of you! Hey, maybe we can get icecream after this or something."
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[i]Mion stopped soon afterwards, gazing up to the larger girl. She then embraced her in a hug.[/i] "Thanks, Big sis..." [i]She whispered.[/i]
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Panta hugged back with a laugh and a smile. "You're welcome, lil sis." She whispered in return.
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[i]After a short while, Mion would break away from the hug, gazing straight into Panta's eyes. She would then give a bright smile to her, her joy radiating. And somehow, Panta could not tear her eyes away from Mion's own. She felt... entranced, by the smile.[/i]
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Whether this was some sort of magic or not, Panta had no resistance and didn't struggle to look away. She just happily stared into Mion's eye with a smile.
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[i]The effect would fade after Panta had gazed at Mion for long enough, as she started to speak again.[/i] "Well, what should we do now? I mean, you mentioned something about Ice-cream, didn't you?" [i]Some of her shyness had faded away a bit. Seems like she's more comfortable with talking to her now.[/i]
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"Yeah, sure! Let's get our clothes back on and we can get going." Panta began to walk back out of the water for her clothes. "I'll pay for it."
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"Oh... Okay!" [i]Still in that cheerful mood, Mion exited the lake and skipped over to her things, before realising something.[/i] "Wait... how do we dry off?"
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"Oh...umm....Sorry, hadn't thought of that. I guess we have to just wait to dry off...." Panta shrugged and looked over at a tree. "Why don't we climb a tree to dry off and we can talk some? Being up in a tree will cause us to dry of faster, right?"
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"Sure, I can do that." [i]Mion knew how to climb, though she didn't do it much. She was going to climb a wall one time, but one thing happened after another and she didn't have the chance to. Mion began to walk over the smooth trunk of the tree, looking at some grappling points.[/i]
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Panta stood behind her offering support if needed and ready to catch Mion if she were to fall. "I've got you, sis. Don't worry about falling."
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[i]Mion looked back and nodded at her reassurance. At least she had someone to fall on. Turning back to the tree, she had found a proper gripping point, jumping and grabbing at one of the branches. She would then put a leg up to one of the thick branches, lifting herself up onto it while straining a bit.[/i]
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Panta sighed in relief that she made it without hurting herself. She then climbed the tree, having an easier time with her slightly larger height. Panta sat down beside Mion and gave her a small hug. "Climbing trees is always nice. Gives you a new perspective."
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"Yeah, I agree. Especially if they're tall." [i]She replied, as she looked over to the lake.[/i] [i]The entire place was... peaceful. And quiet, if the sounds of rushing rapids from the distant waterfall counts as silence. It was a nice sight to take in, the sun reflecting off the lake as birds chirped.[/i]
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Panta took a deep breath and looked around with a smile, enjoying the sight. There wasn't always a lot of time to enjoy things such as this with the constant conflict always going on. After a minute of silence Panta chuckled. "I remember when my one friend, Bedlam, took the two of us to the largest tree he could find. I was screaming so loud because of how high we were. I almost slipped off too, but luckily he caught me."
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"Oh, really?" [i]Mion couldn't help but let out a small giggle, putting a hand to her mouth in a failed attempt to hide it.[/i] "Though... who is Bedlam? I've never heard of him before."
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"He's a...friend of mine. He's funny, adventurous, a tad silly, pretty intelligent, and a bit rough around the edges, but he has a good heart and does the right thing in the end. I know I can rely on him and that's what matters." Panta giggled and sighed as if she were daydreaming of something.
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[i]Mion looked at Panta, confused. Her daydreaming look just confused her even more.[/i] "Wait... what are you thinking?"
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"Hmm?" Panta looked over, she seemed to have zoned out for a second there. Her cheeks got a little red in embarrassment as she replied. "O-Oh...Nothing, Mion."