What The Lizard [Aiko/Kanako]

Aiko was excited today. The night before, she had made plans to meet with an old friend at the Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan. Figuring that her lizard pal Kanako would prefer being somewhere sandy and warm, it made sense to Aiko to set the meet-up for their day there to see if she'd like the setting.

So, Aiko stood at the edge of the vast Tottori Sand Dunes, crimson eyes wide with wonder as she took in the breathtaking landscape. The early morning sun cast a golden glow over the rolling dunes, making them shimmer like a sea of sand. She adjusted her crimson choker and smoothed out her gothic attire, feeling the contrast of her dark clothing against the bright, sandy expanse.

"Huh, I wonder if she'll show or not."

Humming happily to herself, Aiko rested her hands behind her back. Her gaze turned to the dunes, and she felt the warm sand beneath her feet as she walked in circles, waiting for Kanako to show up.

"No! You didn't keep me waiting long."

Aiko replied to Kanako with a nervous but happy tone. As she turned around to see her friend, her face lit up with life as she smiled. While it was true she arrived first, she didn't want to seem rude. And besides, it was not like it was bad out here to her. It certainly beat being indoors all day.

"I'm happy to see you too. Have you done anything cool since we last met?"

While talking, she nodded and returned her gaze to the vast sun and sand expanse around them. The golden dunes stretched out endlessly, shimmering under the bright sunlight. The salty breeze carried the scent of the nearby sea and it all created a vivid natural scene of beauty to Aiko.

"Oh, and I wasn't sure what might be a good location, so I picked this since lizards enjoy warmth, sand, and sun and I thought you might like it."

She gestured to the sprawling dunes around them, a hint of excitement in her eyes. Exploring this unique landscape with Kanako was thrilling, and she hoped her friend would enjoy it as much as she anticipated.

Aiko wasn't powerless by any stretch of the imagination, but she could feel the strength exuding from Kanako. It was far different than her own, and she smiled alongside her as it probably took care of an Arrancar on her side so as not to accidentally squish people.

"Uhhhh, I've been through a few things. I learned a bit more about my powers, met some odd people, tried to piece together my heart, figured out who I am, and stuff like that. Lots of traveling to."

Nodding, while many things had taken place since they last met, it was the first time she tried piecing together a sequence of these events. Upon doing so, she blinked and was surprised at how fast time can move and how she was changing. Did she feel a bit less awkward and tense than before? Definitely, but it didn't dawn on her until now.

As they ventured through the warm sandy dunes, her scarlet gaze drifted to Kanako. Perhaps this place was a bit too on the nose? Who knows,.

"Well, what's someplace you'd want to go to? I've got money to do whatever we want~"

Hmmmmm. The prospect of trying to find a place for Kanako was a troublesome task, but not impossible! Aiko folded her arms, closed her eyes and furrowed her brows as she was lost in thought until an idea came to her.

With a smirk on her face, she opened her eyes; assured in whatever she came up with.

"I can actually get us in an outdoor concert! There's a band called Yona playing and they are a cool metal band I like. I think in a setting like that, nobody is gonna give a shit about your height."

Looking up at Kanako, she'd continue.

"Whaddaya say?

Aiko tilted her head slightly, her smirk turning into an encouraging smile, waiting eagerly for Kanako's response.

OFF TO THE RACES!

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Aiko and Kanako made their way into the sprawling outdoor arena for the Yona concert. The area buzzed with activity: people clustered around food carts, others jostled for a closer view of the stage, and everywhere, the sound of electric guitars and pounding drums filled the air.

"YEAH!"

Aiko screamed herself, happy and cheery as she could be, as she soon jumped on Kanako's shoulders. In the chaos of the crowd, passerby gave Kanako the infamous rock and roll hand sign. Many of them shouted that she was perfect for a moshpit, their faces alight with the thrill of the music.

"I think if you started in a moshpit, everyone would be dead. How strong are you anyway, Kanako?"

Her was tone playful yet genuinely curious, even as her thighs inadvertently squished Kanako’s neck.