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Surf's Up - Tuesday Afternoon

Yesterday had been... not fun, to say the least. The bon fire he had ~~handwavedly~~ been too last night had been cathartic to an extent but it still left Billy feeling very tired and a little hung over. (Just ignore the empty cans and overflowing ashtray on the balcony of the apartment please Jon, he'd clean it up when he was a little more with it.)

Billy got to the shop later than usual thanks to everything but for once, the Porgs didn't seem too overly offended with having to wait. They had probably seen the bon fire last night and were likely giving most people a wide berth today.

Once the shop was opened, Billy started loading the new programs for the holosuit. There were some actual new surfing simulations and a couple new meditation and relaxation ones among others.

As he worked, Billy pulled out his phone and left a message for Jon to check in and see how he had faired yesterday.

Shop is open!

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After Billy had gone through the trouble of calling, it seemed rude not to drop by.

So, here was Jon, carrying his towel and swimsuit through the gauntlet of singing bears (they weren't doing too badly, even if it wasn't his preferred music) to the shop and hovering awkwardly inside.

"Hey Jon, glad you could make it," Billy said, looking up from the computer he had been staring at.

"How you doing since last night?"

"Better today," Jon said. "The Eye may have enjoyed all the secrets, but...well, I for one had had enough of it. I hope you're well."

"Yesterday was... not fun... we will leave it at that..." Billy said. "Far too on-point of the island really."

On to less depressing topics, at least for the two of them anyways!

"Feel like trying out something new this time? Or stick with the tried and true simulation from the last few ~~handwaved~~ times? I did update our main one so its got some new things here and there, to keep it from getting boring or anything."

"I'm...hm. I'm up for whatever you are," Jon said. "Just...well, you know what I need." Nothing too open or too closed or too deep.

"Alright then, I'll get everything finalized and running if you want to change," Billy said with a nod. "I've already been out for a swim so" he motioned towards the trunks and shirt swim shirt "I'm good to go already."

And with that, Billy got to work, double checking everything from the water temperature and depth to the time of day he had selected, and the smaller touches that had been added to the new sim.

Jon nodded and left to go do that. He came back in a few minutes with his clothes neatly folded, wearing his swim trunks and towel. "Ready when you are."

"Alright here we go," Billy said with a press of a button.

And the scene that they would find themselves in would be one hopefully somewhat familiar and comfortable for Jon.

Billy walked over to the small fire pit and kicked off his shoes and set his things down. He watched Jon for a moment before giving a nod towards the water.

"This all ok?"

"It's lovely," Jon said, nodding. He set his own things down and went to sit at the edge of the water, tide coming in around him.

Billy walked over stopping a little ways back and looked out over the blue water.

"Tide is coming in and shouldn't come in much farther than this" he said with a wave to the area where he was standing. "So, you should be fine right there the whole time and not have to worry about it getting too deep."

Safe and comfortable water? Hopefully a solid check there.

Jon listened and nodded, enjoying the sun and slight breeze. "I like the quiet," he murmured. It was restful.

"Good," Billy said simply. He put one of the surfboards he had down near Jon in case he wanted to paddle out into the water at any point. He then took the other and with a nod to Jon started paddling out into the water and started floating there enjoying the stillness as well.

Jon didn't really feel like going out into the water, but he was happy to sit and feel the warm sun and cool water against his skin. It was easy to forget none of this was actually real

Billy gave a wave to Jon and pointed out to the farther end of the little lagoon they were in. A couple of dolphins had sawm in and were showing off some impressive jumps as they swam through the calm water.

"Relaxation and a show" Billy said with a grin. "Can't beat that huh?"

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Surf's Up - Tuesday Afternoon

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