Athens, Greece; August 13, 2004

[dovelike]

It's sometime mid-morning when Eirene regains consciousness, staring blearily up at the ceiling and idly wondering what the heavy thing on top of her is for the three or four seconds until her brain starts clearing away the cobwebs and reveals that the object is, in fact, boyfriend-shaped. Which leads to lots and lots of blushing, and a soft, happy sigh at what they did the night before.

Hopefully not loud enough to wake him, seeing as how Clark appears to be still asleep.

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[eirenikos]

"Is too." She beams up at him, possibly even reaching up to brush her fingers along his jawline before continuing on to the back door and whistling for Mel to come so she can put the leash on the overgrown puppy.

[hero_farmboy]

Clark grins, grabs the basket and a folded up towel and follows suit.

[eirenikos]

Once Mel is ready, Eirene straightens up and takes a deep breath of air. "Okay, you two, let's go find a nice deserted beach to horse around on."

Only take a few minutes to locate one by otherworldly means, which is also how they get there, somewhere between her house and Athens, provided Clark doesn't freak.

[hero_farmboy]

He won't. He's about used to it by now.

"Nice choice," he observes taking her hand and letting Mel roam free.

[eirenikos]

"Thanks." Mel's leash is removed before the dog is allowed to sniff around so she doesn't get caught on something, and then Eirene is happy to lace fingers with Clark. Aside from being with him, this is where she's happiest - near the ocean with salty air stinging her nostrils.

"This is so beautiful." And it is.

[hero_farmboy]

"It's definitely not something I can see at home. Or even that time I got dragged to Florida," he remarks, starting to swing their hands gently between them. "It's incredible."

[eirenikos]

"This is where I'd live if I could. Small house on the beach, so I could walk down and take a bath in the morning and say hello to the Nereids. I used to play with some of Poseidon's kids here. Triton still comes by occasionally."

Mmm. Swinging hands. She can totally get into this.

[hero_farmboy]

"Why can't you now?" He asks curiously, glancing over at her as they walk.

[eirenikos]

"I'd never get anything done," she grins up at him. "Totally have to drag me out of the surf after a few days just to sleep."

[hero_farmboy]

He smiles back. "Yeah, I can see how that would happen."

[eirenikos]

Smirk. "See? For the good of humanity I'm not allowed to live on the beach. It's a sacrifice, truly."

[hero_farmboy]

"I don't know how you manage," he replies solemnly before leaning down to give her a quick kiss.

[eirenikos]

"By keeping my chin up." Which, coincidently, also works for kissing tall aliens. She might try to tug him into said surf shortly thereafter.

[hero_farmboy]

Clark would normally resist - not being dressed for it and all - but he just can't say no to that look on her face. So Eirene will have a soggy alien on her hands in short order.

[eirenikos]

Puppy eyes will work wonders. Eirene knows this because Mel and Clark (mostly Mel) employ them against her on a regular basis. Besides, it's not like she can't snap her fingers and dry them both off in second. Barring a request for that, she's going to wade further into the water.

And then splash in his direction.

[hero_farmboy]

Drying them off he might just let her do afterward. He seems to be in a good mood. Wonder why.

Then there's a splash back. A big one.

[eirenikos]

No idea. Really.

The splash produces a yelp, followed by a giggle, and Mel barking enthusiastically from the safety of the sand. Of course, should Clark actually look over at the dog, there will be a slightly smaller counter splash.

Well, it'll come even if he doesn't look away, with the culprit diving fully into the ocean.

[hero_farmboy]

Clark eyes her. "Come on, Mel. We can't let her get away with that."

[eirenikos]

Mel's staying on the beach, thank you very much, but she'll bark encouragingly if Clark wants to go after the sneaky goddess.

Who is trying to slither across the sea bed without being noticed so she can tug on one of Clark's feet.

[hero_farmboy]

Clark is disappointed, but he'll go this alone if he has to.

And predictably falls on his ass when Eirene catches his foot while he's declaring Mel a traitor.

[eirenikos]

This leads to a lot more giggling, and then sputtering when Eirene remembers that, while she is immortal and in no danger of drowning, inhaling water is still not that great of an idea.

Mel takes the opportunity to trot over and lick Clark's face helpfully. Because he's not quite as tall anymore. And clearly needed the moral support.

[hero_farmboy]

"Serves you right," he mutters, soaked to the skin and being licked by a puppy.

[eirenikos]

Eirene just grins winningly at, and sprawls next to, him, reaching across to ruffle Mel's ears. "You look adorable all wet and grumbly."

[hero_farmboy]

An arm slips around her waist and rolls her onto her back, the tide catching her hair as it ebbs in and out. "Do I?"

[eirenikos]

The dreamy expression that crosses her face will tell Clark how much Eirene loves the water; the feel of it lapping against her skin, the taste across her lips, and the quiet whispering in her ears. And her smile widens simply at his nearness.

Not that this prevents her from reaching up and tweaking his nose. "Yep. I can die happy now that I've seen you wet." Totally srs face.