midnightstar

Since graduating from the Academy, life has been..interesting for Alisa, to say the least. She's been kept very busy, since she was upholding her promise to her mother on showing her the proper way to run the company, and it wasn't easy to put in those changes. Though it would have been a lot harder if she didn't have the support of those around her. But because of that, she hadn't been able to get time to get to visit Rean as much as she liked.

Translation: As much as she liked = every day. She did get to visit - or vice versa - at least on the weekend, and she talked to him almost every night thanks to the range on the ARCUS. Just as finished up for the night, she made her way up to the penthouse, glancing around to make sure she was alone (And you never know with Sharon) in order to take out her ARCUS once more and see if she could get a hold of Rean before bed. She was planning on seeing if he was in the area - alternatively, she was sure she could get away for a visit, if he wasn't busy.

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Alisa giggled - watching him fishing was surprisingly not boring as she had privately worried. She got to see his expression at her leisure, and share in his joy when he brought in a fish.

The second Arowana reeled in must have been not as young as the previous one, it didn't put up nearly as much as a fight, and it was a few inches bigger then the last when it was reeled in. Surprisingly the next two reeled in were crabs. They must have been long from home.

Though Rean may also catch sigh of a very large fish lurking in the deepest part of the water, almost mocking him.

Crabs would still make for very fine eating so Rean didn't throw them back into the water. In fact he made sure to knock them out wiht his sword to prevent them from scuttling back into the water before he caught sight of the challenger in the depths. Oh he thought he was being all sneaky did he? Rean quickly fished out one of the lures for depth and tied it to the hook before baiting it and casting again this time his focus intensifying to a whole new level.

Fish and shrimp was definitely going to be the main dish, Alisa decided. The challenger was fairly large from the shape of its shadow beneath the water - definitely larger than the previous Arowanas. Alisa caught that intense focus in Rean's eyes, and went very quiet, watching the water as the cast was made, plinking into the water.

The fish circled the lure a few times - long enough that a rookie would have made a careless mistake. Once or twice the fish nipped at the bait, then swam away, almost taunting this foolish fisherman that thought he could capture the prize. Two more times it swam over, nibbled and swam off - the third time though, it came in hard and fast, chompped onto the bait and took off like a bolt. If Rean wasn't paying attention it would have probably yanked the fishing rod out of his grip or snapped the line.

Rean was anything but a rookie though. After all he earned his way up the fisherman ranks twice and once was during a civil war no less! So he didn't even flinch or even shake as the challenger taunted him. His body was still as a rock all throughout those attempts.

That was until the fish finally took the bait and tried to break free in one quick move. Rean let the pole get pulled a little to give the fish the illusion of breaking free. But then just as its guard lowered, Rean pulled hard on the rod, the reel roaring almost as rean spun it furiously.

This is a battle of a whole other kind! Alisa sat up and crept forward a little to get a better look on hands and knees to try not to startle either fisherman or fish and ruin the catch. The fish was quite a beast actually~! And when Rean pulled hard on the rod it clearly didn't want to get captured, fighting against the line, making small leaps out of the water in an attempt to get some distance in that line, thrashing about - then going still for a few inches to catch its breath - only to burst into motion again, -this might go on for a few minutes more in fact. Not nearly as difficult a fight as the legendaries - it clearly underestimated the fisherman!

Seeing it jump out of the water to try and escape had an adverse effect on Rean since he could see just how fine of a specimen this particular fish was. As such the desire and determination to catch it flared up considerably while Rean let it think it was catching a break only to reel it in closer and closer. It was a lot of give and take though but slowly, the distance between the sure and the fish was definitely shrinking.

Seeing Rean's face like that was really something else, he was so lively fighting the good fight bringing in this giant fish. And it really WAS quite a specimen, it'd almost be a shame to catch it. But it would make quite a dish at the same time, "You've almost got it..!"

The fishy was clearly aware it was getting close to the shore, and it thrashed all the more, fighting to the very last! Almost in range of being yanked right up~

Rean had no qualms in reeling in such a fine catch. After all Alisa was cheering him on too! how could he possibly squander her encouragment. So with one last mighty tug, the fish was ripped out of the water and into the air where rean held it out at arm's length to make sure he didn't get tail slapped in the face since the huge boy here looked more than capable enough to use that as a last resort.

And wouldn't you know it, that's exactly what it tried to do as it was lifted out of the water, almost frantically trying to slap at Rean or wiggle off the hook, to no avail. Alisa got to her feet, brushing dirt off of her skirt, and she looked pretty impressed by the catch. "You got it!" She cheered excitedly, grinning. Sharon was going to be impressed by the catch too, she'd bet. She'd hug Rean but he kind of smells like fish so he'll have to settle for her beaming smile for now.

Oh he's fine wiht the smile. After all he would hate to make Alisa stink of fish. Though the opportunity to see her fresh out of the bath...No no no not allowed to get that carried away.

"He's a real catch. Made me work for it but It was worth it~" Rean grinned before he went over to start gathering the large haul.

"This should be more than enough don't you think?"

Well, she was going to need to take a bath later herself - but she would do that when he was distracted upstairs, hoping she could get out and to her room before he saw her~!

"He must have been surviving in the river for a really long time to get that big." Alisa guessed, glancing over at Rean with a grin, "Yeah, I think this is fine. Let's head back."

Oh so she didn't want to get even with him for what happened in the morning did she? Very well that was entirely up to her.

"Most likely. Regardless the better man won out in the end~" Rean declared ands tarted picking up the fish and the knocked out crabs keeping them dangling by their pincers and tails respectively as he threw them over his shoulder without seemingly a care in the world.

"Lead they way then~"

Oh she definitely did, but was that really the thing she should be doing? ~~All signs point to yes, says the magic 8 ball~~.

She laughed, "You definitely did." Won the fish AND the girl, he must be feeling pretty darn good today. She folded her hands behind her back, leading the way back down the road to Roer, humming softly under her breath.

Yes it should be. Most definitely.

Hearing her laugh like that made his own smile soften and grow warmer as he started off after her, his posture tilting forward when he heard Alisa start to hum to herself. Such a cute little habit that made his heart all the fonder for the girl.

"Sharon is going to be so surprised when she sees the fish and the crabs we're bringing back," Alisa beamed as she glanced over her shoulder at him, her happy smile warming when she saw his, a slight blush dusting her cheeks.

The trip back to Roer felt shorter than it was originally, but that was okay - it was also probably because Alisa had more of a bounc in her step, her mind awhirl with ideas of things to make with the fish and crab Rean caught.

And not at all thinking about what Sharon was teasing her about.

Rean had to wonder if Alisa ever realized how often she mentioned Sharon when it came to showing thing off. It was a cute habit that he suspected not even the girl herself was aware of. After all she did see her as something of a frustrating but trustworthy big sister.

"Haha I should hope so. After all you don't get such fresh ingredients often~"

She definitely didn't realize it, and if Rean ever pointed it out she'd deny it quite vehemently. "Yeah, and there's that huge fish you caught too. Hehee, I already have a bunch of ideas for lunch." So he could take his bath while she and Sharon did the cooking~!

Which in turn would make her appear even more charming in his eyes. Still he would let her unteased for a while longer on that front while he adjusted the hold on his haul a bit.

"Hahaha I can't wait to see then~"

Alisa blushed happily, making her way back home, though she laughed softly and waved when some of the people who saw them passing by offered whistles or comments of praise when they saw the haul Rean was bringing in. It actually put an extra skip in her step, puffing herself up, more than pleased to praise Rean and boast that he caught the fish all by himself. Though she did notably avoid saying his name, in case that would tip them off to his identity for those who didn't remember him.

Having her show off his achievment like that felt...odly natural. Almost as if this was a glimpse into the kind of future he could have if he were to stay with Alisa forever. If that would even be allowed of him. UNfortunately he was also keenly aware that was nothing more than a dream at this point.

Still he didn't mind it in the moment and like that the two of them made their way to the Reinford building.

One day, she would hope they would get their happy ending. ~~Estelle and Joshua did~!~~ She didn't stop praising Rean's prowess in fishing even when they got into the Roer building, whenever someone glanced their way or made comment about the fishing haul - though she did give him an embarrassed glance towards him when they got in the elevator. "Sorry about that," she grinned sheepishly, "I don't know what got into me."

Hopefully one day. ~~And maybe just like those two they would end up adopting another darling girl too.~~ Rean could not hide his amusement as soon as she apologised to him for basically showing him off to everyone who noticed them.

"Oh I don't mind, really." Though odds were rumors of Alisa being absolutely in love would no doubt increase after that little show.

~~Yes, Altina :3~~

Well, Alisa would definitely not be able to deny those rumors. With Rean admitting he didn't mind, Alisa couldn't help but blush a little more, turning to step off the elevator as it reached the penthouse, and walking smack into Sharon.

"Welcome home Lady Alisa~, Master Rean." Because this was as much his home as Alisa's now.

Alisa smiled, "Sharon, have a look - Rean caught all of these~!" Boast Boast.

Sharon giggled, waving the couple in and admiring the catch, "My, what a wonderful set of specimens! Truly you are a masterful fisherman, Master Rean~!" She reached out, "Please, allow me to relieve you of your burden."

To be honest he expected to run right into Sharon which was why he was able to step back a bit to let Alisa bump into the maid first. After all getting either of the two ladies covered in fish stink was the last thing Rean wanted. WHich was why when SHaron offered to take the fish and crabs off his hands, Rean shook his head.

"No need. I can take these to the kitchen myself." After all he already had the smell of fish all over him. Though even he would be startled if he realized how at home that reply he gave actually was.

Sharon looked a little surprised for a second, then smiled brightly, "As you wish, Master Rean." She curtseyed to him coyly, stepping back to let him pass and trailing behind Alisa, who was following behind Rean, marveling at how at home he had come to be in the short time he's been in Roer already.