The Crown Princess - Monday [Ship/Princess Cays, Bahamas]

[always-damp.livejournal.com]

Early in the morning, the cruise director came over the loudspeaker announcing the port of the day and some on-boat activities of interest. Those paying attention would learn that from 9am until 5pm, the Crown Princess would be docked in the lovely Princess Cays, Bahamas where guests were welcome to participate in glass-bottom boat, snorkeling, or beach excursions for a portion of the day. Adults were encouraged toward the Sanctuary on the Sun Deck for a more private way to relax away from the teens.

[OOC: The Princess Bridge Cam is fantastic. Cabins Post | Star Deck | Sun Deck | Promenade Deck | Cays Cruise | Snorkeling | Beach]

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Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

A slightly sunburned Merlin had rolled up his pantlegs to splash the water just a bit.

Just don't look directly at his chest. You may go blind from the pale.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"Didn't I tell you not to fall in?"

Arthur had no intention of going swimming just yet, and was as such still properly dressed. Sunburns weren't his idea of a good time.

He was exploring the area.

Well, and mocking Merlin. Clearly.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Having far too much fun despite the pain he'd be in with the burns later--yes, even with Dinah's sunscreen--Merlin looked over at him and positively beamed. "The water is warm, you really ought to try it!"

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"Maybe later, Merlin."

When he was sure their rather English palour wasn't going to cause havoc and destruction in this bloody sun. "This is an interesting passtime," he commented, trying (and somewhat failing) not to look at all the half-naked people.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Merlin had studiously managed to avoid looking too carefully at the nudity, thank you. "Dinah has sunscreen," He offered.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"Sun... screen?" Arthur asked him, raising an eyebrow. "Don't you start, too."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"It's supposed to keep you from burning." A beat. "More than you ought to normally."

PALE.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"You'd need more than some screen to accomplish with that," he said, taking a seat in the sand.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Merlin just gave him an amused look and kicked water in that direction. Not that it would hit him, more just because it was fun. "I thought you'd enjoy a chance to show off, my lord."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"I don't need to show off," Arthur said, even though he did it all the bloody time. "Perhaps another time. I'll watch you catch flame first."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"I can hardly catch flame in the water, Arthur," Merlin informed him, chin lifted haughtily.

Well, it would be if he could keep from smiling it would be.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

Heaven give him strength. Idiot.

"I've no doubt you'll find a way."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Sighing, Merlin tromped through the water to join him on the beach in a heap of sunburned limbs. "It's alright if you're afraid of the water," He teased.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

Francine's first thought on spotting him was an oddly uncomfortable mix of Oh HAI and oh, owww.

"You're gonna roast,' she said as she made her way down the beach, towel over her awm.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Looking down at his shoulders and then over at her--oh. Oh. He hadn't actually paid much attention to the local... swimwear.

"Dinah gave me some sunscreen."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

"It doesn't look like it's working so well."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"She mentioned needing to put more on later..." Which he, of course, didn't do.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

Francine nodded, and also winced a little. "How long ago was that?" she asked, dropping her towel down on the sand, then her beach back on top of it.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"Not too long ago," Merlin said, looking at his shoulder to try and see just what was wron--oh. Yes, that was rather red.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

"That's gonna hurt later," Francine said sympathetically, foraging in her bag for her SPF Five Billion.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

The curse of pale skin!

"Dinah mentioned something called calamine to help with it later..."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

Francine nodded. "It helps, but still, ow."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"I think I'm beginning to understand just why my mum always got on my about going out in the sun," Merlin admitted sheepishly.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[thatsamilkshake]

"You are kind of--" Really really. "--white. Well, you were." Francine held up her bottle. "I've got more?"

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"Will it help now?" He asked, touching his shoulder hesitantly.