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]

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]

[bitchprince]

"I don't get afraid," Arthur told him promptly.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"Then why not join me in the water?"

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"Because not all of us are inclined to splash about like a suffocating fish in the afternoon sun," he said, patiently, "And I've got to find this sunscreen you're talking about."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

That he counted as a success. "If I find you some, will you?"

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

He sighed.

This was how exasperated he was. "Will you stop badgering me, then? You sound like someone's mother."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"My mum," Merlin said, with an amused tone. "Would have a fit if she knew I was in the sun this much."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

Arthur shot Merlin's blindingly pale chest a look. "Can't blame her."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"But I'm not afraid to have a bit of fun here," Merlin replied smugly.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"Merlin," Arthur started, sounding exasperated, annoyed and amused all at once, "I told you, I don't get scared. And even if I did, the water's hardly going to frighten me."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Pushing himself off the sand, Merlin just smirked at him. "It's alright. The water is terribly shallow and clear. I would be frightened too."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"You really need to grow past this deadly habit of taunting royalty."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"I would never taunt you, my lord," Merlin said, bowing low and showing off his bright red shoulders and back.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

Arthur snorted. It was a chuckle next. "You look like a tomato, Merlin."

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

Merlin just rolled his eyes and went back to the water. "But a happy tomato!"

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bitchprince]

"I doubt that'll last you." Arthur picked up a seashell, considered it.

Re: Beach Clamshell [2/23]

[bigdamndestiny.livejournal.com]

"The tomato bit or the happy?" Merlin asked, pausing in the knee deep water. His trousers would need to be washed after being in the salt water, but it was worth it.