[Eames]

[notfaking_it]

With the change of weather, Lily was glad to see her clothes return to normal, her pointe shoes most of all, but she hadn't been expecting anything more than that. It was nice to hear the sound of the surf again, especially at night, it was nice to not have to worry about the cold or dressing herself in some of the more complicated dresses, but that was all she'd been looking for. The gift had come as something of a surprise, despite having heard other people talk about receiving things over the past few days. Somehow, Lily still hadn't been looking for anything to arrive with her name on it, but she'd found a box sitting on her bed after returning home from the studio.

There was an iPod Touch in the box, completely loaded with music that ranged from Tchaikovsky to more contemporary sounds, all of which Lily loved. The best part was the dock, though, which meant she wouldn't have to worry about wearing earbuds while she danced.

She had no idea how long the battery life might last, but the dock had come with a charger, too, so she wasn't particularly worried about that. It was difficult to worry about anything when she had the dock set up on her little front porch, the music just loud enough for her to hear from her position on the beach, a towel spread out on the sand under her. The sun was bright and warm, the music was a nice addition to the morning and although Lily knew her gift would be of more use to her than just this, this was perfect for now.

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[dreambigger]

It's a strange thing, one he couldn't even explain if asked, but Eames is at once grateful and disappointed that the island has changed back to normal (or whatever 'normal' is around here, anyway). The change in scenery had been refreshing after so much of the same, but there's only so long a contemporary person should have to live in Victorian times, and that part of it had grown occasionally tiring. He supposes it wouldn't make a difference either way, anyway, when they're here now whether anyone likes it or not, and if there's one thing he's ever been good at, it's working with what's been dealt to him.

If nothing else, it's at least made the beach seem like a novelty again. Wandering along the sand, the sound of someone playing music — something of a rarity around here — is what catches his attention first, sends him walking in its direction. He doesn't expect to see someone familiar when he gets to where he thinks the source of it is, but he smiles at the sight of Lily, not even trying to pretend that he isn't admiring the way she looks. "Enjoying the sun, love?"