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[ So, the excitement is over for now, and Lucy -wishes- she could say it was a new experience for her, but no. She was in Fayren, having left a quick note for Erza and Natsu (or caught up with one or the other) on her way out of town to pick her way to a spot to train and see where she was compared to where she had been. But first.. ]

Now that that craziness is overwith- [ Seriously, what was that even about. . .? ]

Is anyone out there handy with construction, or remodeling? My friends and I are going to be in need of some help in that field soon. I'll be here in Fayren, doing some training if you need to reach -

[ She is interrupted by the sudden voice of another young woman, that startles her so much she actually drops her video phone so the following only processes through in audio format ]

"Is it punishment time, Princess?"

Virgo! No, cut it out already! I'm not doing that -!

[ The feed ends there aaand it's probably for the best that way. ]

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Yeah. I'll see ya.

[Didn't take him long to find her both by direction and by scent Still the lake looked even more inviting now that he was there. He spotted Lucy training with her whip on the branches and decided to not interrupt just yet. So he crept up closer.]

[ Unlike certain Dragon Slayers, Lucy did not have heightened senses that told her when people were being sneaky and potentially plotting evil pranks. At least as far as in a casual situation - she's usually a bit more alert in a fight. As such she's continuing her training, oblivious to the dragon stalking the princess, winding the whip back after a successful follow through.]

[Something about watching her train like that brought a smile to Natsu's face. He wouldn't be able to put it into words properly. But there was no denying he was proud of her.

Which was another reason why he didn't want to interrupt. Just yet. Though he did pick up one of the sticks laying on the ground thinking of giving her a small test.]

[ As long as it wasn't one of Erza's tests, she could handle it! ... well she could handle one of Erza's tests, but she'd be in pain afterwards, no doubt. She taptapped her foot against the ground to adjust the fit briefly, because damn pebbles, and then rolled her shoulder a bit, transferring the whip to her other hand to flex her fingers. Thought of learning to use the whip with her left hand briefly occurred to her, but she's a righty and not planning on losing her arm anytime soon. (Or ever). That sobering thought aside, she hesitated for a second. Her guard is down, ( or is it )attaaaaaaack~! ]

[She was really into it. Which made this little trick all the more mandatory. The unexpected had a habit of happening in the real fights so he grabbed the stick and lit the tip before throwing it at Lucy's back. If her instincts were sharp enough she would intercept it in the air. If not, well he would have to intervene more openly. Either way he was confident he could get it solved before there was any damage.]

[Boy was that the truth. Expect te unexpected should be a motto of theirs anytime they go into a fight. In any case, she wasn't so distracted with her training that she missed the flying stick of fiah. As it was tossed her way, she suddenly tensed, pivoting - if a bit awkwardly since she was a bit surprised - and automatically snapping the whip upwards to intercept the stick. The angle - by sheer luck - managed to snap the branch in two. Lucy would have patted herself on the back for successfully defending herself from inanimate objects on fire if she hadn't botched the follow through. ]

[ By which we mean when she was so surprised while stepping back, she ended up stumbling over a tree root and flailing her free arm to regain her balance. She's improved! She didn't fall on her butt this time. ]

What the heck-- Natsu!

[His grin grew to the max when she intercepted his little surprise. Just as he expected really. She needed to work on the last bit. Losing balance in a fight was also damn dangerous. but for now she'd get a short round of clapping.]

Nice one, Lucy! As expected of my partner.

[ Balance regained, Lucy shot Natsu a look, huffing. ]

What was that for?

[ Never mind the huffiness doesn't last in light of the clapping. Fighting against a beaming smile, she shifted her weight, folding her arms. ]

You could have given me some warning! What if I'd missed that?

[ Not that there'd been a chance of it. Her power might have dropped down to what it was before Exsilium, but she still had a lot of experience under her belt. Both from home and there. ]

[Oh he knew she wasn't upset. That twitch in her lips was telling enough.]

Bad guys won't give you warnings though. Not unless they're stupid. Had to be sure you could see it coming.

[ Lucy looked thoughtful, a flicker of mischievousness passing across her face. ]

I guess you're right... of course you'd never be caught unawares by something like that.

[ Or would you! Think fast, she's flicking that whip out with a quick movement to trap an ankle and give it a tug if he doesn't dodge. Which he probably will, to be fair. ]

Of course not that kind of rookie mistake is-

[He picks up on her intent a fraction of a second before she lashes at him with the whip. To her credit though the whip faintly nicks him but it's not even enough to leave a mark.]

Ohohoh you were close that time~

[ Lucy's teasing smirk doesn't fade any, nor does her mischievous devious plan. ]

Hmmhmm, but not close enough! [ She inched a little closer, circling to the side with a sort of lofty, I'm-up-to-no-good air. ]

Or maaaaybe you're just too good for little me! [ Or maybe she just wanted to puff up his ego and trick him into dodging right into the lake once she got him between her and the watery water. ]

Now now. You've definitely gotten better at it.

[Natsu wasn't a fan of her belittling her own progress like that. Combined with her choice of words, yeah he knew she was up to no good even without that look in her eyes. Still he did circle with her until his back was to the lake.]

[ Lucy grinned warmly. Of course she primarily said that just in a teasing manner. She's mostly gotten better about her own progress and not belittling it too. Because Natsu always countered it - even when she was down on herself and thought she'd let her friends down. ]

If I did, it's only because of you. [ Perfect, now if she could trick him to dodging backwards - a terrible trick to be sure but it'd ..uh... serve him right for tossing a lit stick at her? She sent the whip forwards again, moving forward at the same time. ]

[That cheeky grin. That was what distracted him the most. Ever since he saw she was capable he'd secretly admit he loved seeing it, second only to her happy smile.

Even so he was still focused on Lucy keeping his eye on her whip.]

Well if you wanna put it that way I won't deny it. I guess I am a pretty good teacher.

[Now his ego was showing. However he picked up on her incoming attack a second before she launched it so as expected he hopped back, now standing on the very edge of the lake. All he'll need is a small push.]

[ That cheeky grin doesn't go away either - not when Natsu was standing so close to the water, and all she'd need was to get just close enough .. it was just too tempting to push him into the water as revenge. She couldn't possibly resist.

[ She shifted forward, feinting with the whip at his arm, again, easily avoided. ]

Hee, don't get too cocky! I bet I could teach you a thing or two too. [ Like not getting distracted by cute blonde girl's cheeky grins. Once she stepped in range, she moved as if she was going to snap the whip at him again in an attack - but instead she leaned forward to PEER into his face, bringing up her free hand to give him a firm shove. Into the drink. ]

[He knows she's up to something but he can't decode the details just yet. Just that she'll make her move soon. This time he didn't take a step back merely turning his arm away from the whip.]

Oh really, and just what-

[And then she was there right in his face making his eyes widen in surprise. He completely didn't expect that kind of attack and it's just the opening Lucy needs. However she didn't count on his reflexes to kick in the moment the spell was broken. Or else she might have expected him to reach out to try and grab her arm to drag her down with him.]

[ That surprised look - priceless. In fact she was already starting to laugh at his reaction when he grabbed her arm out of reflex. She should have backed away the second she pushed him, but lessons learned! ]

EEK!

[ Her free hand flailed, instinctively latching onto Natsu - as if that would prevent the inevitable. That being both wizards falling into the water with a pretty impressive little splash. ]

G'aha! That's cold -!

[ Fortunately there was a warm body she was on top...of... ...um ...]

[Even though he was pushed in, He can't help but laugh once their heads are both above water.]

As if - haha - I was gonna take the fall alone!

Hmph, no fair!

[ As if she meant those words, the way she was giggling. Lucy for a moment, was grateful she didn't wear a lot of clothing to get all clumped, wrinkles and clingy. Instead she grinned at his laughter, splashing at him with a hand, sloshing away a step in the water. ]

I would have gotten away with it if I had moved back a little faster..!

[Natsu laughed with her her slowly moving his arms on the water surface to say afloat. That is until he thrusts both hands upwards to splash Lucy.]

Better luck next time~

[After a round of splashing they are both soaked and Natsu clambers out of the lake.]

[ And another squeal from Lucy when she defended herself from the splash of water. She yields, she yields! ]

Just you watch your back, I'll get even sometime.

[ Mock threatening. But once she was out of the water, she shivered a little at the cold air. Of course by then Virgo had returned with the swimsuits and towels, and ..well we'd say she looked perplexed but it was Virgo. She took one look at Natsu, then Lucy before holding up the towel. Kids. ]

[Haha the dragon triumphs! As expected!]

I guess I'll have to even though you always have my back.

[And he says that honestly with a beaming smile as he shakes the water from his pink locks. He gratefully takes a towel from Virgo when she comes back and proceeds to dry his hair for a bit before remembering that he's a human drier. ]

Hey Lucy come closer for a bit.

[ Rassin frassin dragon gloaters! ]

And I always will.

[ Just as honest, with as much of a beaming smile, though she ack acks when Virgo 'helpfully' starts toweling her hair vigorously. ]

Hm? What's up?

[ She had had every intention to walk over to Natsu, of course. Virgo just gave her a little initiative with a towelsnap that made her jump forward in surprise. ...well you wanted her closer, right? ]

[Natsu blinks at Virgo's rough way of drying Lucy's hair. Okay that's her hair but she couldn't dry Lucy's clothes as well. That was where he came in.]

I wanted to dry you off before you catch a cold or something.

[And right on cue flames erupt from his body turning him into the human drier he usually could be.]

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