My Land, My Rules

Gladio had found places on his hike yesterday that he just had to show Nell, so they spent the day doing an abbreviated version of the hike. Nell was in raptures over the huge trees and old world forests they went through and spent a fair amount of time communing with the forest. They had fun seeing who could notice animals quicker - Nell through the land or Gladio with his scouting. Nell won every time, but that just seemed to make Gladio happier.

They ate a delicious packed lunch while sitting in front of the most amazing view. The fact that they might have spent more time kissing than eating just made everything even better. Dinner was at a little out of the way place, but Nell honestly couldn't tell you much about what they'd eaten because it had been more about being together and laughing.

After dinner they made their way to the Onsen. Nell stripped down to her tunic top and leggings before coming out to smile shyly at Gladio. "The hot water feels so good."