the ocean you've cried [...] private

henri arrived before nui, but that was mostly just because he was eager to get some real experience in. cry spoke, allowing him to map out the area in his head before fighting, but he shook his head. "i need to simulate fighting in a completely unknown territory. the enemies aren't gonna let me go feel up their territory," he joked, offering cry a grin.

"and i want nui to use the full extent of her fighting abilities on me. she can use her claws, teeth, powers... whatever. i want to feel in danger," he said, voice shaky, but not out of fear- it was excitement. "i want to truly feel the rush of battle."