Waking up the next morning, Topaz looks for Neo and Ariel, only to find them gone and the bed cool. Wondering where they went to, Topaz gets up and makes his way to the bathroom. Peeking inside, Topaz sees the mirror halfway steamed over and water along the bottom of the shower. Getting into the shower himself and taking a quick shower, Topaz gets out and sees a note on the mirror.
{Good morning Topaz! Neo and I were called into Ironwood's office for something. We will head to the cafeteria after we are done there so meet us there for breakfast. See you then! Love you <3}
Now knowing where the girls are, Topaz changes into some comfortable clothes and heads towards the cafeteria. Walking into the busy room, Topaz sees Neo and Ariel off in the corner with Ruby and Weiss. Grabbing some food for himself he walks over to the girls and sets his food down next to them.
Topaz: "Good morning everyone, hope you're all doing well."
Ruby: "Topaz, you're back! Hi!"
Topaz: "Hey Ruby, good to see you."
Weiss: "Good morning Topaz."
Topaz: "Morning Weiss."
Neo and Ariel lean over and give Topaz a kiss on the cheek, bright smiles on their faces.
Neo: "Good morning Topaz."
Ariel: "Morning!"
Topaz: "Good morning Neo, and you too Ariel. What did General Ironwood want with you two?"
Ariel: "Ah, he called us in to tell us we will have the next few days off to spend time with you."
Topaz: "That's great!"
Neo: "Yep, now we can finally have those dates you've been promising us."
Topaz: "Yes, we certainly can. Is there anything specific you two want to do?"
Ariel: "Nothing specific comes to mind for me. I'm pretty content just spending time around you."
Topaz: "Uh huh, sure you flirt."
Ariel: "I am not a flirt! I'm serious!"
Topaz: "I know Ariel, I'm just teasing you. Your pouting is adorable."
Neo: "He has a point Ariel."
Ariel: "You two are so mean."
Topaz: "Only because you react the way you do."
Neo: "As much as you are teasing her about it, I'm of a similar mindset though. I will be happy just spending time with you too Topaz."
Topaz: "I must just be that great to be able to keep you two cuties content with just my presence."
Ruby: "Pffft."
Topaz: "Something to say Ruby?"
Ruby: "Nope."
Ruby is holding back laughter as she replies, with Weiss being very similar. Shaking his head, Topaz turns his attention back to Neo and Ariel who are giving him a deadpan look.
Ariel: "Rather full of ourselves, aren't we?"
Topaz: "Only with you two."
Neo: "Who's the flirt now?"
Topaz: "I kind of have to be a flirt when it comes to the two of you."
Ariel: "Maybe. So, what's our plan?"
Topaz: "Well, since neither of you two have anything specific in mind, I think we will start with a simple walk around that park that's fairly close to here and see where the day takes us."
Neo: "Works for me."
Ariel: "Same here."
Topaz: "Cool, after breakfast change into something comfortable."
The rest of breakfast goes quickly with nothing out of the ordinary. Ruby and Weiss asked about his last mission and he told them what they wanted to know. Saying their goodbyes, Topaz, Neo and Ariel made their way towards their room. The girls spent some time looking into their clothing before taking it into the bathroom and changing. Topaz spent the time they took on his scroll looking for interesting things to do for their date. Something catches his eye and he takes a mental note of where it's located at to check into later. Eventually, the girls leave the bathroom dressed in loose sweaters and jeans. They look towards Topaz and give him a little twirl, showing off their outfits for him. Topaz takes a moment to look over each of their outfits giving them a smile. Ariel is wearing a light pink sweater that hangs off her right shoulder with a small black belt sitting snugly just above her waist, with black jeans that hug her legs quite nicely. Neo is wearing a cream colored sweater with chocolate brown pants.
Topaz: "You both look incredible."
Neo: "Thank you Topaz."
Ariel: "Thanks."
Topaz: "Are you both ready?"
Neo and Ariel: "Of course!"
Walking out of the school, Topaz takes Neo and Ariel's hands and leads them towards the park. Arriving at the park a few minutes later the three begin to walk around looking for things to do. Walking along one of the many pathways, Topaz sees a small red ball roll in front of them. He picks up the ball and turns to where it came from, and sees a group of four boys around five or six years old. They have a scared look on their face when they see Topaz holding their ball.
Child 1: "We're sorry mister animal. We didn't mean to kick our ball over here."
Topaz: "Mister animal?"
Child 2: "Yeah, my dad says that's what people like you are. Is he wrong?"
Topaz: "Yes, he is. Faunus are people too, just with animal features."
Child 1: "But don't faunus attack humans?"
Topaz: "Some do sadly. But that's only after humans attack them. Most of us just want to enjoy the quiet with those we love."
Child 3: "Can we have our ball mister?"
Topaz: "Of course, here you kids go. Have fun and be safe."
Children: "Thank you mister!"
Topaz watches the kids run off with their ball and shakes his head with disappointment.
Ariel: "You ok Topaz?"
Topaz: "Yeah, I'm fine. I just have a hard time believing that there are people out there that influence their kids to this extant."
Neo: "I get what you mean. It is sweet how you dealt with them though."
Ariel: "You're good with kids Topaz."
Topaz: "Thanks girls. I'm happy they were at the age where they can comprehend the conversation, and absorb what they hear."
Neo: "True, the kids are lucky they ran into you and not another faunus though. Some wouldn't take some of the things they said as lightly as you did."
Topaz: "Sadly yeah. But let's not linger on it anymore, and enjoy our date."
Ariel: "Let's!"
Walking further along the path, Topaz and the girls enjoy their time, taking in the many flowerbeds that surround them. Each having its own breed of flower, and each having a small sign in front telling what the flower is, and showing names and ranks of different people, along with a date.
Neo: "What's with all these signs?"
Topaz: "I think it's a memorial garden."
Ariel: "What makes you think that Topaz?"
Topaz: "Just look closely at the signs. They give a name, rank and a date. The date is more than likely the day they died."
Neo: "But why are they here and not in a cemetary?"
Topaz: "They were probably all from high ranking families here in Atlas, so their graves are in private cemeteries."
Ariel: "That makes sense."
Topaz: "Let's continue, there's something I want to check out."
Neo: "Oh? Do tell."
Topaz: "Nope, you're going to find out when we get there."
Neo: "Why do you have to be such a tease."
Topaz: "Because someone likes me to be."
Neo: "Touche."
Ariel: "Can we at least get a hint?"
Topaz: "Nope, you two are too smart. You'd figure it out with any hints I'd give."
Neo: "Pretty please?"
Topaz: "Nope, let's go. If I remember right, we will be there in like twenty minutes, so you won't have too long to wait unless we get distracted, and you two are rather distracting."
Ariel: "Oh hush you flirt."
Neo: "But do feel free to keep the compliments coming."
Topaz: "Hahaha, maybe I will, now come on, we have a date to continue."
Walking out of the park Topaz leads Neo and Ariel along the walkway and to a large building. Walking up to the building, Topaz turns towards Neo and Ariel to see their reactions. Ariel's eyes are wide and Neo is looking towards Topaz with eyes full of curiosity.
Ariel: "Is this the place Topaz?"
Topaz: "Yes, it is. I read pretty good things about it while you girls were changing. Is it alright?"
Neo: "I've never been to an aquarium before! Let's go."
Ariel: "I'm down as well. It's been too long since I last went to an aquarium."
Topaz: "Then let's go!"
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