⤜ 1stclasssoldierzack·. ✧
@happiment liked for a starter!!
Usually, the cold weather doesn’t bother him all that much. After all, he was able to trek through Modeoheim in his SOLDIER outfit, which is absolutely not designed to give much protection, if any from freezing cold climates. But the arctic like climate of Eidolon is even more chilling than anything his felt, so much so that he feels the need to move around to try and keep his body temperature up as high as he can get it. And so, he does just that.
To start things off, Zack begins trekking through the snow with a light job, gradually increasing his pace. Eventually, his jogging brings him to the village centre, which burns brightly, just as advertised, and is loaded with people. Though he’s warmed up quite a bit now, he feels he may as well finish up with some squats, even if it is in a public place, not particularly caring if the people standing all around stare at him. If anything, he just takes people’s attention as an excuse to put on a show of sorts.
Finding a decent spot with enough room to stretch out, he begins right away, starting out squatting slowly, throwing his arms out in front of him as he pulls up, and repeats this process, eventually settling for a modest pace. He lets out a soft grunt each time he pulls up.
“Alrighty, I’m feeling pretty warmed up now. Man, it’s been so long since I’ve gotten in exercise like this, it feels pretty great! Man, I thought it’d be tough getting back into this but I feel like I can pick up right where I left off!”
ayano very much so keeps to herself, always part of the background like some sort of ghost. of course, blending in with the snow isn’t entirely possible, given her bright red scarf, but she doesn’t attract too much attention regardless. being around people is still something she’s attempting to become reacquainted with, and sure she’s gotten used to the idea, but she isn’t entirely accustomed ( vaguely, she has to wonder if this is what a NEET feels like ).
though, in general? she just didn’t like being the center of attention. sure, the ayano of the past could make friends easily, but ultimately? she’s a shy girl. which is why she can’t help but blink and stare at this man randomly squatting in the middle of the village square like it’s nothing. passerby villagers don’t seem to care ( and honestly, who can blame them? they live their lives with newcomers doing funky things such as, oh, you know, appearing out of thin air ).
but still... though the weather’s not unbearably cold with the warmer seasons upon the village, ayano wonders if the man would catch a chill faster regardless. plus, she did hear the snow’s gotten a little slippery too with the warmth. falling because of exercise... ouch.
❝ u-um... excuse me... ❞ her voice is quiet as she approaches, hand waving slightly as if unsure if she should continue or not. “if you’re planning on exercising, i think proper shoes are important...? or, um, watching your step.” and then she pauses. “and staying warm, maybe? i’m not entirely sure, but if you’re sweating and it’s cold, can you get sick faster?”
