the smell of ocean and sea salt wafted over the boardwalk in golden ward delicately, and the clouds rolled and rumbled across the horizon gently. an overcast day at the beach meant that passerby would be more drawn towards the boardwalk's many attractions, including the rides, vendors, and the various arcades scattered around. morgana wanted to explore his own ward a bit closer, especially after hearing that there was an increase in crime in this area, but the neon lights and the occasional aroma of beach food kept him a little distracted. until it started raining.
”ahhh! cold, cold, cold!!!!”
morgana dodged into the first building he saw, one of the bigger arcades on the boardwalk. shivering as he shook out his fur, morgana headed deeper into the arcade, hoping it was warmer the further he went inside. maybe the owner would put on the heat and he could curl up...but not yet, this was a good time to scope out the place. he casually ignored the stares he received as he looked around, as he was getting used to them at this point, but stopped when he saw a flash of neon orange hovered over a old-fashioned gaming console.
”futaba...?! hey, futaba!!”
the cat-like being hovered around the teenager's legs, trying to get her attention. she was the same as ever, locked into her screen and concentrated on her game. scowling, he hopped right onto the console in front of her face, planting himself right in front of the screen.
”earth to futaba! you haven't changed, i see.”