open to — @pcvrlys ( micah ) setting — outside of kelly's beach house
kelly pulled the sun lounger with one hand behind her, a repeating thud trailing against the sand. the second lounger was already in place, facing the ocean. kelly's house was to their back, about fifteen yards away. off to the side of them stood a telescope. her sun lounger held a few blankets and pillows for the pair to use. the weather was improving, but spending more than ten minutes outside called for something to trap their body heat. fire was out of the question, as they were already dealing with enough light pollution.
the two had gotten together once before to gaze at the stars, though it was in a more secluded area last time. kelly felt it was best this time to do it close to home, in case they needed additional resources (last time, they ran out of snacks). micah was much more knowledgeable about the stars than kelly, something that provided an entirely logical reason for them to stargaze together. kelly could leech off of his knowledge; this way, she gained something from a social interaction... she could claim she was being productive.
when the lounger was appropriately placed, kelly handed over a couple blankets and pillows for micah to use. "we are more prepared this time," she promised. "i brought different kinds of mittens, rechargeable hand warmers, food..." she wandered off, mentally checking off things as they caught her eye. "i think we're set." she declared with a determination most often seen in those who are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
