[ Hilda would be willing to give the beach another shot after this. But there can't be any creepy birdmen in sight. The weird mermaids can stay. At the rate things are going though she might very well just be a poolside girl. It would be a big shame not to wear cute swimsuits after all.

Her gaze snaps up from the sunglasses, widening a little in surprise. ]

You'd really do that? I was just going to see if there were any sandals that were left on the beach and take those. I definitely don't want you to have to walk around in bare feet if you don't have to.

[ Hilda's smile warms. ]

But I wouldn't say no to a kiss. Especially from someone as pretty as you.