"We're headed out to the beach," Tyra spoke as she lead Rex through a living room in Irena's villa towels hanging from one arm and one large bottle of sunscreen in the other, "Don't wait up!"
The two honeymooning Dinotopians made their way through calmly and with little fanfare to Heather and Irena who were seated on the couch... or rather Irena was on the couch and Heather was seated beside it on the floor. The villa had been done up well and it was fairly clear that Irena had had plenty of work done to see to things being capable of supporting Animalians that were either based on megafauna or Dinosaurs. There were however some things that didn't look they would be strong enough to easily support her weight, though, and the couch that Countess Irena was sitting on.
"Just keep in mind that while the beach area near the villa is "private," it is not a nude beach and isn't too far from the public beaches," Irena called after them.
"Of course... but everything looks divine," Tyra smiled and lead Rex out.
As they made their way out, Irena then looked over to Heather who sat quietly looking out in the direction in which Tyra and Rex had gone. The Spanish countess could easily see the stress in Heather as the Syntixisaurus female took a deep breath in and then blew the air out, doing her best to pucker her lips as she did so. Irena figured that some of this had to be some frustration that had come about during the IAC, particularly as she had noticed some of the tension there immediately before Tyra and Rex's wedding, but at that time, she'd figured that was just some wedding jitters and fairly typical desires to have things go perfectly for the special day and that once they got past the wedding, things would sort themselves out.
"I take it things haven't calmed since the wedding?" Irena asked to Heather after a moment or two, making sure that Tyra and Rex were out of earshot.
"I think she's over the frustration that related to the delay in her wedding... and admittedly, I knew this was coming in that she'd invite me along," Heather sighed, "as she even said that since she came along on mine and Jeremy's it would only be fair that I come along on hers."
"Makes sense," Irena commented, "for I'd think that she does still love you... though with things related to the Animalia Virus and being double dosed... it's obviously more like an older sister or school friend than a grandparent."
"There are still the times where she can be more like a grandmother than an older sister... some of her frustration with what delayed Jeremy and I during the IAC in Lyre/Animalia shows that," Heather chuckled, "and in many ways... it has let us reconnect in ways. They're different now than in the past. As both of us are obviously different... but in many ways that is a good thing."
"But..." Irena spoke what she sensed was coming.
"But Jeremy couldn't come with us," Heather said slowly, "because of some of the delays and the need to get things going with the Horizon offices in Dino City... he has a lot more on his plate than just tinkering with the virus to oversee people's conversions. It'll mean more money with the promotion, obviously... but..."
"You'd rather have him with you," Irena nodded.
Heather nodded, "For various reasons. And since he couldn't be here... I'd be more content to stay in Dino City and be with him and let Tyra have her honeymoon."
Heather then tilted her head and moved it closer to Irena's and then whispered into her host's ear.
"And they've hooked Jeremy up with some physical trainer... a part of me is rather interested in seeing how that turns out and right now it feels like I'm missing out seeing how good he'll look," Heather whispered.
"I'm sure he'll look good when you return," Irena chuckled, "though I can see where you're coming from. Missing one you love and one you know you love."
Heather nodded and watched as Irena stood up and offered hand to help Heather up.
"But you at least have someone to love right now," Irena reminded Heather.
"You don't?" Heather wondered, "I thought there was some one from WSA that followed you around a lot when you first visited Animalia and Lyre..."
"There was... but we were mostly in acclimation classes together," Irena answered, "it's really not to much more than that... And it hasn't been as though I've been without admirers."
Heather waived off Irena's offer to help her up and rose to her feet. Irena might stand a bit taller than the average Spanish woman, particularly with her digitigrade legs and horns, but she was still short when compared to Heather and Heather didn't want to risk accidentally injuring the other woman. She got to her feet and stretched her back for a moment.
"Admirers?" Heather wondered.
"Mostly some that have seen me jogging and have desired to go for a ride as it were," Irena answered, "not exactly the future mate to help bring the Pyrenees Ibex back... but there have been a few small social gatherings that have gone fairly well and have not been populated by people who's sole interest is my cup size."
Heather nodded as Irena waived her on as she began to head out the other way. Heather then followed.
"In the meantime, I figure it might be best to pause away from things related mates and romantic adventures," Irena offered, "that will be for your grandparents for the moment. There are some other things here that I'm sure you'll find interesting and give you something to admire and think about that will be positive."
"Like the art museums Tyra mentioned?" Heather raised a brow-ridge, "for inspiration..."
"Perhaps..." Irena nodded, "but there is much in Spain that would be good to see that go beyond just museums and the beach."