She was built on Clyde with Iron Pride when the whole World smelled of War. A long grey Queen with a hunting stride, and 15 inch guns in four, from Scapa Flow to the western swell she carried the White Insignia proud โฆ
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She watched as the other dove into the water, the Lady was impressed.
Lion seemed to be. Very good swimmer.
โ Sea Lion.โ She giggled softly as she waited for her friend to return.
When she finally surfaced her eyes were drawn to a beautiful shell. +
That is fair, but Hoods eyes are not the best any longer.
โ I will look forward to such a treasure.โ
Thinking on it she almost teasingly called Lion a Sea- Lion~
โOh?โ That seemed to have surprised her, aside from the submarines she didnโt know anyone else who free dove.
โ That is impressive. I would love to see.โ
Those are veryโฆHoof things to enjoy doing,
"Snorkling? No, I free dive by the sand bars to find shells.if you want i csn show you. You seem to learn quick."
โSunbathing, reading and napping are a pleasure but I cannot say I have snorkeled for sea shells before.โ
That one sheโd not seen the other do either.
"Me? I like to go diving for seashells. Finding pretty ones is slways a pleasure~."
Doing a few stretches.
"What about you? What is it you like to do?"
โIt is a rare thing indeed. But as some might say it is what makes it special.โ
She too set her things down. โHmmm we have plenty of time, is there anything you like in particular?โ
"Of course, itโs rare to see you cut loose and relax from your lady like Demeter you hold most of the time,"
Setting her stuff down by one of the chairs.
"So where shall we begin my lady~?โ
โI do hope you are enjoying your stay then. The cultural exchange alone should make the visit quite exciting.โ
Blue eyes caught the movement of those tails and she cannot help the gentle smile on her face.
โRegrettably the long journey makes visits quite difficult-โ
That and Sakura has always been isolationist.
โBut it was long overdue that I should visit. Both Royal Navy and others in the region~โ
Her long and tall fox ears twitched on her head as her many tails flicked happily
Blue eyes looked up, โ And you must be Lady Yamato, of the Sakura Empire.โ She gave a polite bow to the other.
The Pride of the Royal Navy offering a smile to the kitsune woman.
โ It is not often we see you on our shores are you here for a visit ?โ
Again offering her arm to her elder ship.
"Train hard, play hard as they say~."
Itโll be a nice short trip down to the shore where they can cut loose.
โI was trying to at least be a little humble.โ She laughed softly clearly amused but relaxed all the same.
โ Have you come up with any other fascinating new inventions? No need to tell me if they are of secret importance but I do recall someone loving their R&D.โ
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โ No need to relay your compliments since that person already sits before me โ
Chuckling a bit, finding the tease amusing, the battleship soon took a gentle sip from her cup, eyes closing to fully enjoy it.
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V. Her fondness for tea is well known. However, she is very fond of certain blends. Only a handful know of her favorites.
Bismarck and Wales among them.
IV. Hood is first and foremost a lady, but she is not above using a special blade hidden in her parasol.
She is a โfightingโ lady after all. Though trained in its use she isnโt on par with the KGVโs.
@PridemadeSteel Lion would return about twenty minutes later with her swimsuit on, sunscreen, towel, and water bottle.
"Lady Hood~! Are you ready to go?"