Planetes
1.l. Let's Talk about Picnic Plan

In a conversation in one of the apartment rooms, Albertelli and some of his friends discussed plans to travel when spring arrived. Unexpectedly, when Elliot asked about the house and garage by phone to the real estate agent, Albertelli asked Elliot.

"Sir Elliot, do you want to move?"

Elliot did not immediately answer because he was still busy conversing with real estate agents via mobile phone. Only when the bentala was done with his affairs did he reply.

"Oui, get closer to my office."

Not wrong, but not entirely correct. However, the location Elliot chose as his place to live not far from the sea.

"Then, are you going there by car or motorcycle?" Albertell asked back.

"Motor."

“Not expecting, Pak—I think you will prefer car.” Albertelli commented.

"Motor is cooler. It could be the king of the streets." Elliot replied casually.

“HAH—?? Do you like wild racing? Man, that’s dangerous. I didn't expect it to turn out you were racing wild.” Albertelli shook his head. “Oh well, nothing’s wrong with that.”

"Not really, anyway. But the bike can be off-road. Cars do exist, but they're limited."

At home like that. Besides, in a hurry, Elliot can slip between cars on the road.

"In short, the motor is more efficient." Elliot added.

"That's true—" Albertelli nodded softly, agreeing with Elliot's words.

"What type of motor do you have, sir?"

Albertelli. And from Elliot's description, it looks like the bike is the same as Albertelli's: touring bike.

"Gazgas GE 250" the planet replied calmly. "Have you heard?"

Motorcycle that Elliot has since changed professions to become a freelance photographer. He may be more comfortable using it than having to use a car.

Albertelli shook his head for sure, sure never heard of it before.

"Never. If I gota be honest, I am not so familiar with brands that are less popular in the US. What kind of motor? Can I see the picture?"

"It's only natural that you've never heard of it, it's not an American motorcycle." Elliot took out a portrait of his motorcycle from his device. "This is a Spanish motor. Can be used off-road, or ordinary road too."

"Man, you were not joking—" Albertelli noticed the photo of the bike fixedly before finally nodding and refocusing his attention to his interlocutor. "Often the trail?"

"Oui, because you have to look for a good view as a photo object," Elliot replied immediately with a smile plastered on the ranum.

"I need a bike that can hit all terrains. So, I chose that type of bike."

Not to mention if you have to go through a difficult road. Inevitably, Elliot had to use a recalcitrant motorbike.

“Oh yeah, I getcha. By the way, sir. What do you work as? And when I met you on that iceberg... Were you taking photos?” Albertelli also could not resist his curiosity.

Iceberg? Forgive the memory capacity of this planet which is equivalent to the elderly on earth. It took about 30 seconds for Elliot to answer the hero's question.

"I'm a retired doctor who works as a photographer and essayist and yes, I went there to take photos."

Panicked when Elliot was silent. His mind had thought that the one Albertelli met with Fuusetsu was the ghost of Elliot.

Fortunately, it was answered by the owner of the blue hair.

"What's there? Man, even if the rocks do not come, I want to go around the mountain first." asked Albertelli.

Not a ghost, anyway. This planet just needs time to remember. Elliot is old.

"There is a snow mountain view with exotic animals! ✨ ✨" his eyes look sparkling. Elliot was excited to tell Albertelli.

"Mon dieu, what a pity. The snow storm came after I finished taking pictures of the scene. Well, maybe it's not your recourse to do that." there's a disappointed tone in the planet's voice.

“Yeah, and you are not satisfied to take pictures nor have you recovered, yes.”.

“About some interesting thing isn't there on the mountain in spring? If there is, the plan I want to climb again.” Albertelli reveals his plan to Elliot.

Come to think of it, this is what Albertelli discussed with Fuusetsu and Fadhil.

Elliot laughed a little. Actually, he could have controlled the snowstorm until it subsided slightly with his strength even though Elliot could only take out 50% of it.

"It's okay, later in the spring there are usually a lot of interesting things, really." the curvy ranum forms a smile. "The flowers are blooming, and more animals will appear. Isn't that interesting?"

Albertelli remained silent for a while to weigh up the suggestion. His chin was elus, his eyes were looking up, a sign that he was thinking about something.

“And surely people will come a lot yes..." Albertelli paused for a moment before continuing the conversation. "You have plans to come again in spring, sir?”

"Oui, of course," replied the planet quickly.

There are stars erupting in their unique neutrals. A sign that Elliot is overjoyed at the moment.

"Spring views are beautiful, right? I'll be looking forward to it." Now his gaze is on Albertelli. "You're all yourself, Vinny? Any plans somewhere when spring comes?"

“From what you said earlier, I want to try going to the mountain again. But my priority for spring is definitely a picnic!” A big smile on Albertelli's face. Like a child waiting for spring.

“I heard the picnic under the cherry tree was very different sensation you know!” Albertelli's hand folded in front of his chest and his smile was replaced by a more serious expression..

“But even though I’m excited, I admit I have not prepared anything at all. Like people to invite, or food to be brought—even carpets and baskets have not got—.”

Laughter was broken instantly when listening to Albertelli's speech about the readiness to face spring. It's all important, anyway. But that's not all it really is.

"Umm, I think things like that can be prepared slowly, Vinny. What matters is the spirit first." Elliot intended to give this friend some encouragement.

"Picnic under the cherry tree, huh? Sounds interesting. I will prepare the carpet and the food later. So, we can have a picnic together."

It seems that after Elliot finishes his house move, he will be busy again to take care of the picnic.

The three words that Elliot spoke made Albertelli's face look even more excited.

“THAT’S A GREAT IDEA!” albertelli flicked his finger. “Let's go on a picnic together and invite the others too! I think that many people will be more exciting.”

Albertelli nodded to himself. “Mhm. If there are a lot of people, we can have a game too - and maybe go somewhere else after! Yes right??”

"You're right" Elliot said to his friend. "Maybe we can leave after my business is done. You know what, Vinny? My move this time was quite troublesome."

"Bother why, sir?" Albertell asked.

"My children are asking for a house that is big enough to be occupied, it is a bit difficult to find such a house. Even if he finally finds it, anyway." Elliot told Albertelli the answer.

"Lho, isn't your son grown up, sir?" albertelli's eyebrows furrowed in wonder.

"There are, but there are times when they want to stay with me."

Albertelli nodded in understanding. People who have been married are bothered, yes. He thought what if he later married Yuna, huh?

"Sir, are they not family yet?" ask Albertelli carefully. Fear of offending Elliot.

"Not yet, they're all single" Elliot replied without hesitation.

Sometimes even Elliot felt confused, what's wrong with asking about it? Not breaking the rules, right? Earthlings are hard to understand.

"Ah, so it looks, huh?" Albertelli nodded his head.

The sound of the car rang out, Elliot immediately moved. His gaze was now on his friend.

"Because my invitation has come, I'm sorry, Vinny. Tomorrow my work piles up."

Elliot has to be so good when he gets to the new house.

"Ah, right too. Careful, sir."

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