Nightfall has fallen as the ship continues on route to Luca. Lulu and Sora have checked into a private room inside the ship. The sound of running water can be heard nearby as Lulu is taking a much needed shower after the day's event. Sora sits outside the bathroom on the table and looks all around the room to kill time. Lulu's black leather dress is hanging on a chair near the table. The Kilika tailors have done their work well as the dress looks as good as new. In addition to that, to further show their gratitude they purchased a replacement Moogle doll for Lulu from a traveling merchant. The white stuffed looking creature lies on the table of the room. Yawning a bit Sora silently stays in place.

The sound of the running water stops. Grabbing a towel Lulu begins to dry her long flowing dark hair. As she passes it over her hair she covers her face letting the absorbent fabric remove the water. Moving downward Lulu dries her breasts and stomach. Then to end the process, she dries her legs and back. Finished drying her body Lulu puts on a white bath robe and slips on some slippers. Once she opens the door a wave of steam comes out, letting Sora know that she's finished bathing. Feeling much more relaxed Lulu says "That was uplifting." Sora casually points out "But you took a while." Lulu ignores his comment and says "Shouldn't you take a bath?" While she does have a point considering the recent battle Sora says "Come on, I can't wait til we get to Luca." "That's not a proper answer." replies Lulu "Give me a break." says Sora with a minor smirk.

Feeling another issue that needs dealing Lulu begins to head out towards the door that leads to the hall and deck of the ship. Curiosity getting the better of him, Sora asks "Where are you going?" Lulu stops at the door and says without turning to face Sora "I'm going to get some food." With that said she opens and closes the door leaving Sora alone in the room. Within a couple of minutes Lulu steps into the room and brings with her a plate of food as well as a cup. She puts it on the table near Sora and takes a seat to make herself comfortable.

The meal consists of rice, meat, and some vegetables with some water to drink. Feeling a rumbling in his stomach Sora stands and eyes the food with much interest. The aroma of much needed nourishment has awakened his appetite. Placing his right hand on his stomach and rubbing it lightly Sora can feel his mouth fill with saliva. Lulu isn't blind to Sora's reaction and says:

"This is for you."

On a napkin Lulu puts in some pieces of meat, rice, and vegetables. She sets them on the table near Sora. Seeing the food laid out for him, Sora says filled with vigor "Alright! Time to eat!" He grabs a piece of meat in one hand and rice with the other and starts to dig his teeth into the food. As Lulu watches the brown haired boy eat she can't help but think as she smiles slightly "Kids..." However, something else enters Lulu's mind about Sora's nature. There's no doubt that he's kind and aspires to help others even despite his current size. But the incidents with him falling into her breasts and healing her injury in Kilika forest has sparked a curiosity within Lulu. Crossing her right leg over her left under the table Lulu takes a moment and says:

"Sora."

At hearing his name being called Sora stops eating as he holds a grain of rice in one hand and a two smaller pieces of meat and vegetables on the other. He asks "What's wrong?" Lulu says beginning to sound rather hesitant "...I need to ask you something." Sora asks in a casual tone "What is it?" as he puts the remaining pieces of food in his mouth and begins to chew. Lulu opens her mouth and asks:

"How much do you know about a woman's body?"

Opening his eyes as wide as he can and feeling like there's a frog stuck in his throat Sora begins to cough. Forming a fist and hitting himself on his chest Sora works the food down and begins to take in deep breaths. After the choking hazard has passed Sora looks up to see Lulu looking down on him with still quite the firm expression on her face.

Sora can't understand why she's asking him such a question. Crossing his arms Sora begins to think. Beginning to get lost in thought, Sora recalls on how he felt when massaging Lulu's soles. He felt like he was learning to appreciate a woman beyond what's seen at first glance. But that doesn't seem like enough. There's no doubt Lulu is pretty, actually she looks even prettier with her hair loose like how she has it now. After such a long silent pause, Sora breaks it by saying sounding quite honest "To tell you the truth, I don't know much. I haven't even kissed a girl." Feeling the honesty in his tone, Lulu appreciates Sora's decision to be truthful and says "I see." Confused over her reasoning for wanting to ask him about such a topic, Sora asks "Why did you want to know about that?" Lulu takes a moment to reply as she says sounding both in her direct tone as well as sincere "Sorry, I was curious." Lulu has gotten her answer and feels she's come to know Sora a little better. Forming a simple smile and and placing a hand on the back of his head Sora says sounding a bit more at ease "Oh, so that's it." After resolving that issue, they both resume eating their meal.

After the meal Lulu lays down on the bed of the room and begins to sleep. Sora is currently taking a bath on a bowl that's on a nightstand next to her bed. The sweat he produced throughout the day and eating food at his size ended up being a bit of a messy deal. Thinking about how close he is to his goal makes Sora say as he splashes some water in his face "Almost there..."

Finishing his bath and putting on his clothes, Sora sees Lulu set a bed for him on the nightstand. Laying down and looking out at the window producing star light into the room Sora says sounding calm, but hopeful "Tomorrow, Luca." Before closing his eyes and falling asleep.