"I'm sure I'm sure!" Duo insisted with a wide smile. He patted her hand before pulling his back and then he leaned back, dropping his hands behind him in the sand, and tipped his head back to look up at the sky. His braid hung in the sand, but he didn't seem to care.

"Just remember this for next time we get a beach holiday! You owe me a bucket!" He tipped his head and winked over at Alice to show he was teasing. Mostly. If there was ever a next time he would be sure to drag her off to make sandcastles again. He would just avoid using her teapot next time!