What she had packed for their picnic was not only tasty, but seemed fresh, too.  From the meats and cheeses to the fruit and bread.  Orion always enjoyed being outdoors, and sitting on a blanket with her felt much better than being sat around a stuffy dining room table.  In way too fancy clothes for his liking, though he more often than not managed to get away with just wearing his favored suits.<br/><br/>“As a matter of fact, Princess, I come here as often as I possibly can,” he explained.  “Though always with an escort, of course.  Shade actually enjoys romping through the sand and surf.”  Washing his lunch down with a sip or two of wine, Orion stated, “And if you’re still interested, we do have rugby practice scheduled for tomorrow morning.”  The Prince, however, was still unable to fathom why on Earth Cassiopeia would want to attend practice.  Bet she changes her mind when the time comes, he thought.