[Open] It's getting hot in here

[showsnopiety]

Who: Caren and anyone visiting the hot springs!
When: Post dungeon, could be right after fail/success, could be days after
Where: Hot Springs of course
What: There's a hot springs, so now there's a hot springs episode.
Rating: Could be a p-13 and beyond because some people are only wearing towels in this place.





[Win or fail, everyone needed a reason and a way to relax. With the fall of the towers, there was all sorts of good things to come from it. Some would say it was the birds; and others would say it was the hot springs.

The large, large pools of heated water. Sure, they could be used as a way to get all steamed up (or even steam punk) but after all that hard work, everyone deserves a break!

Bring your swimsuits, your towels, your drinks and snacks-who knows, you should be able to find them in the bazaars, or even on Airy. It's time to soak in the heat!]

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[avantguard]

[ Asuna is also clothed this is fine ]

Vie?

[ Why are you appearing out of nowhere ]

You're supposed to be naked when you enter a hot spring, aren't you?

[ BUT SHE ALSO IS THINKING ABOUT THE HALL BATHS NOW ]

... It's not mixed bathing here too, right?

[hoasen]

[They're safe!!!]

That is what I heard, at least in Japan. [And the Hall, BUT--]

Yes. I believe it is mixed.

[avantguard]

[ PALE.....S ]

I didn't bring my bikini.

[ The one she bought with her

but she wants to see the hot springs still?!? Can they peek without being judged ]

[hoasen]

I...didn't either.

[She didn't even expect there to be hot springs! So they could either investigate, or...]

Should...we buy new ones?

[avantguard]

[ NOBODY DID ]

I want to see the hot springs.

[ So obvious course of action? Buy new bikini or swallow their pride and join the rest of them in their birthday suits ]

Maybe... there aren't any boys in there yet.

[ Whatever she's grabbing Vie's hand to PULL WITH HER she doesn't want to go alone anymore ]

[hoasen]

[Yeah sky island, how is this possible.

Alright...well, she's not letting Asuna go alone if they're going to charge in, which means she doesn't fight her at all and holds her hand tightly to go with.]

Okay...maybe there are a lot of rocks too. [Then they can strategise?!]

[avantguard]

[ But charging in right now is sneaking as quietly as they can to see if there are ACTUALLY any boys in this hot spring ]

Rocks?

[ Oh. To throw at boys if they try to peek. Good idea, Vie. ]

I may just bring my sword with me.

[hoasen]

[ALL ABOUT BEING A NINJA. And yes, just like that. Rocks, magic...she has her gravitational skills now and have been pretty decent at it. She can throw them.]

Oh, a sword might be effective too. I will bring my oar.

[This is brutal.]

[avantguard]

[ Someone will die today ]

Your... what?

[ WHAT ]

[hoasen]

[But who will it be!!!]

Ah, I have an oar which turns into a rifle. And a sword with teeth. Like a chainsaw.

[What soothing weapons.]

[avantguard]

[ Jae-ha probs ]

...

[ Asuna can't decide if those sound interesting or SUPER STRANGE oh well swords she's into them

While peeking around a corner and look back at Vie: ]

You have a sword?

[hoasen]

[Yeah sounds about right. RIP.

And is it safe!!]

I do! I selected a sword after remembering my experiences in the previous dungeon. Being unable to cut anything was excruciating.

[avantguard]

[ RIP!!!

JAE-HA IS IN THE BUSHES SO THAT'S A NO but actually it looks pretty safe...

Maybe this will be fine. Maybe they can go naked and just wrapped in towels. ]

I feel like I cut too much.

[ ALL THOSE GOD DAMN SNAKES ]

But you could shoot with your rifle, right?

[yaoihand]

[ It is mixed bathing ...

But nobody told him that before he stripped himself bare and stepped into the water??? Moon was supposed to watch his things. She obviously did a terrible job on that because they got stolen by some monkey. Right now, Kija's trying to escape the horrible co-ed bath, but he has to take the walk of shame until he finds that mean creature who had stolen his things!!!

This is a no-good, very bad day ... he's in more agony than he was in the dungeon. The moment he sees both Asuna and Vietnam, he makes a strangled noise and retreats into the bushes, hiding there in hope that they will go away. He manages to scratch himself a bit in all the sharp thorns but he's really in no mind to care right now!!!

And Moon, the snake traitor, reacts by gliding over to the two beautiful girls HE'S TRYING TO AVOID and greeting them affectionately. ] No -- Moon!!

[hoasen]

[MEANWHILE, during their search, or possibly while they're half naked--]

Hmm...? [She heard a rustle, like something moving in the leaves. It has to be that nearby bush, but who even knows. Is it an animal of some kind? Or an animal that they must eliminate.

It was then she heard a voice.] Someone calling out to a...[Moon? GEE THAT VOICE SOUNDS FAMILIAR TOO.]

[avantguard]

[ HALF NAKED to make Kija's day better/worse??? And after she's done fussing over her own body.

Moon ─ the one snake that Asuna doesn't actually hate. She recognizes the carrier IMMEDIATELY. ]

Oh, Moon. [ She lets the snake NUZZLE HER FACE or anything, only smiling a little. She's still on guard because this shared bathing business. But the sight of Moon means Kija is ALIVE AND WELL. Hopefully. ]

Did you wander away from Kija again? [ Rubs her LITTLE HEAD with her finger. Doesn't suspect Kija is PEEPING ON THEM. ]

[yaoihand]

[ Who's peeping???? He's covering his eyes?? Especially when he catches sight of Asuna's predicament. Kija makes a horrified noise as Moon interacts with the two girls, and he hopes with all his heart that she won't clue them in on where he is.

But this snake continues to betray him, so ...

After giving both Asuna and Vietnam the sweetest and girliest snake kisses, the tiny snake turns her head, pointing at a certain direction in the bushes. If they're looking for Kija, he's right here!!!

Moon why ... He's always so good to you... ]

[hoasen]

[What an affectionate snake! Of course they'll spoil Moon like crazy. Petting and giving her cute kisses next, Vietnam looks at Asuna as she wonders what Moon is directing them too.]

Is something there?

[Those bushes look painful, so it CAN'T BE KIJA, RIGHT. Besides, Kija is the nicest prince here. Not like all the trash.]

[avantguard]

[ Kija is the opposite of trash fuckboy she also probably protected him from hookers when he was drunk at the Ratchet Party with Vietnam

And now he's peeping on them what a shame

Asuna stares at the bush that Moon looks to, eyes narrowing. There was a weird sound that came from there....... almost like a person but more strangled so she thought it was something else

SHE'S WALKING OVER, reaching for the branches to push them aside and she CUTS HERSELF ON THE THORNS TOO ]

Ow! [ Yeah, can't be anyone in there who would be crazy enough?? ]

[yaoihand]

[ HE'S NOT PEEPING ??? This is the worst day of his life. By now he's covered in scratches all over and each cut stings but he couldn't be assed to care. There are bigger things to be concerned about. Like the fact that he's only seconds from losing his dignity ....... and a few branches and leaves away from seeing Asuna half-naked!!!!

He's thinking about her dignity. He's not a trash fuckboy, please believe in him ...

Kija has no choice but the speak up before the situation gets even messier. ] S-Stay back! Please, do not push open the branches ... [ He wants to die. And the stupid snake seems proud that she had reunited her master with his two dear friends. ]

[hoasen]

Asuna!

[Vietnam immediately moves on over, because she's worried about Asuna getting hurt by the bushes! What is Moon trying to show them that could be so dangerous?] Do you bleed--

[...That wasn't Asuna's voice nor reply. It was the very clear voice of Kija.]

...[She looks over at Moon, he look so pleased, over at Asuna, who needs a heal, and then back at the bushes.]

Kija? Are you in there?!

[avantguard]

[ SHE DOESN'T NEED A HEAL

Kija she trusted you

Asuna backpedals away from the bush and grabs Vietnam, not sure if she's more shocked or angry. ]

K-Kija?!

[ WHY IS KIJA IN THE BUSHES LIKE A PEEPING TOM HOW DESPERATE IS HE TO SEE BOOBS HE WOULD RISK THOSE THORNS?! ]

[yaoihand]

[ STOP MISUNDERSTANDING HIM....... These bushes suck and every time he moves, he only gets more cuts on his kpop complexion, but Kija's currently in more emotional pain than physical ... pain.

He's emotionally compromised right now. This is as traumatic as all those times naked girls would appear in his bedchambers back home. Hands still over his eyes, he keeps them ... glued there... and probably won't open them until the girls are fully clothed. ]

Yes ... F-Forgive me! I have not seen anything! [ The only thing he can see is the scales of his own hand tbh. He's still pure!!! ] I was only trying to leave the hot springs!

[hoasen]

[She needs a lot of heals. Kija also needs heals. UNLESS HE'S PEEPING, IN WHICH HE NEEDS TO BE PUNISHED.]

Leaving the hot springs? [She clutches onto Asuna protectively, ASUNA IS A MARRIED WOMAN NOW, KIJA?]

Why through the thorny bushes?!

[avantguard]

[ PUNISHMENT!!!!

WHOA SHE'S NOT MARRIED (she wishes actually) but she's COVERING VIET'S BOOBS WITH HER ARM

And like Vietnam, Asuna is pretty sure there's better ways to leave the hot springs besides THORNY BUSHES. The shock is wearing... off.....

For now, has the benefit of the doubt while she seethes. ]

Kija. How long have you been there?