[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!]

Comments

[hoasen]

[...Already eating. He's really looking forward to his meal in a bath.

But look, she's completely relieved now. Even though he's seen her naked before, and not the other way around.]

There is no problem. But you will be seeing many naked others there.

[Ah.]

[quaria]

[ Or more like, the chances of him looking forward to a meal than higher than not. Besides, after that entire dramatic dungeon, he's really— really hungry right now.

Thanks for reminding him though, Vietnam. Now he freezes in place, but it's temporary. ... After the bathing area in the Hall, this probably shouldn't come off too much of a surprise. Still annoying, but. ]

... They already told you that they will not be wearing anything?

[ He's going to assume she's been asking the others the same question. ]

O-OH THIS HANDSOME...

[hoasen]

[She could relate to needing to eat. Which is why...she already ate. What a secret pig.

She scratches her cheek before inhaling deeply.]

Well, it is more than I just saw some people not wearing anything when I went to see what the hot springs are like. And also yes, some said they are used to not having to wear anything.

WHOA

[quaria]

[ Thanks... Japan...

Again, Setsuna's familiar with that country's customs, so he's not caught off-guard by the information. He can understand that it's what some people are used to. And to those who are, they're the ones strange. ]

I see.

[ He doesn't say it, but it's obvious from how he looks now. He's going to find an isolated corner and stay there by himself. It's the same thing he does at the Hall. ]

YEAH!!!!

[hoasen]

[Japan says you're welcome.

She doesn't know what he's thinking of doing. But it looks like he's contemplating.]

Not that it should stop you. It's not worse than back at the hall, no?

[quaria]

[ He nods as a response. It's better here actually, considering they're in a public establishment. He's certain that people will conduct themselves better here than at the Hall. ]

What about you? You are heading in, too?

[hoasen]

[At least technically they really should be more well behaved. Someone would probably say something though.]

I would like to, but I'll have to get appropriately dressed first.

[quaria]

[ Go, go, Iron Fist Vietnam. ]

I see. In that case, I should not delay you...

[hoasen]

Yes.

[But before she goes, she stops and turns--]

Setsuna, since we will be dressed, can I join you? [Before, he outlined that they won't EVER HAVE TO SEE EACH OTHER IN A BATH EVER. But this is just a social gathering, right? Like the beach.]

[quaria]

[ Uh... What? That's a surprising question, considering he still recalls their first meeting and its aftermath. He wonders what changed her mind, but.

He trusts her. Over the time they've spent together in Q208 with Jae-ha, his trust is definite for his precious roommates. He reddens a little as he thinks over this, though a nod doesn't take too long to follow. ]

... I do not mind if it is you.

[ She just needs to check the isolated corners for him. ]

[hoasen]

[Well, she probably would still kick him in the baths, but at least outside of it, she doesn't mind.

So she nods before this turns anymore awkward.]

I will find you as soon as I am ready. Please go enjoy yourself first.

[quaria]

[ Why!! The ones she should be kicking are the fuckboys with banana hammocks or ones begging her for a striptease...??

And with her pardon, he will go on ahead first. After a light bow of his head to dismiss himself, he proceeds to the direction of the boys's locker rooms. He'll probably just use one of his sports shorts in place of a swimming trunk...

That's exactly what he does. So after changing into appropriate water gear, he heads into the hot springs area and claims one of the empty pools. He doesn't eat yet surprisingly, wanting to lie down against a rock for a while to rest first. The hot water feels good against aching muscles. ]

[hoasen]

[WOW...okay that's true too.

And off she goes, over to get changed. Fortunately, she did have her things with her since while she asked for everyone's opinion, it was really about her own comfort too.

So she comes back, in her two piece, and covered by a towel. Then begins her search for Setsuna.

He did say he likes to sit privately in the Hall of Glory...so the same must happen here. Oh, there he is.

Not wanting to disturb him, she slides on by, sitting down next to him against the rock.]

[quaria]

[ To greet Vietnam again, Setsuna looks at her to acknowledge her presence. But rather than disrupt the soothing atmosphere with his voice, he speaks with his gestures. The steaming container from earlier with the potato fries is shortly picked up, then extended towards her as an offer that he's willing to share.

The corner he picked is a good spot, facing the west where the sun would eventually set. There's still some time before dusk, so for now they can appreciate the distant sight of Gresser miles below. The ever popular fields of rainbow can be seen through the clouds. ]

[hoasen]

[She thanks him with a nod after she sits down, wishing she brought something to eat too. But then her plans to go to this hot springs were not quite finalised, so it was, in a way, impromptu.

Vietnam takes a potato fry as offered, putting it in her mouth and eating it as softly as she can. The scenery is lovely, and somehow, with Setsuna who doesn't make unnecessary comments about their situation, she can notice the fields further away.

She then tilts her head. She never noticed that they could see Gresser like this before.]

[quaria]

[ Faraway chirping can be heard through the winds. For a couple of minutes, Setsuna is content with resting in silence. He might be hungry, but he's far more tired. He settles down for now, allowing the springs to thoroughly warm his muscles. All this time, he keeps his eyes facing the picturesque view.

Eventually, he sits up to finally open the lunchbox on the floating tray. He takes a fork before beginning to consume the Gresser sausages and pasta dish he has. He eats almost soundlessly. He doesn't speak again until he swallows the first bite. ]

How did your dungeon run turn out?

[hoasen]

[Vietnam can sit in silence for as long as he likes, really. This is probably common whenever they're just resting in the room, and he's stuffing his face with food as she does a myriad of other leisurely activities.

What a cute floating tray...]

Oh! Jae-ha can fly, and I can manipulate gravity. So we just gave Aigis the hook. Aside from some of the puzzles, it went by seamlessly. What of yourself?

[quaria]

[ As Setsuna listens to Vietnam, he continues to eat. Once she finishes her explanation, he holds out the fork towards her. The end of the fork has a piece of sausage. Is he feeding her? He sure is.

This probably isn't the first time he did this, either. ]

It went all right as well... Unfortunately, prior entering the towers, Tieria fell into a sleep coma. He is safe now however, and he is currently resting in his room. Actually, it may have been a good thing that it happened outside rather than within the dungeon.