[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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[hoasen]

[Japan...never told her about these things, but she has heard of them.

Because if they can have host clubs? She wouldn't be surprised at all.]

Just when I thought I knew everything about the world.

[showsnopiety]

You may always know more Vietnam. The world is a larger and smaller place than one thinks.

[She says it, not unkindly. This isn't the first time she's shocked someone like this.

...though not as explicitly. Not lately anyway.]

[hoasen]

You are right. One always learns many things. And the world is always changing.

[She knew her brother was a pervert. She just knew it.]

I suppose it just is a surprise to learn more about one's brother...more than one would prefer.

[showsnopiety]

I suppose.

[Technically, she doesn't have siblings. But she can't say that; Sion would sulk at her if she didn't claim him as a brother. But still...]

So you are the literal embodiment of the country you're named after?

[...Oh. Wait. Does this mean Vietnam knows how to make French food?]

[hoasen]

[Sion and Caren's relationship as being not!siblings is similar to Vietnam and her own siblings anyway. Japan denies being China's baby brother all the time.]

I am. In human form. [And she sure does!]

[showsnopiety]

Ah. So it is...and isn't as I thought it was. It's still strange hearing it outloud.

[Her head tilts for a moment in consideration. French food. Certainly better then Mystery Mondays. And those sandwiches would be easier to eat on the go...

Caren nods once.]

I see. Will you be joining me in the springs then?

[That's it. That's all there is. Caren can be rather accepting...in a strange sort of way. She still thinks it's weird. But whatever.]

[hoasen]

It isn't? What did you think it was?

[She's curious, because Caren's assumption could be as close as possible to what Vietnam really is. She's not exactly a giant landmass condensed into a single being, anyway. And look, French food is really convenient! She makes it herself to eat because the food on Mystery Monday definitely sucks.]

I do not mind joining you in the springs, if you are okay with it?

[She's easier with divided hot springs than mixed ones anyway.]

[showsnopiety]

A spiritual embodiment of what people hoped the country could be.

[She shrugs.]

Or someone of an odd name. I've heard stranger.

[More importantly.]

I can't eat and drink all of this myself. If I wasn't, I wouldn't have brought so many things.

[hoasen]

[She raises her eyebrows.] Close enough, actually. We...don't really come about until a country actually forms. If no country with no people, no history, we don't really exist. [And when a countries dissolves, well.]

I have a human name too, usually for paperwork. It is Sen.

[Which means lotus! She's just not used to introducing herself as this first, but it really doesn't matter.]

Oh! Then I will join you. It is very generous of you.

[showsnopiety]

But is that an idealisation, or merely a sum of what the people are, throughout their history?

[Curious, that. She considers it, and nods once. But she'll remember the name.]

It's the least I can do. A way for us to replenish our energies, as well as get to know one another.

[Not to mention:]

Heroes also tend to think with their stomach, do they not?

[hoasen]

Hmmm...that latter. And idealisation contributes, but we are ourselves too. We are more than likely to be influenced by what happens in history.

[That is how she learns, anyway. She wouldn't have learnt to be this strong if not for the battles that occurred.]

Ah, true! A very good way to do both. And [She laughs awkwardly.] Also correct. I am sure everyone is in need of something to eat after working so hard.

[showsnopiety]

Interesting.

[It's hard to say if it's true or not, particularly since...she's the only of her kind here, as far as Caren knows.

...she's also a glutton like Saber. Hmmmmm.]

Other than mana exchange.

[Just. Glancing at her. You've been a lusty hand holder, haven't you V.]

But I agree. The warmth can soothe our muscles, and the food can satisfy our stomachs. Sadly I could not get enough mana infused foods to feed the possible crowd.

[She went cheap. She has things to donate her money to, right Sen.]

[hoasen]

[Taiwan was here once, alas...if only she was here now.

And look, she likes to cook! But that pretty much means she also likes to eat. Savour everything.]

A-ah, I suppose, some incidents people think that feels nice.

[...Why are you looking at her like this Caren. She doesn't understand?!]

Have you been infusing the food with mana? I believe bishops might be able to help.

[HEY, IT'S A GOOD CAUSE...right.]

[showsnopiety]

[If only. They would have to lure her back someday. And hey, nothing wrong with cooking, but you know. Do you have an extra large stomach. Just. You know. Wondering.]

Some people do. Some people might shortly find it addictive.

[Just. A small smile.]

I haven't tried the attempt. I would hate to sour a perfectly sweet fruit.

[Though...maybe she should. That'd be fun, right?]

[hoasen]

[They will! There's a whole world here that needs exploring (and fashion). She does...it seems to be a skill with big eaters. How does she stay so small. Amazing.]

Goodness, does it really feel that amazing?

[It's comforting, but she hasn't done more than just hold another for mana. It's just...well, feels nice. Perhaps that's what makes it addicting. Food for thought.]

Ah, true. I suppose one needs to start somewhere, so perhaps recipes that could disguise taste?

[Soup? Bread?]

[showsnopiety]

[A whole world of fashion (and other things). But how Vietnam stays so small...well. It helps that she whacks people like Jae-ha every so often. It's exercise.]

You're indulging in various senses. I don't see how it wouldn't. Tie in any emotional bonds and...well. Some people may mistake it for love.

[Which is hilarious tbh. But well, only one way for V to find out, right.]

It's possible? Or jam. Jelly. I'm uncertain how the process works, and would only exhaust myself currently.

[She's still only a pawn, after all. She's good at spells-she's studied hard enough to understand-but other then through her weapon, she doesn't know how to make it stick. Or how much.

She needs a bishop bitch.]