[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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[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?

1/2

[yaoihand]

[ survived the dungeon but not the hot springs ...

Though he can't see her, he sure Recognizes that tone. It's the tone of PUNISHMENT. Kija more often gets Asuna's sweet side but there are times even he can't escape the wrath of the angry teenage girl. ]

F-From the beginning -- [ He can't exactly get up and move when he's buck naked and they're right there!! ] B-But I was not trying to look! It is just that I am not decent right now, and I did not want you two to see me!!

[ He gets so worked up trying to explain himself that he actually gets up a bit, exposing his very naked and scratched up chest. ]

[yaoihand]

[ Unfortunately for him, this means he gets an eyeful of HALF-NAKED GIRLS and so he promptly dies afterward. His knees ... they're so weak .....

Kija falls delicately back into the bushes. Sadly, he's still conscious, so the suffering continues. ]

[hoasen]

[Okay Asuna is not married WHICH MEANS ALL THE MORE IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE HER DIGNITY!!! FOR HER WEDDING NIGHT!!!

Except before they can shell out the punishment, Kija is already...dying.]

...Kija?

[Vietnam can't even refute his claim if he's...well, about to lose it.]

[avantguard]

[ IT'S TOO LATE SHE HAS HAD HICKIES

Kija has been there from the beginning. That means Kija heard her and Vie talking. He probably SAW HER HALF-NAKED BODY. Oh, wait he's definitely seeing it now.

When Asuna sees NAKED CHEST she gasps and tightens her fist, ready to throw a PAUNCH in her embarrassment

Before Asuna can, he's dying. Rip Kija, his kpop corpse ruined by the thorns

It looks kind of bad. Cautiously, she moves closer to the bushes and peers in to where he's fallen. And can't get up. ]

You're not trying to hide again, are you?

1/2

[yaoihand]

[ Oh, he's feeling so faint ... He holds his forehead delicately. Kija is perfectly content just lying there until he hears the soft sound of Asuna's feet as she moves closer ... ]

[yaoihand]

[ And then it's time to panic. ] W-Wait, you should not see me like this! A-And, it is improper to get any closer when we are both -- we are both --!

[ IN VARIOUS STAGES OF UNDRESS. Maybe he should explain the situation. ]

My clothes and towel were taken by some animal! [ Moon you were supposed to watch them??? She still applies oblivious to Kija's suffering, resting herself on Vietnam's shoulder like she's spectating the scene. ]

[hoasen]

[Moon...now that she's watching this entire scene, Vietnam looks at her on her shoulder as she quickly now tries to scramble over to their clothes. If Asuna (and herself) had to deliver JUSTICE (to save half of Asuna's dignity now the other half has gone and left hickies as proof) then they MUST BE DRESSED.

It was then she realises--]

Moon was trying to bring us to you... [She looks over at Asuna. Maybe Moon was trying to help Kija by appearing to his friends?!

Vietnam doesn't realise she's given Moon too much credit.]

[avantguard]

[ Asuna is 100% sure that's not the case and this is just Kija being awkward and Moon doing what carriers do best: meddle. But Moon was trying to bring the two of them to Kija for no reason other than make this MORE AWKWARD FOR THIS MAIDEN

In any case, SHE DOESN'T WANT TO SEE KIJA LIKE THAT ANYWAY she is GLARING she's not getting close for any other reason but to make sure he isn't serious injured. OKAY!!! DON'T SAY IT

She wants to throw a pillow at him...... ]

Are you saying you want to borrow our clothes?

[ Kija's level of perversion has reached Level 2. ]

[yaoihand]

[ Ah, Vietnam has too much faith. Moon continues to be oblivious to her master's strife, swimming down to help Vietnam pick up her clothes. Look, she's so helpful!! If only she were this helpful before ...... but instead she chose leave Kija in the dust and slink off looking for Caren's hunky snake. Kija's really going to give her a good mouthful later. When he feels less like he's ready to drown himself in the hot water.

Anyway, the situation just keeps getting worse and worse ... Kija doesn't actually mind female clothing that much, because clothes were just clothes, but for some reason, Asuna makes it all sound so lewd??? He doesn't even understand why it's lewd but she sure is making it sound that way!! ] Eh?! I could not ask for something so rude!

[ Though ... he is sick of having to hide from EVERYONE. He just wants everything to be over. ] But ... if you have a garment or towel to spare --

[ A robe would be ... ideal but ... JUST A TOWEL IS GREAT. PLEASE HELP HIM. ]

[hoasen]

[Vietnam is unsure about this situation now. Because she's not sure if Kija is going to die before Asuna gets to kill him. Moon, did you try to save Kija!! She never knew that he was betrayed for a hot snake.]

I think we have a towel.

[...Even if they were to kill him? She's picking up the towel (or the one Moon gave to her, thank you, Moon! So helpful) to hand to Asuna who can then hand it to Kija. Since...Asuna's closer to Kija right now.

They might as well execute him with his privates covered up.]

[avantguard]

[ Because wearing the clothes they were wearing themselves is lewd!!!!

Kija says he could not ask for something so rude and proceeds... to ask for it. Someone call bullshit. Asuna is close to picking up this whole bush, KIJA INCLUDED, with her Knight strength and throwing it in the hot springs.

She is just FROWNING. Viet might be over the urge to kill him but Asuna is still skeptical. And embarrassed if her red face is anything to go by and the way she wants to hide behind Viet while also simultaneously wanting to protect her from Kija's PERVY GAZE.

Asuna takes the towel and then shuffles closer to the bush, holding out the towel and dangling it over him. ]

Here.

[ It's the towel she used. She doesn't realize she just wants Kija to be less naked and dangerous to their purity. ]

[yaoihand]

[ HE'S NOT EVEN LOOKING HIS HANDS ARE STILL OVER HIS FACE. Meekly, Kija accepts the towel, feeling more grateful than he's ever been. In fact, he's so overcome with relief that he starts to tear up a bit, and it shows in the way his voice quivers as he rubs his eyes. It's been such an emotional rollercoaster .... he's had it so hard ..... all of his emotions seem to pour out at once. ] T-Thank you ... I do not know how I can repay you.

[ It doesn't sound like Asuna has calmed down (so his suffering isn't over) but at least she was kind enough to help him!!! Kija continues to sniff, trying to best to blink and rub the waterworks to a halt.

He's still stuck here, though. Stuck here until the girls get dressed. ]

... I-I will not look until you are ready.

[hoasen]

[She manages to walk a little bit closer now just so she can also hand over Asuna's clothes. Now they can dress up! AVOID KIJA'S LEWD LOOKS.

But it was there that she saw that Kija was sniffing, looking like he's about to cry--]

Kija, what's wrong?! We didn't see anything either?

[They can't he's in the bushes.]

[avantguard]

[ JUDGES KIJA!!!!

Until he starts crying. N....o.... she's weak to tears. Her hands flutter a bit while Vietnam closes in and fusses. KIJA DON'T CRY ]

You don't have to repay─

[ Just stop crying. They should probably help him out of the thorny bushes now that he has a towel. But they're still half-naked, hovering over Kija now with less murder and more "protect this poor maiden" written on their faces.

Asuna shrugs her shirt back on, THANKS MOM, buttoning it halfway at least before offering a hand to Bush!Kija. ]

Come on, Kija. You should get out of there before you scratch yourself up even more and get infected.

[yaoihand]

[ He's crying from happiness, not sadness?? But it looks like he was pathetic enough to make the girls forgive him ....

Kija still has his hand over his eyes to avoid looking at them, but he's fairly certain he can hear the shuffling of fabric. Surely this means they're actually getting clothed.

Carefully, he peeks from behind his hand. OK, he can't see anymore b00b!!! ]

Y-Yes ... [ There's one more sniff (his face looks like a mess right now), and then he takes Asuna's hand with his scaly claw, finally rising to a stand. The towel doesn't cover very much up but at least they can't see ... his other snake now (not Moon). ] I-I am sorry, it is just that I had to hide from everyone for so long ... [ HE HAD TO BE NAKED AND ASHAMED FOR SO LONG. IT'S BEEN SO HARD ...... Kija wipes away the last of his stupid tears.

His normally pale skin is red in so many places from all those pesky little cuts. If they take a peek behind him, though, they'll see four huge scars on his back. They're big and angry - like he was mauled - but they also look years old. The definitely weren't caused by the thorny bushes. ]

[hoasen]

[Somehow, all Kija needs to do is be honest and wear his heart on his sleeve and it makes the girls forgive. Utterly amazing. This is clearly a power that all people must have because it really is unbeatable.

Vietnam has quickly worn her shirt, buttoned up most of it, before while Asuna pulls poor injured Kija out. He looks so remorseful, more so than his pain. And ah...his other snake. Good job towel?!

She comes round to put another towel over him though, but that was when she sees his four scars. Vietnam, however, doesn't say anything about them at first. Did Asuna see as well, she wondered?]

Let's try to heal you up, Kija? Do not worry too much about it.