[Open] It's getting hot in here

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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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[interchained]

[At this point, he doesn't even need to ask why Jirou needs two towels. He has seen it all.]

I'm coming, I'm coming!

[But first things first: Gil needs to wrap the towel tightly around his hips.]

Ugh, I hope so...that dungeon was a nightmare.

[The water is too hot to him, so instead of getting in, he just lets his toe sink under the water before pulling his leg away with a wince.]

[sakeplz]

I know! It made me sober, Gi-chaaaaan!

[Because that's clearly the biggest crime here. Walking into the water, he sighs happily then pours himself a drink to sip on. Apparently it's not too hot for him!

Ah but he sees it is for Gilbert!]

Ah if you get a bucket of cool water and ladle some there then it cools it just a bit to make it easier!

[And with that, he starts working his hair up into a bun.]

[interchained]

[The dungeon made him sober? Now, that's impressive. If the dungeon weren't literal hell, he would suggest Jirou to visit them more often.]

You? Sober? It's difficult to imagine...

[However, thinking of aello makes it way easier. Not to mention the final opponent.]

Oh, thanks. We don't really have these where I come from, so...

[He starts looking around for a bucket which thankfully comes with some cool water already, so all he needs to do is to tilt it once he comes back.]

Don't tell me that you were sober for so long that now you're playing catch up...

[sakeplz]

Okay! I won't tell you that!

[Because that's exactly what is happening here. And he's happily drinking away. No big deal. Having this easy access to booze when he's relaxing is such a beautiful experience. It makes him so very happy~

To say the least.]

[interchained]

[At that, Gil just drags his hand across his face. Sure, Jirou doesn't have to tell him that, but he can see for himself what's going on. But for once, he's not saying anything else and just slips into the water since it's temperature became bearable.]

You've earned it, though.

[There must be something in the water...if even Gil restrains himself from commenting.]

It's really nice...and relaxing...wish I knew about hot spings sooner.

[sakeplz]

We should come again sometime! It'll be a lot of fun!

[He giggles at him then hums happily as the cup is refilled. At least now he's properly nursing it instead.]

I can scrub your back later!

[interchained]

Yes, I can't see why not...it's a great place...

[The water sure does makes all the grump go away. Or maybe...]

Thanks, but no thanks!

[...not really.]

[sakeplz]

[He blinks.]

Why not? That's what people do here. They scrub each others backs.

[He's not even teasing this time!]

[interchained]

They do?

[He's genuinely surprised and blinks back at Jirou.]

If this is some kind of a custom...I guess that's fine, then. But only then! I can scrub your back too, if you want.

[sakeplz]

I'd like that! Thank you!

[He's so pleased that Gilbert will scrub his back too! Until then though...]

Want something to drink?

[interchained]

[He's getting too soft and he can see that, but let's blame it on the water today...

Also, he knows that it's an idiotic question, but tries asking nonetheless:]

Do you have something non-alcoholic to drink?

[sakeplz]

Nope! I never have anything non-alcoholic to drink!

[Aaaaat least he's honest?]

[interchained]

In that case, I have to pass.

[Jirou is handling alcohol way better than he is...and one of them should stay sober, just in case something happens. At least that's what Gilbert is thinking.]

Feel free to drink to my health, though.

[sakeplz]

I will!

[He even finishes his cup to do that before filling it up again. No one can ever say Jirou hates alcohol. That's for damn sure.]

Mmmm. This is yummy.

[interchained]

[Sky is blue and Jirou loves his alcohol, that's a fact.]

Your alcohol tolerance is truly outstanding...how did you do it?

[Gil considers it weird that this comes up only now, especially since Jirou is drunk most of the time. But there surely were times when Jirou wasn't drunk, right? Right?]

[sakeplz]

I guess buy always drinking. So the trick is just to always be drunk.

[He wonders if being a sword has something to do with it too. He can't be sure really because he doesn't know much about that stuff and hasn't cared to learn about it either. Still, no reason not to voice it.]

I'm not human though so maybe that helps.

[interchained]

Be always drunk? I would die...

[And he doesn't necessarily mean that the cause would be an intoxication. Dying of embarrassment in his case is more likely.]

I have to be sober in case Oz would show up...

[That he just mutters to himself.]

You think so? Wouldn't that mean you have high tolerance to basically everything?

[sakeplz]

Hmmm. I suppose so.

[He looks over at him, curious now.]

Tell me about Oz.

[interchained]

[Hil's a bit reluctant to begin, but he finally speaks up softly:]

He's my master...and a friend. [The smile forming at his lips may suggest that he's a dear friend, even.] We need to get this war stuff wrapped up quickly, so I can go back. If he comes back and I won't be there...I won't forgive myself, ever.

[sakeplz]

[So much more than a friend. He can see it in his eyes and he knows what that's like. He treasures his own friend, Taroutachi, after all.]

I think you'll get back before he does. Then you'll be able to greet him with open arms.

[interchained]

That's my only wish.

[That's why he needs to get out of here safe and sound. And fast. Shouldn't it be the same for everyone else here, too? This isn't his war, but if taking part in it is the condition he has to meet, Gilbert will do it. He has done worse things.]

While we're at it... [Gilbert sure would like to talk about Oz more, but there's one thing he needs to ask.] Didn't you say you had a master?

[sakeplz]

I do. The saniwa. The one chosen to lead the battle against the evil that threatens all of history.

[You know. Nothing big.]

[interchained]

Shouldn't you be...I don't know...more worried?

[Not only about the state of the world he came from, but also said Saniwa.]

[sakeplz]

About what?

[He sips at his drink, not looking at him but still genuinely curious as to what he's talking about.]

[interchained]

About what?!

[Oops, he might be a bit too loud.]

About what... [Wheeze.] About your master, obviously!