Waking the Dead 2.0 || May 18, 2063 || The Mandatory Hot Springs Episode

[kawaakari]

[The skies are clear, the air is cool, and overall? Conditions are perfect for spending the entire afternoon and maybe even the entire night at the hot springs within Seigi. It's open to Zangyaku operatives and their families, along with any of their guests.

Oh, they're also communal. Surely no one minds? It's just skin, after all.

You're allowed to smoke, drink and eat while you're chilling out in the pools. You can also play cards, have a round (or several) of ping pong, flop around... anything goes, as long as you don't kill anybody!]



OOC Notes:
+ Make your own threads, plot out your own shenanigans and whatever else. Just remember: War Hounds and the rest were probably invited there after lunch, and are more than welcome to spend the rest of the day there. Y'all might want to specify the time. :3
+ NPCs are available on call beyond the threads I set up in here (if I end up setting some up, anyway)! Lemme know if you have questions.

Comments

This one is also constantly wandering around. Because Shinta.

[sadame]

[If you're poking this one, she could be anywhere. She's the tiny golden fox with a whole lot of tails peeking in on people, occasionally flopping down to "nap" by the water, padding daintily across the patios or through the rooms.

It's nice just being with people. Being seen. It's been a long, long time.]

Because early afternoon shenanigans. And Brig has yet to CR with her!:D

[atlas_shrugged]

[ After Brigade takes a look around the area, he sits himself down at a portion of the patio overlooking the pools and spots the Kitsune Setsuna Shinta meandering where she chooses. ]

Good afternoon, Ma'am. [ He gives her a friendly nod before lighting a cigarette. ]

Yay!

[sadame]

[Glancing up, tails swishing in her version of a hello. Also speaking directly into his head.]

Hello, Brigade. Are you enjoying yourself?

Hihi! ^.^

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Brigade smiles and kills his cigarette. He's not sure if Setsuna minds, but he does it anyway just to be sure ]

Yes I am, Ma'am. Japan's very beautiful and the onsen's very calming.[ Brigade motions if she would like to sit beside him ]

I never got the chance to thank you properly for Sta. Cruz. [ He smiles and chuckles inside. The mission really means a lot to him even though the Hounds agrees it "never" happened ]

[sadame]

[And immediately coming over. She places one paw on his thigh, briefly, before curling right up beside him.]

There is no need to thank me. It is what I am meant to do now. And, as things stand, I should be the one thanking you.

[atlas_shrugged]

[ Brigade thinks on it then smiles ] No, Ma'am, it was only the right thing to do.

[ He thinks of how things changed between him and Hikaru after that day ] And you're the one who brought him and me to try trusting each other as an option.

[sadame]

That, I think, was a decision that the both of you made on your own.

[Plopping her head down on his leg now, glancing up.]

May I?

Dangit, foxy lady fox. haha

[atlas_shrugged]

It's be my honor and pleasure, Ma'am. [ Brigade crosses his legs to make for her a more comfortable space and lifts her up and places her there ]

:3

[sadame]

[Ah. Much better.

Curling up properly now.]

Thank you. [Aaand glancing up.] You're not going to get in? The hot springs are nice.

[bladeweaver]

[That is a cute fox. He knows it's Setsuna Shinta, but...

He crouches beside her and IN SPITE OF ALL SELF-PRESERVATION FLAGS... scratches the fox between the ears. WHY TANING WHY.]

[sadame]

[o3o

She isn't shying away, though, and... she actually looks like she's enjoying it? It isn't too long before she's pushing against your hand.

Hello, Taning.]

[bladeweaver]

[Taning keeps on scratching for a minute or so before he speaks. For some reason, he is perfectly at ease somehow. Goddamn Shintas.]

Hello, Setsuna-san. I'm sorry, you just made such an adorable fox. [WTF did he just say that?!] Um, consider it my gesture of respect?

[sadame]

[Have her chuckling in your head now, Taning. And speaking to you, in your head.

Hope you don't mind.]

I think I will. You're very sweet.

[bladeweaver]

[So many people have spoken to him in his to this point that he isn't even startled anymore. Besides, her voice is soothing in his head. Melodious and calming.]

That's what Tohru-san's kids think, or so Asami-san says. He smiles a wistful smile. I've never had a chance to be a doting big brother, much. I must be really repressed. [He laughs softly.]

[sadame]

[Saying nothing, blinking up at you inquisitively. It's not that she doesn't already know your story. Just...]

You have a chance to now. Isn't that a good thing?

[bladeweaver]

[He's thinking on this. He knows what she's really asking, but he'll answer the obvious question first.]

That's what shisho thinks, I think, when I'm with Hikaru. Or any of his kids, actually. Perhaps I should ask tips from you on how to be a big brother to Hikaru. [He laughs, meaning it.]

I don't know... I'm afraid I might not be the brother my sister needs, when the time comes. It's been so long, and I don't know her at all.

[A pause, then a sigh.]

I don't doubt that I love her, though. That's weird, isn't it? I don't even have a clue who she is now. But I do anyway.

[sadame]

[Listening quietly. Her gaze never moves away.

Now she is bumping her forehead against his hand again. An affectionate gesture.]

You will be everything that she needs when the time comes. Your worry now tells me as much.

Re: This one is also constantly wandering around. Because Shinta.

[ktotheatothez]

[Finding Setsuna wasn't exactly on Kaz's list, but when he does find a small golden fox by the water, he simply finds a spot next to her and sits, content mostly to take a break.]

Hello, Setsuna-san.

is this because she went off and vanished on all of you...

[sadame]

[Looking up, tails swishing in greeting.]

Hello, Kaz.

+8701 I actually forgot to tag into this part and I did mean to, but I guess?

[ktotheatothez]

[For a while Kaz just watches the water, relishing the peace. There are a few questions on his mind, but he kind of wonders... He hadn't exactly been around when she arrived.]

Erm, so... Hikaru's your younger brother?

[It's genuine curiosity, mostly.]

I mean... If it's okay to ask.

[He pinks a little, so unsure how to start any conversation with her. After all, the first time they actually met he'd been hungover and massively trolled by Hikaru.]

that is okay too. XD

[sadame]

[Chuckles.]

Yes, he is. Are you surprised?

uwu

[ktotheatothez]

Not... Really? I mean... I don't really know what I mean.

[It's been odd how he can never find the right words to say what he really wants to say.]

I can... See it, but that's only 'cause he's been happier [Sort of?] since you came back. But then that's subjective, after the past few days and all. I... Saw you with Nico, I hope he didn't tell you anything embarrassing.

[sadame]

That might depend on how you define 'embarrassing'.

[Yeah, she's a Shinta, all right...]

[ktotheatothez]

[Oh...Kay. Bakanico what did you tell her?! is all he thinks because goddamn it she even says it like Hikaru does, and that's mildly frightening.]

Ahaha, haha... ha. Um. But thank you, for keeping him company awhile.

[sadame]

[Hee. Tails swishing again, in a fashion remarkably similar to how a cat that has spotted its meal would.]

You're welcome. The two of you look good together.