[ Cuddles? Cuddles are good. It's still so cold, but this feels really nice. Like she could fall asleep like this-kind of nice. ]
Yes, he's a chef from Japan, and he can turn into water. [ Surely, there is a more scientific way to explain Kaito's abilities, but the words are lost on the white heron. ]
Like completely? [ At a waterpark? He's gonna be thinking of a man completely turning into water or changing his shape because of that later. The weirdest but also coolest thing? In his current state of mind, anyway. But speaking of Hydro... ]
Nah. That'd be stupid. [ Guess whose getting a lazy nuzzle now that they're face to face? ] Gotta look out for ya whenever he can't. Like he said.
[ Was he supposed to say that part? About Ayato asking him to take care of her when he couldn't? And this was before they were dating? ...thanks for rooting for her, Ayato. 🥺 (...and him by proxy.) ]
Mmm... [ With her fluffy robe on over that bikini, he can't really feel her skin. Not until his hand moves up again to the nape of her neck. She really is cold. ...then again, so is he. Oh no. His nipples. ] Couple more minutes?
[ It's amazing! But a little scary at the same time. Then again, Ayato can make water clones of himself... Speaking of Ayato, ]
Did my brother tell you something like that? [ She can't tell if she's understanding him correctly! But if that's the case, then that just earns him a kiss on the nose. ☺️ ] Hehe... he must like you.
[ Or Ayato is just a very supportive brother. One of those things. Or both?! Both would be good. ]
A nice and hot bath... [ She lets out a wistful sigh, smiling at the idea of soaking in hot water right now. ] That sounds good.
[ He blinks when she kisses him on the nose. Cloud may not be sober, but he's still going to remember that. It's the first time that he's actually ever felt this way. But between good company in the Emperor, in which he saw a new side of her, and ending his night in the arms of a white heron, Cloud doesn't mind this at all. If every time was like this? He may not make a habit of it, but he'll look forward to it in their fleeting moments. He smiles and returns her kiss on the nose with a kiss on the lips. ]
Hope so? I was kinda nervous... [ Oh, but. Maybe he should tell Ayaka not to tell her brother about this? It wasn't a big deal. And he forgets to tell her thanks to the fact he's more content in closing his eyes and tapping his forehead to hers, hand taking a light fistful of her fluffy bathrobe. ] Y'wanna just go now?
[ Because they can come right back after they soak and clean up from the pools! While they still have energy and before they get too cozy. ]
[ And if she's not careful, he may not stop. Cloud attempts to loosen himself away from Ayaka's hug. And if he doesn't succeed in doing that physically? Then he mumbles to her that it's time to go. Then again...it didn't really matter if she was carried into the bathroom or held along by the hand there, did it? Regardless of how they succeed in trekking out of bed and to the bathroom, their next surprise awaits them when he starts filling their tub with hot water. ]
...are these...? [ He peers into the tub and spots...nozzles? Dotted around the walls of the slowly filling tub. He knew there were hot tubs at the main waterpark. But as his eyes broaden, he realizes, ] We got a hot tub?
[ They got a hot tub! And just to be sure? He'll reach over and push a button on the edge of the pool. Sure enough?
Hot Tub Machine go SPLOOOOOOOSH~ as water shoots up from the force of the jet streams. But it needs to fill up more, so he quickly pushes it again and shuts them off. ]
[ Oh, fine. That's enough encouragement for her to get up so they can take a nice hot bath.
Wait. Does this mean they're going to be bathing together?
Ayaka doesn't get her question out in the air just yet. When they get to the bathroom and Cloud mentions the "hot tub", she has nothing but curiosity for it. Just what is that? ]
[ Truth be told? If it was a regular bathtub and/or shower? Cloud wasn't so plastered as to go pushing and nudging Ayaka to join him. It's not that kind of mood! But now that he's aware of what amenities were given to them? While Nippon was rather old-school, the blend of magic and steampunk technology have come together quite nicely in this world! ...that, and there were heaters beneath the floorboards for regulating this tub's heat once it filled up. ]
You've never been in one? [ Well, here he thought that all the new life lessons were done with their swimming lessons. But as he slaps the top of the tub, steam filling the air, he nods a little more enthusiastically thanks to the liquor. ] Think of it like a mini hot spring. Just a tub for relaxing instead of soapin' up.
[ Just to prove his point? He's gonna shrug his shirt off his shoulders, until he's in nothing but his swimming trunks. ]
Ah, a private spring, then! [ And it is also indoors! Okay. That was very easy to understand. Thank you so much, Cloud! But this also means... ]
I won't need to wash your back, then... [ She's read something like that in one of the stories she's read. It wasn't the most romantic, but it seemed to bring the couple closer to one another— like a way of bonding! But that's okay, so long as they get warm.
Ayaka sits on the edge of the tub first before she turns to dip her feet in the water. It's warm! Not quite like a hot spring, because the water there was much more hot, but it still does the job in making her feel relieved.
... oh, right. She still has her robe on. Gotta slip out of that first and fold it neatly at the edge before she finally sinks in and takes a seat next to Cloud.
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I should have waited here for you if I knew the bath could do this...
[ "I won't need to wash your back, then..." He lifts a brow at that, more curious about the reasoning behind her fleeting disappointment than anything. Though, a leisurely comment escapes his lips as the water gets high enough that he can shut it off. ]
You can do it next time.
[ He better hope he remembers giving her permission to do that. 💦 Sinking into the water, he keeps a close eye on his girlfriend to make sure she can get in safely! The water level only rises a little with the two in it, in his tipsy state far more comfortable in keeping close to her. They're in private! He couldn't do this without getting caught in Kyushu... ]
S'okay. I liked picking you up.
[ Uppy. ;_; He places a hand around her shoulders with a contented sigh, the heater beneath the tub making sure to keep them toasty without getting scalding. Definitely a lot smoother to dip in than the viscous waters of last time! Cloud's arm around her also lent to him reaching for the buttons on her opposite side. ]
'Kay...lessee... [ Whenever Cloud finally figures out which button to press as he leans over Ayaka slightly, they'll have the jets turned on low. Whether they were sitting in direct line of them? Well... ]
[ Uh-oh. Prepare your back for when that time comes, Cloud!
Ayaka's finding the water to be nice. It's very different from that time they were in Kyushu. This feels far more comfortable, and it is very easy to move around here! Not that she would be going anywhere, when she's already next to the blond. She does lean on his shoulder as she relaxes, though, sliding further down in her seat.
It seems the more intoxicated Ayaka is capable of... ah, an unsightly act such as slouching with her head resting on her boyfriend's shoulder. ]
Oh— [ !! She jumps when the jets turn on, a couple turn on right where her calves are. It's a rather pleasurable massage, but still so surprising! ] That feels good...
[ He shall! In the meantime, in his tipsier stupor, Cloud can't help but huff and smile for his girl. 100% different from the end results in Kyushu. And while everything about that evening, before and after the hot springs, was unforgettable, he's more keen on basking in this warmth with her and letting her cuddle in against him. Seeing her rest her head upon his shoulder, a more sobering smile graces his lips. Enough that an intoxicated Cloud in turn could be a little more honest with himself... ]
I like this side of you...all rela—
[ "Oh—" That's enough to jostle Cloud from his gentler words, eyes widening as he stares at his girlfriend when she jumps a little. Before he can figure out what's wrong though, he can feel a jet stream rolling up the length of his back from where it shoots out. Ohhh yeah. Okay. He gets it. ]
[ These... whatever they're called! She doesn't know, but she likes them! Ayaka even kicks in the water a little, little bubbles and splashes as a result without making a mess outside the tub. ]
My legs are being massaged.
[ And there's one to her side, too! If she just wiggles a little bit closer, she can share in the one that's on Cloud's back. Just a little, pwease? 🥺 ]
Oh, jets? Yeah, all hot tubs have 'em. [ ...okay he admits, ] I think.
[ And just when he does wiggle over, placing his hand down on one of his thighs as he opts to slide far enough that she can have the whole back jet for herself—
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[ That uh. Was not what it looks like, coming up relatively between his legs as they bubble up to the surface. Between the hot tub and alcohol, his face is already nice and rosy. So. Good coverup there. ]
Huh. How'd air get in my pants?
[ His shorts are building up air underwater, making them look extra puffy unless he either got out? Or pushed on them. A marvel for the drunk, to be sure. ]
Really, on a normal day, Ayaka would not be reacting this way to seeing something like that. But here she is, one fruity and alcoholic drink down (okay, maybe two? definitely not three...), and she is so very fascinated by this. ]
[ Cloud would not be humoring this if it weren't for the mighty drink that threatened to knock his ass over. Likely, were they both sober? Cloud might have huffed out of embarrassment, only to lighten up if she found it amusing in kind. It's just bubbles in his pants, guys... But for some reason? Now he's keen to listen to anything and everything Ayaka says. And sure enough, ]
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Hahah... [ Oh god, he catches himself. ] Shouldn't be funny.
[ Because you two are drunk and happy. And you're smiling, Cloud. ]
[ It's really funny... Ayaka wants more bubbles!! Her laughter is just as bubbly as the water now. ]
I wonder what else you can do...
[ With his shorts, she means. But given her drunken stupor, it may as well be a more general question. What will Cloud do next to amaze the Shirasagi Himegimi? ]
[ He wants to. T R Y S O M E T H I N G. Pushing himself up until he's sitting on the edge of the hot tub (and dragging water down the side and on the floor smh,) he braces himself with his hands on the edge as he slowly lowers himself down into the water beside her. There's a good reason for this. Honest. ... a stupid good reason. Because sure enough as he carefully sits back down and his shorts go underwater?
They're full of air. The upper part of the leggings, the crotch, the whole front of his swimming trunks are super puffy under the water right now. If you pushed down on all that... ]
[ She's gonna go for it! One determined look at Cloud, then SPLASH! Her hands go straight into the water to push on both sides of his shorts, determined to make all the bubbles.
[ Along with the bubbles, sparkles of mako energy are abundantly floating up and away from the top of his damp yet spiky head as he laughs again. It didn't even matter if Ayaka was partially leaning over his lap right now, jamming her hands down on his shorts as the bubbles go bubbling up. He wants in on the action too, so he pushes down on the center of his shorts so the rest of the air can get out. ]
The hell are we doing, Ayaka,
[ he manages at the end of a chuckle. Whatever it is? He'll remember it like the silliest dream. Only this time, as she leans so close to him, he can't keep his eyes off hers as he slips an arm around her waist beneath the water. ]
[ Worth getting carried away. It's not like this was something they would be doing in public. ...maybe. He did get hoisted bridal-style by Edelgard earlier today. He sighs contently also, letting himself just relax as the heat in the tub is regulated, the jets on low as they massage the couple from behind. ]
Just a little longer in here? [ He imagines they're both well and warmed up now, but... ] Missed you today.
[ Not that he needed a looser tongue to tell her that, but it comes out so simply all the same. ]
[ That catches her off guard. She told him earlier that she missed him, which wasn't an exaggeration or anything. She did! Hearing him be the first to say it sends her heart racing, though.
And they said they'll kiss each other again in bed, but if she sneaks just one now, that's fine, right? He'll forgive her for being too excited, right? Because she doesn't even ask permission now, leaning in to touch her lips with his with a smile on her face, instead. ]
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[ Cuddles? Cuddles are good. It's still so cold, but this feels really nice. Like she could fall asleep like this-kind of nice. ]
Yes, he's a chef from Japan, and he can turn into water. [ Surely, there is a more scientific way to explain Kaito's abilities, but the words are lost on the white heron. ]
Mm... please don't tell Ayato, Cloud.
[ That she's in this state!!! It's bad 😡 ]
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Nah. That'd be stupid. [ Guess whose getting a lazy nuzzle now that they're face to face? ] Gotta look out for ya whenever he can't. Like he said.
[ Was he supposed to say that part? About Ayato asking him to take care of her when he couldn't? And this was before they were dating? ...thanks for rooting for her, Ayato. 🥺 (...and him by proxy.) ]
Mmm... [ With her fluffy robe on over that bikini, he can't really feel her skin. Not until his hand moves up again to the nape of her neck. She really is cold. ...then again, so is he.
Oh no. His nipples.] Couple more minutes?[ To
cuddlelay here? ]Then we'll go warm up.
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[ It's amazing! But a little scary at the same time. Then again, Ayato can make water clones of himself... Speaking of Ayato, ]
Did my brother tell you something like that? [ She can't tell if she's understanding him correctly! But if that's the case, then that just earns him a kiss on the nose. ☺️ ] Hehe... he must like you.
[ Or Ayato is just a very supportive brother. One of those things. Or both?! Both would be good. ]
A nice and hot bath... [ She lets out a wistful sigh, smiling at the idea of soaking in hot water right now. ] That sounds good.
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[ He blinks when she kisses him on the nose. Cloud may not be sober, but he's still going to remember that. It's the first time that he's actually ever felt this way. But between good company in the Emperor, in which he saw a new side of her, and ending his night in the arms of a white heron, Cloud doesn't mind this at all. If every time was like this? He may not make a habit of it, but he'll look forward to it in their fleeting moments. He smiles and returns her kiss on the nose with a kiss on the lips. ]
Hope so? I was kinda nervous... [ Oh, but. Maybe he should tell Ayaka not to tell her brother about this? It wasn't a big deal. And he forgets to tell her thanks to the fact he's more content in closing his eyes and tapping his forehead to hers, hand taking a light fistful of her fluffy bathrobe. ] Y'wanna just go now?
[ Because they can come right back after they soak and clean up from the pools! While they still have energy and before they get too cozy. ]
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[ If only he could kiss her again. That kiss just now felt great. Warm! A little fruity... but Cloud wants to get up now, so no kissing for now. 😔 ]
You'll kiss me again when we're done, won't you?
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[ And if she's not careful, he may not stop. Cloud attempts to loosen himself away from Ayaka's hug. And if he doesn't succeed in doing that physically? Then he mumbles to her that it's time to go. Then again...it didn't really matter if she was carried into the bathroom or held along by the hand there, did it? Regardless of how they succeed in trekking out of bed and to the bathroom, their next surprise awaits them when he starts filling their tub with hot water. ]
...are these...? [ He peers into the tub and spots...nozzles? Dotted around the walls of the slowly filling tub. He knew there were hot tubs at the main waterpark. But as his eyes broaden, he realizes, ] We got a hot tub?
[ They got a hot tub! And just to be sure? He'll reach over and push a button on the edge of the pool. Sure enough?
Hot Tub Machine go SPLOOOOOOOSH~ as water shoots up from the force of the jet streams. But it needs to fill up more, so he quickly pushes it again and shuts them off. ]
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Wait. Does this mean they're going to be bathing together?
Ayaka doesn't get her question out in the air just yet. When they get to the bathroom and Cloud mentions the "hot tub", she has nothing but curiosity for it. Just what is that? ]
How is this different from a normal bath?
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You've never been in one? [ Well, here he thought that all the new life lessons were done with their swimming lessons. But as he slaps the top of the tub, steam filling the air, he nods a little more enthusiastically thanks to the liquor. ] Think of it like a mini hot spring. Just a tub for relaxing instead of soapin' up.
[ Just to prove his point? He's gonna shrug his shirt off his shoulders, until he's in nothing but his swimming trunks. ]
And we can keep our swimmin' gear on.
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I won't need to wash your back, then... [ She's read something like that in one of the stories she's read. It wasn't the most romantic, but it seemed to bring the couple closer to one another— like a way of bonding! But that's okay, so long as they get warm.
Ayaka sits on the edge of the tub first before she turns to dip her feet in the water. It's warm! Not quite like a hot spring, because the water there was much more hot, but it still does the job in making her feel relieved.
... oh, right. She still has her robe on. Gotta slip out of that first and fold it neatly at the edge before she finally sinks in and takes a seat next to Cloud.
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I should have waited here for you if I knew the bath could do this...
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[ "I won't need to wash your back, then..." He lifts a brow at that, more curious about the reasoning behind her fleeting disappointment than anything. Though, a leisurely comment escapes his lips as the water gets high enough that he can shut it off. ]
You can do it next time.
[ He better hope he remembers giving her permission to do that. 💦 Sinking into the water, he keeps a close eye on his girlfriend to make sure she can get in safely! The water level only rises a little with the two in it, in his tipsy state far more comfortable in keeping close to her. They're in private! He couldn't do this without getting caught in Kyushu... ]
S'okay. I liked picking you up.
[ Uppy. ;_; He places a hand around her shoulders with a contented sigh, the heater beneath the tub making sure to keep them toasty without getting scalding. Definitely a lot smoother to dip in than the viscous waters of last time! Cloud's arm around her also lent to him reaching for the buttons on her opposite side. ]
'Kay...lessee... [ Whenever Cloud finally figures out which button to press as he leans over Ayaka slightly, they'll have the jets turned on low. Whether they were sitting in direct line of them? Well... ]
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[ Uh-oh. Prepare your back for when that time comes, Cloud!
Ayaka's finding the water to be nice. It's very different from that time they were in Kyushu. This feels far more comfortable, and it is very easy to move around here! Not that she would be going anywhere, when she's already next to the blond. She does lean on his shoulder as she relaxes, though, sliding further down in her seat.
It seems the more intoxicated Ayaka is capable of... ah, an unsightly act such as slouching with her head resting on her boyfriend's shoulder. ]
Oh— [ !! She jumps when the jets turn on, a couple turn on right where her calves are. It's a rather pleasurable massage, but still so surprising! ] That feels good...
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I like this side of you...all rela—
[ "Oh—" That's enough to jostle Cloud from his gentler words, eyes widening as he stares at his girlfriend when she jumps a little. Before he can figure out what's wrong though, he can feel a jet stream rolling up the length of his back from where it shoots out. Ohhh yeah. Okay. He gets it. ]
Oughta get one installed at the estate.
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[ These... whatever they're called! She doesn't know, but she likes them! Ayaka even kicks in the water a little, little bubbles and splashes as a result without making a mess outside the tub. ]
My legs are being massaged.
[ And there's one to her side, too! If she just wiggles a little bit closer, she can share in the one that's on Cloud's back. Just a little, pwease? 🥺 ]
Hehe. This is fun, Cloud.
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[ And just when he does wiggle over, placing his hand down on one of his thighs as he opts to slide far enough that she can have the whole back jet for herself—
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[ That uh. Was not what it looks like, coming up relatively between his legs as they bubble up to the surface. Between the hot tub and alcohol, his face is already nice and rosy. So. Good coverup there. ]
Huh. How'd air get in my pants?
[ His shorts are building up air underwater, making them look extra puffy unless he either got out? Or pushed on them. A marvel for the drunk, to be sure. ]
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The bubbles!
Really, on a normal day, Ayaka would not be reacting this way to seeing something like that. But here she is, one fruity and alcoholic drink down (okay, maybe two? definitely not three...), and she is so very fascinated by this. ]
Do that again, Cloud.
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Hahah... [ Oh god, he catches himself. ] Shouldn't be funny.
[ Because you two are drunk and happy. And you're smiling, Cloud. ]
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[ It's really funny... Ayaka wants more bubbles!! Her laughter is just as bubbly as the water now. ]
I wonder what else you can do...
[ With his shorts, she means. But given her drunken stupor, it may as well be a more general question. What will Cloud do next to amaze the Shirasagi Himegimi? ]
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Hang on.
[ He wants to. T R Y S O M E T H I N G. Pushing himself up until he's sitting on the edge of the hot tub (and dragging water down the side and on the floor smh,) he braces himself with his hands on the edge as he slowly lowers himself down into the water beside her. There's a good reason for this. Honest. ... a stupid good reason. Because sure enough as he carefully sits back down and his shorts go underwater?
They're full of air. The upper part of the leggings, the crotch, the whole front of his swimming trunks are super puffy under the water right now. If you pushed down on all that... ]
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May I?
[ She wants to make the bubbles come out!!! But she also has to make sure she has permission to touch Cloud's shorts!! ]
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[ Hurry hurry, if neither one of them do it, it feels like some air is gonna just bubble out on its own if he shifts too much! ]
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[ She's gonna go for it! One determined look at Cloud, then SPLASH! Her hands go straight into the water to push on both sides of his shorts, determined to make all the bubbles.
This moment will go down in history. ]
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[ Along with the bubbles, sparkles of mako energy are abundantly floating up and away from the top of his damp yet spiky head as he laughs again. It didn't even matter if Ayaka was partially leaning over his lap right now, jamming her hands down on his shorts as the bubbles go bubbling up. He wants in on the action too, so he pushes down on the center of his shorts so the rest of the air can get out. ]
The hell are we doing, Ayaka,
[ he manages at the end of a chuckle. Whatever it is? He'll remember it like the silliest dream. Only this time, as she leans so close to him, he can't keep his eyes off hers as he slips an arm around her waist beneath the water. ]
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She's not disheartened or anything, but she does take it as a signal to behave, sitting properly now with her hands on her lap. ]
It seems we've both gotten carried away. We should get ready for bed soon.
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[ Worth getting carried away. It's not like this was something they would be doing in public. ...maybe. He did get hoisted bridal-style by Edelgard earlier today. He sighs contently also, letting himself just relax as the heat in the tub is regulated, the jets on low as they massage the couple from behind. ]
Just a little longer in here? [ He imagines they're both well and warmed up now, but... ] Missed you today.
[ Not that he needed a looser tongue to tell her that, but it comes out so simply all the same. ]
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And they said they'll kiss each other again in bed, but if she sneaks just one now, that's fine, right? He'll forgive her for being too excited, right? Because she doesn't even ask permission now, leaning in to touch her lips with his with a smile on her face, instead. ]
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