[open log] is it still me that makes you sweat?

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Who: Everyone!
What: Brave New World had it's beach episode. It's time for the first hot springs episode in this game to celebrate it's discovery!
Where: Scorched Forest - Hot Springs
When: Week 18 Weekend | Early Afternoon to the Evening
Warnings: Potential nudity and fights if someone get caught peeping. Let's try to keep it PG-13 in here.


[With the recent discovery of the hot springs, a group of citizens in Union decided to come together to set up an open event for everyone in the city who wishes to not only to check out and explore the springs, but to relax from the everyday life in Union. It is open to the general public so everyone is welcome!

The party area is obviously set up with decorations and other party requirements plus mostly cleared of any wild Pokémon. However, wild Pokémon are still wandering around so expect a Slakoth to swim with you or an Aipom steal food while you are not paying attention. There are cloth walls set up for more private areas and tents are available for changing into bathing suits, towels, or just go naked. It's recommended that you do wear something, but nobody is going to stop you if you go commando.

It's certainly warm to hot in this area for obvious reasons, but it shouldn't be too uncomfortable unless you have a Fire weakness. No matter where you are, the springs are giving off a relaxing air. So please, enjoy yourselves.]

Comments

[incousinswithyou]

[have some deep, deep judging eyes, Cubchoo. Waltz doesn't even bother saying anything.]

Mm? And how was yours?

[...maybe she should sit down and give Waltz a lecture on manners. Or at least on hiding disdain.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka brightens. This week has mostly been dedicated to training thus far, and she's pleased by the results. ] She's a fighter. I've almost had to watch myse--

[ That sure was a very loud sneeze from somecub who had pointedly told herself she wasn't going to be so unsightly. And that sure was a second. Oh, no. Oh, no, no, no.

Cubchoo hops back in the water to cling to Haruka, putting her Trainer between herself and Waltz. Sh-she embarrassed herself! Support her! ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru blinks at the sudden reappearance of Cubchoo...and then gives Waltz a sidelong glance. The Psychic type is pointedly ignoring the bear and goes to sit at the edge right next to her Trainer.]

Can't you play nice?

[Waltz 'hmphs' prettily and turns away. She was only stating the truth.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ On Haruka's end, this sigh is somewhere between fondness and exasperation. She looks down at Cubchoo not unkindly, then closes her eyes. ] Hiding means she won, y'know.

Cub. [ Cubchoo's ears droop, and she clings to Haruka's arm. But....but....Getting out is going to be hard now, too.

What would the humans do? ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru suppresses a small smile, though Waltz smirks at Haruka's words.]

The value of a victory depends on the opponent, Waltz.

[Waltz wilts a little at that - wait. No. Her Trainer is saying... Alright, should she be feeling bad for picking on a weak opponent or should she keep on smirking because her Trainer doesn't seem to think that highly of the bear?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ .....The humans would be mysterious. Clever though she may consider herself, that is all Cubchoo gets out of this exchange.

She clings, and sniffs, and thinks....then climbs back out and delicately pats herself down, turned away from Waltz so she doesn't have to worry about making any shameful facial expressions. She's....implacable. Yes. She's invincible, just like her Trainer's favorite human - but not in imitation of that human, no, never, no. ] Choo.

[ Haruka's chuckling. ] Kids.

[incousinswithyou]

[oooh, no. No you don't, Cubchoo. That's her Trainer and. You know what? She doesn't care. She's above all this. Waltz turns away, eyes closed.]

Headstrong ones. [and she's leaning back and relaxing again, now that Waltz has settled on ignoring everybody else.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ That suits Cubchoo just fine and dandy! You can have your (flawless, graceful, unflappable) Trainer and she will keep her own! Who believes in her and tells her things like being a fighter and being a lady don't have to be mutually exclusive! This makes her feel better about her continued desire to claw at things when they get too close for her to run, as she did with the Beartic.

....So there.

Haruka bumps Michiru's shoulder with her own. Y'know, if you wanted to rest your head on it or anything. ] With a watchful mother.

[incousinswithyou]

[nope, Waltz isn't even paying the slightest bit of attention to Cubchoo. Nooooot listening.]

Would that be plural or...? [would you like to claim of title of father? Because the snotty one is so not hers.

She rolls her eyes a little, but she'll smile, take that hint, and lean in, resting her cheek on your shoulder.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ A mother...? Her? That's funny, Michiru. Haruka laughs with only the slightest bit of nervousness. That's silly. Father, though... ]

Who knows?

[ This is a very pleasant pose. Let's stay like this for a while.

Cubchoo is discreetly attempting to blow her nose on a lacy handkerchief before putting her scarf back on. Waltz isn't looking. Waltz can't see her, Waltz can't hear her... ]

[incousinswithyou]

[heh. She's got absolutely no objections when it comes to relaxing against you like this.]

Kiiiirl... [wow, who would be silly enough to wear a scarf at a hot spring? It's positively gauche and surely it reflects badly on everymon there...

Waltz isn't even looking at Cubchoo. It's almost like she's just talking randomly to herself!




Michiru just sighs quietly.]

[actsmagnificent]

Cub. [ Sticks and stones may break her bones, but she's tying this scarf in a bow. Now it is a fashion accessory. Which is always appropriate. If anyone objects. Which they don't.

How do elegant ladies withstand the world so well?

Haruka whispers to Michiru. ] I can send her on an errand if you want.

[incousinswithyou]

Kirl lia [of course. Besides, who doesn't like the smell of damp, musty bear wearing a damp, musty scarf?]

Could you? [reprimanding Waltz in front of Cubchoo will definitely not help them get along. Otherwise, Michiru is going to have to get out of the water and that's hardly an attractive option.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka nods imperceptibly before twisting her head to look up at the bear. ] Sky, could you go see if there's a stand selling drinks anywhere? The money's in my slacks.

Cub! [ Why, look! Someone is being proven wrong already! She is trusted with an important duty; that must mean she is a worthwhile and incredible bear!

Flushed with delight at being thus relied upon by her Trainer, Cubchoo scuttles off. Haruka calls after her. ] Treat yourself, too.

Cub choo! [ Turning and curtsying at that before nearly tripping over her own paws as she goes to explore. She's going to be useful! She's going to be useful!

.....Haruka just laughs. At some point somebody should probably tell Cubchoo that ladies never run. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Waltz sniffs as the bear runs off. Whatever, Cubchoo. That's just a stupid errand.

She shrinks a little, however, when her Trainer's eyes turn towards her.]

Waltz. [despite the casualness in Michiru's tone, the Pokemon stiffens, sitting at attention.] If you can't control yourself, perhaps you'd be more comfortable at home.

[after a long moment, Waltz breaks eye contact first and is suddenly a lot more subdued than usual.

Satisfied, Michiru goes back to leaning against Haruka's shoulder.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ It's a good thing they're in a hot spring, because even though that wasn't directed at her, Haruka feels a little chill. What an amazing woman, Michiru Kaioh. A force to be reckoned with.

A force that somehow, improbably, enjoys being with her. She wraps an arm around Michiru - water dripping aesthetically from her arm as she lifts it - and casually cuddles the other woman. ] Aren't vacations relaxing?

[incousinswithyou]

[mm. Must be your charm. Or your good looks.

She chuckles, shifting against you.]

Well, they're certainly not boring. [never when you're around, anyway]

[actsmagnificent]

Not getting too hot for you yet?

[ What with all this body heat too, and everything. She has to be considerate. ]

[incousinswithyou]

If you have to get out, I understand. [despite her words, Michiru has not moved an inch.]

[actsmagnificent]

And leave the bear wondering where I went? Heartless.

[ Neither has Haruka. ]

[incousinswithyou]

I doubt she won't be able to find you.

[Michiru, that's your power.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ And may you only ever use it for good. Haruka shrugs. She likes the heat. Especially the heat along the side of her body where you're leaning. ] I'm resilient.

[incousinswithyou]

[a quiet laugh, as she gives your shoulder a nuzzle] Good. I get to keep you here a little longer.

[Waltz wants to roll her eyes but. Conceal. Don't feel. Don't let them know.

Geez, even Cubchoo might be better company.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Thanks, Waltz. Like Cubchoo needs any more excuses to sneeze. Oh, what must the drinks vendor think of her now...

Haruka flicks a quick look around and plants a kiss in Michiru's hair. ] You're welcome.

[incousinswithyou]

[a small, secretive smile. These small moments with you...] Hm? Did I thank you for something?