The three (point five) soldiers of the outer solar system have arrived!

[incousinswithyou]

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[ sup, everybody? Have an abortive (?) attempt at gathering news and information because somebody can’t speak candidly if her life depended on it. ]

We have been gone for a while, hm? Seeing how the place is still standing, I suppose nothing of consequence has happened.

Who are you talking to…?

[ this voice doesn’t appear to have heard that former one. ] Anyway, we’re a little behind. If someone could fill us in, we’d appreciate it.

[ another voice chimes in, though it’s not directed at the band, instead she appears to be addressing the question. ] The rest of Union, as a matter of fact. [ she pauses and then adds. ] You should say hello, Hotaru.

[ there’s a short pause. The entire city? How? ] Ah, hello? [ these people are crazy. ]

Good grief.

[ action, around Union ]

[ so, here’s a mildly bedraggled group winding their way through the streets of Union. It’s obvious from their clothing that they’ve been away for a while. Michiru and Haruka had actually managed to be away for at least a month, and while natural fabulousness can cover up almost anything, Michiru, at the very least, is counting down the minutes till she gets to soak away the (figurative) dirt of the road and take over the bathroom for at least three hours. The other two, Hotaru and Setsuna, had joined along the way... so to speak. But they still looked weary from the trip.

Alas, duty calls. Before they can get back home, they’ll need to outfit Hotaru with various necessities. Oh, and make sure she doesn’t go crazy and eat people.

...Make that a four hour soak, when Michiru finally gets back. Either way, the group’s going to be out and about the entire city for quite a bit. ]

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[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka laughs and rotates her hands deeper into Michiru's shoulders. She can feel them both recovering already. ] Just the shoulders?

[incousinswithyou]

For the moment. [she is never going to get into that hot water at this rate, especially if there's something (somebody) else more alluring outside of it.] Did you want to take a bath with me?

[actsmagnificent]

[ It takes Haruka longer to answer than it does to consider. The pressure eases. ] Well, we shouldn't waste water.

[incousinswithyou]

[she gently rolls her head from side to side. Oh, that feels so much better.] How conscientious.

[yup. Just gonna rinse off that soap and...take a moment to surreptitiously admire that form. Need any help?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Thanks, but she's got this....maybe. Haruka has picked the brush back up to scrub herself quickly while Michiru rinses. The soak is the pleasant part for her anyway.

When she catches Michiru's eye, she grins. Say it, she dares you. ] What?

[incousinswithyou]

Hm? [staring at you is totally her prerogative] Did I say something?

[being as contrary as a cat is her prerogative too, apparently]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka is well acquainted with Michiru's many prerogatives. She grins right back, jerking a head towards the bath. ] Don't let me keep you.

[ Or, y'know, keep staring. She doesn't mind. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[oh you won't. Don't worry about that.

The hairflip doesn't work quite as well when wet, but as if she'll let that stop her from seeming casual, flippant, and dismissive all at the same time. Still, she gets the rest of the soap off and finally steps into that hot water.

There's an uninhibited groan of pleasure as she slides all the way into it. Oh dear (missing) god(s), she's never leaving again.





And the view from here is quite splendid, actually. A++]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka breaks into chuckles when she hears Michiru react to the bath, but keeps on scrubbing. Rinsing off the soapsuds, she upends a bucket over her head and tousles her hair. Now that she has an audience, this is becoming a bit of a show.

Besides, Michiru is making a very lovely face in her direction. She grins back, shameless for the moment. ] How is it?

[incousinswithyou]

[mmm. A bath and a show.]

I think you missed a spot.

[she smirks right back, watching those rivulets of water run down. And she's definitely enjoying the view, if her undeviating focus is any indication.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Oh, you. Haruka scoffs, tossing her bangs (which scatter bathwater everywhere and then fall perfectly into place. Life. It is not fair). ] I never miss.

[incousinswithyou]

[pedestrians included]

Oh? Shall I show you, or will you find it yourself?

[actsmagnificent]

[ I can't breathe. Haruka gives herself a once-over with the brush again and starts heading for the bath proper. ] Missing one spot won't hurt anything.

[ She's going to step into your bath without having washed everything, Michiru!! Oh no! ]

[incousinswithyou]

[you sure we're talking about the same spots here?

There's just that widening smirk as Haruka joins her. She levers herself forward and yeeeah. You've got yourself a lap full of Michiru, straddling you.]

Here. [a quick kiss on the lips] Though to be certain...

[actsmagnificent]

[ .....Michiru has a good point. Haruka can think of another spot now.

She wiggles in closer, slipping her legs further underneath Michiru. This is going to be a very refreshing bath. ] Suit yourself, perfectionist.

[incousinswithyou]

Oh, I believe I will. [a deeper kiss this time, as she presses herself close, arms around your neck.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka returns the kiss, her own arms looped around Michiru's hips. She'll have to be careful not to slide down the side of the tub.

A little bit of sliding is happening anyway. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[if you manage to dunk yourself under the water, she's not going to stop laughing.

Alright, she'll sacrifice a hand to hold onto the edge of the tub. That other hand will sneakily slip between them to compensate, however, lightly drawing across skin.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ It won't be the first time you've made her wet.

Haruka's core tenses, both in response to that hand and to help her sit up straighter. Her hips press closer to Michiru's, and she draws in breath through her teeth.

Which are still against your lips. Funny how that works out. ] Well? Am I clean yet?

[incousinswithyou]

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Oh? [she starts punctuating her words with kisses, working her way down your jawline.] Are you finished?

[different spots, as 'twere]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Oh. Ooooh. Doing things like that is not fair. Haruka has to stay on her toes for bantering with you anyway. Distraction is practically foul play.

That said, don't stop. This flush on her face is totally from the heat of the bath, though she can't think of a reason why her voice is coming out all hissy and husky. Maybe because she's smiling. ] I can think of....one more place.

[incousinswithyou]

[a hum as she takes her sweet time] Can you?

[looks like she's settled on the pulsepoint for the moment, slowly lavishing her attention there.

Her hand is making its way down, though currently splayed on the plane of your stomach.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ There's really nothing she can say to that - nothing she can think of right now, anyway, tired and sore as she is - so Haruka tries to turn her head just enough to kiss the crown of Michiru's. She wouldn't want to disturb the lady at work. ] Nn.

[ That was probably assent. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[a smile against your skin and she'll leave a kiss in the crook of your neck before shifting to the side, repositioning herself and straddling a leg instead. Which leaves her hand free to slide downwards and tease, light and insubstantial.

Hooded eyes are definitely gauging your expression.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka doubts they'll be disappointed. She meets Michiru's eyes with a little smirk, but it's definitely forced. Her breath has started coming unevenly, and her skin tingles from the lapping of the water all around her. Michiru's element...with Michiru right here. Potent.

God, she could get used to short debriefings. ] Well spotted.