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

[incousinswithyou]

[ audio ]

[ 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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[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]

[alskdjf]

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.

[incousinswithyou]

[that earns you a nip and a hard stroke]

Why, thank you. [and she's back to slowly circling towards your center - though it's highly incongruous with the precision she so adroitly displayed a moment ago.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Ah - hey, wait, don't ease up....

Oh, you tease. Haruka chuckles, helpless and liking it. She can control her facial expression much better than she can the rest of her body, so she's lying here trying to tease right back despite every inch of herself screaming that it wants to touch Michiru. She can try. ] They'll be waiting for us, you know.

[incousinswithyou]

Are they? Who exactly are you thinking of?

[a murmur as she presses home the point with decidedly bolder pressure]

[actsmagnificent]

Our new fearless lead--

[ --no, actually, forget that guy. Forget all guys. Forget everybody.

Well, almost everybody. Haruka pants once. ]

Michiru....

[incousinswithyou]

[good answer. A hum, as she presses close again, skin on skin, and that ever present, pervading warmth.

Mmm. No more teasing. This is something she wants to, has to watch. The movement of her hand slowly increases, in pressure and speed.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka can take a hint. Relaxing, she lets her emotions take control of her face, dying it poignant and needy yet absently wondrous. It still amazes her sometimes that Michiru exists. Someone who understands, that she admires, who always knows just how to build her back up or knock her down a peg...

She thinks about Michiru in time to Michiru's motions, and the thought doubles her reactions. Her hips twitch and a moan escapes her, but it turns into a satisfied sigh. It's so warm here. ] You're good.

[incousinswithyou]

[oh Haruka. She already knows that. Not that it's not appreciated.] Am I?

[eyes half hooded, she moves her fingers, up and in even as she continuously applies pressure with the heel of her hand.

She pushes down the pulsing excitement, keeping her breathing even, and willfully keeping her hips from grinding down. Her tensing thighs can't be helped, however.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka is gasping through a smile, mentally unwound despite the tension in her body. Even though most of her attention is focused between her legs, she can feel Michiru's muscles tightening against hers....

And still Michiru keeps her composure. Haruka beams up at her. The world could fall apart around them and Michiru would still keep her composure. Her - ungh - deliberate composure. ]

Ahh.....mmmm....

[ She can tell she's close. The water's sloshing all around her; she reaches up to try and tuck some of Michiru's hair behind her ear, willing her own fingers not to shake. Wetting her lips, she tries to find her voice, but the best she can do is mouth something incomprehensible. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[her powers of focus, when it comes to you, is pretty much unparalleled. And at this moment, it's all about you

She turns her head, planting a kiss against the inside of your wrist. A teasing flick of tongue and she turns her attention back to your expression. Mmm, good. Her fingers curl deliberately, heel still grinding up.]