(D1 LA Hot Spring) Otter relaxation

[Usogawa Emiko]

Having taken some time during the day, Emiko decided she needed to clean up before going out for the evening. Taking some time to clean up, she found her way to the hot springs and slipped into the water with a blissful sigh.

"Ah...I could get used to this..." she said to herself.

[Shiba Raizo]

And in stumbled a Phoenix, looking to cleanse himself of the day's various annoyances.

All right, I'm out of the fop suit for a little bit, time to clean up and...

By Benten's perfect fucking backside, I thought baths in civilized parts of the Empire were.... well. Segregated by gender.

Shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT.

[Aimi]

Having taken some time during the day, Emiko decided she needed to clean up before going out for the evening. Taking some time to clean up, she found her way to the hot springs and slipped into the water with a blissful sigh.

"Ah...I could get used to this..." she said to herself.

"If only we could all be so lucky, ne?" Aimi calls as she enters the hot spring, already beginning to pull off her clothing and pile it up neatly by the side of the bath, "Makes a nice change from a cold river, I'll say that much..."

She doesn't seem to have spotted Raizo

[Usogawa Emiko]

"If only we could all be so lucky, ne?" Aimi calls as she enters the hot spring, already beginning to pull off her clothing and pile it up neatly by the side of the bath, "Makes a nice change from a cold river, I'll say that much..."

She doesn't seem to have spotted Raizo

There was a small blink of surprise as she heard a voice, having not noticed anyone through the hot spring steam.

"Oh, my apology" Emiko bowed in the direction of the voice "hai, as much as the rivers can be refreshing it doesn't compare to this."

And in stumbled a Phoenix, looking to cleanse himself of the day's various annoyances.

All right, I'm out of the fop suit for a little bit, time to clean up and...

By Benten's perfect fucking backside, I thought baths in civilized parts of the Empire were.... well. Segregated by gender.

Shit. Shit, shit, shit, shit, SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT.

She heard the stumbling now she was aware of the world more, and added "ano...hello? Are you ok?"

[Aimi]

"If only we could all be so lucky, ne?" Aimi calls as she enters the hot spring, already beginning to pull off her clothing and pile it up neatly by the side of the bath, "Makes a nice change from a cold river, I'll say that much..."

She doesn't seem to have spotted Raizo

There was a small blink of surprise as she heard a voice, having not noticed anyone through the hot spring steam.

"Oh, my apology" Emiko bowed in the direction of the voice "hai, as much as the rivers can be refreshing it doesn't compare to this."

"Oh, no need for apologies... ah, there we go," Aimi exhaled softly as she stepped into the hot water, slowly lowering herself into a sitting position, "That is much better."

She looks around as her companion addresses someone else, and through the steam spots the somewhat hesitant form of... is that Shiba Raizo? Yes, she thinks it is, but why would he be looking so... oh!

The ronin smirks, and says nothing. She's curious to see how the sullen bushi will handle this.

[Shiba Raizo]

She heard the stumbling now she was aware of the world more, and added "ano...hello? Are you ok?"

"That remains to be seen."

Speaking of seen, why don't you get into the water, you dolt?

Because it might be some kind of 'total dishonor' that would lead to me getting cast out?

Eh. How bad could it be if they don't have attendants here with brooms like they do back home?

"We, ah, generally don't do... mixed bathing back home. Do bear with me."

His build, as he stepped forward and slid into the water, could be seen to be relatively powerful despite his average frame. All that trooping around carrying heavy junk had its effect, and a great deal of whipcord musculature was visible, along with only a couple of scars- whatever his military career had involved, whatever combat he'd seen, he hadn't taken any massive injuries yet.

[Usogawa Emiko]

"Oh, no need for apologies... ah, there we go," Aimi exhaled softly as she stepped into the hot water, slowly lowering herself into a sitting position, "That is much better."

She looks around as her companion addresses someone else, and through the steam spots the somewhat hesitant form of... is that Shiba Raizo? Yes, she thinks it is, but why would he be looking so... oh!

The ronin smirks, and says nothing. She's curious to see how the sullen bushi will handle this.

Emiko turned away as the woman entered to give her some privacy, before chuckling.

"Welcome. I am Usogawa Emiko. I hope you are well?"

"That remains to be seen."

Speaking of seen, why don't you get into the water, you dolt?

Because it might be some kind of 'total dishonor' that would lead to me getting cast out?

Eh. How bad could it be if they don't have attendants here with brooms like they do back home?

"We, ah, generally don't do... mixed bathing back home. Do bear with me."

His build, as he stepped forward and slid into the water, could be seen to be relatively powerful despite his average frame. All that trooping around carrying heavy junk had its effect, and a great deal of whipcord musculature was visible, along with only a couple of scars- whatever his military career had involved, whatever combat he'd seen, he hadn't taken any massive injuries yet.

Emiko turned away respectfully again as he entered the water, before giving him a bow.

"Shiba-sama? Good afternoon! I hope you are well?"

[Shiba Raizo]

"Shiba-sama? Good afternoon! I hope you are well?"

"Taking a bath with two of the great beauties of the age, how could I be anything else?"

He... didn't appear to be joking.

"Of course, I have faith in my ability to ruin it somehow. Have you two met?"

[Aimi]

"I do not believe so," Aimi replies with a tone of grave seriousness, nodding to the Otter samurai, "A pleasure and an honour, Usogawa-sama. This humble one is named Aimi."

Her lips twitch briefly in a suppressed smile. "And while Shiba-sama is very kind, I feel it would be somewhat presumptuous to call myself a great beauty of the realm. Such storybook characters rarely have windburned cheeks or chipped nails, after all."

[Usogawa Emiko]

Emiko chuckled.

"I would not consider myself a great beauty either, but I accept the kind compliment" she bowed in Raizos direction then looked to Aimi "It's lovely to meet you Aimi-san. Are you here for the miai also? How have you found your stay so far?"