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It's very kind to be invited, but I bathed this morning and I don't think I'm in need of another bath quite yet

Anyway, I'm not entirely accustomed to bathing with others. There are any number of places in my world where one might go to 'take the waters' as the saying goes, but when one does, one is either alone and unclothed or with others and at least somewhat clothed. I think the combination of the two--unclothed and with others--is a bit much for me.

I'll let the rest of the City float about in springs and pools in my place today. By my staying out, I think I shall save room for someone else, since visiting the springs really does seem the done thing today. It must be crowded and one less person trying to get in might make matters easier for everyone else.

When you've had your fill of taking the waters, you may wish to take tea, and so I shall be at the Turnabout Cafe for such a purpose.

I can't help but wonder if something more or worse is going to come of all this. I say that every time there's a mild curse--and this is a curse, you know, no matter what it seems like--but I can't see anything this City does as wholly good or completely benign. There might be sea monsters in all that water, you know.

But perhaps it's being in the City for too long that makes one a bit jaded about these things. Five years is rather a long time.

Five years and three days now.

I may take a walk. And a long one.

~C.

[ooc: Congratulations to Cain on enduring five years in the City. His Poly!versary was actually May 3^rd but I couldn't post thanks to work he has been keeping to himself because of this rather unsettling anniversary (hence the short post today). Five years! Let's hope for many more ♥ Also, Cain will not be joining you in the hot springs or baths or swimming pools or anywhere else today. Because of his back. (What does that mean? Wouldn't you like to know.)]

[The video opens with a quick flare of static, but once the picture resolves, the viewer is treated to a sideways view of a lovely little stone pool and someone lounging in the steaming water. A moment later and that someone turns enough to show that it's Gwen, her hair twisted up into a crude knot to keep it from getting too wet as she relaxes. Of course, she had no idea that the device is on, much less that it's broadcasting.]

[ooc: Feel free to bother her and if you want, go find her in her little pool. Action is more than welcome!]

[ Right now, there's no-one who looks more relaxed than Tyr. His hair is dripping a little as he leans over the edge of the hot spring to use his device. ]

If the City keeps doing this, I'm going to start thinking the deities actually like me... Next year, you can give me cake again, too.


[ ooc: Open for action in either the men's or co-ed hot springs! Or just around. ]

[Mercy had a hot tub at the beach house, yes, but it really didn't compare to this place. After all the... everything... that had been going on over the past couple of months it was nice to end up here for a little pampering and relaxation. She'd been assigned a beautiful room, clean and cool with the most magnificently comfortable bed, and given a list of services available. She'd availed herself of a massage and then been shown the way to one of the more out-of-the-way hot springs.

She was there now, stripping off her robe to slide with an audible moan of delight into the hot water. The placement of the device only allowed glimpses of her as she did so, though anyone familiar with her tattoo would have recognized her. She let herself sink in up to her neck, resting her head on the comfortable ledge.]

Oh, this is the life. Can we keep this, please?



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[Charlie has taken one look at the Network today. Just one. And she looks really uncertain, nose wrinkling slightly. She just has one thing to say about it.]

This feels like a bribe.

[And from the safety of her apartment, pets bouncing around behind her, Charlie switches off the device, shaking her head slightly.]

Oi. What's up with the hot spring thing?

...It's kinda cool, I guess. But there's a shit ton of water.

[Hercules is in the water, the shot clearly showing he is at least naked to the waist - the water obscures anything below. He gives a thumbs-up to the Network at large.]

I approve.

[And yes, he mainly did this to show off his abs to the Network.]

Hot springs.

Isn't it a little warm for hot springs? The best time for them is the winter, isn't it?

[Although she won't get in a hot spring any time so maybe that's a moot point....]

I suppose a massage might be pleasant. Or just watching.

[She's perched on a rock nearby, but far enough from the edge to avoid getting wet.]

[Dear City. You are being treated to the sight of a shirtless Jace sitting in a pool of hot water. There are black tattoos all over his torso that look very much like runes and happen to be in the language of the angels.]

Now this is the kind of curse we should have more often. It's been far too long since I've gone to a hot spring and just enjoying the hot water. Of course, any excuse to be completely naked is welcome in my book.

[He grins.]

Wouldn't you agree?

[Have a look at Raphael's tiny, mostly unnecessary kitchen. It's in a slight amount of disarray, with various groceries haphazardly lining what little space exists, and liquid dripping out of the base of a blender, down the countertop and to the floor.]

[Interestingly enough there are no dirty dishes.]

[Raphael's back is to the camera as he first glances at, then leans out the window, grumbling at the view. Or views. He doesn't wave back at the bathers, slamming the window shut.]

The one time I'm really not in the mood for hot springs.

[and as he grabs a sponge, he notices the device]

Oh, fantastic.

This could be the best curse I've ever seen. Deities, I'd love to see more like it.