59 - [video/action]

[blackshadow]

[ 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. ]

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[negativegate]

[...He's too cute like that. She hands over the clip, her expression softening--though she keeps blushing.]

Well, if you want to be a bit weird on your birthday...

[blackshadow]

[That's exactly what he's thinking. He can't even be annoyed about her calling him weird.]

I'll be more normal on your birthday...

[...now how does he actually put her hair up...]

[negativegate]

[Rita will be oblivious to his wondering as she looks down at the water.]

You know...it's fine. You just surprised me, that's all.

[...And biting her hair clip is kind of weird!]

[blackshadow]

[It's the surprise that counts...! And Rita's deredere.]

That was the point...

[He smiles softly and begins tucking her hair behind her ears. Then out of her eyes.]

You've really let your hair get long.

[negativegate]

[Deredere...That feels really nice, and she closes her eyes.]

Hmm...I didn't realize how much of a pain it was until it started getting in my eyes. I should cut it later.

[blackshadow]

[ Seeing her relax like this makes him smile more softly. ]

Mm... I can take you to a barber tomorrow.

[ Right now, he just wants to brush it away from her and start gathering it in the back. ]

[negativegate]

A barber? I just do it myself.

[W-which is totally not why it's always uneven... She opens her eyes again, but keeps her head still for Tyr.]

[blackshadow]

It'll be easier if you let someone else do it for you...

[ He's not at all surprised that she does it herself... When she opens her eyes, he gives her a bright smile as he tries to gather her hair back. ]

[negativegate]

Are you volunteering?

[He looks so happy like this...fluttery heart again!!]

[blackshadow]

If you really think I'd be better...

[ He is pretty happy just playing with her hair and sitting close with her... He keeps running his fingers through it a little longer. ]

[negativegate]

Well, I'm used to doing it myself, but it's not that hard.

[It's really...really nice, even as it makes her heart flutter. Or maybe that's because Tyr's so happy. She stays still and lets him keep doing it as long as he wants.]

[blackshadow]

You've been doing it long enough that you're used to it, right?

[ He keeps playing for a few more seconds before finally securing her hair with the clip. ]

[negativegate]

Exactly. But it's even easier when you're cutting someone else's hair, right? I mean, you can see what you're doing.

[She's almost disappointed he stops, but it is Tyr's birthday. She should focus on making sure he enjoys it.]

So, are you feeling relaxed?

[blackshadow]

That's true, too. I can try my best to keep your hair straight for you.

[ He nods. If he knew she wanted him to keep playing with her hair, he would; he loves how it feels. ]

And yeah, the water is really great...

[ Maybe more than just the water. ]

[negativegate]

[She smiles at him, thinking she's just glad he's having a good time.]

Just remember it'll make you all pruney if you stay in too long.

[blackshadow]

[ He laughs a little at that. ] I guess all curses need to have a negative effect somewhere.

[ And he's definitely having a good time with her. ]

[negativegate]

You don't need a curse to get all wrinkled from the water. [But she laughs back, relaxing in the water anyway.]

We can stay in as long as you want. Don't forget about the other stuff later, though.

[blackshadow]

[ He shifts to sit up a little straighter, moving his arms around her shoulders. ] We can get out whenever you want to, too. These won't be going anywhere for a while yet.

[negativegate]

Yeah...Let's stay in for a little while, then come back tonight. How's that?

[She leans in. He's pretty comfy.]

[blackshadow]

[ When she leans in like that, he has no intention of getting out any time soon. He holds her close, smiling at her. ]

Sounds good... Maybe we'll be really alone then...

[negativegate]

[Even with the other people in the baths...Rita's just a little flustered, but not enough to overcome how happy she is.]

I have a feeling this place is gonna be popular all night. We don't know if it'll stick around.

[blackshadow]

[ Tyr wouldn't mind is staying with her like this was her gift to him... ]

That's true... We might never be alone if we just wait...

I wish it would stick around. [ Let me rest my cheek against yours, Rita. ]

[negativegate]

Yeah...

[S-sappy feelings...Rita will go ahead and reach up to play with his hair a little.]

It would be pretty nice to have a hot spring of our own.

Hmm...It'd be easy to keep something like that heated with a blastia.

[blackshadow]

[ He hums happily at the touch of her fingers. This is definitely how he wants to spend his birthday. ]

Let's make that our next project... It's probably not too hard to recreate a bath like this, either... It can be like making a fountain.

[negativegate]

[That encourages her to keep it up--slow, soothing strokes through his hair. She really loves being with him like this.]

Yeah, it'd be simple, really. A pool, a pump... Filtration for the water's a good idea, too.