Nakahama

Kitsuki Ichitaiyo wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:13 pm Now she had a little skip on her chest as the notion of a game was laid asides for a moment. To be desired, wanted.. it felt alien these years, it caught her on headlights, too visibly. She was glad the hot water could hide the gentle dusting on her cheeks.

"May we find time for such, Hiruma-san."

Non-commital, but surely not closing the door.

Bayushi Senshuken wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:33 pm Senshuken was certain that the woman would offer an affirmative response. The Hiruma had practically asked twice already and she seemed interested in him. Anyway. Not her job to worry about it.

"May it be the water or something in the air, I've only been here for a couple of days. I don't think that it has affected me. But sure, Hiruma san! Keep me in mind for your crew mate. Or a suitable clan mate around here. Just remember that I'm a catch and she has to be one, as well."

Hiruma Akito wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:55 pm

Kitsuki Ichitaiyo wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:13 pm Now she had a little skip on her chest as the notion of a game was laid asides for a moment. To be desired, wanted.. it felt alien these years, it caught her on headlights, too visibly. She was glad the hot water could hide the gentle dusting on her cheeks.

"May we find time for such, Hiruma-san."

Non-commital, but surely not closing the door.

Akito glanced at her, then looked a touch more sharply, his eyes narrowing. Then just as casually away, as though his gaze just happened to wander elsewhere. There was something about the Kitsuki... it felt like an open would. "May we indeed." He said, smile and voice both gentle.

Bayushi Senshuken wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:33 pm Senshuken was certain that the woman would offer an affirmative response. The Hiruma had practically asked twice already and she seemed interested in him. Anyway. Not her job to worry about it.

"May it be the water or something in the air, I've only been here for a couple of days. I don't think that it has affected me. But sure, Hiruma san! Keep me in mind for your crew mate. Or a suitable clan mate around here. Just remember that I'm a catch and she has to be one, as well."

Akito chuckled roughly. "Hey, I stand by the recommendations I make. She's a good one. Saved my butt once, even. Went and got me when I was pinned down and wounded. Around here, though..." He blew out a puff of air. "I don't know it quite like I used to. If you were straight, I'd see if you could get my brother to actually have some fun for once."

Kitsuki Ichitaiyo wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 8:38 pm "Fun for them is breaking face, to bring them to capitulation, you must slowly.. pass pleasure as business. That or..."

She stared up to the steamy stars.

"He might have a True Love he cannot reciprocate. It might not even be a person."

Hiruma Akito wrote: Tue Nov 11, 2025 8:49 pm Akito looked back at Ichitaiyo, his pale eyes narrowing thoughtfully. For a few moments, he was silent.

"I wonder..." He said, then he took a breath. "My brother devotes himself to duty. All samurai should, of course, but with him..." Akito took another deep breath. "He also seems to have a passion to excel. And he does, at nearly all he puts his mind to. Not quite everything."

He lifted one hand out of the pool, letting his fingers dangle, idly tracing patterns. "I suppose everyone has something. Or, almost everyone, perhaps...?" It was half a question, half a statement, as though he weren't sure which it should be.

Bayushi Senshuken wrote: Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:32 am "The strife for excellence and perfection is noble, but the pragmatic approach is to do just enough. Not use more energy, more connections or whatever. Do your duty and maintain resources for whatever comes next." The Scorpion offers back.