[OPEN] Show off your ass...ets!

[bufudine]

Who: YOU and everyone else in this bubble ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ'✿,｡･:*:❀･ﾟ'❁
When: During the curse week!
Where: The hot spring in the Forest Quadrant
Style: Anything goes!
Status: OPEN

The flowers all over Vatheon are rather pleasant, are they not? It's nice having a more subtle curse than usual, right?

Strangely enough, there seems to be several trails of flowers leading into the Forest Quadrant. Do you feel compelled to follow them? If so, you'll find yourself at the hot spring in the forest, flowers floating ~*enticingly*~ in the water.

...Get in?

There might be someone there already, though.

[ooc: General mingling post! Also an excuse for blatant fanservice.]

Comments

[bufudine]

[Hmm? Is there something wrong with the other man sharing the water?

Ah. Serph blinks.]

You saw it?

[In all the time he's been in Vatheon, he's never been able to find it. Well, not that he's tried very hard; if it was located somewhere under all his armour, it'd be difficult to show to the locals.]

I don't know its location.

[So, please, tell him where his Vatheon tattoo is.]

[codenameninja]

...

[ Japan did say it was elusive, but he really didn't know. Haha... he didn't know. He should tell him. He should.

But by the name of rising sun, he didn't want to.

Serph is staring at him expectantly though, and it's hard. Japan can't win against that kind of social (?) psychology.]

It's only natural ... w-when it's on your rear.

[ I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY SERPH. He'll just look at those flowers now. Interesting flowers. ]

[bufudine]

[Oh. That is really inconvenient. He's not about to strip every time he wants something from the locals. And he's definitely not going to wear only the armoured thong like some people. Can you imagine the chafing?

Man, those flowers must be really interesting. Now Serph's looking at them, too. He sounds completely unperturbed by the news his Vatheon tattoo is on his butt, though.]

Where is yours?

[BECAUSE THAT'S REALLY AN APPROPRIATE QUESTION TO BE ASKING RIGHT NOW.]

[codenameninja]

??!?

[ SPLASH.

The sudden question hits him like a brick to the head and he almost slides into the steaming water. H-how did this move onto to him, he can't even ...

But, his tattoo is thankfully not on his butt and can be shows to others pretty innocently ... Well, at least in the bath anyways. ]

If you must know it's [ coughing out some water brb ] on my back. Over here.

[ He turns rather shakily to his left and shows Serph a portion of his back. Yep, there it is. Right over the shoulder blade. ]

[bufudine]

[Serph's attention immediately goes back to the stranger sharing the hot spring. Is... is he alright..? He was about to approach, but nope, looks like the other man is okay. A back tattoo, huh? Certainly more convenient than a butt tattoo, but still inconvenient, nevertheless.

... Okay this is bothering him.]

Is something wrong?

[Just kind of. Calmly staring at you.]

Your behaviour has been strange since I re-entered the water.

[codenameninja]

[ Oh so, he's the weird guy now. He's always the weird guy. Yep.

Japan just, calmly wipes his face of water and tries to regain his composure. The key word is tries.]

No. I am fine.

It has been a while since I visited the hot springs. Perhaps it's the heat.

[bufudine]

[That's better than naked guy at least.

Serph nods, accepting this explanation.]

Your name?

[It's only polite to ask.]

[codenameninja]

[ Well, introduction at this point isn't odd, he suppose ... ]

My name is Japan.

And you are ...?

[bufudine]

[Japan. Right. He'll remember that.]

Serph.

[It's a pleasure to meet Japan. Since he seems familiar with hot spring etiquette, Serph can't help but wonder...]

Are there hot springs like this in your world?

[codenameninja]

[ Japan thinks he will be unable to forget the name for various reasons. But pushing those thoughts away, Japan nods. ]

Yes, my home is quite famous for its hot springs. [ Being a group of volcanic islands and all. ] I personally enjoy bathing as well, so I visit them often.

[ carefully. ]

... Is this your first time Serph-san?

[bufudine]

[A few months ago, Serph would've found it hard to believe someone could enjoy something as mundane as bathing, but he can easily see why now.

Serph nods. It's his first time!

... in hot springs, that is. Not bathing.

But his also tilts his head, as if asking, "Why?"]

[codenameninja]

[ Well, thankfully.

And Japan catches onto that. ]

Ah you see ... it looked like you weren't accustomed to the hot springs. I suppose you can say I can tell who the newcomers are.

[bufudine]

[Is that so...? Well, he can't deny he was probably pretty obvious about not knowing hot spring etiquette. It sounds like Japan's been here for a while.]

How long have you been here?

[codenameninja]

In Vatheon?

[ He has been here since ... my goodness, since March of last year. It always amazes him how long he has been here. ]

It has been little over a year now.

[bufudine]

[Wow, a year. Serph hasn't lived for very long, so a year seems like a long time to him.]

Have you enjoyed it here?

[codenameninja]

That depends.

[ He could really do without these curses really. But despite all the bad times, he ... did meet good people. People he could say are his friends.

He smiles shyly. ]

But I do enjoy the company. Many people are helpful, kind.

[bufudine]

[Serph nods, agreeing. He's had the same experience. The other residents here have been nothing short of welcoming.]

What about your own world?

[He purposefully keeps the question open ended.]

[codenameninja]

[ Japan expression slightly changes. He looks ... troubled?]

My world is not a bad place. But as of late, my home has been suffering from a lot of earthquakes. And many have died or gone missing.

[ Natural disasters and such can't be prevented but ... honestly, he is worried. ]

[bufudine]

[Serph can understand the worry. Japan has his sympathies, expressed in a nod. Let's focus on the positive, shall we?]

What did you like about it?

[codenameninja]

Mm. [ He takes a moment to think - ... ]

Small things like changing seasons, falling leaves and well [ he gestures around them. ] flowers. I also like kindness from people as well.