[7:17 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Yuki Jyorou
Kalenzo let out a worried sigh as he walked the streets of the Freyzenese city, something was bothering him and he couldn't seem to put a finger on it. For some reason he felt dirty, as if he couldn't feel comfortable in his own clothes. Times like this called for a proper washing.
With his stare drifting upwards, Kalenzo looked at the engraved wooden signs hanging down in front of each and every building.
Armory? No. Tonic shop? The man shivered before shaking his head and continuing down the street. At long last, his prayers seemed to have been answered as the words "Bathhouse" etched into a dark wooden sign hung above a particularly steamy-looking building. With a smile on his face, the artist walked in the front door. The first thing he noticed was the humidity emanating from what he could only assume was the main area of the building. The occasional splash of water, the scent of flower petals being wafted through the air put the man's heart at ease as he made his way towards the changing area.
[7:22 PM] Persoon56: Benkei paced the streets worriedly as he thought back on his previous exploits, and how much of a novel of a letter he could send home. He had faced monsters, phantoms and Divine-Dragon-knows-what-else and he'd been through the ringer. As he took a walk down one street, something caught his nose. Fruit? No, not fruit, something close though, it smells so...soothing...Flowers! That's it! Following the scent through he saw it, the bathhouse, and what seemed to be a familiar figure.(edited)
[7:29 PM] Abyssal John John: Finished with yet another date Jean flew through the skies of Yuki Jyorou trying to find a certain bathouse that Hana had spoken of. Seeing the sign he had Angard land in front of it.
"Sigh...I truly wish I could go in the Springs with you but I know they would never allow that...." Angard made a sad whine as she nudged Jean's Cheek.
"Don't worry I'll give you a really nice bath when I get out. Hopefully I won't be long...." With a final stroke to Angard's head Jean entered the Bathhouse and was hit by wonderful aroma.
"Ah it is quite a wondrous smell. I can tell my dear Hana truly does spend a lot of time here."
With that Jean headed to the changing area.(edited)
[7:33 PM] REWlego: A few blocks away from the bath-house, the masked vigilante of Khlin roamed across the rooftops of Yuki Jyorou. It had been a long time since he had done this, so it felt like a sort of reversion.
Afternoon was starting to turn to evening, and Leodin was ready to finish his watch. As he rounded a corner, he saw the bath-house, and decided to bathe for a bit before retiring for the day. He hopped down from the roof and walked into the changing room, seeing that a few of his comrades had chosen to do the same thing.
[7:35 PM] spikethe3rd: After a stressful day of helping out in the medic bay, Versailles stumbled to the bathouse, the thought of the warm water making him smile.
[7:42 PM] Persoon56: After he changed out of his clothes, Benkei took notice of all the other guys in the room with him, all of whom he had seen at least once during the battles he had been a part of.
"Oh, well, guess it's a party then, heheh..." Benkei's laughter sounded as awkward as he felt.
[7:44 PM] REWlego: Leodin changed as well, leaving the mask on.
"Suppose it it."
[7:44 PM] ColdToiletSeat: With a content look on his face, the bowman started undoing his cloak, taking care to fold his prized possession neatly before stowing it away in one of the open wooden compartments.
The changing room seemed to be fairly quiet, not that Kalenzo had minded, but that didn't seem to last for very long as the lanceman named Benkei decided to break the ice.
"Seems like it." Kalenzo responded, a light smirk on his face as he looked around before taking off his shirt.
[7:46 PM] REWlego: Leodin set his blade Morderrand away from everyone else's things, not wanting anything to get mixed up or stolen.
[7:47 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean sighed as he undid his jacket and took off his gauntlets.
"I didn't think so many allies would converge on this place. It's a bit of a surprise." Jean instantly recognized Leodin but only every so slightly recognized Kalenzo and Benkei. Jean's attention then turned to Leodin's Mask.
"You're going to keep that on even while bathing?"
[7:48 PM] Storm: Conri let out a small comfortable sigh as he relaxed in the warm waters of the bathhouse. It had been a particularly gruesome day for the wolfskin. Since arriving in the city, he had managed to pull some old strings and found a quick and simple job. But it had left his fur matted with blood, sweat, and even some tears. His ears twitched as he heard footsteps from the changing room approach.
"So much for peace and quiet" he muttered under his breath.
[7:53 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "I guess he is." Kalenzo answered, finally removing his shoes and pants and replacing them with a typical white towel.
[7:54 PM] spikethe3rd: "What?" Versailles blinked his tired eyes open and looked around him. Seeing Leodin, he half waved.
[7:54 PM] Persoon56: "Gonna wear his mask in the bath"
[7:54 PM] REWlego: "I still don't know all of you very well, so this mask isn't coming off."
Not willingly at least.
[7:55 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Well, we can't really do anything about that now can we?" Kalenzo chimed in, looking over his shoulder as he stowed away the remainder of his clothing.
[7:55 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean shrugged.
"I guess you do what you believe is best but you'll never get your dream girl with that attitude." Jean started to whistle a little tune while he took off his remaining clothes.
[7:56 PM] spikethe3rd: Hearing 'Dream Girl' Versailles looked around for Claire, confused as to why she was in the men's bath.
[7:56 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo let out a snicker at Jean's comment, turning around and looking at the other gentlemen before giving a nod and making his way into the actual bath.(edited)
[7:57 PM] Persoon56: Snickering, Benkei slipped off his tunic last.
"Well, who knows, maybe she's in the ladies' section."
[7:57 PM] Persoon56: He said, completely ignorant of what was meant
[7:58 PM] REWlego: "Why don't you go look for me Jean? I'm sure you'll blend right in."
[7:59 PM] spikethe3rd: Versailles shrugged and walked past the crowd into the bath.
[8:00 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean let out a laugh.
"I would love to Leodin truly I would. But we all know she is far away from the Khlinese border." Finished, Jean headed towards the bath.
[8:01 PM] REWlego: Leodin begrudgingly followed.
[8:03 PM] Persoon56: Benkei lets out a final giggle and moves his scrawny but to the bath proper.
[8:03 PM] Storm: Conri carefully moved along the seats in the bath as the noise started to enter the bath area. The first man he did not recognize, the second one seemed familiar but Conri couldn't recall. I remember shots and his face, that's it
"Gentlemen" Conri said, politely nodding his head.
[8:07 PM] spikethe3rd: Versailles slides into the warm water and finally starts to wake up. "Hello!" he waves to Conri.
[8:08 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Evening." Kalenzo responded, nodding back at the wolfskin before his stare drifted to the steamy waters below. It seemed quite pleasant, the artist needed something like this to help get his mind off of the previous brawl. He cautiously dipped his toes into the water, feeling the surprisingly soothing warmth envelop his foot before stepping right on in. Dropping his towel off at the side, the male cooed as he lowered himself in.
"Oh that's too good..." He commented to nobody in particular
[8:10 PM] Kwakado: "kwmm!"
The reply bubbles up from beneath the water, as a familiar Dwabi's head rises up out of the center of the bath.
"You speak truly, Kalen-za."
[8:11 PM] Persoon56: As Benkei steps into the water, he steps back at Sula's sudden appearance, losing his balance, and falling on his but in an upright position. "What the...where'd you come from?"
[8:12 PM] Storm: "What the hell!" Conri shouted as Sula surfaced from the water, "How long have you been there!
[8:12 PM] spikethe3rd: "Hey Sula." Versailles waves, unfazed.
[8:13 PM] REWlego: Leodin just rolls his eyes, unsurprised.
[8:14 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo tensed somewhat as Sula magically arose from the center of the water, but stayed calm nonetheless.
"Oh, Sula! When did you get here?"
[8:14 PM] Kwakado: "Hu!"
Sula's head rotates all the way around the room, looking at each of his allies like some kind of humanoid owl.
"Kwemo, everyone! I was just practicing some, spiritual training, ha ha."
[8:14 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean sighed as threw his towel off and slowly adjusted himself into the water.
Ahhhh. This feels great. I really wish I could have Angard in here. Jean looked around noticing two familiar faces one which came out from the depths.
That's Conri right. I wonder if he even remembers me. Jean turned his attention to Sula.
"Oh its Sula. You're still not sick right?"(edited)
[8:15 PM] Persoon56: What...what IS this guy? As Benkei caught his breath, he saw how unfazed some others were. Benkei blushed at the fact
[8:19 PM] Storm: Conri shook his head, Damn weird Dwabi's. He settled back against the seat a little bristled with the masked man in the bathhouse, but he ignored his thoughts, this was a time for relaxation. He looked around the at the men in the bathhouse, completely forgetting who Jean was. Busy night I guess(edited)
[8:19 PM] Kwakado: "No, Jean-ni. A hot spring is a wonderful cure for many poisons..." Sula smiles lazily.
[8:19 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "How... Lovely." Kalenzo commented, a lighthearted smile spreading across his face at the Dwabi's antics. Shifting around in his seat, the bowman let out a content sigh as he lowered more of his chest into the waters.
[8:21 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean shrugged.
"That's good that you're recovering. Though where are you keeping Shimi? I didn't see her around the area..." Jean lowered his body into the water as well sighing as he felt all of his troubles fly away.
[8:22 PM] Persoon56: Benkei just slowly sinks into the water until it's up to his nose, letting the warmth wash over him, he let out a content stream of bubbles as his dull aches and pains began to lessen
[8:24 PM] Kwakado: "Pegasus, and hot spring....Not a good mix." Sula gives his hair a shake, randomly getting one of the men a little wet. He wasn't quite used to its current length.(edited)
[8:24 PM] REWlego: Leodin joins the rest in the water, near the edge of the group.
[8:24 PM] Kwakado: %choose Leodin Benkei Jean Kalenzo Versailles Conri
[8:24 PM] BOTAnnaBot: Conri
[8:28 PM] Storm: "WHAT THE FUCK" Conri growled, baring some fangs as he stood up. He did not appreaciate being splashed upon. He shuffled over, away from Sula, lashing his tail in the process, intending to give the strange man a taste of his own medicine.(edited)
[8:29 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean yawned.
"Geez. I didn't take you as the playful type Conri."(edited)
[8:30 PM] Kwakado: "N-ahh! My face! Hahahahaha!" Sula stands up to recoil from the wolfskin's odd counterattack, exposing his chest and its serpentine tribal tattoos.
[8:30 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Oh gods, just leave me out of this... Kalenzo thought, grimacing at the splashing fight about to happen before him.
[8:30 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Please don't splash me... please don't splash me...
[8:31 PM] Persoon56: Benkei submerges his head into the water, trying to avoid the splashes
[8:33 PM] Storm: Conri sat down with a growl, eyes glaring at Jean. Most of the time he wasn't, but something about being n water, it was very hard to ignore the wolf's instinct to play in the water. He hated it. "I'm not"
[8:34 PM] spikethe3rd: "Come on gentlemen, lets just relax." Versailles sighed and closed his eyes.
[8:35 PM] Kwakado: "I could not have said it better myself!" Sula lowers back down into the water, whirling slowly around to face the monk. "Let us just relax, gentlemen."
[8:36 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean nods.
"I can agree. Times like these are becoming more and more scarce for this army if I do say so myself."
[8:40 PM] REWlego: Ah, finally...
[8:41 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Yes... yes... Better to savor this moment than to simply splash it away carelessly." Kalenzo agreed, looking down at the water with idle curiosity. With a shrug, he removed his hair-tie and set it aside on top of his towel before slowly dipping his entire head in the water.
[8:42 PM] Persoon56: At this point, Benkei pops back out of the water, gasping for air.
[8:43 PM] Kwakado: "Benke-i! Ha ha! Are you alright?" Sula looks at him with a stern smile. "It is dangerous to stay under the Pela for too long, you know."
[8:45 PM] Persoon56: "Yeah, right, I know it is. That's why I'm out from being beneath it" Benkei reclines, putting his hands behind his head and sighs.
[8:46 PM] Kwakado: "It can give you cough cough-- some trouble breathing."
[8:47 PM] Abyssal John John: "Not as much trouble as you after the marathon Sula. You were a wreck afterwards." Jean then turned to Leodin.
"Congrats on your win by the way."
[8:51 PM] REWlego: Leodin looks to Jean, brought away from his calm trance-like soak. "Oh uh, thanks."
[8:51 PM] ColdToiletSeat: After a moment of Kalenzo sitting under the surface, letting his hair go in all sorts of different directions, he reemerges from the water somewhat unmajestically.
[8:52 PM] Kwakado: Unlike with Benkei, Sula has no harsh words for Kalenzo's submerging. Only a dull grin.
[8:54 PM] REWlego: Leodin follows suit and submerges his head, but he turns away from the group so he can take his mask off.
[8:56 PM] Storm: Conri's ears twitch slightly as a girlish high pitched noise came from the other side of the wall. He shook his head as everyone submerged their heads. What was this a group of children copying one another.
"Guess there's some women on the other side" he muttered, relaxing his tense shoulders.
[8:56 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Letting out breath after breath as he gathered his thoughts, the man took a handful of his hair and threw it back over his head. He got the brown mess out of his face, at the cost of flicking some water at a random individual.
[8:57 PM] ColdToiletSeat: %choose Leodin Benkei Jean Sula Versailles Conri
[8:57 PM] BOTAnnaBot: Benkei
[8:57 PM] spikethe3rd: "Well, I would assume there is a female bath on the otherside of that wall." Versailles pointed to the 20 ft. wall on the side of the spring.
[8:58 PM] Kwakado: "So close to here?" Sula frowns for the first time in this little meeting of men.
"That sounds like it could lead to trouble....the future..."(edited)
[8:58 PM] Persoon56: "Ack! Ptooey! Careful with that mess...what's your name?" Benkei spits some water that had gotten in his mouth(edited)
[8:58 PM] Storm: "Well of course."Conri made a bit of a face at the monk, his ears twitching again, "I'm just saying it sounds a bit loud in there"
[8:59 PM] spikethe3rd: "Well the water usually comes from the same source, so it would get cold if it flowed from far away."
[8:59 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean snickered.
"I would have no problem with the girls peeking. I doubt any of them are up to the task though."(edited)
[9:00 PM] spikethe3rd: "I wouldn't expect anyone to do such a rude act."
[9:00 PM] Abyssal John John: "Which is why I said I doubted any of them are up to the task. I wouldn't worry about it at all."
[9:01 PM] Kwakado: "There are some strange people in these kingdoms." Sula starts to understand the vision he received beneath the water...of a sudden intrusion from across the border.
[9:01 PM] REWlego: Leodin brings his head up, and puts his mask back on. He brushes his hand through his hair before turning to face the group again.
[9:01 PM] spikethe3rd: "I would hope no one would have such an idea" He eyed up Jean suspiciously.
[9:01 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "I... sorry about." Kalenzo apologized to Benkei, scratching at the back of his head with a brief laugh.
"Oh, we haven't met yet? I'm Kalenzo."
[9:04 PM] Persoon56: "Yeah, heck, I don't think I know anyone here but psycho-I mean Kalenzo." Benkei shrugs and looks around.(edited)
[9:05 PM] Persoon56: "Whoops, sorry, I meant Sula"
[9:06 PM] Kwakado: "Uu?" Sula floats back to the edge of the bath, resting his arms on the side. "Yes, I am Sula. A man of the waters and the wanderings."
[9:07 PM] Persoon56: "Well Sula, you're the only person here not a stranger to me" Benkei shifts his gaze over to the...very singular man
[9:09 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "I-" Kalenzo tried to interject at the word psycho, raising his pointed index finger out of the water before catching his breath, closing his mouth and lowering his hand back into the waters below.
"...Can you at least introduce yourself to me as well?"
[9:09 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean nodded.
"I'll be more then happy to introduce myself after you do my dear ally."
[9:09 PM] Kwakado: "Yes, let us all introduce ourselves again!" Sula, having been in the bath much longer than the rest of them, hoists himself up out, letting his ever-bare feet dangle into the water. He has neither towel nor robe on him.
[9:11 PM] Persoon56: "Heheh, sorry about that Kalenzo, I meant Sula, not you. My name is Benkei," He turns to everyone else, "I'm from Hoshido, huge boat trip, y'know?"
[9:11 PM] Kwakado: "Huge." The naked Dwabi nods.(edited)
[9:11 PM] spikethe3rd: Not getting up, Versailles waved. "I am Versailles, from the south."
[9:13 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo's stare drifts to Sula as he hoists himself out of the bath. He tries his hardest to avoid looking at the Dwabi's lower half before giving him a pained nod and looking back at Benkei.
[9:14 PM] Abyssal John John: "I am Jean L. Asmodeus from Gennuir. You might have seen me patrolling the skies with my beautiful Wyvern Angard or heard my name whispered lovingly by the local maidens. Its truly an honor to meet all of you."
[9:14 PM] REWlego: Leodin speaks up. "I am Leodin, but most know me as the rebel vigilante from Khlin."
[9:15 PM] Persoon56: Benkei looks flatly at Jean and smiles, "Can't say I have, Jean."
[9:15 PM] Storm: Conri rolled his eyes, "I'm annoyed and I'm from this corner of the bath"
[9:15 PM] Kwakado: "Now, Convel-i." Sula leans over. "Perhaps you are getting a little too...heated up, ha ha."
[9:16 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean shrugged.
"Not everyone knows me but I can live with that." Jean then snickered at Conri's annoyance.
"Perhaps you would cool down if we had some drinks with us Conri?"
[9:17 PM] Storm: "Drinks?" Conri said confused, "Oh shit. You were there weren't you?"
[9:19 PM] REWlego: Leodin gets bored of the conversation and backs away from the group, continuing to bathe on his own.
[9:19 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean gave a sly grin.
"Do you not remember us sharing some shots after the battle in the bar? You were covered in the blood of your enemies, dead bodies were strewn about everywhere, many our allies were crying out in pain...we had a nice talk though."
[9:19 PM] spikethe3rd: "Leodin, It's been a while." Versaillles floated over to him.
[9:19 PM] Kwakado: "Leo---din?" Concerned, Sula floats over next to him and Versailles.
[9:20 PM] Storm: "I remember shots and waking up on the floor covered in blood and shit" Conri groaned, "Why I came here"
[9:20 PM] REWlego: "Oh, Hello Versailles. It has been a while, hasn't it."
[9:21 PM] spikethe3rd: "How are you? You still defending people?"
[9:22 PM] REWlego: "Of course. To the best of my ability at least."
[9:22 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean nodded.
"It doesn't really matter. It was an interesting conversation for me anyway." Jean then turned to look at Leodin.
"Hmph. He's a bit standoffish."
[9:23 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean turned to Benkei.
"Hey Benkei would you mind pouring some shots. I could go for one right now."
[9:23 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo's head perks up at the mentioning of 'the bar.' Floating over to the conversation, the bowman stares at the gentlemen in the conversation.
"Wait, are you talking about that bar? The one where Miss Luna's forces were ambushed?"
[9:24 PM] REWlego: Leodin hears more voices from the other side of the wall and looks over, seeing a crack in the wall... he starts moving towards it.
[9:24 PM] Persoon56: "Ummm, sure, I think I'll go do that, cool off a little" Benkei gets up and wraps his towel up quickly.
[9:24 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean nodded.
"Yep that very same one indeed. I spent most of my time making sure Ariana didn't get hurt since I thought the others could do well enough without us."
[9:24 PM] spikethe3rd: "Where are you going? Leodin?"
[9:25 PM] REWlego: "Uh, I'll be right back.. hold on."
[9:25 PM] Kwakado: Sula looks to Versailles. "He seems...troubled."
[9:26 PM] spikethe3rd: "Sula, Come on. Lets see whats up." Versailles followed Leodin.
[9:27 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Ah. I remember that scene quite vividly. I believe I also saw a wyvern there with a man in red armor riding it... was that you Jean?"
[9:27 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean noticed Leodin swimming towards what seemed to be the wall. Jean just sighed.
Perhaps he's more immature then I imagined. Jean turned to Kalenzo.
"If the Wyvern was Black then yes that was me."
[9:28 PM] REWlego: "Hey Versailles, I don't know if you should be following me..."
[9:28 PM] spikethe3rd: "Well, I don't know what you're doing."
[9:29 PM] Kwakado: Sula's toes tingle at the thought of approaching that forboding border. Leodin was acting strangely, however, but surely no danger could come in a mere bathouse...
[9:29 PM] REWlego: He gets closer and sees an eye looking out. He immediately covers himself and whispers to the rest, "someone's watching us..."
[9:30 PM] spikethe3rd: "WHat?" Versailles half shouts.
[9:30 PM] Kwakado: "Mya-na, Versa-a!*" With a harsh whisper, Sula pulls the monk down under the water.(edited)
[9:31 PM] Storm: Conri let out a small laugh, "Let them"
[9:31 PM] REWlego: Leodin looks back and sees that the person is gone, so he breaths a sigh of relief and moves his hands away.
[9:32 PM] ColdToiletSeat: Kalenzo raised his eyebrows in surprise and crossed his arms, fascination filling his mind.
"Interesting how that w- huh?!" He commented, his head snapping over to Leodin and the supposed 'peep-hole' he found.
[9:33 PM] REWlego: He tries to listen and hears a familiar voice on the other side. He whispers towards the crack. "Vivi... is that you?"
[9:33 PM] Kwakado: Meanwhile, Sula and Versailles remain submerged.
[9:34 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean ignoring the others scanned the area for Benkei.
"It shouldn't take this long to get a shot. What is that boy doing?" Jean got out of the bath quickly wrapping his towel around him before heading to the bar.
[9:35 PM] REWlego: He hears the voice again, confirming it to be Vivi. He swiftly darts towards the crack to cover it up with his hands. "What the hell are you doing?"(edited)
[9:36 PM] Storm: Conri rested his arms on the edge of the bath. "If you're going to the bar Jean, mind bringing some shots back? Tonight seems like it will be interesting."
[9:36 PM] REWlego: "Why are you watching us? What did you see?!"
[9:36 PM] Abyssal John John: Jean waved back to Conri.
"I shall."
[9:37 PM] ColdToiletSeat: "Hey, Jean, can you also get me some sake? I agree with our annoyed furry comrade here..."
[9:38 PM] spikethe3rd: Versailles resurfaces, gasping. "Are they gone?" He noticed Leodin blocking the hole and gave a sigh of relief.
[9:39 PM] Kwakado: Sula comes up out of the water. "Everyone, we need to go, before---"
And the screen falls on top of him
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