002 :: Sheep happen to like water too~

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Well this is a spot he hasn't explored yet! Kiran's amazed at seeing how massive the Bath House is, and he thinks that it's a good time as any to give it a whirl~

He thinks he's alone so first part of the program is to try the outdoor baths. After the requisite cleansing, he sinks into the hot water with a contented sigh. ]

I should've scouted this place earlier...


[ Afterwards, he will take to exploring the building, going ever upwards and checking the rooms -- will he find other people in there? Will he find something interesting? Musing to himself -- ]

This is pretty neat! You can even hold gatherings in here!


(( OOC: Feel free to catch Kiran while he's in the bath or while he exploring the place! Threadjacks/mingling are welcome. ))
 

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[lamb_of_gold]

[Look closely and you might spot a Master, meditating in one of the rooms~]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Kiki takes his time going up the stairs, dressed in a fresh yukata; no fun in rushing after all, specially after the relaxing bath, and he senses Master's Cosmo coming from one of the rooms. It's a familiar kind of feeling and so he happily goes up another flight of stairs to find him --

And he stops right in front of the closed door. He remembers attempting to prank Master or just bullrush him when he was younger; but he's too old for that now, and so he just makes his presence known with a gentle ping of his Cosmo. ]

[lamb_of_gold]

[A ping, which is responded to with an invitation to come in. Inside, Mu rouses himself quietly, unfolding his legs and stretching backwards. When Kiki enters, the elder ram smiles]

Certainly a much kinder greeting than simply depositing yourself on my lap, hm?

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ And enter he does! He gives a sheepish smile as he closes the door -- ] It was easier back then, with a sneaky size.

[ Padding across the room. ] And I'm too old for that kind of thing now.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu rearranges himself in a somewhat more relaxed pose and gestures that Kiki sit with him]

Size means little - Aldebaran could sneak up on me if he tried.

I assume you've been to the baths?

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

True, but I've yet to see him sit on your lap~ [ He sits in a similar relaxed manner beside Mu. He nods at the question. ] Yeah. Been a while since I had a good soak. Almost tempted to take a nap but I wanted to take a look at the place first.

[lamb_of_gold]

I've spent a fair share of nights here. The baths are quite wonderful, but I think the beds leave something to be desired.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Amused sound -- ] Nothing beats the bed back home.

[ Must be the combination of all those different textures -- differing levels of comfortable softness and warmth. He is pensive for a moment, thinking about how to phrase his question. ] It will be Saga and Kanon's birthday soon. I was thinking of getting something for Saga, at least.

[lamb_of_gold]

The bed I left in Jamir is still the best, I think.

Hmm. Last year I restored the cloth of Gemini, but otherwise I don't know what Saga would like.

[fallbythesword]

[Jacqli is very, very pleased with the bath house and is so very glad she's found it! She's just had herself a lovely bath in one of the outdoor pools, and now she's stepping out to put on a bathrobe and find something else to do with her time.

That's when she spots this other person. She thought she was alone, so she's a bit surprised - but that's okay. It should be natural to see other people in a public bath house anyway, right?

She gives him a single nod in greeting.]

The water feels nice today.



((OoC: So this is really late and I'm sorry. :x But I've been wanting to tag this, so I figured I would!))

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

(( OOC: Pardons for the same late! I was in the process of moving over the weekend |D;; But I do love me some backtags~ ))


[ He had been going 'round the first few floors, dressed in a fresh yukata, until he comes across the young lady. ]

It does! It's been a while since I had a good soak.

[ Not that Kiran stalks every single newcomer but -- ] First time here?

[fallbythesword]

((OoC: Perfect then, because backtags are delicious and I love them! ♥ o/))

[Nod!] Yeah. I hardly expected a place like this to have such a quality bath house, let alone one that seems to be kept as well as this one is. Strange that there isn't really any staff, though...

And you? First time here?

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

(( OOC: Awesomeness~! :D♥ ))


[ He looks around a bit -- not that he can see through the floors, but more of trying to feel for the presence of living beings. ] You're right. Then again, I've really yet to meet any native of the Plane.

[ Nods, then chuckles a bit, kind of sheepish. ] Yeah. Been popping in and out of the Plane for some time now, but I haven't really thought of visiting this place yet.

[fallbythesword]

[A native...? She thinks about that for a second.] I wonder, can a machine like this even have natives? I think it would be restricted to just guests.

I see. Well, you've probably been coming to the Plane longer than I have.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

A machine... [ A machine called a Plane -- ] "Natives" -- my bad. How 'bout those who made it then?

[ Shrug. ] Yeah, but not enough to pierce mysteries yet. [ He was about to rub the back of his head until he decides to pause midway, to hold it out for a handshake. ] My name's Kiran, by the way.

[fallbythesword]

[She thinks about that too, and shakes her head.] I haven’t seen them either. They’re probably hiding.

[She blinks at his hand, but takes it with her own anyway.]

Kiran. [She pauses. She still has so much hesitation over a name in this place... sigh. After a slightly awkward second of silence, she finally offers:] Miwa. You can call me that.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Miwa. It's a pretty name. Nice to meet you!

[ A shift in the sleeves of the yukata as he gives her hand a polite squeeze could reveal traces of multiple scars from cuts in various stages of healing starting from his wrist and up along his forearm. His own hand is on the rough side. Eventually, he lets go. ]

If they're hiding, they're doing it well. [ Shrugs, then gestures upward. ] I'm checking the place out, wanna come with?

[docinawall]

[Doc is in one of the rooms in the bath house, stretched out on a mat in full armour but apparently doing yoga--or so it seems, considering his twisted position. he looks up when Kiran enters]

Hey! Did you come to do yoga, too?

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Kiran now recognizes the form of armor -- he had seen them on agents Washington and South. Idly, the thinks the armors interesting, if they allow similar amounts of mobility as would Cloths. ]

Aa-- not really. I was just looking around-- 'm sorry if I bothered you though!

[ He'd take on the offer if he were wearing something other than a yukata. ]

[docinawall]

No way! It's been quiet in here all day. [he untangles himself rather ungracefully, standing up and offering Kiran a hand] I'm Doc! What's your name?

/edit!

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Kiran's in a tiny bit of alert in seeing the man untangle himself. He readily accepts the hand -- ] Doc! It's good to meet you! Name's Kiran.

[ -- and the yukata sleeve slides up a little as she does so, revealing multiple scars and cuts in various degrees of healing, starting from his wrist and up along his forearm. ] Not too many come here, huh? Kind of a waste when you have so many rooms.

[docinawall]

Nice to meet you! Yeah, I know, right? I'd think everybody would want to come here, relax a little, do some yoga... The people around here need to learn proper stress management!

[Doc does catch sight of those wounds, and he leans forward, looking at them curiously] Hey, are you a soldier? That's a lot of scars! Do you really still have all your fingers and toes?

[and yes, he's ducking down to take a look at Kiran's feet now]

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

It's knowledge people take for granted it seems-- ??

I-- [ At the strange question, Kiran wriggles his fingers and kind of steps back a bit at Doc's sudden perusal. ] I am! Well, the scars aren't from fighting, really. I'm also a Clothsmith-- armor-smith.

[ While what his feet and part of his legs that are exposed by the yukata show a scar or two, it was nothing compared to his forearms. ]

[docinawall]

I'll say!

[Doc sort of marvels at Kiran's toes for a moment before he straightens] You make armor out of cloth? [his tone is skeptical] Yeah, no offense, but that doesn't sound like it'd be very helpful. Have you ever thought about trying metal? You might get less scars!

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Oh no! "Cloth" is a name. The armors themselves are made out of Orichalcum, Star Dust Sand, and Gamanion.

[ Kiran shrugs and looks at his forearms before folding his arms into the yukata sleeves. ] Those and, well, human blood for repairs. Thus the scars.