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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[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.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

It's... it feels strange. [ Idly, he traces a finger along the tatami weaves. ] He probably knows "Kiki" from his reality and I-- I don't know him at all and yet, I feel like there are things I have to know that maybe the other Kiki knows.

[lamb_of_gold]

The only way to learn is to ask. It's something I've been quite remiss in, as well.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Yeah. The Plane's weird but-- at least, I got to meet some of those I haven't had the chance of meeting. It's like a second chance.

[lamb_of_gold]

[Something about that seems to strike Mu, and his face turns to that carefully schooled look that Kiran may remember means he's hiding something.]

Mm. In some cases, yes.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ -- a look that he had seen much too often during the course of his growing up. Kiki knows when Mu means to keep something from him, and back then, he knew it wiser to keep quiet. But now -- ]

Really? What happened?

[lamb_of_gold]

Many things...

[And there's that distance again.]

This Plane has taken away as much as it's given.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Yeah, no. Kiki's not taking that. He understands the purpose behind hiding things from him when he was little, but things have changed. He turns to better look at Mu -- while his stance is relaxed, his gaze is studying. ]

You can tell me. I want to know.

[ Not a plea, but an invitation. ]

[lamb_of_gold]

[It surprises him. He's so used to Kiki simply accepting the quiet. And though he opens his mouth to speak, he finds the words don't come. Mu shakes his head.]

In time, maybe. But not now.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ A very brief look akin to that of rejection crosses Kiki's face before he regains a respectfully neutral stance. ] 'Maybe'

[ Then half-amused -- ] Are they that bad?

[lamb_of_gold]

Maybe. It's something's find difficult to speak about, that's all.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Offer's always open if you need to get it off your chest.

[ He then lies back and stretches out on the tatami in silent resignation -- though no way he's giving up on this. People back home hide enough things from him. ]

[lamb_of_gold]

I appreciate the offer.

[There's a beat, and Mu speaks again, blatantly changing the subject.]

There's food about somewhere. I believe it's Japanese cuisine.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

[ Kiki had taken to focusing on the layout of the ceiling, hands spread out his sides until the thought of food sufficiently distracts him -- ]

Really? I haven't thought of looking for the kitchens in here. Where can we find them?

[ Food sounds like a real good idea right now. ]

[lamb_of_gold]

Inside on the first floor, I believe. We were trapped in here for awhile, some time ago, and the food simply made its way to our rooms most of the time.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Want to flick down, then? I guess the Japanese bath house experience wouldn't be complete without the food...

Come to think of it, I didn't do that knocking down a serving of milk tea. Or was it coffee with milk?

[ Propping himself up on his elbows. ]

[lamb_of_gold]

I could stand to eat something.

[The second comment gets Kiki something of a smile.] I'm afraid I don't know. I always took the tea plain.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

It was something Seiya told me about. I like my tea with honey though.

[ Gets up properly, and holds out his hand. As he does so, the yukata sleeve shifts to reveal the tell-tale marks of Clothsmith who has done a great deal of repairing. ]

Let's go?

[lamb_of_gold]

[The hand that Mu takes it with is curiously devoid of said tell-tale marks. The few that are there are relatively fresh - only several months old at most.]

I never understood that sweet tooth of yours. Let's.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

But sweet things are nice! [ With a chuckle, and not entirely bothering to stand, Kiki teleports them to one of the room on the first floor -- he had at least seen those already.

He rises first so as to pull Mu up. ]

Now for that kitchen~

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu hauls himself up easily, and shakes his legs out lightly.]

The end of the hall, if my memory serves.

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

Right!

[ Kiki then takes the lead and peers into the kitchen with a bit of -- ] Hello~

[ to see if anyone was present?? Either way, there should be the distinct smell of a kitchen preparing Japanese food fare~ ]

[lamb_of_gold]

[Mu pads in afterwards, opening and peering into cabinets, and the refrigerator.] Sometimes there are things already prepared...

[As if to prove him right, he reaches into the fridge and pulls out a plate of Onigiri.] Hmmm, I wonder what surprises these ones have inside. Shall I cut them to find out?

[not_a_lamb_nor_ram]

!

[ Well! At least neither of them have to wait for too long for some treats to be prepared. ]

Sure! I'll look for some tea!