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[Open] Spa Facility Grand Opening | Base Upgrade
WHO: Everyone!
WHAT: The grand opening of the spa facility
WHERE: On base
WHEN: Sept 11
WARNINGS: Nudity, that's probably it????
▶ LOUNGE
▶ SAUNA
▶ PUBLIC BATH
▶ MASSAGE PARLOR
▶ NAIL SALON
▶ NOTES
WHAT: The grand opening of the spa facility
WHERE: On base
WHEN: Sept 11
WARNINGS: Nudity, that's probably it????
SPA FACILITY GRAND OPENING
One morning, everyone wakes to a message bearing the title above. Turns out, the area near the greenhouse that has been cordoned off since the Outsiders returned to base was converted to a spa facility! While this was planned before their return from the latest mission as a show of appreciation for everyone's hard work, LILITH hopes, given recent circumstances, that the facility will help Outsiders relax and unwind from their stress. It is open indefinitely and free to use by those on base!
▶ LOUNGE
The entrance leads to a short, undecorated hallway that opens up to a small foyer. It is simple, pristine, and decorated with only a spotting of greenery and a large painting of a beach that replaces what should have been the location of the receptionist's desk. To each side of the painting is an open pathway, half covered by a panel of fabric overhanging the entrance. The pattern is plain, and likely meant to be soothing in appearance.
A pop-up appears in the ocular the moment one steps foot into the area. A generic welcome message, with descriptions of the facilities offered and how to navigate through the area. There are even recommended programs for someone who wants a specific experience! How generous.
Both doors lead behind the foyer into a lounge area just as simple as the room previous. It is plain, decorated in calming blues and a creamy off-white colour. There are a few plants here and there (which may be fake, upon closer inspection), and more landscape paintings hung around the area. Across the room, there are doors to change rooms (though there are no change of clothes within, because the Style Change Upgrade will provide them plain spa robes to be used in the facility.) To the left is a wide space leading to a massage parlor and a nail salon, and to the right is the door leading to the saunas, both dry and wet, and a public bath, obscured partially by a piece of fabric draped over the top half of the doorway.
The only refreshments provided seem to be a single synthetic milk vending machine standing next to the entrance to the baths, branded with the name GYUNEW. The milk comes in different flavours: chocolate, strawberry, banana, some seasonal flavours like pumpkin spice, quirky ones like cotton candy milk, and a flavour that is simply labeled "white". There's no explanation for this flavour. Anyone trying it will find it's creamy and sweet like milk but also somehow manages to taste like every other milk alternative without committing to a single flavor. It also never expires. Strange.
▶ SAUNA
The pathway to the sauna splits into three: one for a wet sauna on the left, and the dry sauna to the right. A third path down the middle leads to the supplies and furnaces for the saunas, because neither run on electricity, and require stones, fire (and water for the wet sauna). An ocular pop-up will list the benefits of each type of sauna, allowing you to make the best choice for your own health, as well as provide instructions on how to operate them and optimize the experience for your physiological needs.
Both saunas are rooms lined with wooden slats, and with multiple levels of seating available, seating ten people at most. At the corner of the rooms is a small tub of rocks heated by fire from a furnace accessible through the middle path. A wooden bucket is available to bring water into the wet sauna, to be poured onto the stones to provide the moisture for the sauna.
▶ PUBLIC BATH
Though the area is fully enclosed, attempts have been made to decorate the baths with natural elements, such as stones bordering the pools, bamboo water spouts, wooden slats lining the walls and windows that open up to a yard abundant with greenery, appropriately fenced off so no one can peek into the baths from the greenhouse area. The public baths are segregated by gender, a thick wooden fence dividing the two sides of the room so that communication is still possible, but view of the other side is obscured.
Each side features an area with stools, mirrors and seated showers that one can use to thoroughly rinse their bodies before entering the bath. Like the showers in the locker room, no soaps and shampoos are provided. However, fluffy, luxurious towels are stocked just outside the bathing area for use along with a hamper for their disposal, and the baths themselves seem to be on a biweekly rotation of additives, from scents like lavender and yuzu to herbal additions like mugwort or green tea, with one day each week free of any additives.
For those who prefer private bathing sessions, there are smaller rooms that can be reserved ahead of time using the ocular implant.
▶ MASSAGE PARLOR
The massage parlor is a room with ten massage beds, staffed by two robot massage therapists. It is a dimmed area with warm lighting and a diffuser spreading a calming scent throughout the area. Plenty of plants and landscape paintings decorate the area to provide a calming atmosphere. Each bed can be separated by a curtain for privacy.
Upon entry into the room, an ocular pop-up will appear asking you to select the type of massage preferred, if you need no robot assistance, or if you'd like a lesson in performing massages. It also offers a selection of specialty massage oils and aromatic blends which clients can choose based on their desired therapeutic effects.
For those receiving a massage from robotic massage therapists, the massage can be personalized through a digital touchpad at each bed. This touchpad allows clients to adjust the intensity and focus of the massage, select soothing soundscapes, and even set the area's ambient lighting to their preference.
For those who prefer even greater privacy, rooms are available for up to two people to receive a massage together. Perfect for couples!
▶ NAIL SALON
The nail salon is decorated similarly to the massage parlor, but there are no robot attendants staffing the area. Instead, an ocular pop-up will indicate that the salon is entirely unmanned, so it is up to Outsiders to provide manicures and pedicures to their fellow colleagues! All the appropriate stations and supplies have been provided, so the only limit is imagination!
The parlor is stocked with a wide array of high-tech nail polishes that change color based on temperature or mood, as well as glittering holographic powders and futuristic gel finishes that provide a dazzling array of effects including personal advertisements and minor cosmetic effects. Some examples of cosmetic effects include the temperature/mood-changing colors that can be as extreme or subtle as desired; the holographic depiction of shifting patterns or scenes, such as starry galaxies or futuristic cityscapes; or interactive haptic feedback, using embedded micro-sensors to simulate various sensations, such as a gentle vibrating pulse that matches a rhythm, or a mild tingle that responds to touch.
LILITH would like to remind you to avoid applying nails that become an impediment during kaiju missions.
▶ NOTES
Welcome to the first crowdfunded base upgrade!! Many thanks to Kia, Peace, Abbel, Blair, Ari, Steve, ly, and Lan who pooled points with me for this luxurious addition to the base. Also thanks to Pax for helping me with the text of this log.
The spa facility is a permanent add-on and will have an entry added to the Main Base page soon. Note that there will be no IC explanation for the use of reward points.
This post is meant to be a mingle log for all characters to enjoy the facility's services at the grand opening! If you have any questions about the spa, please ask them in the questions thread!
throws all my affection at u
yato's hoarse apology has her expression soften out of its sharp frustration. more so when he explains himself. it doesn't excuse ANYTHING, but it goes some way toward making his remorse genuine. it was stupid. it was pretty selfish. lesson learned? hopefully?? one of many more, she's sure. ]
I forgive you, but you should think about apologizing to the other girls who were in there. ... Later, when they're not in the bath.
[ hiyori's crossed arms lower a bit and her brow furrows at him. he's an idiot, but he never does anything to be MALICIOUS. not like someone else. he's just
so stupid. sometimes. ]
Wha-? Leave? N-no! [ that's instant. arms uncrossing completely and clutching her towel together. ] I... [ SIGHS. ROUGHLY. ] Yato, what are you worried about? I'm not going to drown in the bath with other people around. I haven't lost my body or had my soul slip out for years. I don't think I can anymore. I do appreciate your divine protection, but there's a time and place for it.
[ chasing thugs in the black market? fighting kaiju? yes!
hiyori relaxing in a public bath on the women's side with other women? ]
catches it all and bundles it up
He knows it's pathetic and a piss poor excuse, but if nothing else he needs Hiyori to know that he didn't look in the girls' bath for the purpose of seeing other women. It's always been about her, foolish and blind as he can get when laser-focused on her. But yeah-- lesson learned. Think before invading the ladies' side of anything, even if it's just with his eyes.]
Maybe there's a kitchen I could borrow to bake them something. Gifts work better for apologies than words alone.
[Letting his shoulders drop, he gives a small sigh of both relief and remorse. Yeah, he definitely fucked up. Again. He's got to get better at not being so impulsive. Though at her question, he glances away, unwilling to meet her eyes.]
If you're sure... [He doesn't seem to be.] ....it's stupid. [That comes out mumbled, under his breath. At first it doesn't seem like he's going to elaborate, but finally he does:] It's just... every time we grew closer, something bad would happen after. So I...
[Couldn't help worrying that the cycle would repeat itself, in some way that he couldn't foresee. Hence wanting to keep an eye on her even in the bath. It's dumb and borders on superstitious, but there it is.]
pls take care of it
words can still mean a lot, but yato will be yato. his contrition about it is good enough for her, though she appreciated the apology. can't be easy for a god to apologize.
-- she has to stop doing that. ]
..... Oh. [ she breathes the word out, remembering it all too. most of those Bad Things were under the direction of his father. he's not here. he's not
it's not an unfounded fear and his worry makes more sense. they have gotten closer. ]
That's not stupid, Yato. [ WHAT HE DID WAS but that? hiyori takes a step closer and reaches for his wrist, tugging it up to hold a hand in both of hers. she remembers her fury towards that man and it bubbles up in her gut again, angry and hot. that's not stupid, that's trauma. ]
I know it's not as easy as telling you not to be worried but living in fear like that is no way to live. I wouldn't want you to live like that.
sets it gently on a throne of pillows
Though yeah, he can't be anything but himself, although he's slowly learning to be a better version of that individual. Like growing into being a god capable of acknowledging his wrongdoing.]
What a dumb notion, right? [And yet... And yet--! Is he wrong? Isn't it almost always the case? Everything good that's happened to him has generally be followed by disaster, from the moment he named Sakura. Maybe it was mostly his father's doing, but isn't it always possible it's due to him being a Calamity?
What if her being here it the result of him wanting it? If his wish cursed her to be stuck in this war alongside him? In danger of kaiju and criminals and bad ration bars?]
Isn't it...? [Yet at her words he sounds less convinced, finally finding the courage to meet her gaze when she catches his hand in her softer ones. He sighs again, softer and more relaxed. Like he always gets around her. Peace is what she brings him by virtue of being Hiyori alone. That's why he can't... he can't lose her.]
I'm a coward... I always have been, even if I pretended otherwise. Too scared of my dad to go against him, too scared to trust you and Yukine... Now too damn scared to let you live your life in peace.
soFTE
hiyori levels her stare at him. it's not stupid but he's not... wrong, either. none of that was yato's fault, though. he was born a god, he was born with a purpose, but he decided he didn't like that purpose and chose his own.
he calls himself a coward and she grips his hand tighter and gives a slight shake of her head. ]
I know that's not actually true. You're too hard on yourself sometimes, Yato. [ other times, A TOTAL MORON. ]
[ and. having this conversation in the middle of a hallway is a bad idea. with his hand in hers, she leads them further down the hall and into the main lounge area before looking around. ah, okay. massage parlor they go and as soon as they are, hiyori sets them up for one of those private rooms. couple room. the entire time, she keeps her fingers wrapped snugly around his. once in the private room, the robot hangs out on standby, waiting for them to lay down on their tables. it can continue to wait for a bit.
she seats them on a plush couch and drags his hand to her lap. ]
It's okay to be scared. It doesn't mean you're a coward. I've lost count of how many times I've been scared. I was terrified at the idea of losing you or Yukine-kun. Of being hated by everyone I knew because I said something stupid. Of losing my memories. Of dying. Of never being normal again. Of losing patients. Not being good enough to be a doctor. Do you think I'm a coward for being scared of those things?
softe as a down pillow heh
It's a difficult conundrum to address, it's true. He's just yet to fully distance himself from the calamity he spent a lifetime being born into and it'll probably still be a while yet before that happens.
He bites his lip at her rebuke, not daring to argue with her for fear of making things worse between them. Though the doubt shows through in his eyes. It's a wonder how such a supposedly powerful god can look so lost at times.]
Maybe... Sometimes I have to be, though. [Otherwise he'd just keep letting himself down again and again through falling back on bad habits.
Like just talking anywhere as if nobody can hear them. It doesn't even occur to him that they'd be better off discussing this in private until she's leading them away and into the comfort of a private massage room, causing his cheeks to color faintly. Thankfully her grip grounds him, keeps him focused. Helps to settle him down after his fears threatened to get him into even more trouble.
Glancing at their hands, his attention then drifts to her face where he lets himself get lost in her eyes while she talks, finally allowing himself to shake his head to the negative.]
Of course not! You're anything but a coward. But that's because you face everything head-on, without flinching or running away. Unlike me... I let my fears rule my life for so long and still they're winning, even without him here. [Who he means should be obvious.] Even now, I'm still fleeing from what scares me. Of losing you...
so very softe..........
facing everything head-on isn't ALWAYS a good thing. if she hadn't told yato's father to BRING IT ON, her family's hospital might not have been attacked. dozens of people might not have been hurt. her father's license might not have been put in jeopardy. but it did. she did. and she has to accept that. things are better now.
there is ONE thing she's still flinching at. something she struggles to face head-on. her feelings for yato, at times. they're there, she knows they're there but they scare her too. they haven't mellowed out since they've been dating, either. they've only rooted more deeply into her heart.
this isn't about her, though. ]
Just because I rushed headlong into everything, doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. I haven't lived through what you have. [ a thousand years. a terrible father figure. abuse and loneliness. hiyori has lived for 26 years with a kind and supportive father and people surrounding her. ]
But I know you're not a coward, Yato. You've been through so much and you can still be yourself, a total idiot God of Fortune who cares about everybody and wants to whatever he can to bring happiness to others. That takes strength and courage, I promise you. One or two things don't define who you are. You do.
[ she might've said she was scared of losing him, too, but she clams up because it's not even because of his father. it's other reasons. ]
pets... 🐈
That's a fair point. And yet Yato can't help but admire Hiyori for standing up to his father, for being such a wonderful friend that she would go to bat for him despite the danger. Meanwhile he couldn't bring himself to face the manipulative man and his own mortality... It's no wonder his shame is so great.
The only saving grace is that his suicide mission is put on hold while they're here. He's not functionally immortal anymore, allowing him a chance to focus on other important things, like Hiyori herself and their relationship. Even having one at all is a blessing he's terrified will vanish in an instant, either through his own screw-ups like today or by something outside of their control, such as the kaiju or one of them going home.
Maybe it's just his imagination, but it always feels like she's moments from slipping away from him...]
And I'm thankful for that. I want your life to be so much more peaceful, yet what do I do but cause you more grief? [He laughs a bit ruefully, tightening his grip on her. He's always dragging the chaos of his own existence into her life, and that's not fair to her.
It almost makes him consider cutting things off before it gets worse.
But again, he's too afraid to be without her. And he knows it wouldn't make her happy, either.]
Hiyori... [Regarding her with moist eyes, he shakes his head, smiling faintly.] You really do make a good Guidepost. I just wish my confidence wasn't only skin deep. I don't have the faith in myself that you do. Maybe it's that uncertainty that makes me such a pathetic, wishy-washy god. [...ah. He's doing it again, isn't he.]
--shit, sorry. You're trying to give me a confidence boost and here I am tearing down your efforts.
meowzers
and held her. and talked to her without once, ONCE making her feel like he didn't want her there. that he was trying to help her too, as much as she was trying to help him. that's just one of many times. it nearly makes her tear up now that he doesn't realize that, since meeting him, she wanted him in her life. it didn't matter how. chaos and grief and laughter and stupidity and everything. all of it.
ten years she had a peaceful life where she grew up and it wasn't enough.
.... wait what guidepost? that's yukine??? did he make her his guidepost at some point??? ]
N-no, I - I mean, I wasn't deliberately trying to do that. [ but if it had worked, that'd be cool. what WAS she trying to do? ]
I was... trying to be a good... girlfriend. But maybe I'm just doing good friend things. [ IS THERE A DIFFERENCE ] Maybe I should distract you from your self-deprecating and calling yourself pathetic with a massage.
[ i mean, they're HERE. she cracks her knuckles. wanna get stepped on again ]
we have poor little meow meow and miss meowzers lmao
He's got to get better, not only for himself but for her. To stop being a pain in the ass even when he's apologizing and trying to make amends. "Stupid" is what he wants to chastise himself with, but that's just repeating the cycle. So he takes a deep breath and tries to focus on just how damn lucky he is to have Hiyori's faith in him. Surely, if she can see plenty of good points in him, then it must be true. He may not be able to believe in himself yet, but he knows he can trust in her judgement.
Even if he happens to be confusing her on accident. Oops.]
Either way, that you're here talking to me and not giving me the cold shoulder is appreciated. [Finally no longer seeming so dejected, he smiles at her.]
You're the best girlfriend ever, Hiyori. And friend, too. That makes me doubly lucky~ [His brows raise at her suggestion though.] That... sounds kinda nice, actually. And if you want, I can do you after.
[STEP ON HIM IKI-SENSEI]
LKALJDLGJD please
maybe, one day, goofy mistakes like this will be few and far between and when they do pop up, yato will be satisfied with apologizing for his mistake and not shoving his own nose in the dirt as penance.
talking to him and not giving him the cold shoulder was HER lesson learned, early on. she didn't want to upset yato like that again. for him to look at her with his pleading eyes and beg, "please," because she hurt his feelings by ignoring him.
hiyori's back goes straight and her face goes red being called the best girlfriend ever. and friend, too. to HIM, maybe. but... isn't that what matters? who cares if she's not the greatest girlfriend in the WORLD? if she's good enough for yato, that's plenty. she's not the world's girlfriend. ]
Gods of Fortune are inherently lucky. [ hiyori points out but is smiling, too. feeling a bit better and hoping he is, too. there's the whole gala matter but he's felt bad enough. she doesn't need to bring it up now. ]
Mm, sure. Have you had a job where you've been a masseuse? [ the robot is dismissed and it throws up its little robot hands as it scoots away like WHY WAS I EVEN HERE TO BEGIN WITH. while it leaves, she picks up a bottle that looks like oil and drops a bit in her palms to test.
SHE WILL KARATE CHOP HIS BACK HOW BOUT THAT ]
~(=^‥^)ノ
It's one of the reasons he wants to remain by her side: to continue growing and becoming an even better version of himself, even if it means being subjected to her wrath or disapproving looks when he does something stupid.
Perhaps it's unfair to place so much responsibility for his own growth on her presence, but there's no denying that gods require outside influences to learn. That's why they have shinki, after all, and with the absence of Yukine, Hiyori is the one he can trust most to guide him with compassion and firmness.
And plenty of cuteness, too, he can't help noting with that blush. Definitely best girlfriend ever~ He would never choose any other woman, that much he's certain of.]
Heh, to be blessed with you, I must be. [Already his spirits feel lighter and it shows through his beaming face. They can discuss his drunken antics later, hopefully.]
Surprisingly not. Though I've seen how some of it's done, so don't worry, I've got a rough idea of how it goes. [The robot's antics get a snicker out of him as he flops down on a table and glances over his shoulder at her, finally looking genuinely content.
HE WOULD STILL LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT AND WOULD ACCEPT ALL TREATMENT EVEN IF HE WHINES]
HERE COMES THE BOYYYYYY ✨
just as much as her blushes. that deepens at his continued fawning. "blessed." it's worth it to see him smiling and the heaviness of the room disappear. yeah, she'd rather not bring down the mood ALL OVER AGAIN after doing her best to drag him out of his pit of self-loathing.
still, it needs to be discussed. she can't sit on it forever. not if it's been bothering her for this long. ]
That is surprising. I thought you've done everything. [ if... memory serves. delivery god things. ancient god who knows everything and has all skills. meanwhile, she has a LITTLE knowledge of physical therapy. it's similar, right? right??
very belatedly, hiyori realizes they're in a private room together and she's about to massage his naked back. suddenly she goes stiff, standing next to the table at his side. although he looks earnestly happy again (and she is glad to see it), hiyori is having second thoughts as some soft synth jazz plays in the room.
can she just step on him??? it's just his back, hiyori. get over it. this isn't a happy ending parlor. ]
Okay. Massage time! [ is she telling him?? or herself?? doesn't matter, with somewhat slicked hands she reached down and starts around yato's shoulders, kneading around the muscles between his neck and shoulders with her thumbs in a deep press.
gods, help her if he moans........ ]
NYATO /ᐠ｡ꞈ｡ᐟ\
Such a cute pair of cherries they make, all red and bashful. Something he wouldn't be without her continued encouragement and support. It makes him bubble with warmth inside and truly feel like he's worth more than just what he was born for.
He'll savor this moment while he can, precious treasure that it is.]
Heh, almost, it feels like. But I could never be a vet or a doctor like you. That's one of the things that makes you so amazing. [He may have a plethora of knowledge in many different areas, yet it'll never hold a candle to the intricate workings of human beings themselves that Hiyori is working on mastering.
Which is why if he wasn't basking in his renewed happiness, he'd be surprised to find her suddenly so bashful over what is a fairly chaste act. Better than dealing with blood, he'd imagine. After all, he's got a towel on and is facing down on top of that, so she should feel fairly safe?
Besides, he's suddenly gone dorky kid mode, with his toes wiggling eagerly as he waits for her to start. Getting to do yet another couple's activity together after being hit with a bucket wasn't what he expected for today, but he'll take it.]
Okay! Come at me as hard as you like, alright? You're not gonna hurt me. [He shoots her a confident smile before planting his chin on an arm and facing forward as the first dig of her knuckles find a source of tension for him.
He might not moan, but a content whimper of her name is the result along with a faint wiggle of his hips as he finishes getting comfortable. When was the last time he had a massage...? Must've been decades.]
steps on his tail
if he wanted to be a vet or a doctor, too, she fully believes he could. remembering an earlier conversation, she nudges him in the side for all this SELF-DEPRECATING he's doing.
his bare side. shirtless... yato... LOOK. it's nOT HER FAULT (it is) that seeing yato in only a towel is doing things to her human girl brain. it's not nearly as bad as how yama and ami would get over their idols. squealing and gushing about this or that. ]
... W-we'll see.
[ THE WHIMPER IS JUST AS BAD!!! on reflex, she does give him a swift and hard karate chop on his upper back for the whimper of her name and the HIP WIGGLING. ]
aksdhfj REVENGE
He laughs lightly at the nudge, peeking back at her with a smile. No self-deprecation! Just an honest remark. He's not keen on the gory bits, that's all.
Besides, he's much more interested in what they're currently doing. Innocent massages. He may not be as buff as some people, but he's hardly what one would call scrawny. Blissfully unaware of poor Hiyori's very human dilemma, he hums happily as he waits for her to continue. If he knew her mind was going places, so would certain other parts of him. He's not immune to her appeal, either.]
Hehe, yep~ Oof--!
[Well, he asked for it, so there's no complaint at being whacked. It does get him to go still, though, in preparation for more blows. If she's going hard on him, he does need to be ready for it. It did feel kinda nice... Gets right down into the muscles, for one. For another, it's Hiyori. Anything from her is bound to be pleasing in some form or another. Masochist.]
o:3<
if yato said out loud that he was made for destruction she would have a lot to say about that. and doesn't he think that she's constantly worried about missing something vital? heck, his head injury has been on her mind off and on. she wonders if she didn't miss some symptom she was just too mentally and physically DRAINED to notice.
unlike his physique. help her.
innocent massages. right. no, he's not scrawny. while he's not a touno, he doesn't have to worry. that's never actually BEEN her type contrary to what ami and yama teased her about. her type is moronic gods that wear a tracksuit.
masochist moronic gods that wear a tracksuit.
not a complaint? maybe he does want it hard and she IS... FRUSTRATED... deep down. still. gala antics need to be addressed. and soon. if she doesn't, she would be letting ereshkigal down too. not only that, but wasn't there one time? where she stepped on him? gods. alright. she won't hold back, once again.
another karate chop. then, another. over and over, all along his back. starting at his shoulders and working down. whack, whack, whack. the sound of the side of her palm hitting yato's bare skin over and over fills the room, drowning out the sound of the relaxing synth jazz. it could be comical. it probably is comical.
as she lays down another chop of her hand, she laughs. ]
WOE 🥲
Well... technically he wouldn't be wrong? He was born from such a wish, as she well knows. It's a fact. And he's... slowly learning to not let it define him. Though he'd be surprised to learn she does have those worries - she seems so composed when on the job. He knows that she'd bring him comfort as a patient even if they weren't as close as they are.
And BOY ARE THEY CURRENTLY CLOSE. With precious little in the way of clothes between them, to boot. If he wasn't so preoccupied by the drumming of her hands upon his fairly well sculpted muscles. Not too little, not too big. Just right. Happy Hiyori size~☆
In a way, he's kind of the perfect punching bag for her, often being the source of irritation and yet still able to take all her emotions and bear the brunt of them until she feels better. Blow after blow helps to loosen his muscles and at the same time makes him feel better that she's able to vent her frustration on him in a healthy way rather than hiding in her room or something.
It's probably the emotional side of her trust he values most, not that he can say as much between letting out quiet oofs and ughs and the odd mumbled moan. They definitely are a pair, it must be said. Dorks.
Because her laugh has him grinning into the table before he steals another peek over his shoulder at her.]
Sounds like you're really getting into it, heh.
le kARMA
he wouldn't be wrong, no. it was the wish he was born from but any mention of yato's father makes hiyori's blood boil. he may be a god, he may be a force of nature at the end of the day, but he has feelings and a heart and a soul that should be treated kindly.
as she karate chops the heck out of him. ""healthy"" is questionable. beating the crap out of your boyfriend. even if he wants it and enjoys it. even if he's one of the only ones who could take it. KNOW WHAT ELSE IS HIYORI SIZE. never forget.
mumbled moans get harder hits btw. she pauses, trying to catch her breath through gasps of air and glancing up toward his face. she flushes a bit as that blue eye lands on her. ]
It's a little fun. [ and it's not a slap but wailing on him like that was cathartic. her hands finally come to rest at the center of his back. ] It's a little stupid with the music going, too. Rock music would fit better. I doubt anybody else is getting massaged like this. And you sound like you're enjoying it as much. If not more.
IT KARMA'D HIS SUTRA
Thankfully they don't need to delve into his father's influence much since the man himself isn't here.
Thank the Heavens for THAT small mercy.Time away from him pulling the strings on Yato's life can only be a good thing in the long run, allowing him the chance to grow and finally live.That includes fun experiences like this. The sheer ridiculousness of it is enough to get him laughing softly into his arms, breathy on each blow. He gets the feeling she's at least mildly irked still, but that's okay. She can beat it out of him. She can beat other things, too, if she wants. HMM.
Ironic that the more he moans, the more she pummels, and thus the cycle continues until she needs a bit of a rest. It's a good chance for him to breathe, too, and to make sure she's really doing okay. He knows sometimes she can hold things back, just like he does. But no, she just seems slightly flustered, or at least winded. It's cute.]
I'm glad. [He takes the opportunity to stretch with a grunt, eyes barely leaving her for a moment.] Yeah, can't argue with you there. Maybe there's a way to choose your own tunes. That'd be pretty cool. [Laughing, he reaches back to brush a hand over her arm.] I am having a good time. It feels refreshing and it's nice to know you're getting to let some of your emotions out. ...are you feeling better?
MORE LIKE SUCKTRA sorry
it's strange. yato's breathy laughter combined with his grunts and moans make her warm all over. not uncomfortably. it flows through her body like a stream. it gives her hands a mind of their own, wandering down his spine from the middle and counting the vertebrae idly with a far-off look in her eyes. a bit more hooded than normal, too.
pretty cool, yeah. alexa, play kyouran hey kids.
his light touch startles her a bit. attention refocusing on the present and not wherever it went, her eyes darting to his face so their gazes lock. is she feeling better? yes? no? he's having a good time. that's good. she doesn't want to lie. ] As happy as I am that you're having a good time, taking out my frustrations on you doesn't feel right. I don't want to do it. [ even if it's HIS FAULT. there's another rough sigh. when it's yato, she can't stand to keep secrets. ]
... Okay. There's still something else I've been meaning to talk to you about. Not here, though. [ she digs her fingers into his sides, moving along to work her "magic" on other untouched muscles. maybe a little rougher than she needs to be. that's an accident but judging by everything else? he might like it. ] We're both having fun right now. It can wait.
THAT'S FAIR LMAO
It's good that his vocalizations don't cause Hiyori any discomfort; he'd never want to ruin their more peaceful moments together by being too lewd or crude. He just can't keep perfectly quiet or still when her touch feels so good after all the fighting and stress they've been through lately. It makes all the tension melt away while leaving his muscles feeling softer and supple.
He'll have to make sure to return the favor for her...
Although he doesn't quite get the answer he's hoping for to his question, he doesn't look away and instead focuses more solidly upon her face in an attempt to read her expression better. As if that might somehow tell him how to make things right between them.] Then you don't have to... I've said it before, Hiyori. Whatever makes you happy. That's my promise to you. [That sigh has his brows knitting together in concern, but thankfully she doesn't stop there and leave him wondering what else is on her mind. Not completely, anyway. Pushing himself up a bit, he leans around a little more to better face her.]
Now's fine if it's bothering you that much. I don't want you keeping things bottled up just for my comfort. That's... That's not how it should be between a couple, right? [Still, he sinks back down some as she starts in on his sides, earning a grunt-whimper and some toe wiggling. It's a bit rough, sure, but he appreciates the way it cuts through the tightness in his muscles.] Ngh.. I want you to be content, too.
I FELT BAD AS SOON AS I HIT POST COMMENT
whatever makes her happy. was whatever made her happy on his mind when he was offering "smooches extra?" instead of having the usual desired effect of hiyori melting a bit on the inside, she tenses and clamps her lips shut so she doesn't snap something at him that MAY be justified but would not be kind. all she does is grope at his muscles a bit harder, kneading and feeling it give beneath her touch as yato makes more noises.
noises that make the heat in her gut not all born from frustration but something baser. ]
... You're right. That's not how it should be. [ she can do this. no matter how he responds, it'll be off her chest. ] Alright, here it goes. [ nudging his side, she turns him onto his back and leans over him with her lips pursed and obviously thinking hard about something, judging by how her eyes have narrowed. better just come out with it. ereshkigal said she should slap him. she does.
slapping her hand down on his chest. not HARD, not like her karate chops, but unhappy. for sure. ]
I deserve better than watching my boyfriend offer smooches to whoever will pay five Kryptos. You deserve better than offering yourself up for some extra money. You're a God of Fortune, aren't you? Why are you still acting like you'll do anything for some small change? That... that hurt, Yato. It hurt my heart that you would kiss other people, but that you think so little of your affection. Coming into the gala like that and then hearing you offer kisses like, like you're still desperate for attention and money. That I don't, I don't know... I'm starving you for affection. [ is she? ]
If that's the case, all you have to do is ask. No, not even that, j-just... kiss me or something? Don't sell yourself. You're - [ mine. she bites her lip, hard. ]
POOR HIYORI... HER DUMB GOD
Ironically and perhaps unbelievably, it was, in some muddled way. He was thinking of her happiness throughout the evening, it just... got a bit lost once the alcohol kicked in. He was still aiming to do something for her, though. Earn enough money in order to treat her to dinner or perhaps buy her something special. So like many times previously, his heart was in the right place even if his head wasn't.
Those little noises he's making though? They quiet right up when she starts talking. He can't revel in the nice sensations while she's clearly upset by something.]
Then, I'll listen. To whatever you have to say. [Really, genuinely listen. Try to take it to heart. Because clearly it's important to her.] Okay. Whenever you're ready. [He willingly flips over so they're face-to-face, even if he has to resist the urge to take her into his arms. He has an idea what this is about, yet he won't interrupt or guess. That wouldn't be fair to her.
The slap to his chest gets a faint wince, but all he does is cover her hand with one of his own, holding it there as his expression falls once she begins talking. He doesn't say anything throughout her vent, determined to let her say her piece and get out everything she needs to no matter how much it stings and makes his chest ache.
He deserves it, he knows. He behaved so badly and was callous of her feelings, even if it was accidental. And hearing it spelled out in no uncertain terms makes it clear just how badly he fucked up.]
Hiyori... I'm so sorry. It wasn't my intention to ever hurt you. It was stupid and selfish of me to behave like that. Childish, too. I just... wanted to be able to do something for you, and after a few drinks, acting like I used to seemed like a good idea... [Something he clearly regrets from the tone of his voice and the way he clasps her hand in both his.] It had nothing to do with you not giving me enough, I can promise you. You're more than I could ever ask for. Something I think I sometimes forget... That I really do have you. I'm honestly not used to it. Having someone to love and confide in.
[He takes a moment to breathe out, tugging her a bit closer by the hand.] I'm really bad at changing. I won't blame that on being a god. It's just me. A flaw of my own. But I swear to you, I won't do such a thing again. Not that I know now how much it pains you. [As if reading her mind, he pulls her across his chest in order to softly kiss her.] I'm yours, okay? For as long as you'll have me...
IMPULSIVE STINKBRAIN WITH BIG MEATY HEART
sneaking into each other's rooms every other night. if not every night. showing each other they care through action, upset on one another's behalf when they're hurt. being silly. squeezing in dates where they can. talking like this or just spending time together. that's enough. being able to be herself and do everything her heart was screaming she wanted, but she muzzled and buried it for a year of knowing him. then, ten more years of not remembering where her heart went to. who it went to.
it was never his intention to hurt her, she knows that much. hurt her he did, anyway. she doesn't soften quite as quickly as she did after he apologized for PEEKING but she doesn't pull her hand away from him either. she moves one small step closer at his tug, swallowing against the tense feeling in her throat.
she's still... unhappy. all those mental images of yato drunkenly declaring this or that about a kiss don't give way easily. it hurt. so does hearing he's not used to having someone to love and confide in. but it's been hurting since then. ereshkigal was right, she should have just confronted him there at the gala. dragged him off to one of those private rooms and asked him what the heck he thought he was doing. in a way, she's glad she can have a slightly cooler head about it now that time has passed but it's dug its claws into her. dropped insecurity at her doorstep mercilessly.
even with a soft kiss, him saying he's hers like he HAS read her mind, and a swear he won't do it again. bad at changing, she's not so sure. he's changed a lot since she's known him. in a short year. ]
I don't think you will... but if you did it again, I'd probably think you're not taking this as seriously as I am. [ dating. testing the waters. whatever they're calling it to others when hiyori is pretty sure she's never been MORE serious about her feelings for yato. about this. as dangerous and terrifying as it can be with where they are. what they're here to do.
with a softer sigh, far softer than her previous, she sits on the end of the table and braces her hands on his chest to lean down. ]
You've already done so much for me. What else could you have in mind?
LMAO THAT SUMS HIM UP SO WELL... DURIAN HEAD
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