Hot springs, heck yeah

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Who: York and Delta (encryptedlock) and OPEN!
What: Recovery at the hot springs, with bonus autumn leaves in the water.
When: Afternoon to evening of today (October 1)
Where: Paradisa Onsen! Bet you didn't even know we had one. It's at the border of the forest.
Rating: PG-13 for nudity Kat's bathing suit


Okay, so he didn't really need to go to the hot springs after his fight with Tex last night, but with the air finally starting to get a bit of a chill, it was as good a day as any to watch the leaves fall and try to cut down on the stress. Sure, York had it pretty easy here, all thigns considered, but he had a hunch some of his friends could use the hot springs, too--so he'd sent out a quick location ping to the others with the same tracking system in their armor and, hopefully, at least a few of them would show up. Of course, he'd be fine with anyone else as well, but he knew for a fact they could use the relaxing.

Wrapping a towel around his waist securely, York slipped into the mens' side of the hot spring before making his way over to the mixed area.

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[dontpatr0nizeme]

Well, York might not necessarily have needed it, but Wash was in a different state. So far, Tex hadn't decided to maim him. Instead, he had a nice Meta thrashing that would be nice to relax after.

He'd taken the time to make sure that his arm was stabilized and that removing armor wouldn't undo Kat's work in setting it properly. Though there were still bruising and marks from what happened with the Meta that were visible as he moved to join York. "Not a bad idea to come here... And good to know you're still alive."

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York scooted over a bit to give Wash some room (not that there wasn't plenty, but it was the polite thing to do).

"Hey. Could've been worse." As it is, he did have a black eye and a missing tooth, but at least all his bones were in place. Of course, Tex had walked out on him--and he still wasn't sure she was coming back. But that was neither here nor there.

"I forget if you've been out here before?"

[dontpatr0nizeme]

Washington chuckled at that. "You'll heal. I don't know that it's going to be that easy for me once she gets around to it. At least she hasn't done it while I'm still injured. Well, not so far."

He shook his head. "No. It's definitely worth visiting though."

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York leaned back a little, trying not to focus so much on Wash's broken arm. "Well, I didn't manage to calm her down any. Sorry." He probably should have tried a little harder, really, but Tex was--not like other girls. "At least you got the damn bone set, though. If you'd left it and it healed badly, you'd be a goddamn idiot."

He did grin a little, though, as a red leaf floated down picturesquely to land in the water. "First time I came here, I, uh, well. It was when I got turned into a girl on a loss."

[dontpatr0nizeme]

Washington sighed. Can't win, really. That's his luck. "Figured as much, York. And if I hadn't? Kat would have hunted me down. She reset it properly. Helped replace the broken armor plating too."

He smirked. "Interesting luck you have with losses."

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"Good for her." Which reminded him. "...Does that mean you two are talking again, or was it one of those where you just glared at each other all day?" Because he could totally imagine Kat just ordering him around and neither of them actually talking to each other about their problems.

And he rolled his eyes. "Tell me about it. But hey! Not every day I can legit sneak into the girls' room."

[dontpatr0nizeme]

Washington sighed. "We're talking. Still don't know how to handle her..."

He paused. "At least you haven't been nearly eaten by a cat, York."

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He nodded. "Better than not talking." He didn't really see how she was hard to handle, though, unless you were expecting something like--"Just try to remember she has no idea what normal social interaction is, and it'll help a lot." It had helped him with Delta--and Tex--and most of the friends he'd made here, come to think of it. But then, York was pretty chill about people in general.

"And at least you haven't been chewed on by a T-rex." He pointed to a few faded scars that did, in fact, look like giant tooth puncture wounds.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

Washington shook his head before replying quietly, "York, she thought I abandoned her when she needed me when I got drunk the first night the castle fucked with our rooms. And that she deserved it. How the fuck do I handle that?"

The scars got a pause. "True."

[inmylight-comdr.livejournal.com]

It took Kat a while to get down there, partly because she and the castle were having differing views about swimsuits ((warning; slightly nsfw)) (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/311/6/0/noble_two_by_ultamisia-d32ein2.jpg) with Spartan sizing in consideration, but also because she'd finally buckled down and took the time to shave her head.

The familiarity of a military crew cut helped much more than she would have expected, and she's definitely moving with a bit more purpose, joining them at the edge while she sets down her towel and starts pulling off her civvies.

"This was definitely a good idea."

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Oh shit son, was that a Kat disrobing at the edge of the hot springs instead of in the bathhouse? Do want.

That is to say, York's brain was slowly being cooked by the steam, which no doubt explained the redness on his cheeks.

"Hey, Kat. Your arm's rated for full immersion, right?"

Always had to check with prosthetics.

[inmylight-comdr.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes it was. Sadly for you, she's keeping the swuimsuit on (not that she really cares, what is privacy when you're used to showering with the rest of your mixed-gender team?).

She just sort of tosses her things aside before stepping into the hotsprings and sighing with relief as she gets comfortable.

"As long as I don't stay in here all night I should be fine." She closes her eyes, already feeling her muscles relax in the warm water. "Although, I don't know if I'm going to want to leave."

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Awesome. Even leaving on the skimpy bathing suit isn't what he'd call bad by any stretch of the imagination. Damn, girl. Dem abs.

"Actually, Delta says as long as you drink plenty of water and eat something salty, you can stay in here a long time."

Speaking of which, he took a drink of his icewater. "Hair looks good."

[inmylight-comdr.livejournal.com]

She worked hard for those abs, might as well show them off. She leans her head back and replies without opening her eyes.

"Tell Delta thank you, I will keep that in mind."

At that next part she glances over at him, and then rubs her hand over her head. She smiles. "Or lack of it. Really, I should have done this months ago."

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Tell her she is welcome. "Says you're welcome." York could have brought the Tamagotchi down, he supposed, but it was just as easy to keep Delta's chip in his head where it belonged.

"What was holding you back?" He didn't sound accusatory, just genuinely curious. Surely it wasn't his usual excuse (i.e. laziness) from a Spartan.

[inmylight-comdr.livejournal.com]

"Nothing, I guess. I never really thought about it at the appropriate times." Such as, in the middle of awkward parently times with Wash and little Carter, or trying to regain some sanity in the Zero Room. Never when she was in a position to sit down and buzz it off, until now.

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He nodded, wondering if that was in fact the reason she knew she was overdue for a psych eval but hadn't gone in for one yet. But this wasn't the right time, either--D, remind me about this later, will you?--so he let it slide for the moment.

"Hard to get used to life when it's not strictly regimented and scheduled every minute of the day, isn't it?"

/forever the latest at tagging, hi there. o/

[odst-mute.livejournal.com]

He'd been a little confused when this spot had shown up on his map, but when considering who he had received it from and what it entailed, Rookie was not the kind of person to shy away from an invitation. Much less a friendly one. So it wasn't very long before he could be found eventually making his way down here, only to quietly slip into his own little corner of the pool. Wearing nothing more than a towel wrapped around his waist as well.

"So this is where this place was hiding."

There's a grin sent towards York, before giving a contented sigh as he settles lower into the water.

Y HALO THAR

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"Hey, Rookie!" York grinned over at him as well. Now here was someone who knew how to relax. He'd keep an eye out to make sure the Rookie didn't fall asleep in the pool.

"I bet most people don't even know it's here. Barely ever see anyone using it."

Y HALO <3

[odst-mute.livejournal.com]

Considering how Rookie could easily sleep at the drop of a hat, it was probably for the best that York did. Especially since he was already taking the time to close his eyes and generally enjoy the feeling of the water against skin.

"I suppose that would explain why I didn't find this place sooner." He smirks, chuckling a little to himself. "I don't think I mind the idea of this place being a quiet spot, though."

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"Exactly. Wouldn't be the same with a dozen people in here splashing all the time." A few of them, though, and friends? That was perfect.

"I figure we all have enough stress in our lives that we deserve a place like this once in a while, don't you think?"

[odst-mute.livejournal.com]

"Agreed."

He takes this time to reopen his eyes and turn towards the freelancer, lazily letting his arms rest besides him on the edge of the pool.

"Be nice if we did this more than once in a while, but then again it's still good that the option is here."

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"No reason we couldn't make it a regular thing," he suggested. "Only thought of it cause I was sore, though."

Tex beating the shit out of him would do that. He wouldn't mind making regular trips, though. Might be kind of nice.

[odst-mute.livejournal.com]

"Well, no complaints from me if we did."

Rookie allowed the usual smile, before he craned his neck to give York a quick up and down look when hearing the statement. He doesn't really say anything as he does it, and the action itself only took two seconds, but as he slumps back against the pool there's a gentle shake of his head.

"I have a feeling I probably shouldn't ask." The soldier chuckles as he lifted a hand to rub the side of his face and turn his attention towards some of the leaves floating around in the water.

"But whatever reason you had for coming down here, I appreciate the invite all the same."

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York winced a little and rubbed one of the bruises on his arm.

"Let's just say I got into a fight with my girlfriend--and she punches hard."

He'd even lost a tooth. Now, granted, York could get himself healed instantly--magic castles had their advantages sometimes--but that would defeat the purpose of coming to the hot springs, now, wouldn't it?