paradisalost | Hot springs, heck yeah

Who: York and Delta (

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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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"At least the construction projects have that going for them, right?" Something concrete to show for your efforts at the end of the day was nothing to sneeze at; it was part of why he'd ended up making the floor map, anyway. Surveillance and results that could be tracked, information that could be gathered.

"Yes, but it's only been partly working. Most days, yes, it helps, especially when I first get started and I'm trying to figure it all out as I go. Some days, though, after I've finished ... ? Its, just another reminder."

She's not looking at him, staring off into space. "You know, I've almost been here a whole year, and it's been the worst."

York looked away and to the side. Well, he knew even if he tried he was no kind of replacement for another Spartan, but he;d hoped being able to live a peaceful life would have meant something to her. Then again, he knew damn well how this place could get to you if you let it.

"Two and a half years for me," he admitted quietly. "I wouldn't call it the worst, but--sometimes it is hard to see the hot springs and the kids and being able to watch the seasons go by. I try to look at what we have, and no what we don't, but--it's hard."

Footsteps, light but quick, could probably be heard from just to the right of the two currently indulged in their conversation. There's no yelling though, or any sort of sounds that might give away to who it belonged to - at least until the person reached the edge.

Then there's just a very loud, energetic laughter before he vaults off the ground and quickly disappears beneath the hot spring's surface, leaving a massive explosion of water to rain down on those who were nearest him.

That definitely jolts Kat, who instinctually sits stock upright and slams a hand to her thigh for a gun that's not there (although she wouldn't be surprised of a bruise developed, since it was her metal hand with force on bare skin).

But then she settles back, reaching out a foot to poke at Rookie beneath the surface.

"Of course, then there's moments like this, which I'd probably never get at home." Her voice is dry, but there's a hint of humor in it.

York was also startled for a moment but then burst out laughing. No, this sort of thing never happened at home--not during active duty, anyway.

"Dammit, Rookie," he said, though he sounded perfectly pleasant about it. "Isn't this a no diving zone?"

He'll resurface with a sputter, mostly in response to having a Spartan's foot suddenly appearing in front of his face, before shaking his head to hopefully clear the water out of his ears. Can't quite help the innocent smile he gives towards York, though, as he cants his head to one side and tugs on one of his earlobes.

"If there were any signs, I didn't notice them."

Since Rookie was obviously too busy making sure the water was deep enough for his little antic, but eventually he'll straighten and just grin between the two of them. "Then again, it still would of been too tempting to pass up."

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"And that's why you're a Helljumper; not afraid to test the water by jumping in full force." Kat's smiling a little, though. She might actually get the hang of this relaxing thing. Sometime. Maybe.

At any rate, it was good to have the distraction from their previous conversation.

Good. If she could relax a little, this was definitely worth it. York grinned.

"Hot-water-jumper doesn't sound quite as impressive, somehow."

He made some room for the Rookie to come sit by him, if he'd like. "So I take it you like this little resort facility?"

Rookie beamed another smile of his own at Kat, lifting his hand to give the Spartan a simple, salute-like gesture. "Wouldn't be fun if I did it any other way, ma'am."

Then his focus will return to York with an amused look, followed by a shake of his head as he waded his way over to him. He'll be sure to try and give the other plenty of space once he did settle down, though, if only to allow the both of them some elbow room.

"Did I make it that obvious?"

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