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[cruxial]

[Continued from here.]

I can't tell if this is genuine reassurance or flirting.

excellent choice for the post image

[myrdd]

Why not both ≧(´▽｀)≦

y thank u

[cruxial]

[Aoba cringes at the emoji. She only knows one other guy who has done that, and her impression of him isn't great.]

Anyway, I dunno. Maybe a daisy.

[Other than "new beginnings" daisies don't really fit. If an herb like chamomile doesn't make the cut, then impatiens would have to do.]

[myrdd]

[Unless he has reason to update this view, Merlin's getting the impression that she's shying away from the flirting. Huh.]

Daisies, hmm?

"Day's eye," the Saxons called them. Always a lovely find in the field.

[It's other old meaning - that of bringing comfort to parents who've lost their children - will remain unmentioned.]

A bouquet full of them makes for a good gift, I'll have you know. Care for a demonstration?

[cruxial]

If you want to give me flowers I'd probably prefer something fragrant.

[cruxial]

[From here.]

[There's a long wait before he gets that pick. If only because the nature of where it's at made her hesitate. When it finally comes through there's a picture of Aoba in short sleeve pajamas, but she's lifting her top to reveal her bare torso. An angry cut starts just under her left clavicle, slices around the curve of her breast to the clevage and down diagonally to her right hip. Like someone deliberately clawed her open rather than a beast slashing at her.

The mark is made up of bright red and pinks. The skin is delicate, and looks like it might reopen if she tried any vigorous activity. Certainly the event was too recent to not have any stitching or scabbing of blood, but man is healing magic incredibly convenient when you want to close something up quick and promise to be careful to let the insides heal on their own time.]

Kinda badass, right?

[myrdd]

wait wait wait are you sure you should be moving around in that state (illﾟдﾟ)

[ahem. a few seconds later:]

As far as battle scars go, that sure does stand out. Congratulations on surviving disembowelment.

[cruxial]

I'm being careful!!! I know I'm not allowed to pick up anything heavy or leave my apartment for quite a bit but I'm allowed to move around!

[myrdd]

No matter how competent your back-alley doctor of a magic user is, I suppose there's no accounting for daredevils willing to gamble with internal bleeding.

How fresh off that encounter are you, again?

[cruxial]

[From here]

He thinks I need to hang around humans more often, but he doesn't want me to be alone so he'll be there too.

[bundere]

so instead of this being a date date I’m cock blocking, it’s a friend date you both are too shy to admit.

[cruxial]

Minato let me give you some context: I haven't seen another human in 2wks because I've been caught up in demon and ghost bullshit.

Some normalcy would be appreciated.

[bundere]

“I need some normalcy in my life”

“Minato hang out with me”

You only get one or the other, Aoba.

[cruxial]

[Previously...]

So you don't want to undress in front of me?

[Meant as a tease, really. Aoba accepts the bowl and opts to sit in the living room on the couch with the coffee table. The apartment set up is pretty western-leaning, but the whole complex is like that.]

[autumnprince]

I mean if you want a little extra entertainment who am I to keep it from you?

[ He grabs his own bowl and follows behind her a little sits himself down on the couch with an enjoyable groan. Man it feels like he hasn’t sat down all day! ]

[cruxial]

...You'd really just flash yourself to whoever gives you a place?

[autumnprince]

Honestly you’re the first person who’s agreed to keep me who didn’t want some kinda sexual favors in return.

tfln that got in-person

[ryototsukai]

[[From here]]

[ Musashi fumbled with the key, at first, well too excited as she started to open the door that she was probably going to break 'character' all over again, but she got the impression Aoba hardly minded. The poor girl had been well over-sauced the night before where she'd signed away her body to Musashi that the swordsman hadn't dared take advantage of it at the time, but a day removed and much more sober, she couldn't help but feel like she was being treated to a fantasy. Aoba was exactly her type, after all...

She kept her footsteps quiet, slipping out of her sandals at the door and making her way back towards Aoba's room, humming a bit as she did so to assure Aoba that it was her and she didn't sneak up on the poor girl. A warm bath, candlelight, liberty to ask whatever she wanted? Ah, she could feel her blood burning! ]

Well well... time to check in on what's mine, right? [ Musashi announced herself as she stepped into the bathroom. ]

[cruxial]

[She'll find Aoba on her knees testing the temperature of the water in one hand, and adding a little scented oil in the other. Just a drop or two of chamomile for relaxation. The candle? Lavender and bergamot.]

Mm, I dying to know what kind of mood you're in.

[Aoba is in a simple pajama set: a loose tank top and incredibly short fabric shorts. It's baby blue with pastel pink cat faces.]

[ryototsukai]

Could change as the night goes on...

[ Musashi hummed, dropping low and behind Aoba to brush those dark locks aside, allowing herself to pepper kisses along any bit of exposed shoulder and neck she could reach, nearly purring as she did so. ]

But right now... I want to clean you... Wash away all your troubles, your worries, your wear and tear...

[cruxial]

[Aoba's skin comes alive with goosebumps. A gentle shiver runs up her spine from the gentle touch of Musashi's lips.]

Should I undress for you, or do you want to peel these pajamas off me like unwrapping a present?

[The smile on Aoba's lips betrays her previous statement as more of a joke than anything else, but since she's done putting stuff in their bath she'll pull away from the tub. The bathroom is a dual-style, and has a washing station outside of the tub if you want to clean up before soaking.]

[cruxial]

[From here.

There are a few close calls. Making eye contact with a youkai on the train, stepping a little too close to a shrine in the park.

In the end she finds the best spot is by a little art display that includes a water feature. She sits on the edge of the fountain and after sending word to Vincent she runs her hand in the cool water. Little coins representing wishes litter the bottom of the display piece.]

[supernaturalwealth]

[He's pretty much nearly there once he gets her message. And once she's within view, the idea of poof in and startling her does cross his mind. That's something that is almost as delicious as her blood would be. But like he has precognition, he can see her falling into the lake, getting upset and leaving.

So he acts..ugh..normal..and walks along the path.]

There is my Dom Pérignon.

[cruxial]

[She looks up from her spot near the art display, and when she hears his voice her hand retracts from the water.]

So you're the kind of person who jumps onto pet names pretty quick, huh?

[supernaturalwealth]

I'm not the one who compared you to a wine bottle.

[He says as he comes over and takes a seat next to her.]

However, yes, I do love a good pet name.