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Hot Springs and Ryokan

Guess what, y'all. It's time for a field trip. We're heading to a Hot Springs and an Inn for the weekend, and everyone is invited. This place is huge, and has multiple springs both indoor and out. There's separate bathing, mixed, and even a spot for foreigners and prudes who like to keep their swimsuits on. Table tennis? Got it. Room service? You bet. Massages? Possibly. Ghosts? Maybe.

1. Hot springs: after you rinse off come take a relaxing bath. There are multiple options as to what kind of bathing environment you can have, so please choose wisely. Also, please read the signs. None of the springs will kill you, but if you choose the wrong one you might end up with some... adverse effects. Cursed springs might just be a Thing.

2. The Inn: you'll be here for a few nights so find your rooming buddy and get friendly. Whether bonding over food, games, or even just exploring the place there's certainly something you can find to occupy yourself. Just don't be too curious after curfew. The staff are pretty insistent, but they aren't cops so responsibility for your actions are your own.

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[Well due to Kaname being a late riser that jog might do him some good. It takes forever for her to get up when she doesn't have to, so it's probably closer to ten or eleven when they meet.]

O-oh, hey Shirou. I didn't know you came too.

[Super Springs Bros: Ultimate - Everyone is Here!]

[With the element of surprise thoroughly on her side, Mash should have no problem successfully grabbing him!! Being stronger than she looks is to her benefit about now as well; 9S himself is heavier than he looks, after all, being over double the weight of a human at the same size thanks to the wonders of metal internal parts. ...Of course, this is doubtless still small beans compared to how heavy her shield probably is normally, so--you know--anyway, the point is...!

That on 9S's end of things, a nice moment of especially thorough soaking has very suddenly turned into somebody grabbing at him from above (?!) and lifting him (?!?!?)--which would be quite a shock for just about anybody, really! Being no exception to this fact himself, 9S appropriately breaks the water's surface with a great deal of flailing and spluttering.]

--Gah, wh--wha--?!

[Look, it's hard to be eloquent when you've accidentally inhaled some water out of sheer surprise and end up having to cough some of it out about now...! This probably does not help the just-drowning impression at all. (Is that also some kind of weird static noise faintly popping between coughs too?? MAYBE but that's not important--)

Hold on, his bangs are still plastered over his eyes and he can't see anything.......9S ends up sort of grappling from the arm hoisting him out of the water to one of her shoulders, casting out blindly for some form of support so he doesn't just topple right back into the bath; with his free hand he attempts to mop his hair out of his eyes and--wait a minute--]

M-Mash?! [It is????? No--it definitely is, though recognition takes just a second longer than normal, since--well, the last time they met was a lot less wet and...shirtless.....uh--]

[Yeah, foreigner's...one way to put it.....but either way, there definitely aren't any hot springs getaways at all where he comes from! The excitement would be terribly difficult to try tamping down for sure, if 9S even wanted to try. But this entire place seems to be designed with enjoyment in mind, and so he hasn't found any reason to hide it just yet--this in itself is as new and refreshing as the actual amenities have been so far, honestly.

--Really though, you only answered like half his questions Masamune?? Finding out what a "money's worth" truly is around these parts is just going to have to wait another day, it seems. 9S is definitely pretty easily distracted from trying to pursue that answer by this new tidbit, after all--he's visibly perking up with great interest about now, his curiosity very obvious.]

An ancient curse? That's--actually a thing that can happen? [He knows what that means conceptually, kind of, but there's a slight pause in which 9S is evidently turning this over a couple more times in his processor anyway. Genuinely, with a tilt of his head:] Is, uh, is that what the "yakuza" would be having shady meetings about, or something...?

[don't...don't look at him he doesnt know what the fuck a yakuza even is.......but also hey, maybe yakuza ghostbusters could be valid????]

...Oh.

Yeah, I think I get the picture.

[He can't stop staring. In his defense, how was he supposed to predict THIS level of weird?

And is the change... thorough? He hopes he gets to satisfy that curiousity without actually having to ask...

Masamune is sooo not drunk enough for this. But he's getting there a lot faster than he anticipated. He exhales deeply and touches his fingertips to his temple.]

I was by the springs when I realized where I was, but nothing like that's happened to me. ...Hmmh, but something doesn't feel quite right with my body.

This whole damn place is starting to stink of more than just sulphur...

[ By the time that Kaname would come across the redhead, he'd just finished a rather basic workout of push-ups and planks back in his room before thinking of doling away an hour with some table tennis. There were a couple of faces he'd come across here before, but being here by himself felt a little odd to start. A part of him was even beginning to miss Taiga's eccentric jabs. But the company that he did find here? It made the stay all worth it. ]

Yeah, I saw you last night, but I was too busy to say anything. When I got the invite, I wasn't so sure at first, but...

[ Here's your backdrop tune for a smashing meeting. ]

[It sure is kind of odd when you actually stop to try and think about it, isn't it? Aesthetic effort this big isn't put into weapons without a reason, surely. It's almost like someone was trying to prove something...

Well, but 9S wouldn't be able to answer any of those questions himself, because he surely doesn't know either. It's just how it is--how they are--and in the end he's glad for it, too? It sets androids apart from machines, for one thing. ~~(Or so he thinks, anyway--)~~ And even besides that--if he couldn't feel and enjoy things, then even an experience like this one would be falling to the wayside about now? --Cheek-pinching included, yes, though--well, he could really go without that sensation, geez--!]

Hey, who are we calling a dummy here...! [Less genuine offense and more of a mild sort of complaining, at least; he makes a face, or at least--tries to, despite all the tugging. Wow!!] Look, I don't know! I guess nobody would around here, when you put it like that...but it's just really weird to think about!

[He reaches up to attempt half-heartedly grappling Kaname's hands off his face with his own. What is this, the fourth time she's messed with his face now?! He's actually almost starting to get used to it--and honestly, he doesn't actually mind it all that much normally? But of all the times for her to do it, this time's--kind of, especially awkward, since this means she's now closer and it's even harder not to look where he shouldn't....

Since maybe androids can have that kind of interest too, yes!!! Surely everybody can have a basic aesthetic appreciation for, other people, sometimes?! And it's not like Kaname isn't pretty--

Yeah, he's leaning back a little as if this is somehow going to help things (it doesn't)--and his face is definitely a fair amount warmer under her hands than it's probably been in the past. But at least this can be blamed on the hot bath too. Anyway, anyway...carrying on the conversation seems like the best way to distract himself, so!]

"Resources are limited, so don't operate beyond your cost"...Command would usually say something like that. [It's recited with a bit of a sigh.] If you're having a bath for maintenance it's recommended to take about fifteen minutes tops, or you're going to hear about it. I always sort of wondered what it'd be like to take as long as I want...I could get a little too used to this, to be honest!

Hey, maybe your insides changed instead of your outsides? You don't remember how you got here, and your memory of events don't seem to match up.

[She huffs. It's clear she's... not very used to this. Sitting down is a careful act, but she also makes to pour them more to drink - returning Masamune's cup to him. Because damn, she feels like she needs to be drunker for this too.]

That's all right. Despite this being a relaxation trip I feel like I had more packed into yesterday than I do on a normal day. I guess you could say we were both busy.

[Chidori exhales. Her shoulders drooping and her whole body seeming to sigh with her.]

[Dinner's definitely been an adventure and a half in itself--but Ritsuka isn't the only one heading back to the springs after the fact, it's true. Even besides the fact that androids don't necessarily run on the same sort of sleep schedule as humans, 9S is buzzing with far too much energy to really think about anything near actual downtime just yet. It's been a long day of new concepts and experiences and, having fun....it's all combined into a high rather difficult to come down from, honestly! And it's awfully hard to stay away from the baths for long, even after all the time he spent in them earlier in the day. With nobody around to necessarily scold him or reign him in...ah, he could get way too used to freedom like this. (Though he still--sort of wishes 2B could be here too, at least....she could really use a break like this, he thinks. A chance to relax, without having to worry about anything, or--)

--Yes, they're both headed the same way, and Ritsuka's always been pretty easy to spot; as soon as he does, 9S is perking up himself, immediately shifting his own path to make a beeline for her instead too. Out of his uniform, blindfold visor also absent, and instead in one of the yukata provided by the facility, he might be striking a pretty different image all around about now--the yukata in question is a bright pattern of reds and golds that probably clash on him in every way, incidentally, and 9S seems pleased as punch about it. (Being told he could pick whatever colors he wanted--well, that had been a first too, see--)]

Hah, what a question! Honestly, "enjoying" might be kind of an understatement about now...but that's definitely a word for it! [He beams at her, swinging his arms a little. Swishy sleeves, it's still very novel.......anyway--] How about you? Have you been relaxing a lot? You know, I was meaning to track you down a lot sooner, but there's sure been a lot of people here! [Well, that and the both of them being mutually distracted by hot spring resort things. Better late than never, at least...!]

Another guy with one eye and my name? And the Date family crest on top of that... Hah. That's one hell of a coincidence. [He goes for another sip, but pauses as he remembers:] ...Not only that, you mentioned Kojuro's name, too.

[Here he's quick to hold up his free hand to preemptively silence her.] I don't need to hear a damn word about him to know it'll be wrong. [And he's afraid to find out the extent of it.]

I already saw a couple people who I thought were familiar faces, but they were convinced they led completely different lives. And know the same Date Masamune you do.

[Mitsunari didn't look dead inside?? Still just as friendly as ever, though. Sheesh.

...He can brush that off, but he couldn't bear to face a Kojuro whose memories don't match his own. A Kojuro who hasn't shared his life. He turns his head away and frowns.]

A-Ah... I think I get what you mean...

[ When her shoulders droop, the smile on his face ebbs away. This certainly was unlike her, usually so full of energy. He can't help himself, so, ]

Hey, Chidori. You okay?

I don't know about that. But I'm glad you're finally getting some rest . . . hypothetically.

[Because it's a weird thing to be glad about when the current context is that neither of them are in bed in the middle of the night, whoops.

Mash leans back, though, letting the contact soothe and warm her. It's harder to be stressed under the moon like this, with Ritsuka, even if she can't entirely quiet her mind. She doubts Ritsuka can, either.]

Are you having a good time?

[It happens: Kaname scores her first point, because Mash wasn't prepared for the spin on that ball. She watches it go by with a little gasp of surprise. No!! Well, it's only one point . . . and a learning experience at that. Now she knows what to look out for, kind of! She goes to grab the ball and then to serve it again, in accordance with the rules, determined:]

Absolutely! Don't get too cocky because you have the lead!

[Now that she has the hang of it, this serve is a lot more firm.]

[She's wearing a yukata provided by the inn, so the mystery shall remain for at least a little while longer. And, dressed that way, she can immediately see his point. She glances up at him after slicing off the fourth piece of bread and nods, setting down the knife.]

Oh! Please. I didn't even think about it.

[Good idea. Time to grab one of those before it's too late for her poor robe.]

Since you're my cooking sensei for tonight, feel free to give me whatever orders you like. You're experienced in this, right?

[It's pretty obvious. And admirable!]

Ahhhh . . .

[The moment feels endless. She can see it from the outside. There she is, standing there naked, holding up a coughing naked boy who is way, way heavier than she anticipated, making her footing precarious . . . for now, she holds it, but she does slide across the bottom of the bath a little, skittering. At least she manages to stop before they both fall in. On the other hand, maybe if they did, that would save them both some embarrassment?! Besides, what other action is there to take at a time like this? This is the end of her life, surely. There is nothing left for her after this moment in time. She can't see a single path into the future through the thick fog of dawning embarrassment.

Okay, no, that's pretty dramatic. The moment passes and she shakes herself out of it, doing the obvious thing: she sets him back down again and folds her arms over her own body, flushed bright pink with . . . everything. Everything about this situation!]

I . . . I thought you were drowning! I'm sorry! I didn't . . .

[ Luckily for her, they had a couple of fresh aprons hung up on a rack along the wall. Not so concerned with the color of it (an apron was an apron in a pinch!), he returns with a light lavender colored one for her. Not a bad coincidence! ]

Here. [ While she takes the apron, Shirou takes the fairly sized cuts of bread that Mash made for him. These would do quite well! He temporarily sets them aside with the rest of the ingredients for the hot sandwiches. And since she's his temporary student for the night? He'll do just that and instruct her with an easy dish! One they'd just received an order for. ] Then, in that case...

[ He puts his hands on his hips, puffing his chest just a little bit with some pride before gesturing over his shoulder to the fillets of salmon a ways down. ]

I'll show you how to make Salmon with mushrooms and butter, wrapped in foil.

[ CUE THE MUSIC. You can do this, Mash! ]

[ If that's her secret power, then it's one that brings a smile to Sasuke's face. He could do with someone being a calming influence right now. ]

I can make the tea. I'm pretty good at brewing it, but the point of tea is to help keep you up. Isn't that going mess up the agenda?

[ as one would expect, wherever sasuke was, yukimura was faithfully tethered nearby.

the distance between them would remain an open-ended variable whether there was food within his vicinity. but for the sake of simplicity, let's just assume, yukimura was exploring the premises for most of the day before checking up on the whereabouts of his boyfriend and their luggage because of course sasuke would be the unfortunate one left in charge of that while yukimura wandered around.

honestly, all he had to do was probably text him and find out where their assigned room was (imagine his shock once he finds out he's roomed elsewhere.) but instead of reaching in his pocket to do just that, he catches a blur of copper-bronze hair walking into one of the rooms and instantly follows after him, without saying much of a word.

because surely, the room he went into would be the one they're stationed in and instead of being that one guest to casually yell from across the hall, yukimura took the higher road in quietly making his way over and sneaking up behind an unsuspecting(?) sasuke, covering his eyes with both hands from behind. BECAUSE ONCE AGAIN, leave it to tigerpuppy to be in a playful mood at the worst of times. ~~should've made sure the door was closed all the way, bro.~~ ]

Guess who.

If that's the case... Here, you probably don't get to experience this often either.

[Chidori grabs his shoulders and urges him to turn around. If he lets her she'll start using her thumbs to rub in circles where the curve of his neck meets his shoulders. Underneath it all this boy might just be a pile of circuits, but if he can feel warmth and understand relaxation then a massage might just be something he can enjoy even if he doesn't have the same muscles to knot up like a human.]

Huh? Yeah, I'm fine! Just a little tired from all that went on yesterday. It's fine!

What if I'm just the right amount of cocky?

[She teases. Chidori goes back to allowing a friendly volley again. Scoring so soon after her first point wouldn't be in good sport! Besides, now Mash expects her to be on the offensive. Two in a row is probably expected.]

[Kaname knocks back her small cup and pours another for herself.]

No, maybe you're the one who is wrong. Some scientists say there are multiple worlds like our own existing congruently with changes - big or small. It's a sort of multi-dimension theory that says anything that's possible exists, it just might not exist in our current world at this current time.

Maybe you and our Masamune switched places because of the spring?

[Yeah she's gonna empty her cup again. Which might not be a good idea considering how much of a lightweight she is, but... whatever.]

[ For a place that's all about relaxing, there seemed to be all sorts of shenanigans that got thrown their way. Shift of gears, then! Besides, Shirou has a sudden compulsion to ask. ]

I see. Then, if you're not doing anything, wanna check out the foreigner bath with me? It's never too early to take a load off.

[ Swimming trunks and bathing suits? It ain't a trip to the water park, but taking a dip for a little could do them some good. ]

[ Oh no oh no oh no. Sasuke does not know what's going on, and there's some overwhelming... emotion welling up from deep within him. He can't pin down what he feels, and every time he tried, it was like a curtain of darkness would go over his thoughts and make his head hurt.

Sasuke tried to stay in the hot spring as long as he could. What else can he do about the fact that his body just turned female?! But eventually he started to succumb to the heat, and a staff member shooed him out. He hastily dressed in his yukata (a men's yukata which is a size too big now) and ran for his room assignment at the front desk. The employee told him that his luggage was in the room already, and he'd be rooming with someone with a name other than Yukimura. Fuck! He has to share a room like this with someone else?!

No, this is temporary. Just like when he switched bodies with Kojuro. Just a few hours. If he hides, no one will know... The yell of the employee can't stop Sasuke from running into his room and slamming the door so hard that it... bounces back open a little...

In the process of catching his breath and looking for a blanket to hide under, his vision goes dark. A pair of hands cover his eyes. Sasuke doesn't even process who the playful voice belongs to. He screams, in a voice that shouldn't be coming from his mouth. ]

LET GO OF ME!!

[ Sasuke pulls forward, and in the same motion, spins around to slap his "attacker" as hard as he can. It's still not super hard. Even as his normal self, he lacks the strength to have a lot of strength behind it. ]

B-Boss?!

[ Sasuke sees that he just slapped his boyfriend. Shit! ]

I'm sorry! I didn't know it was you! Are you okay?!

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