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[ It ... it takes Mitsuru a moment to process what's happening.
[ She's tense at first. Not because it's unpleasant -- far, far from it -- she's just ... she's never kissed anyone before, and having this come at the end of everything that's been between them ...
[ It's overwhelming. Enough to leave her frozen in place for a solid second or two before this ... this warmth floods through her. Relief and elation sweep aside everything else and Mitsuru leans into the kiss, closing her eyes and pressing her lips against Kotone's - gentle, but not because of any shyness or trepidation. Her first kiss is with someone she loves ... one of the two people that mean more to her than anything ... she wants to savor that.
[ Throughout the kiss, though, she doesn't release her hold on Yukari either. If anything, her grip gets just a little tighter.
[ She knows what she wants, and that's why, whenever she and Kotone eventually break that kiss, after spending a few moments staring into Kotone's eyes, her gaze moves to Yukari. That's why she leans in close, shuts her eyes, and kisses her, too. ]
[ She's tense at first. Not because it's unpleasant -- far, far from it -- she's just ... she's never kissed anyone before, and having this come at the end of everything that's been between them ...
[ It's overwhelming. Enough to leave her frozen in place for a solid second or two before this ... this warmth floods through her. Relief and elation sweep aside everything else and Mitsuru leans into the kiss, closing her eyes and pressing her lips against Kotone's - gentle, but not because of any shyness or trepidation. Her first kiss is with someone she loves ... one of the two people that mean more to her than anything ... she wants to savor that.
[ Throughout the kiss, though, she doesn't release her hold on Yukari either. If anything, her grip gets just a little tighter.
[ She knows what she wants, and that's why, whenever she and Kotone eventually break that kiss, after spending a few moments staring into Kotone's eyes, her gaze moves to Yukari. That's why she leans in close, shuts her eyes, and kisses her, too. ]
[ kotone kissing mitsuru is...fine. better than fine. they look good together, and they have so much to offer each other. more patience, more kindness, more--everything. so why won't they let her go?
when their kiss finally ends, her eyes meets mitsuru's and....
oh. oh, yukari knows what that look means. a dozen questions race through her mind (her; since when; oh my god is this real) before mitsuru's lips are on hers and are quickly answered (yes, yukari with all that entails; since who knows; this is very real). her eyes flutter shut as she deepens the kiss, surprised at how non-surprised she is to discover that kissing mitsuru feels just as natural as kissing kotone. instead, the idea that she's wanted by them both settles in, makes itself at home in her head and her heart as if it's always belonged there.
maybe it has.
she only pulls away when the lack of air begins to make her dizzy, pupils wide and breaths hard. yukari looks to kotone, yet doesn't lean forward to kiss her first. she wants to so, so badly, but.... the memory of the last time she did so still weighs heavy. ]
when their kiss finally ends, her eyes meets mitsuru's and....
oh. oh, yukari knows what that look means. a dozen questions race through her mind (her; since when; oh my god is this real) before mitsuru's lips are on hers and are quickly answered (yes, yukari with all that entails; since who knows; this is very real). her eyes flutter shut as she deepens the kiss, surprised at how non-surprised she is to discover that kissing mitsuru feels just as natural as kissing kotone. instead, the idea that she's wanted by them both settles in, makes itself at home in her head and her heart as if it's always belonged there.
maybe it has.
she only pulls away when the lack of air begins to make her dizzy, pupils wide and breaths hard. yukari looks to kotone, yet doesn't lean forward to kiss her first. she wants to so, so badly, but.... the memory of the last time she did so still weighs heavy. ]
[ kotone deepens the kiss with mitsuru before she has the chance to pull away, shaking slightly as the reality of the situation begins to set in. still, she wants this. she wants them, wherever that leads. she meets mitsuru's eyes for those moments after the kiss, flashing a little breathless smile towards her.
then she sees mitsuru kiss yukari, and it feels... right. they might not have come together so immediately as she and yukari had, but mitsuru had grown close to both of them around the same time.
her heart aches at the wariness with which yukari looks to her in turn, at her fear to kiss her after what had happened last time. so kotone moves closer instead, pressing her lips to yukari's and parting them slightly, letting her fingers weave into her hair. ]
then she sees mitsuru kiss yukari, and it feels... right. they might not have come together so immediately as she and yukari had, but mitsuru had grown close to both of them around the same time.
her heart aches at the wariness with which yukari looks to her in turn, at her fear to kiss her after what had happened last time. so kotone moves closer instead, pressing her lips to yukari's and parting them slightly, letting her fingers weave into her hair. ]
[ last time started as a purely selfish desire on her part. even if kotone kissed her back, that didn't change the fact she'd thrust it upon her with no warning. this moment, however, is a choice. yukari would rather it be a decision made on equal footing.
she sinks into the kiss with an audible sigh of relief, any remaining tension in her shoulders melting away as she leans into the touch. yukari's kissed her before, but she didn't do it right. so she tries again, all of the desperate longing from before replaced with gentle want. and she'll try again tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. as many times as it takes for it to sink in that each of them have safe harbors in each other now.
when she pulls away, she looks from kotone to mitsuru with bright eyes and a shy smile. she can be outspoken, recklessly so, but.... for once, she's speechless. ]
she sinks into the kiss with an audible sigh of relief, any remaining tension in her shoulders melting away as she leans into the touch. yukari's kissed her before, but she didn't do it right. so she tries again, all of the desperate longing from before replaced with gentle want. and she'll try again tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that. as many times as it takes for it to sink in that each of them have safe harbors in each other now.
when she pulls away, she looks from kotone to mitsuru with bright eyes and a shy smile. she can be outspoken, recklessly so, but.... for once, she's speechless. ]
[ She'll see those same bright eyes and shy smile echoed on Mitsuru's face.
[ Words don't come immediately. How could they? She'd entered this situation hoping to salvage a friendship with someone that she loved, but bracing herself for the worst. In her wildest dreams, she never could have predicted this outcome. Rooted in tradition as her upbringing was, it would have never even entered her mind as possibility if it hadn't simply happened.
[ In spite of that it felt ... natural. Right. Seeing Yukari and Kotone kiss had been as easy as it had been to kiss them herself, and had filled her with the same warmth, too.
[ She wanted to kiss each of them again. To utterly lose herself in them, at least for a little while.
[ Before she does, though, something needs to be said. ]
Whatever this means ...
[ She believes she knows what it means. Even she isn't so mystified by the particulars of romance to be blind to the implications of a passionate kiss. ]
Whatever the nature of our relationship is after tonight, this rift between us formed because we were afraid to speak honestly with each other. We don't need to discuss everything tonight, or tomorrow, or any time in the immediate future ... but from this point forward, we can't allow those fears to prevent us from supporting each other, or relying on each other.
[ She shifts a little between them, disentangling her arms so that she can caress Yukari's cheek with one hand and Kotone's with the other. ]
I don't want to imagine my life without both of you by my side, and I don't think I could live with myself knowing that my action or inaction drove you away.
[ Words don't come immediately. How could they? She'd entered this situation hoping to salvage a friendship with someone that she loved, but bracing herself for the worst. In her wildest dreams, she never could have predicted this outcome. Rooted in tradition as her upbringing was, it would have never even entered her mind as possibility if it hadn't simply happened.
[ In spite of that it felt ... natural. Right. Seeing Yukari and Kotone kiss had been as easy as it had been to kiss them herself, and had filled her with the same warmth, too.
[ She wanted to kiss each of them again. To utterly lose herself in them, at least for a little while.
[ Before she does, though, something needs to be said. ]
Whatever this means ...
[ She believes she knows what it means. Even she isn't so mystified by the particulars of romance to be blind to the implications of a passionate kiss. ]
Whatever the nature of our relationship is after tonight, this rift between us formed because we were afraid to speak honestly with each other. We don't need to discuss everything tonight, or tomorrow, or any time in the immediate future ... but from this point forward, we can't allow those fears to prevent us from supporting each other, or relying on each other.
[ She shifts a little between them, disentangling her arms so that she can caress Yukari's cheek with one hand and Kotone's with the other. ]
I don't want to imagine my life without both of you by my side, and I don't think I could live with myself knowing that my action or inaction drove you away.
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[ yukari may not have done it right the first time. but kotone, despite everything, wants to try again. and again, and again, and again. her heart, traitorous as it is, feels... full, as she relaxes into the kiss, playing with a lock of yukari's hair.
when yukari finally pulls away, she meets her eyes, huffing a little laugh as she nudges against her. kotone stays that way until mitsuru begins to speak up, attention shifting towards her.
right. this still isn't... simple, even with how it feels. kotone glances down, trying to put her thoughts in order, but then she feels mitsuru's hand on her cheek. ]
... You're right. And I've... we've all wasted too much time, just feeling sorry for ourselves again. Just... [ kotone takes a breath. one, two. lets it out. ] ... I want this, but I'm still afraid. That when we go back, I'll...
[ she doesn't know how to put this in a way that will make sense, beyond a fear that whatever mechanism they might be able to use to return home when the work is done won't let her bypass that. to put into words what she suspects her actions in forming the seal truly were.
even so, she curls forward slightly against mitsuru, leaning her head on her shoulder. ]
... But I can't let that stop me. Not anymore.
when yukari finally pulls away, she meets her eyes, huffing a little laugh as she nudges against her. kotone stays that way until mitsuru begins to speak up, attention shifting towards her.
right. this still isn't... simple, even with how it feels. kotone glances down, trying to put her thoughts in order, but then she feels mitsuru's hand on her cheek. ]
... You're right. And I've... we've all wasted too much time, just feeling sorry for ourselves again. Just... [ kotone takes a breath. one, two. lets it out. ] ... I want this, but I'm still afraid. That when we go back, I'll...
[ she doesn't know how to put this in a way that will make sense, beyond a fear that whatever mechanism they might be able to use to return home when the work is done won't let her bypass that. to put into words what she suspects her actions in forming the seal truly were.
even so, she curls forward slightly against mitsuru, leaning her head on her shoulder. ]
... But I can't let that stop me. Not anymore.
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[ The seal, the Velvet Room, the contract ... it's all beyond Mitsuru's understanding of Kotone's circumstances. Perhaps, one day, they'd be able to talk through it all, but Mitsuru doesn't need to know everything to understand the end result that Kotone fears.
[ ... she's scared of it, too. Terrified.
[ She removes her hand from Yukari's cheek, briefly glancing in the other girl's direction as though asking for her leave to focus all of her attention on Kotone. When her focus shifts back to Kotone, Mitsuru cups her cheeks with both hands.
[ She leans in and kisses Kotone again. Her lips part as she allows the slow, gentle kiss to grow deeper and deeper, pouring every ounce of affection and warmth that she can muster into it until, finally, the need for air forces her to pull back. Even then, she doesn't move far. Just far enough that she can look Kotone in the eyes. ]
Whatever happens when our mission here comes to an end ... I've already allowed this -- allowed us -- to slip through my fingers once before, and I'm not going to let that happen again.
I won't let you go.
[ ... she's scared of it, too. Terrified.
[ She removes her hand from Yukari's cheek, briefly glancing in the other girl's direction as though asking for her leave to focus all of her attention on Kotone. When her focus shifts back to Kotone, Mitsuru cups her cheeks with both hands.
[ She leans in and kisses Kotone again. Her lips part as she allows the slow, gentle kiss to grow deeper and deeper, pouring every ounce of affection and warmth that she can muster into it until, finally, the need for air forces her to pull back. Even then, she doesn't move far. Just far enough that she can look Kotone in the eyes. ]
Whatever happens when our mission here comes to an end ... I've already allowed this -- allowed us -- to slip through my fingers once before, and I'm not going to let that happen again.
I won't let you go.
[ oh.
kotone welcomes the kiss, pushing herself up to meet her moment for moment. she parts her lips, granting mitsuru access until she finally pulls back, and slowly draws in a deep, shaky breath herself.
she meets mitsuru's eyes silently when she moves to look at her, face flushed and eyes wide. ]
... Okay. Then... I'm not going anywhere. [ her gaze shifts to yukari in turn, as if that goes just as much for her. ]
kotone welcomes the kiss, pushing herself up to meet her moment for moment. she parts her lips, granting mitsuru access until she finally pulls back, and slowly draws in a deep, shaky breath herself.
she meets mitsuru's eyes silently when she moves to look at her, face flushed and eyes wide. ]
... Okay. Then... I'm not going anywhere. [ her gaze shifts to yukari in turn, as if that goes just as much for her. ]
[ yukari wordlessly nods at mitsuru's questioning look, and she moves in to embrace the both of them once she moves away to hold kotone's face. as if she needs to ask if focusing on her is okay right now.
although the finer details of everything kotone has been through remain a mystery, she knows its outcome. she's seen it, as well, in the form of a yellow-eyed girl in the mirror who speaks of contracts with impossible terms and high prices. a cipher who believes they're a cipher (nothing, nobody, no one) despite everything pointing to the contrary.
and god, she's terrified of what might come after this. if she lost either of them.... the grief might finally eat her alive. but all she can do is have faith that they'll stay, and faith in herself that she can stand her ground in the face of fear.
her love will be stronger.
yukari kisses kotone on the cheek and rests her head on mitsuru's shoulder, holding onto to each of them as tightly as she can. ]
Good. 'cause neither of us are leaving without you.
although the finer details of everything kotone has been through remain a mystery, she knows its outcome. she's seen it, as well, in the form of a yellow-eyed girl in the mirror who speaks of contracts with impossible terms and high prices. a cipher who believes they're a cipher (nothing, nobody, no one) despite everything pointing to the contrary.
and god, she's terrified of what might come after this. if she lost either of them.... the grief might finally eat her alive. but all she can do is have faith that they'll stay, and faith in herself that she can stand her ground in the face of fear.
her love will be stronger.
yukari kisses kotone on the cheek and rests her head on mitsuru's shoulder, holding onto to each of them as tightly as she can. ]
Good. 'cause neither of us are leaving without you.
[ Mitsuru nodded at Yukari's words, leaning into her just a little, drawing comfort from her presence and support. ]
You've been there for us through the darkest times of our lives ... we want to stand by your side, too. To show you that same love and kindness and support. For as long as you'll have us.
[ Her voice stays even, but her lip trembles slightly as the raw, unrestrained emotion of that confession threatens to overwhelm her.
[ Mitsuru doesn't often allow herself to want things. She puts her responsibilities over her personal desires almost without exception -- to the point that it isn't always healthy.
[ She wants this.
[ She wants them. ]
You've been there for us through the darkest times of our lives ... we want to stand by your side, too. To show you that same love and kindness and support. For as long as you'll have us.
[ Her voice stays even, but her lip trembles slightly as the raw, unrestrained emotion of that confession threatens to overwhelm her.
[ Mitsuru doesn't often allow herself to want things. She puts her responsibilities over her personal desires almost without exception -- to the point that it isn't always healthy.
[ She wants this.
[ She wants them. ]
[ the feeling of yukari's lips comes as a comfort, as does her response. even so, it's impossible to miss that word when mitsuru says it.
it isn't a surprise. and she isn't saying it in so many words. even so... kotone stills for a moment, keeping both of them close, before nodding. she's still afraid that it might not be up to them, that this second chance will be snatched away from her as if it never came at all, but— ]
... Thanks. Both of you. [ it's quiet, but her voice does waver a touch. for once, she's all but speechless. ]
it isn't a surprise. and she isn't saying it in so many words. even so... kotone stills for a moment, keeping both of them close, before nodding. she's still afraid that it might not be up to them, that this second chance will be snatched away from her as if it never came at all, but— ]
... Thanks. Both of you. [ it's quiet, but her voice does waver a touch. for once, she's all but speechless. ]
[ Quests... they had intrigued Aigis, of course, so she decided to tackle whichever seemed most important. The problem? What she deemed to be the most important quest, involved infiltrating a spa. She's not opposed to going to one, but it would simply be for the experience... as she doubts that there are any spas that can provide a treatment that would be effective in any way on her.
So... it might be difficult to justify staying there long enough to investigate, unless...
Mitsuru happened to be nearby, and Aigis needed someone to accompany her. Thankfully, Mitsuru obliged, and so there they were.
Checking in was simple enough... Aigis could pass off fairly easily after all with the right clothing, but then as they entered the spa building proper... ]
Eh?
[ Not that it was going to be a problem, but it was now very clear that she's... a tad robotic. ]
Mitsuru-san!?
[ She turns around immediately to check on Mitsuru, and...
Well, seems like the situation is shared. ]
So... it might be difficult to justify staying there long enough to investigate, unless...
Mitsuru happened to be nearby, and Aigis needed someone to accompany her. Thankfully, Mitsuru obliged, and so there they were.
Checking in was simple enough... Aigis could pass off fairly easily after all with the right clothing, but then as they entered the spa building proper... ]
Eh?
[ Not that it was going to be a problem, but it was now very clear that she's... a tad robotic. ]
Mitsuru-san!?
[ She turns around immediately to check on Mitsuru, and...
Well, seems like the situation is shared. ]
[ It was indeed, and to say that Mitsuru was not happy about it would be a dramatic statement.
[ Her initial reaction is the expected shock and confusion, and she quickly tries to cover herself to preserve some tiny shred of modesty. Surprised as she might be, though, Mitsuru is still Mitsuru. Her mind starts collating possibilities, trying to gain an understanding of her predicament so she can regain control of it. ]
S-some sort of enchantment ...
[ It affected both of them as soon as they entered, so that was most likely what triggered the spell. Whether or not there was some way to undo it was less obvious ... exiting through the same door might reverse it, but she was not going to walk out into the street as bare as the day she was born on a 'might'. ]
[ Her initial reaction is the expected shock and confusion, and she quickly tries to cover herself to preserve some tiny shred of modesty. Surprised as she might be, though, Mitsuru is still Mitsuru. Her mind starts collating possibilities, trying to gain an understanding of her predicament so she can regain control of it. ]
S-some sort of enchantment ...
[ It affected both of them as soon as they entered, so that was most likely what triggered the spell. Whether or not there was some way to undo it was less obvious ... exiting through the same door might reverse it, but she was not going to walk out into the street as bare as the day she was born on a 'might'. ]
[ Aigis is still trying to get used to how many crazy things can happen in this place due to magic. Aigis is, expectedly, not affected much by the situation... but she is sympathetic toward Mitsuru, who is affected. ]
I-I see... however, all things aside, you are alright?
[ Nothing else aside from the sudden exposure, right? ]
You can hide behind me, if you wish.
[ Which may not be ideal, but it's something, right?
I-I see... however, all things aside, you are alright?
[ Nothing else aside from the sudden exposure, right? ]
You can hide behind me, if you wish.
[ Which may not be ideal, but it's something, right?
[ She appreciates the offer, but the situation being what it was, it did little to assuage her anger. Still, they had come here for a reason ... ]
I'm alright.
[ As alright as she can be, at least. Completing their mission and finding the one responsible so she could personally show them the error of their ways was motivation enough to keep her moving forward. ]
Though losing our weapons complicates things somewhat ...
I'm alright.
[ As alright as she can be, at least. Completing their mission and finding the one responsible so she could personally show them the error of their ways was motivation enough to keep her moving forward. ]
Though losing our weapons complicates things somewhat ...
Mm? I should still...
[ She holds up one of her loaded arms and performs a status check on her ammunition expecting to still be fully loaded... only to discover that she's completely empty. ]
A-Ah! Indeed, even my ammunition has disappeared...
[ She's suddenly much more visibly distressed, at least judging by how her body language suddenly changes from one of composure to a more nervous one. ]
[ She holds up one of her loaded arms and performs a status check on her ammunition expecting to still be fully loaded... only to discover that she's completely empty. ]
A-Ah! Indeed, even my ammunition has disappeared...
[ She's suddenly much more visibly distressed, at least judging by how her body language suddenly changes from one of composure to a more nervous one. ]
[ Mitsuru's feeling that same unease ... If the purveyors of the establishment are preying on their guests as the quest-giver believes, magically stripping patrons of their clothes and possessions like this makes strategic sense. It's easily played off as an eccentricity of a fae-run onsen to divert potential suspicion, but it also leaves their erstwhile targets as vulnerable as possible from the moment they enter the building.
[ She huffs, annoyed. She had been expecting traps of some sort, but she hadn't been expecting to find them until they were further inside.
[ Then the distress in Aigis's voice draws her out of her own head. ]
We still have our magic. [ Mitsuru says, voice firm and reassuring. ] We need to be on our guard, but we're not defenseless.
[ She huffs, annoyed. She had been expecting traps of some sort, but she hadn't been expecting to find them until they were further inside.
[ Then the distress in Aigis's voice draws her out of her own head. ]
We still have our magic. [ Mitsuru says, voice firm and reassuring. ] We need to be on our guard, but we're not defenseless.
Ah, right, of course...
[ She's still getting used to the fact she possesses Magic in her arsenal, rather than her Personas. Still, Mitsuru's reassuring voice is all she needs to calm her own head as well. Besides, even if she doesn't have ammunition, she's fairly certain she does still also have her physical abilities... which have been diminished since she arrived, but she's still a robot. She can handle herself rather easily. ]
In that case, should we continue onward? We will draw less suspicious if we act as proper patrons, though I doubt that any of the treatments will have any effect on me... though perhaps I can simply claim to be here for the experience?
[ She's still getting used to the fact she possesses Magic in her arsenal, rather than her Personas. Still, Mitsuru's reassuring voice is all she needs to calm her own head as well. Besides, even if she doesn't have ammunition, she's fairly certain she does still also have her physical abilities... which have been diminished since she arrived, but she's still a robot. She can handle herself rather easily. ]
In that case, should we continue onward? We will draw less suspicious if we act as proper patrons, though I doubt that any of the treatments will have any effect on me... though perhaps I can simply claim to be here for the experience?
Yes, we should.
[ Mitsuru takes a steadying breath, trying to push her anger and discomfort to the back of her mind so that they can press forward, and lets her arms fall back to her sides. She's still not entirely at-ease - something that's betrayed by the lingering color in her cheeks - but she's doing an admirable job of pretending that she isn't scandalized and furious. ]
I believe you can claim whatever you wish, though ... I doubt they'd have the ability to discern what you can or can't feel.
[ Mitsuru takes a steadying breath, trying to push her anger and discomfort to the back of her mind so that they can press forward, and lets her arms fall back to her sides. She's still not entirely at-ease - something that's betrayed by the lingering color in her cheeks - but she's doing an admirable job of pretending that she isn't scandalized and furious. ]
I believe you can claim whatever you wish, though ... I doubt they'd have the ability to discern what you can or can't feel.
[ She nods. Mitsuru is right about that... though it may be best to avoid certain treatments, such as mudbaths or deeper massages. Not that Mitsuru can't give those a shot. Quest and Mitsuru's dignity aside, it is still a spa, so it'd be a shame not to enjoy what they can, and Aigis can still enjoy most of the facilities. Such as... ]
I believe there is an 'onsen' facility... perhaps we can start there?
[ Show that they are indeed patrons... as well as come up with a strategy for how they'll investigate, seeing as how they would be able to discuss such things relatively safely. ]
I believe there is an 'onsen' facility... perhaps we can start there?
[ Show that they are indeed patrons... as well as come up with a strategy for how they'll investigate, seeing as how they would be able to discuss such things relatively safely. ]
[ Mitsuru could get a massage, but considering the reason for their visit, the idea is decidedly unappealing. If it turns out that the quest-giver's suspicions were unfounded, she might reconsider, but for the moment she'd rather conclude their business quickly. ]
It's as good a place to start as any ...
[ A quick glance around to survey the signs directing them towards the spa's various amenities, and she sets off down the appropriate path. ]
It's as good a place to start as any ...
[ A quick glance around to survey the signs directing them towards the spa's various amenities, and she sets off down the appropriate path. ]
[ It was a fair assessment, and Aigis follows after her, being sure to take in and remember everything that she sees. As they make their way through the building, Aigis does catch a few doors labeled "Staff Only", as well as some hallways sectioned off with with similar signs. All things considered, it's not suspicious normally, but with the nature of their mission... she keeps those locations in mind.
As they arrive at the location of the Hot Springs, there is of course a section to shower and various towels available... which function for the sake of drying and wrapping around one's head to keep your hair up, but promptly vanish the second you try to wear it in a way that covers one's dignity. ]
As they arrive at the location of the Hot Springs, there is of course a section to shower and various towels available... which function for the sake of drying and wrapping around one's head to keep your hair up, but promptly vanish the second you try to wear it in a way that covers one's dignity. ]
[ Something that Mitsuru finds out for herself after retrieving a towel and attempting to wrap herself with it. As soon as she does, it blinks out of existence and her brief moment of relief gives way to surprise, followed by cold, quiet anger.
The hand that had been holding the towel balls into a fist, she draws in a deep breath, and lets it out in one, sharp exhale. ]
I despise this place.
[ She mutters quietly through clenched teeth as she stalks towards the springs. ]
The hand that had been holding the towel balls into a fist, she draws in a deep breath, and lets it out in one, sharp exhale. ]
I despise this place.
[ She mutters quietly through clenched teeth as she stalks towards the springs. ]
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