April 12- Video

[ritsu_kouyou]

I'm sure we all have a 'bucket' list of things we'd like to do sometime in our lives before we die. This place certainly gives us opportunities to cross items off it, such as getting to visit other continents.

On the other hand, it also presents us with things we'd never believed would ever happen to us - the whole manner of our arrival and subsequent submersion into this war aside.

[Akiha is back from her mission in Brazil and she's not terribly happy with how it went.]

For example, I can now claim that I have been eaten by a giant slug. Allow me to cross that off my list. I've always wanted to have to kill something while inside its stomach and then cut my way out. [/sarcasm]

That said, can anyone recommend a hair stylist here? I need to take a few inches off thanks to stomach acid. [Or whatever it was.]

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[computations]

[It's either Akiha or Sion getting up aaaaaand....

...it's Sion. She gets up and off the bed so she can go peak into the bag. She got permission, it's okay.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Oops. Was that the tiniest little whine at that? Maybe.

...it was the sudden loss of body heat. Yes, that was it. The coldness that is now her back.

Akiha rolls over so she can see Sion poking through the bag. There's an outfit (with sandals) inside and a small black box that is universally known to contain non-ring jewelry.]

[computations]

[She pulls out the outfit and holds them up, surveying them.]

I suppose these are the other things you spent your money on?

[AKA, they are for Akiha herself.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

I bought a few things for myself, but they're in my room. I picked that outfit up for you. I thought you could use some variety and, with your complexion, the Brazilian style would look nice on you.

[computations]

Me?

[She stares at it, imagining herself filling out the clothing.

.....slight brain break.]

....me?

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[Akiha curls up on her side and gives a little smile.]

That is what I said. You should try them on.

[computations]

This is-!

I cannot possibly...

[Fit in these? Maybe barely. BARELY. BUT STILL!!!]

[ritsu_kouyou]

Oh, please, Sion, why are you acting like that. It'll look fine. Yes, it's not your normal style, but I think they'll look good. Try them on.

[computations]

Give me a couple moments to get ch-changed.

[There's a closet to which she's hesitantly stalking over to. This is quite frightening. CHANGE.]

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha hummed and closed her eyes, pillowing her head on her arms again. She'll let Sion take her time changing, a soft smile on the half-demon's lips as she conjures up her mental image from when she bought them of how they would look on her partner.]

[computations]

[She takes a while to get dressed. And even longer to work up the courage to step out.

Her arms are crossed under her chest when she steps out, as if in defense of something, and she's looking off to the side, quite embarrassed with how much of herself that she's showing off. Even if it is in private. Not to mention how tight her pants are around her thighs...]

Th-There. I can return back to my normal outfit now.

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[Blue eyes opened and Akiha drew in a quick breath. Wow. That really...

It looked so much better on Sion than she's imagined. Cheeks turning a pink, she found her gaze moving to Sion's legs for a few long moments before she managed to look elsewhere. And then she noted Sion was covering herself some.]

Not yet. Relax and stand up straight. [MOVE THOSE ARMS.] I like it.

[And it was a couple seconds before she tried to shield how much she liked it from Sion via their resonance.]

[computations]

[Hesitantly, she does what she's asked. With her not slouching and covering up, the outfit ends up really showing off her curves.]

Do you? I feel as if I look ridiculous.

[ritsu_kouyou]

Far from it... [There was a slight breathlessness to Akiha's words before she cleared her throat.]

It is perfect.

[SHE KNOWS HOW MUCH YOU LIKE BEING PERFECT, SION.]

[computations]

[Akiha has probably never seen Sion flush this much. That compliment, despite what Sion was wearing, was something she wanted so much. It just felt...right.

Shakily, she took a step over to Akiha.]

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[It was a beautiful sight to see Sion that flushed. Akiha smiled happily as she sat up. She grabbed the jewelry box Sion had overlooked before getting to her feet.]

And to complete the outfit...

[She opened it and took the Figa talisman pendent in 18K gold on a chain. She clasped it about Sion's neck and checked to see if she'd gotten the length of the chain proper.]

There. For good luck.

[computations]

[When Akiha put that around her she was in the perfect position for a hug. Sion's arms went around her, regardless of what her inner reservations said. And then, as if to spite that, before she completed the hug, her lips lightly pressed against Akiha's cheek for a small kiss.]

Thank you. Thank you for all of this.

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha's stomach fluttered then and her heart rate kicked up at the soft feel of her partner's lips on her cheek. Blushing, she draped her arms over Sion's shoulders as she was hugged, holding the alchemist back.]

I-- [she had to take a moment to swallow those butterflies] I'm glad you like them...

[computations]

[She pulls back after a moment and fiddles with the necklace, giving Akiha a smile.]

While you did not have to get these things for me, I do appreciate it. ....even if this outfit is inappropriate, if you would like me to wear it sometime, I shall.

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha tucks her hair behind her ear and tries to make her blush go away.]

It's not inappropriate; it looks good and you need some clothes that are casual.

[computations]

Only when you ask me.

[Sion wasn't going to compromise on that, no matter how 'normal' it was.]

Just give me that.

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Akiha took a half-step back to look Sion over as subtly as she could.]

I'll give you that. D-do you like the necklace?

[computations]

[Sion gingerly touches the necklace at Akiha's mention of it.]

Of course. I doubt I will do anything but treasure it.

[ritsu_kouyou]

[Her hand moves of its own accord toward the necklace, brushing against Sion's.]

You will? [She blinks and then looks up into Sion's eyes.] I mean... of course, you will.

[computations]

This is the first gift someone has given me. [Aside from clothes/housing/etc. This is a gift gift.]

I must treat it properly.