[ Masaomi feels really, really uncomfortable all of a sudden. Okay no, it's not sudden, it's been creeping, but what does doesn't realize is that it's fucking up his transformation a little. Fortunately Sakura probably doesn't know Dove well know to notice that her blueish eyes have shifted to Masaomi's hazel color.
... Right? Maybe? ]
Really? I thought it was a more common thing for Japanese people.
[ He laughs, trying to play up the stupid foreigner stereotype.
........ That probably wasn't fair for Dove, but. ]
And he's not even staring at her or her nakedness! Or "his" own! Man, he's really doing great here!
(the hazel eyes remain. Similarly, the hair (though it was up in a bun, which makes it less obvious) is shortening and darkening to more of Masaomi's color as he loses focus for over-thinking this) ]
Oh. [ What does one say to that shit uh - ] Aaah, I hope your grandfather's not going to be too worried about you, here. It's easy to forget how many of us have families waiting back home.
[ More to give himself something to do, he shifts his hands through the water to pour some of the heat over his collarbone. ]
[Dove's movements capture Sakura' attention, but it's more than that. The girl is now shooting discreet glances at the other woman because something seems...
Mmm, but Sakura doesn't even know what she thinks she's seeing. Perhaps the steam from the onsen is dulling her senses.]
Nii-san is back home, so... I'm sure he'll keep grandfather company in the meantime.
[ Yeah, Dove is definitely slowly turning into Masaomi now - facial features and other sort of more nuanced features going first, before other things like Dove's wider figure or breasts or the like. She frowns though, considering a response but decides.. nah. ]
Dove-san... [There's an added note of bemusement to her otherwise neutral tone, and before long, Sakura keep her smile in place, either. Throwaway details are growing and shrinking into sharp relief, and it finally culminates with Sakura - demure, polite, perpetually neutral Sakura - gaping and leaning forward to get a better look at what she assumes are
shrinking breasts
I-is this a thing that women can do in Dove's universe?]
And then in a puff of smoke, the transformation gives up entirely - the whole rest of the body is now, well, a naked Masaomi. In all his muscled, scarred, man-like glory.
[There's a mad scramble of water, arms, and towels as the truth finally hits her and Sakura dives into the water like a deep sea creature. Only her head remains, and that's so Masaomi can hear every startled word out of her mouth.]
What are you doing?! I thought Dove-san was-- How did you even--
[The fuck kind of magecraft was that? And with a hiss, she spouts out her final verdict while trying to smack him in the face with her towel, STOP LOOKING:] You really are a pervert, aren't you?!
[AND AFTER SHE'S DECIDED TO LET YOU LIVE EVEN THOUGH YOU SHARE A ROOM WITH RIN] Did you see anything?!
The blush? Ignored with all the pettiness of a furious teenager, and even her Crest sits back in awe, prepared to let her take a free shot, no mana required]
C-close your eyes then! [Instead, she barks out an order, her embarrassment starting to funnel towards anger now] Think properly about what you've done! This is not how decent people live, Masaomi-san!
So could it be that I'm being asked to become the buddha or something?!
[ That said, he will close his eyes! And cross his legs to better obscure anything which ought not ot be seen even if he's also naked in front of her. There is steam and water and sort of a towel hanging off him, but... Uh? Yah. ]
I'm asking you to be a decent human being! Set a good example for your pokemon!
[Dissing his abilities as a trainer, yes she is. And with his eyes closed, Sakura can properly glower without an audience.
It's also the moment she realizes she's in an onsen... with a fairly muscled naked dude... who isn't Shirou...
Plop goes her head as she abruptly shoves the front of her face down in the water, dramatic bubbles emerging beside her head. Masaomi's eyes are closed? Good. She hopes he feels bad when he later finds her drowned, heartbroken body]
[To be fair, Sakura would find herself agreeing - or more like she doesn't put enough faith in most individuals to think they'd do anything different.
But that would also require her to bring her head up, and. Nah. She's fully committed to holding her breath under water and blowing bubbles in silent protest, because it turns out Masaomi has the rare ability to bring her pettiness to the surface in all its glory.
That's cute? Honestly, he's a real heel here, upsetting a girl like this event after everything they've done so far, but he can't help but find the sounds cute, even if they are worrisome. He considers how to response and...
Actually, no, he's got a good one.
Eyes still closed, he crosses his legs a little tighter and from his chest he pushes out an: ] Oooohhmmm...
[ Like he's the Buddha, get it?
One hand forms a hand sign, and the other fumbles out (eyes still closed) to touch at her head. ]
[The perks of having your face stuck in the water: getting to miss whatever expressions are floating about Masaomi's face.
But apparently the pitfalls are suddenly discovering a hand on top of her wet hair, and Sakura is surprised enough that she sputters a little, now forced to at least bring her nose above the surface for a breath.
What is he doi-- ooooh.]
... Masaomi-san.
[Now with her mouth treading the water, Sakura gives him a sad, sad look]We all have weaknesses we should acknowledge.
[ He nods at that, a little bit sheepish. He keeps the hand on her head and responds, knowing that the delay is getting a little bit weird now. He could - probably should, really - pull back his hand. Instead, he just presses on with a response to her calling him out. ]
Well, naturally, you could call that a karmic failing while we work our way towards enlightenment.
[ However, he did break the tension, and made this a more... scandalous than life-destroying moment. Which is fine. He's laughing as he's splashed and shrieked out, careful both to try and not look at her and try to expose little of himself as she scuttles out of the bath, grabs a towel, and makes his way hurriedly back towards the locker rooms.
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[ Masaomi feels really, really uncomfortable all of a sudden. Okay no, it's not sudden, it's been creeping, but what does doesn't realize is that it's fucking up his transformation a little. Fortunately Sakura probably doesn't know Dove well know to notice that her blueish eyes have shifted to Masaomi's hazel color.
... Right? Maybe? ]
Really? I thought it was a more common thing for Japanese people.
[ He laughs, trying to play up the stupid foreigner stereotype.
........ That probably wasn't fair for Dove, but. ]
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[Mostly a lie. Regardless, she sounds very serene, and at least for now, Sakura doesn't notice any significant changes in Dove's appearance.
Besides the fact she seems to be a stupid foreigner
well okay to be fair, they're all foreigners in the castle.]I don't want to upset him, so I avoid them.
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[ Okay he saved it.
And he's not even staring at her or her nakedness! Or "his" own! Man, he's really doing great here!
(the hazel eyes remain. Similarly, the hair (though it was up in a bun, which makes it less obvious) is shortening and darkening to more of Masaomi's color as he loses focus for over-thinking this) ]
Oh. [ What does one say to that shit uh - ] Aaah, I hope your grandfather's not going to be too worried about you, here. It's easy to forget how many of us have families waiting back home.
[ More to give himself something to do, he shifts his hands through the water to pour some of the heat over his collarbone. ]
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Mmm, but Sakura doesn't even know what she thinks she's seeing. Perhaps the steam from the onsen is dulling her senses.]
Nii-san is back home, so... I'm sure he'll keep grandfather company in the meantime.
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[ Yeah, Dove is definitely slowly turning into Masaomi now - facial features and other sort of more nuanced features going first, before other things like Dove's wider figure or breasts or the like. She frowns though, considering a response but decides.. nah. ]
I'm glad to hear that, at least.
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Dove-san... [There's an added note of bemusement to her otherwise neutral tone, and before long, Sakura keep her smile in place, either. Throwaway details are growing and shrinking into sharp relief, and it finally culminates with Sakura - demure, polite, perpetually neutral Sakura - gaping and leaning forward to get a better look at what she assumes are
shrinking breasts
I-is this a thing that women can do in Dove's universe?]
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She... is... on... to him...?
...
And then in a puff of smoke, the transformation gives up entirely - the whole rest of the body is now, well, a naked Masaomi. In all his muscled, scarred, man-like glory.
Oh no... ]
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It's Masaomi-san...
What an interesting abili--]
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[There's a mad scramble of water, arms, and towels as the truth finally hits her and Sakura dives into the water like a deep sea creature. Only her head remains, and that's so Masaomi can hear every startled word out of her mouth.]
What are you doing?! I thought Dove-san was-- How did you even--
[The fuck kind of magecraft was that? And with a hiss, she spouts out her final verdict while trying to smack him in the face with her towel, STOP LOOKING:] You really are a pervert, aren't you?!
[AND AFTER SHE'S DECIDED TO LET YOU LIVE EVEN THOUGH YOU SHARE A ROOM WITH RIN] Did you see anything?!
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Blushing.
Well, that's obvious, but he also goes pale and then runs over how he should even be replying to this.
So he needs to- ]
I didn't see overly much and what's been seen is impressive I'd say!
[ Foot in mouth. ]
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The blush? Ignored with all the pettiness of a furious teenager, and even her Crest sits back in awe, prepared to let her take a free shot, no mana required]
C-close your eyes then! [Instead, she barks out an order, her embarrassment starting to funnel towards anger now] Think properly about what you've done! This is not how decent people live, Masaomi-san!
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[ That said, he will close his eyes! And cross his legs to better obscure anything which ought not ot be seen even if he's also naked in front of her. There is steam and water and sort of a towel hanging off him, but... Uh? Yah. ]
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[Dissing his abilities as a trainer, yes she is. And with his eyes closed, Sakura can properly glower without an audience.
It's also the moment she realizes she's in an onsen... with a fairly muscled naked dude... who isn't Shirou...
Plop goes her head as she abruptly shoves the front of her face down in the water, dramatic bubbles emerging beside her head. Masaomi's eyes are closed? Good. She hopes he feels bad when he later finds her drowned, heartbroken body]
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Also that's rude? And no, no, it's not rude enough he needs to correct her per se but- ]
Linda at least would roll with it...
[ He sighs. But oh well!! Still with his eyes closed.. ]
I think most humans are the sort who end up caught in these compromising situations, actually.
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But that would also require her to bring her head up, and. Nah. She's fully committed to holding her breath under water and blowing bubbles in silent protest, because it turns out Masaomi has the rare ability to bring her pettiness to the surface in all its glory.
Gold star. Blub blub blub]
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That's cute? Honestly, he's a real heel here, upsetting a girl like this event after everything they've done so far, but he can't help but find the sounds cute, even if they are worrisome. He considers how to response and...
Actually, no, he's got a good one.
Eyes still closed, he crosses his legs a little tighter and from his chest he pushes out an: ] Oooohhmmm...
[ Like he's the Buddha, get it?
One hand forms a hand sign, and the other fumbles out (eyes still closed) to touch at her head. ]
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But apparently the pitfalls are suddenly discovering a hand on top of her wet hair, and Sakura is surprised enough that she sputters a little, now forced to at least bring her nose above the surface for a breath.
What is he doi-- ooooh.]
... Masaomi-san.
[Now with her mouth treading the water, Sakura gives him a sad, sad look]We all have weaknesses we should acknowledge.
[She's calling you a really shitty Buddha.]
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Well, naturally, you could call that a karmic failing while we work our way towards enlightenment.
[ He clicks his tongue. ]
All sinners strive for such things.
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[...]
By the way, Masaomi-san.
[...]
Does enlightenment include patting my head?
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[ And he pulls his hand back...
And pushes his luck: ]
That one is my perversion!
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He can eat a wave of water and drift off to the siren calls of her shrieking]
O-out! Please!
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Nailed it.
... Maybe.
Not really. ]