She turned to Naimu. "I'm just kind of mortified. I feel like I don't belong in the springs."
The Crystal Caverns A bird's gotta sing."Hey. It was getting kinda rowdy in the hot springs, so I decided to go back later, and take a look around in the meantime."
Yun then glanced at the drink in Naima's hand. Now that he thought about it, he was feeling a little parched. "I didn't know they were serving drinks. Where'd you get it?" He asked.
edited 4th Jan '15 9:44:15 PM by SvenOrzoKarkoff
"I agree..." she said. "I just can't take that kind of atmosphere. Call me a stick in the mud, but I feel like that isn't the kind of party I want to be part of."
The Crystal Caverns A bird's gotta sing.Hot Springs
Ai came up next to Charisse and clung to her other arm, squeezing her between herself and Francesca. Time to do something very ill advised.
"It's nice to see you loosen up, Ms. Goodwitch. I took you as the type to lie back and think of Vale," she said, quite boldly and preparing for ultimate retribution, "but perhaps you'd think of Francesca, instead? Or Ozpin? Or maybe both?"
Hot Springs -> Dumplings
Just Noa? Yeah, sure. Perhaps thankfully, Miss Remington didn't notice Pius lurking around the corner. Grave body mutilation could ensue should she become knowledgable of his presence.
Keeping up after fleeing Alexia proved to be a bit more difficult than Hope thought it will. Then again, it was she who rode the wheelchair, so that was to be expected.
Then Alexia was found behind some dumpling merchant. Reacting to Cyanea's question she briefly mused about the choice. "Sure, let's give this Spicy Mammoth a go."
Then came Alexia's revelation. Hope raised an eyebrow, hearing of her sister's kidnapping. ...huh. That's one way to talk about such stuff.
"Cyan's right, Alex. C'mon, get yourself out from behind this booth." Hope said to the princess, trying her best to put on a friendly smile. "We're here to relax and have fun, not to think of bad things. Nobody will kidnap you on our watch."
edited 5th Jan '15 12:49:49 AM by FergardStratoavis
Hot Springs
Now, this was an unexpected but much desired development.
Charisse had expected Ai to be angry... Or something, but never on her wildest dreams (read: fantasies) would she have expected Ai to be basically helping.
Regardless, it felt rather nice to have Ai up against her.
"Gimme your pants.. and now your other pants"Sneaking around the Corner
Pius was surprised that Alexia had managed to spot him.
What on Remnant could have given me away? He thought as he shifted position and followed her to Dumpling Dan's stall. Oh, well. No sense hiding anymore. And here I was hoping to hear something interesting.
Moving quietly, the Nobel sidled up to the dumpling stall. The princess would find her partner sitting right next to her and offering a dumpling to her, helmet removed and resting on the floor while his other hand handed Dan due payment for two.
"Eat something, Alexia," Pius commanded. His gaze was focused away from her and towards the city, for he didn't want to look at her and have untoward images flash into his mind. "I swear, you look like you're going to faint." He commented after a bite into his own dumpling.
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%...Dumpling Dan's
"Hmm?" Pius replied, chewing on his dumpling. "What are you talking about, Hope?" He took another bite. "I haven't done anything of the sort today. All I remember is getting beat up by a bunch of girls for circumstances I wasn't fully in control over. You weren't there for that; you should ask the others what happened at the hot springs later today. It's actually kind of a funny story."
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%...Dumpling Dan's
Pius' eyes widened in confusion at Hope's response, but quickly regained most of his composure while she continued on. He took another bite of his dumpling to bring his focus back around.
"Something about a fence," he replied. "I didn't know that if you got too close to those things you might get thrown into the air by someone bursting from the other side. That was Charisse. I landed on her, the. She threw me into their pool. I accidentally groped her trying to focus. Then there was a whole bunch of screaming and punching that I think I've suffered some minor brain damage. Totally minor, though. Probably inconsequential. Thankfully, Professor Goodwitch was able to fix everything, but Mrs, Jade hit us really hard for everything that happened." Finishing off his dumping, Nobel took his helmet in hand and stood up.
"And that's about it, really," he concluded. "Now, come on; you guys were walking around. Mind if we joined you?"
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%..."...huh. I thought there's only a single hot spring and that we'll be taking turns." That information somewhat surprised Miss Remington, judging by her raised eyebrow. She was pretty sure that the guys will be waiting in suites or wherever they would be able to wait.
"Also, why would Char do such a thing?" She asked as she finished her first dumpling.
"As for your question, ask Alex." She added, her eyes again briefly narrowing for a short while.
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Dumpling Dan's
"Actually, the springs for each gender are separated by a fence," Pius replied. "And I heard Charisse babbling about fighting for before I was tossed into the air." He waited for Alexia's reply; he supposed she was the only one in this group whose answer would matter to him.
edited 5th Jan '15 5:21:29 AM by Insano
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%...Carol
"Well, that was a surprise." said Carol. Then, she laughed. "Can't say I'm not pleased with these development, though."
Alexia
Alexia looked down morosely, as flashes of Alice's past appeared in her mind. They'd catch him. Alexandros was going down. Tears were welling up....
....Until Pius arrived. She kept her head down and refused to look at him.
"....No. You better stay far away from me for now." she managed to say, looking at her feet.
Dumpling Downer
"...alright, then," Pius replied stoically, putting on his helmet so Alexia wouldn't see his face. "I'll catch up with you...whenever you want me to, I suppose." One look back towards the Jades' town, one shot from his grappling hook, and the Nobel was gone from the girls' sight.
...alright, where do I go now? For now Pius distracted himself with moving across the underground rooftops, jumping and swinging around to see if anyone else was nearby.
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%......
Silent, Hope wheeled over to Alexia. Briefly reminding herself of the time at the mall when she broke down... she was there for her, wasn't she? It's only natural to want to repay a favor.
"...come on, Alex." Gently, Miss Remington gave the princess a small hug, cursing her inability to stand-up straight and just embrace her normally. "Don't cry. It's all past now. Your sister's safe. Arcana's not here. You're... you're with us."
...why am I feeling a lump in my throat now, of all times?
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Hotsprings Heroines
Francesca raised a hand to Ai's forehead and flicked her casually. Not painful, but it might sting. "Don't tease Glynda, that's my job." She grinned with a laugh. Her eyes ran over Charisse and Ai, taking in how they were positioned. "So, you two..?" She began to ask, gesturing to them with her free hand, her other one was busy massaging Glynda still.
Fight
The catch went through, but Jack's legs might be a bit shaky due to the weight and size of the night. "Sure you can handle that?" Oscar asked with a laugh as he looked down at the boy while held over his back.
Distressed Lexi
Ieria lightly placed a hand on Alexia's shoulder as if to comfort her. "Calm down." Was all she could say, unsure of what else to tell her.
edited 5th Jan '15 5:49:01 AM by RomanianInquisitor
"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper"I-I'm t-trying to c-calm down but....." Alexia whimpered, desperately trying to wipe away the tears.
Guilt, helplessness, the feeling of utter failure. Her family and friends getting hurt.
Her knees buckled and she fell to the ground. Wracked with sobs, she couldn't stand up.
"I....I....why am I so weak?!"
Jade Complex
Pius was moving across the rooftops, trying to sort out why Alexia seemed angry at him.
Did I actually land in front of her naked? He pondered. What would make her so angry about that? I was unconscious; it's not like it was my fault that— While he was thinking he heard his Scroll ringing again. Pius finished his current jump before stopping to check who it was.
Huh. Again? He looked at the called I.D.: Unknown Number. I guess I've forgotten someone again. Taking in a moment to plug in his earbuds, Pius answered the call, hoping the caller had something important to say. He didn't like his time being wasted.
Sorry if I'm intruding, Taco, but I suppose there's no point putting it off any longer, right?
Allurand and surrounding world loading, 28%...

FIGHT NOW, TALK LATER
Oscar smirked as he saw him get ready for a swing, betting on a counter to come from him. So instead he gave a quick burst of speed, by launching himself off the ground, hoping to catch the boy by surprise, and shoulder bashing him.
Hotspring Routes OP
Francesca giggled at how many greedy girls there were now. She rubbed Glynda's shoulders with one hand, the other held Charisse close, she shifted her weight to better accomodate Sophie. "Now now girls, don't get so greedy, there's enough of me for you all~"
Shopping
"I will take these." Ieria said simply as she took away one of the egg dumplings.
edited 4th Jan '15 9:39:26 PM by RomanianInquisitor
"I am nature's weapon. You are unfit to carry on your species, and I shall ensure that you do not do so!" - Charles Darwin, XCOM Sniper