Chapter 4 - Mayhem at the Hot Springs

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[ Caecus Pietus ]

A small groan escaped Cacesu' throat as she closed her eyes again, sinking a little more into the water. "Unless Jupiter is here, I have no interest in inciting another confrontation," Caecus said lowly. "I am 18 years old, I was electrocuted by lightning just to wake up, and I just finished recovering from being stabbed by thorns probably a thousand times over. This is my vacation, and I will smack the first person who disturbs it."

[ Tristan ]

Tristan hadn't moved form his spot, but could sense an antsy feeling crawling up his legs, almost as though someone was watching him and instinct said to move. It was an uncomfortable feeling, especially considering that he couldn't see anyone 'seeing' him. Slowly, carefully, he tried to shift his left foot to alter his stance.

Not realizing how precarious is original stance was, Tristan moved his left foot into just the wrong place, causing his balance to drastically and suddenly shift. In his attempt to compensate, he switched directions suddenly and could feel gravity pulling him the other way. He grabbed hold of the bush but it gave way under his weight, and both he and the plant rolled into the bathing area. He tried to stop his roll, and was only half successful. He pulled all his muscles to halt him at the edge, next to the curly black-haired woman. He legs had more momentum than the rest of him and his left crashed into the water. He could feel his black, tar-like blood freeze in his veins as he dared to look at the women's faces around him.

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Yasashii Kida - Lalala-WHAT THE FUCK?!

Kida had been relaxing, not really noticing the new arrivals. She'd been lost in her own world, thinking about her meal plan for the week, where she was on her sewing projects, and if she should start bringing her roses in at night so that they didn't get mold on them. It was because of this that she didn't realize the danger until it was too late. She heard stumbling, then the rustling of the bushes, and she jerked up just in time to get a face full of hot water as someone tumbled into the hot springs. Coughing and sputtering, Kida pulled her wet hair out of her eyes and saw just who'd fallen in.

"Excuse me, young man..." Her voice was the kind that mothers everywhere used when someone was in Big Trouble. "Are you lost? And if not, how long have you been back there?"

It was taking all of her control not to start shrieking obscenities at the young man, but until she confirmed if he'd been a peeping Tom or if it had actually been an accident, she was going to go easy on him. A little. She did however make sure to back away quickly and scramble out of the tub before he could do something worse, like cop a feel.

Valencia Buchanen - Oh This is RICH

"I know what you mean. That fucking Goddess of Death lived up to her name, I've spent the past week recovering..." She settled down again and tried to remain calm. "I'm just concerned. Hopefully nothing will-"

She never did get to finish that thought as an unexpected arrival crashed into the hot spring. Now, Valencia had no problems with nudity. She had no problems with men seeing her in such a state of dress. But with her nerves already on high alert from Saturn being so near, she lost her head in the heat of the moment. She got up, stalked across the length of the pool, and hauled the hapless guy up by his collar, making sure she could see his arms.

"Well well well, look at what we have here, ladies. A pervert. Anyone want to call the police or should we just deal with him in a more...personal manner?"

[Minxie]

[[ Ciel Ignis --- EEP! ]]

She had been enjoying the water, letting the soft murmur of the other womens' conversations drift over her, the warmth of the water and the peace of the area soothing her and slowly ebbing away the tension of the last few weeks, when Ciel's relaxation was cut short.

First, at the edge of her senses, a buzz like a persistent fly, that someone was here that she knew. She couldn't place any of the faces - save the delightful Valencia Buchanen's - but Ciel knew that meant nothing. Her shoulders hunched up slightly and she sank a bit further into the water.

Please oh please oh please don't let them recognise me...

Secondly, someone crashed out of the trees and splashed nearby. A male someone. A clothed male someone. It was all a bit much for Ciel, and she shrieked with outrage, tugging her towel as much around her buxom form as she could manage.

"What the hell?!" She yelped, glowering daggers at the sodden man.

All I wanted was to relax, dammit!!

"Well well well, look at what we have here, ladies. A pervert. Anyone want to call the police or should we just deal with him in a more...personal manner?"

"Can't we do both?..." She muttered petulantly.