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Home Sweet Bath [action]

[ There was nothing quite like a proper bath in Ashura's opinion. Not that the outpost was bereft of basic necessities, but one could not linger in warm water (which warm water was never really a problem, considering his Talent), but there were no good scents and other people needed the baths. This was a working sort of job after all, not a vacation.

So yes, he was gloriously happy to linger in his private both once they got back and come out smelling like ginger and lemons.

But, instead of Talent-drying his hair, he decided he was due a good bit of relaxation, and thus the reason someone might come across the king laying out in the sun in the grass near the castle, soaking in the outdoors when not associated with the need to be on the look out for something. Of course, one might see the long length of his hair first, snaking behind him, sleek and black (and it did travel some ways, given its length). Ashura himself blended well today, glad in greens and golden yellows, much of his jewelry forsaken for the moment except the ruby torque on his throat, some emeralds and gold on his ears, and the gold and emerald dragon his finger.

And, as if it could not get any more relaxing, he found himself quietly humming a lullaby from his youth.

Let's just hope no stray animals take it into their heads to try and take a nibble at his hair.]

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[Hello, random Cloud passing by and covering the sun for you. Not on purpose though. It's strange though, clouds aren't supposed to form so close to the ground.]

_{[Ashura frowns, wondering who is covering up his wonderful sunlight and opens his eyes... to see a cloud. A real cloud. With... eyes?]}

What is all this now?

[Huh, sorry buddy, he's just passing by. Trying to get just somewhere else. He won't bother you if you don't bother him. He might be a little slow though, fighting a little gust of wind.]

_{[Ashura sits up and finds himself almost level with the little cloud, reaching out to try and catch the cute thing as it fights said gust of wind.]}

Are you a resident then?

_{[He had to wonder if you were this adorable in your normal form.]}

[He'd be glad to tell him that yes indeed, he is a resident--What, why are you trying to touch him! What is with people in this place, touching clouds when they aren't bothering anyone.

Sends a very little lighting at that reaching hand. At least he's able to control them better and it won't do any harm, maybe numb his hand a little.]

_{[Ashura let out a yelp and stuff his shocked finger between his lips and frowned at the cloud, raising a lecturing finger at it.]}

Now see here, that was not nice at all. I was only trying to help you since you seemed to be having trouble with the breeze.

[Oh...

Well if he was himself right now he'd probably scratch the back of his head and mutter an apology, but he can't! Which is better for him! At least he's not sending more lightning at this guy. He simply floats there instead.]

I suppose I could ask where you want to go, but I do not think you can speak...

I can take guesses, I suppose, and you... shoot lightning when I get the right one?

Lightning is yes, nothing is no.

[How to let him know he is actually looking for someone? Ah well... Better than nothing, don't look a gift chocobo in the beak...

Anyway, where was he even going? Let's just listen to this guy's ideas and see which one he likes. Easy!

He replies with a little lightning.]

_{[He chuckles and nods.]}

All right, let's start with the broad scope - the town?

[Hmm... He hadn't thought of that one, but yeah! Why not!?

It'll seem like if this guy read his mind or something, he can deal with that.

A lightning for 'yes', it is.]

Oh good. All right, now that harder part - where in town?

Let's start with some open spaces -

the fountain area?

[Sure, let's go that way!

You're so good at this guessing games thing! If he only knew... And there is another lightning. Is he making this too easy for him?]

Well that was easy.

_{[He rose, smiling at the little cloud.]}

Do you want me to carry you? It might be faster that way. Or, I suppose, if I can carry you.

[C-carry him? When did he become so helpless? How do you carry a cloud anyway?

Let's see if it is possible. He gets closer and braces himself. Oh brother, the situations he gets into... He doesn't even know his name!]

_{[Ashura cups his hands around the cloud without touching him and begins to walk forward, hoping he does not pass through him.]}

Steady now...

[He stays as steady as his cloud self allows him to be and lets the air around him do the job.

Hey, this is not so bad! In fact it seems like it is working--until he bumps with the other when he starts walking forward... Sorry about the wet.]

_{[It was a mild inconvenience and one could fix easily himself once Cloud was off him with some heat.]}

I think this is working.

[Hopefully there will be enough of him when they get there! It feels a little weird, but the fact is that he really doesn't feel anything, just letting the inertia do its magic (or its physics, whatever floats your boat).]

_{[Magic. Ashura doesn't understand physics, not really.]}

I have to say this is... one of the more interesting losses I've seen someone be on.

[The Cloud in question looks up at the man, well... as much as a cloud can look up. While he cannot really say anything, he does wonder what other ridiculous losses can the castle pull off.]

_{[He smiles, not really expecting an answer as they walk.]}

Perhaps when you return to normal you can tell me of the experience?

[He'll probably say it was like walking though the clouds~ But at least he gave him something to think about, how does it really feel to be a cloud? Being moved by the wind without being able to do much... There's gotta be more than that!]

_{[You can shock people, can't you? That's something.

Ashura hums as they walk, his hands cupping around the little cloud.]}

I hope you are all right with me just calling you 'cloud'. I would ask a name, but that might take awhile to figure.

[If you only knew buddy, if you only knew... The irony... It would have been weird if the castle's bad taste of humor didn't sink in. Cloud can't help but wonder if this guy will believe him when he tells him his name is indeed ... Cloud.]

_{[He probably will... and then laugh about it.

He came to an intersection, the fountain just ahead.]}

Still the fountain?

[As they arrive to the fountain, the cloud gathers itself to move away from the man, yep, here it's just perfect!]

Are you sure you do not need anything else, Cloud?

[Cloud oscillates from left to right a couple of times, that's definitely a clear 'no', or so he hopes.]

All right then. I would say try and find me if you need anything, and you are free too, but try not to get into to much trouble, all right?

No shocking people.

[Ah--he'll try but he can't promise that. Hopefully next time they talk he'll be able to ask his name, but for now he'll just be the nice guy that helped the cloud.]

All right, then, I hope you find what you are looking for.

_{[He nods his head and then moves off to go and get himself a treat, and then go home.]}

_{[ooc: Haha, when do they get to meet person to person instead of person to cloud? xD]}

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Home Sweet Bath [action]

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Your icon... i love it <3

daw, thank you!

so cute ~

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Haha, that one is even better! Also, insert shocked icon for me, email won't let me change orz

it's alright!

<3

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I can't get over how cute that icon is xD

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The icon made me smile, and I needed that today

aw, glad to be of service <3

Come comfort Ash when his loss happens? xD

sure thing!

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so very sorry about the late

it's all good

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