A Will of Vermillion, A Will of Azure(Hime/Elyss)

"I certainly hope I can appease you then, my crimson-haired companion. Our definitions of cool may vary, however, so bear with me."


A warm glance in her companion's direction indicated that the elegant woman's intent was to, indeed, treat her to a day filled with nothing but a focus on easing their minds. Hime would guide the two onto a pathway leading them to a district in the Rukongai that the graceful woman sought refuge in whenever she desired her own moment of repose.

There were various shops that comprised this particular district, ranging from offerings of shops that prepared fine cuisine that could be had at a cheap price, to other establishments that specialized in providing soul reapers who were kind enough to visit with good service.

There was a pronounced sense of humility here that led to frequent visits from the graceful Shinigami. Moving through the groups of civilians suffering the vengeful wrath of an Elyssian Death Glare, Hime would guide Elyss towards a small building. A business that served as a retreat to those aiming to enjoy a leisurely time away from the world. Stepping in, Hime would smile towards Elyss as she requested reservations before turning her eyes towards Elyss.

"The last time I made the mistake of taking us to a place where we were at the mercy of wandering eyes and varying whispers. This particular place is equivalent to what a spa is in terms of it's overall services. Of course, the question now is," Hime would direct her cerulean gaze towards Elyss, a smile awash with affectionate warmth.

"What do you wish to indulge in first? A swim in the pool? A massage? Well, a massage assumes that someone like you is alright with someone else massaging your muscles and tendons. On the other hand, I wonder if they allow their customers to massage their fellow peers," a playfully teasing quip dancing from her lips. There was no longer that air of grace but a composed woman who aimed to show her beloved companion a good time.

Now wasn't that a curious thought? Two women appearing in an establishment meant for respite, with one making a personal request to massage the other's shoulders and other muscles. A soft smile would line the woman's lips as she listened to the crimson-haired woman reference the woman Hime had met only once or twice before - Ulv Auber. Hime chuckled softly, reflecting on how flirtatious and unabashedly passionate that woman was.

It was humorous to think the woman hadn't rubbed off on her more, though Hime could not quite readily claim that to be true entirely. She had never truly saw the woman acting in a way that one would consider romantic or even commonly flirtatious. She carried herself by her own tune and never really struck the elegant woman as someone who was as eccentric as her so-called mother. Perhaps she would put it to the test during their visit here.

"Very well, then. I suppose a massage would do us well, perhaps you more so than me. I'll reserve a room and prepare myself until then. See you in a few, Elyss."

The elegant Shinigami had been yearned to see where they stood in all honesty. Dating was one aspect but what were they in general? She wondered with a curious glint in her eyes. Turning to request a trip to the massage parlor, Hime would quietly direct Elyss to follow her into a room reserved only for the two of them. Hime made a secondary request to be the one who would administer the woman's massage.

Truly, if for no other reason than feeling ambitious, coupled with the fact that she couldn't quite imagine Elyss being receptive to anyone laying hands on her other than herself. Of course, she was no professional masseuse by any stretch of the term but she felt she'd manage well.

Dressing within an outfit appropriate for a massage parlor, Hime would wait for Elyss to follow suit so that they could begin. A playful smile would line her lips as she awaited the woman's arrival.

Oh? Hime certainly did not expect that her crimson-haired companion would be so welcoming towards the idea of a massage. When she felt she knew the woman intimately, the crimson Shinigami always seemed to turn the elegant woman's perception of her on it's head. Nonetheless, it was a welcomed turn of events. Her aim was to show Elyss an entertaining time, after all. Hime would observe the woman as she undressed, quietly admiring the view of her body. It wasn't the genuine article of femininity, far from pristine yet it retained it's own sort of beauty that would certainly to appeal to those who appreciated a natural body unaffected by any blemishes or unnecessary additions. Each scar and wound felt as if it had told it's own story. Within moments, Elyss would quickly wrap the towel around her body as she gazed at the graceful woman standing at the side of the room.

"Indeed, please lay on the table over here and I shall begin your massage shortly, Elyss."

With a graceful warmth in her tone, Hime would direct the woman towards the table as she took a formal bow and held her hands out in preparation. As soon as she lays down, the woman would begin her gentle ministrations. In the past, she didn't imagine she would have been as brave to suggest something such as this.. but as Hime stated, she felt as if she was almost a new woman with a renewed outlook and a confidence to embrace the unknown.

Oh. What a turn of events. Though it couldn't be considered unexpected from her point of view, knowing who Elyss was, there was a lot of pressure in her taut musculature. Her body had certainly given off the impression of feeling like it was constructed from some type of iron or steel but this was a different beast entirely. Even so, Hime was far from deterred. What makeshift massage therapist would she be if she allowed something as peculiar as this to divert her from her aim? Though she wouldn't consider herself a master in the realm of one of her companions, Hannah Chiza, Hime was still fairly advanced enough in the skill of Kido to employ it's use when necessary.

The technique she would employ here to rend some form of impact into the woman's body was Kaido. Of course, there was a desire to continue exploring her body out of curiosity. To see where other pressure points lied, and naturally, to elicit an amusing reaction from the crimson-haired woman. An unbidden thought, to be sure, certainly far from one the elegant woman would've housed in her mind a year ago.

"Very well. Allow me to apply more pressure then."

Her palms would begin within shimmering shades of emerald green as she leaned forward, lifting Elyss's arm up, while she firmly pressed her palm deep into the woman's back , to apply enough of a healing effect wherein Elyss would feel the woman's palm aiming to drain the pressure from her muscles, slowly but surely, reliving the woman's bones from her built up pressure. Leaning in to playfully whisper in her ear, she'd inquire about whether or not her methods were yielding any success.

"How does it feel so now, Elyss?" Under normal circumstances, Hime would have maintained the gentle approach but part of her felt a tinge of mischievous competition burning within her spirits. It shouldn't have been taken personal but it was.

The fusion of Kaido and Hime's push of the palm elicited an amusing expression from Elyss as she voiced her pleasure or displeasure...? There was no way of knowing entirely, especially not with a woman of Elyss' nature. Chuckling softly, Hime would place her arm down after working on one section of her body before moving towards the side of the bed, stroking her chin thoughtfully.

"Give me some credit, Elyss. This is my first time. Perhaps I could have a career in this," she'd quip playfully. What other basic techniques could she employ? She wondered. Moving towards the side of the bed, Hime would once again apply that glow of jade around her palms as she chose to apply pressure to the slightly lower extremities of her body.

Placing one palm at the center of her lower back, with the other being pressed against the crimson-haired woman's rib, Hime would apply more pressure than she did before, applying the same energy principle from earlier. It was certainly clear from a glimpse that Hime had to apply this strategy to a body of this nature. There was a lot of pressure in these bones, after all.

"I must say, though... I didn't quite expect your body to feel so tense but given who you are, that is to be expected. You ought to relax and do this more, Elyss."