Old Friend, How've You Been? [Private: Arianda/Hono]

Indeed, Arianda had taken quite a few blows thanks to Hono's position above her, Arianda's disadvantage against gravity, and the general lack of maneuverable space. However, as Hono surmised, the next time she laid eyes on the demon, any bruise, broken skin, or anything of the sort swiftly faded away; all small injuries, but still no mar was left upon her features.

"I changed my mind~ And I'd prefer not to get cut to ribbons just because I was a little too careless~ I don't want to scare you~"

Soon came the clashing clang of metal as Arianda swept her longsword around, caught the first slash Hono delivered to her on the guard of her longsword; which she used to briefly capture and essentially parry the blow away, gaining a tiny bit of distance. Soon came the other few slashes, which Arianda parried with a beautiful display of swordsman-ship. More and more time showed how skillful Arianda was with the blade, and frankly with combat in general. It was beautiful, in a strange and dangerous way. However, the way Arianda seemed to dance in a fight was likely more-so charming than her prowess alone.

Soon, with a flick of her wrist, Arianda briefly beat aside Hono's blade. With the deftness born of her supernatural speed and her prodigious skill, she thrust her longsword at Hono. However, the thrust wasn't deadly. In fact, it was such a carefully calculated move intended to hinder Hono; a very shallow, very thin, cut to the outside of her thigh. Then came a feint up towards Hono's face, which was swiftly redirected to her non-dominant arm; which too would gain a shallow cut if not blocked. Both wounds, if both were successful at least, would not be serious; even the bleeding caused by the wounds could be nowhere near life threatening. However, they stung terribly. It was Ari's simple intention to present problems for Hono, with the intent to make the woman push herself harder.

"You'll have to try harder if you wish to kick my ass, Hono~ Push yourself to the limit, show me everything you have to offer; come at me as if you were trying to kill, even if that is obviously not your intention~ If you wanna kick my ass, hun, then bring it!"

Arianda couldn't help but stick her tongue out at the woman playfully as she rolled her eyes, and then, even if she did indeed injure Hono in the process, she was glad to see the woman was dealing with the slight bit of pain well. It was admirable, at the very least. However, Hono would soon give Ari quite the surprise.

Frankly speaking, in quite the comical manner, she pointed her sword at Ari and gave the demon quite the surprise by yelling "BANKAI" as if she had the ability. Arianda blinked in surprise, unsure what was to happen; until at least the demon had joined Hono in her laughter. With a swift Shunpo, Hono caught Ari slightly off-guard; where Ari only barely caught the woman's fist. With a grunt, Arianda felt the pain from her hand, and the barely reduced strike to her abs, jolt through her being. She softened the blow enough, but it likely gave her a nice bruise on her hand and partially on her abs; which sent Ari back a few feet before she grinned at Hono. She spun her sword and dashed forwards, testing Hono's capabilities to the limit as she executed a complex pattern of attacks that was fully meant to ware Hono down; likely using precise strikes to give Hono the tiniest of wounds with her longsword if every single one wasn't parried or blocked. However, the demon refused to aim for anything lethal. Eventually, if Hono was worn down enough, Arianda would aim to disarm the woman.

If Hono allowed it, Arianda would lock their blades together near their hilts, twist Hono's blade in an attempt to force it out of her hands. Afterwards, the demon would cast her sword aside to try and deliver an open palm strike to Hono's stomach; fully intent to knock the woman over. However, Arianda was hoping that Hono would get one more lick out on the demon... after all, Ari would love to know just how much Hono's right hook hurt. Than again, she didn't want to overwhelm the poor girl... even if their little spar was quite fun~

Frankly speaking, Arianda didn't mean to tire out Hono so swiftly. She felt a little bad too, all things considered. The little demon rubbed the back of her head as she watched Hono regain her breath and then give Ari a thumbsup. The little demon stuck her sword into the ground, and moved over to Hono. Without any pretense, she sat on the woman's hips, leaned over her, cupped Hono's face in her hands, and then the demon gave Hono a kiss; a kiss that sent electricity from Ari through Hono's lips, and down her entire body. It wasn't like the kiss was charged with electricity, but the transferal of power or some spell was obvious; as all of Hono's wounds would begin to mend themselves during their kiss. While the aches and pains of her muscles were only dulled slightly, the demon had used a spell to gently whisk away the memories of battle; healing Hono of her injuries.

Afterwards, Arianda broke the kiss and smiled adoringly at Hono, giving the woman's nose a gentle peck before she sat up, carefully slid off Hono, and helped the woman to her feet. Truthfully, Arianda wanted to do so much more than just kiss the lovely pink-haired Shinigami before her... But, that would have to wait. Right now, Hono needed a little bit of TLC; and they both could use a shower. Sweaty from their little fight, and no doubt messy from when they tussled on the ground. Arianda gave Hono's lips another peck before she helped the woman inside of her home; humming pleasantly as she casually collected both her weapon and Hono's. After all, both blades could use some cleaning as well~!

"You were excellent, Hono. Keep training, and you'll give me a run for my money, dear~ C'mon, lets get all showered up. We're both sweaty and messy, and I know I would love a hot shower right now. What say you, hun~?"