Guideless Fire (Kimitsuki/Hiroi)

"Mm... How about, instead of some stuffy old restaurant, a private place... something I've wanted to show you but never got around to. We'll have a picnic there too~"

Kimitsuki smiled, bending a bit to give Hiroi a kiss on the cheek before she guided the slightly shorter woman out to the kitchen, where Kimitsuki gathered a rather plentiful bunch of supplies; at least before second guessing herself, repacked, and came out with a picnic basket that was far more fit to two women of a relatively normal apatite. After once more taking Hiroi's hand, Kimitsuki gave her a warm smile, and guided them out of the Kyoraku estate and then out of the seireitei with the help of a few guides to also take them to the world of the living; to a particular forest.

Where they emerged was in Europe, in a violently green forest by the name of Bialowieza Primeval Forest. Kimitsuki smiled at Hiroi fondly before she guided them through the forest, tongues of fire occasionally jumping out to briefly move branches and brush out of their way without harm; until they were in a clearing that was deep within the forest. While most of it was newly grown over, there were still some very obvious marks of a rather powerful burst of fire; along with the bare traces of a wooden shelter trapped under years of moss, leaves, and other forest waste. Kimitsuki smiled, letting Hiroi's hand slip out of hers as the Danava walked further into the little clearing; where she swiftly sat down on a clear bit of forest; and where the scorching seemed to have been the worst.

"Come... sit. This is where I was born, Hiroi. I kinda... caused a forest fire. But I wanted to spend some time with you here, just you and me... And, I hope we can truly get to know each other now. So please, sit... I packed a variety of food, and I want to know your favorites again~"

Perhaps this was similar for Hiroi, from what little she knew of the woman, it was likely jarring enough. However, if Hiroi wanted to be treated not as a child, but as a woman... Then this was the start. Then again, if Hiroi kept up what The First Danava of Hunger had done with her before, jealously trying to keep Kimitsuki to herself... Sadly, things would not end well for anyone. However! Kimitsuki's mind was focused on their picnic! After Hiroi joined her, Kimitsuki opened up their little basket of food, well more like medium sized cooler of food. Even if Hiroi herself no longer held the same appetite as before, it did seem like she still had quite the metabolism as a left over from her time being bonded with that First Danava of Hunger. Which was why Kimitsuki had a lavish spread for the pair of them.

Supplies to create sandwiches, various meats, some yogurt, sweets of course, and a few other odds and ends that Kimitsuki easily heated up with a cursory burst of flame. Learning how to cook, for her, was the best thing; especially because she could cook most foods by herself. Mostly letting Hiroi eat on her own, letting the woman choose what foods she wished, Kimitsuki tended to herself the same way. She certainly ate far less than Hiroi did, but Kimitsuki still at a whole sandwich and about half of a new york strip steak. Either Hiroi was rubbing off on her, or she was hungry. Either way, the Danava had certainly finished before Hiroi. So, she waited patiently, allowing her meal to settle within her stomach; humming some as she casually leaned against Hiroi, looking around the forest. For now, she was enjoying the small bits of nostalgia, along with Hiroi's company; more than happy to wait for the woman to be done eating.

"When you're ready, Hiroi, just take my hand; alright~? I'll follow wherever you wish to explore."

Kimitsuki was quite right to believe that Hiroi's hunger still bordered on insatiable. She couldn't help but chuckle slightly as she watched Hiroi eat with a fervor of one who had been starved. However, it appears Hiroi's impatience outweighed her desire to sit and eat. However, it didn't entirely outweigh her desire to eat. The woman was practically stuffing her mouth, and pockets, with as much food as possible, clearly desiring to eat while walking. Kimitsuki wanted Hiroi to be a bit careful, but she couldn't help but chuckle as Hiroi dragged her along; her hand in Hiroi's as she led the woman off.

"Yes, off to the northwest."

Kimitsuki couldn't help but grin slightly as she caught up to Hiroi's pace, following the woman gladly; and also chuckling a tiny bit at how insistently she felt like stuffing her face the whole while. It really was adorable in a way that only Hiroi could truly muster.

"I hope you don't get a stomach ache, Hiroi. That's a lot of food, ya know~"

Well, somethings certainly don't change, do they? Hiroi was talking with her mouth full like she was still the same girl from before; albeit it was quite obvious she was not the same girl from before. Kimitsuki simply giggled before Hiroi had fixed her speech, and Kimitsuki squeezed Hiroi's hand as they continued to walk through the forest; with Hiroi reassuring Kimitsuki she wouldn't choke on her food. While Kimi didn't find that entirely reassuring, she didn't protest and instead let Hiroi do as she wished. She was her own woman, after all.

And indeed, there were traces of some great fire everywhere; traces of the exact moment in which Kimitsuki had been born. It was a long time ago, so the area had mostly healed but it was hard to hide some of the effects of such an intense fire that burned and ravaged; especially at the spot where its source was. However, Kimitsuki soon turned her head towards Hiroi and smiled warmly at her question.

"My job...?"

Kimitsuki considered for a few moments, her head tilting somewhat as she considered. Did she like her job? No. She loved her job. Even if making lesson plans was a pain, and the time she took out of her day to give a few students private lessons was encroaching on spare time, she loved it. So, Kimitsuki smiled warmly at Hiroi, hugging her briefly before they continued walking.

"I love my job, Hiroi. I truly do. Even if lesson plans and teaching can be quite stressful... It's a surprisingly fulfilling experience to see those who you train with and teach blossom under your care; and especially to see what they become... It makes me look forward to maybe being a mother one day; but that still feels like a far off reality."

Kimitsuki smiled at Hiroi and continued to let Hiroi lead the way, not caring about where they went; as long as she was with Hiroi, it would be fine. After all, Hiroi wanted to explore, so what better to do than let the woman explore as she wished?