bakerstreet | body heat meme

[The winters in Fuyuki tend towards the warmer side compared to most other places, so Rin wasn't adequately prepared to deal with an ice storm of this severity. Small bits of frozen rain come down upon them soaking Rin's outerwear and hair. When Archer speaks up, she acknowledges him.]

That's right. It'd be best if we could find a lodge or a small hunting shack. Are you able to do a quick check of the area?

[She knows his eyesight is phenomenal, and his speed is superhuman. The best way to go about this is stay in one spot while Archer checks out the surrounding area for any shelter. Though him leaving her side would put her at risk and make her vulnerable it might be worth the risk if she can avoid having to deal with hypothermia during a battle in the future.]

Of course.

[Though, he shoots her a hesitant glance. Leaving her for even a second could be bad if there is another servant operating in the area. He doesn't think there is because of the storm and the fact that usually Archers are the only ones with a high Independent Action skill. Another servant would need their master nearby...]

I'd advise against any discharge of magic out here. Will you be okay for a few moments, master?

You're wasting time by asking that question. Go, Archer.

[But he's right. Her best bet is to rest against a tree and wait for him to return. Any use of her magic circuits or incantations would be ill-advised because another magus would be able to sense it easy. A part of her that she refuses to acknowledge is happy he stopped to ask, but...

The practical part is slightly annoyed because it's delaying the time in which she's able to get under a freaking roof (that's if there even IS one to get under). When her Servant takes his leave she puts herself against the barren trunk of a tree using it as a shield from the frozen rain and cold wind.]

[He bows and fades away to spirit form.

She can't really see him, but he takes just a few seconds to watch her to make sure she really is okay. Then he's gone. He knows how capable she is and only hesitates because of the connection he has to her (that she may not even be aware of yet).

It isn't long before he returns, appearing before her and offering her a hand.]

There's a cabin a few hundred meters ahead. As far as I can tell, we're alone out here.

[After another pause he tilts his head.]

Perhaps a skirt wasn't the most practical for this time of year.

[Tohsaka pulls herself away from the tree, and delicately places her hand in his. She's very compliant when she expects to be carted around. He'll probably just carry her off. It'll be quicker and easier on both of them, so why not? However his last remark causes Rin to frown.]

The weather didn't originally call for a storm of this magnitude, Archer. Typically this isn't an issue.

[Except for when it totally is.]

[That's exactly what he does. He lifts her princess-style and is gone within a few moments of her taking his hand, ignoring her remarks because he's pretty sure even she really can't argue about this issue right now.

And a few moments later, he's setting her down in front of the abandoned cabin.]

I'd suggest finding a blanket.

[TO COVER YOUR LEGS. SKIRT-WEARER.]

[The moment she gets inside Rin begins peeling the soaked jacket off her body. Anything wet and heavy should be removed to prevent hypothermia. The downside is everything she's wearing is pretty much wet and heavy. At least she spots a comfortable looking couch placed in front of a fire place. That will be a good spot to curl up for the night.]

Archer, collect some firewood if you can. I'm going to make this place hospitable.

[Meaning she's going to move the coat rack by the door over to the fire place so her things can hang to dry, she'll drag the old mattress from the abandoned bedroom out to rest between the couch and hearth along with any pillows and blankets she can get her greedy hands on. She'll also see if there's anything to raid in the kitchen, but... everything is expired.

If Archer does leave to find firewood when he returns he'll find Rin balled up in a large comforter. Her coat, socks, sweater, and even that skirt hangs from the rack waiting to be dried out by the hopeful future fire.]

[It's a pitiable dwelling for someone used to comfort, but it'll definitely do. Archer sighs as she begins moving about the room, and in a few moments, he's gone again. It isn't difficult for him to find a good amount of kindling even in a sudden, wintry storm.

Soon enough, he's back and carefully placing sticks into the fireplace, stacking them for maximum efficiency. He eyes her clothing on the rack and then glances to the Rin-ball on the couch.]

Just needs a spark.

[He was hoping master could help with that part.]

[She definitely can. In fact she had anticipated he would ask for that. One hand keeps the blanket pressed to her chest while the other points directly to the hearth where the kindling is fluffed about the hearty logs. A brief whisper later and an electric spark jolts from her finger and ignites the fuel Archer so generously provided.

He'll see her bare arm, and the delicate curve of her shoulder. The lacy strap of her bra is revealed, peeking through the locks of her hair that help hide the rest of her along with the blanket. Once the fire picks up to a small roar she returns to being a ball of covers and hair.]

Join me. Unless you have something better to do?

[The arrangements are absolutely below her, but Rin isn't about to refuse something that'll help her survive. If she can manage it? Of course she's going to act like and demand to be treated like a princess. If the circumstances call for it? She'll stoop to slumming it to survive this war. She's determined not to let it take her life, like it did her father's.]

[As the fire roars to life, he takes a moment to shift some of the sticks around and stack it more neatly now that it's burning. He stands and glances over at the couch while she hunkers down under the blanket. The bare skin hadn't been missed, but he had not said anything about it or made much indication that he'd even seen.]

Do I have anything better to do?

[It's mostly a serious question. She is his master, after all. Now that he's sure she won't freeze to death, he isn't averse to patrolling outside or anything else she needs him to do.

But after a short pause he moves to the couch and sits on the end furthest from her, relaxing back and closing his eyes.]

[She doesn't answer his question. Patrolling would be the most advisable course of action, but...

Tohsaka doesn't want to be alone in a strange place. Especially after a close call fight they narrowly escaped from thanks to an interloper. His presence on the couch is appreciated. Having something — someone — familiar is a blessing in a situation like this filled with unfamiliar furniture, sounds, and smells. The sound of icy rain hits the window panes relentlessly. It causes a shiver to run down her spine, and she scoots in a little closer to him.]

[One eye pops open as he senses the shift on the couch. Honestly, he was wondering when she was going to move a little closer. He knows how much a creature of comfort she is, and the blanket probably isn't enough for such a cold night.]

Has the cold frozen your tongue, master?

[Boredom doesn't suit him, so he decides on a little bit of teasing by placing his hand on the back of her neck. While she might expect it to be ice cold like his attitude sometimes, it is quite warm (maybe some extra mana sent to his hand just to make it so).]

[Immediately Rin sits up with her spine going ramrod straight. The blanket shifts and falls, but only enough to reveal her shoulders. He'll hear a small yelp get strangled in her throat. She shoots him a sidelong glare.]

Archer!

[He glances at his palm like it's poisonous or something after her reaction.]

Rin?

[Doing his best to look confused as his hand falls to his lap.]

Did something startle you?

You did!

[You touched her! Though to be fair it's mostly that he touched her while she's not fully dressed. She huddles herself back under the covers again like a frightened hedgehog. Though funny enough she hasn't scurried away from him.]

I saw a stray hair.

[A half-truth and not the real reason. He shrugs at her and doesn't do much else, neither moving away or moving closer.]

Among other things.

[He saw your braaaaaaa.]

[Well her bra is very cute, so there there's no shame! Only... okay, she's a lady. There's a little shame if someone sees it without permission. Even so, Rin scoots a little closer.]

Just warn me next time. It wasn't bad.

[In fact she leans forward so that her hair falls in a way that leaves the nape of her neck bare. As if asking to be touched.]

[Once again, he sighs. It's almost a chore getting her to be honest with herself. Rather than ask for his hand, she just presents her neck. Well, he supposes it's better than nothing.

Instead of resting his hand there, however, he drapes his whole arm around her and her ball of blankets.]

Ah, I forgot the warning this time too. Apologies.

[Honest with herself? Never. Any want or desire comes second to her quest to find the root, after all. Everything else, like feelings, can be cast aside.

Despite that, when Archer drapes his arm around her she leans in. Tohsaka nestles herself comfortably beside him under his wing. The back of her head rests on his broad shoulder. He would dwarf her if not for the mass of blanket wrapped around her.]

Apology accepted, but next time I won't be so forgiving.

Tch, my master is so cruel.

[His tone is light as he feels her relax against his side. Though to him it seems like a million years ago, he briefly has a few flashbacks to his past life and sitting with her just like this. She doesn't know about any of that, but the memories are enough to soften him up a little even though he has a few more quips on the tip of his tongue.]

Are you warm enough?

Maybe. Do you have any other ways to make me warmer?

[She tilts her head to look at him. It reveals the soft curve of her neck as her chin points up toward the ceiling so she can see his face. Rin is... actually very comfortable like this with him. Even if the blanket smells old, even if the couch is lumpy and the mattress she dragged out is probably the same... Not being alone is nice. Not something she'll be willing to admit, but it's true.]

Apart from setting this blanket on fire, probably not.

[Yes, there's other ways. The real game is to see if she realizes that skin-to-skin contact is much more efficient than pressing together with too many layers between them.

Time to wait and watch.]

[Immediately she huffs and rolls her head back into position — the position being just barely poking out of that lump of blanket. There's a little piece of herself that's disappointed he didn't suggest something else, but another piece expected that sort of answer from him. He's a reliable Servant, and he seems like a decent person, aside from his foul tongue. It makes him so disagreeable. At times she just wants to grind him under her heel.]

Well, I suppose you weren't summoned for your creativity.

[He is a Faker, after all. No need for creativity if you can just copy everything you need.

And he doesn't have to know her as well as he knows her to see that she's disappointed. He sighs a little and wonders just why he gives such a damn. She's very troublesome, but he knows an annoyed Rin can be the worst kind of Rin to deal with.]

Then again, master, direct body heat is usually the best course of action.

[Her reaction is clear as day despite the covers obscuring her. Tension coils in her muscles causing her to flinch and sit up straight. Her back lifts away from him as her head follows and is removed from his shoulder.]

Y—yes, of course I am aware of that! But does a Servant give off their own body heat?

[Surely her question is already answered from when he touched her neck! Oh, but that could have purely been mana. She must be sure before agreeing to anything that might be skewed as anything less than proper or decent. Her reputation as a pure maiden is on the line! (no it's not, don't be so dramatic tohsaka)]

Edited (i know they're and their and there FIGHT ME) 2017-12-05 06:01 (UTC)

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