And it's peaceful in the deep

[moosejuice]

the intimate bathing meme;

Grooming is an important part of many species' rituals. It keeps them clean, healthy, and content. And a good bath? It can change the whole tone of a day from terrible to relaxed and blissful. But nudity is sometimes viewed as a weakness - and it is almost always sexualized - so bathing is often kept a private matter. If you do share these moments with someone, they're almost always a significant other or a sexual partner. Like you're doing now. Whether it be after a battle or after sex (or before sex, even), the two of you are going to get clean. Be sure to help each other out with that, won't you? After all, there are places on the back that just can't be reached... HOW TO PLAY: Comment with your character, your prefs, etc. If there are other grooming-related practices or kinks you'd like to include, like shaving, hair washing, mention them! Reply to others!

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[poisesidon]

This is their natural glow.

[He says this as he swirled a little in the pool, as if motioning to the entire room they were in.]

My people had hardly a hand in this very bath. Just the supply of water and where it comes from.

[He looked to her again. His face appeared to be lost in thought.]

When I was little, my sister used to always say if for any reason I get separated from this city...to follow the stones. That way I could always find my way home.

So being here, it is a nice place for me to think. It is...a safe haven.

[He caught himself, eyes still dazed looking toward her direction.]

Oh there I go again, being childishly sentimental.

[crimsonflower]

That is quite all right, but I meant... outside the bath, do you use these stones to replace torches and lamplight? Inside a building, on a night without moonlight or stars, are they sufficient?

[She's very curious! In fact she runs her hand over one to feel the texture.]

[poisesidon]

[Always thinking how something could be useful for her and others. That resourceful brain of her just seemed to always work, even at this time of night.

It helps, he thought to himself. This helps her and helps her process everything around her. He could explain it forthright, but something about how she was feeling the stones...well.]

Here. I can show you.

[Edelgard should see action, proof in its firm form. Sidon had to work, even here and now.

He took a nearby stone and plucked a piece that was broken off in the shallow water. Slowly, he wadded through the pool to get closer to her.]

Let me see your hands.

[crimsonflower]

C-certainly.

[Both hands are proffered as Edelgard cranes her neck to focus on his face. She has to, otherwise her treacherous eyes are bound to wander and observe inappropriately. Especially since they're both nude.

No, don't think about that! Just think about the stone!]

[poisesidon]

[Her little hands...It was easier for Sidon to gaze on her hands and her face as well as he motioned. This was a task he set for himself. For her. He had to focus on this. It was better that way, more important than the state of his body.

He placed the stone in her hands. Then, with a motion of his own hands, he closed them tighter together. This allowed the light of the stone to shine on her pale skin in the cusp of her hands like she was holding light itself.]