[closed] an exclusive resort takeover

[galactically]

Who: Sheryl and the people she invited
What: A bunch of gods and shinki are taking over a classy hot springs resort
When: May 20th, from 12pm until about 6pm
Where: Spa LaQua @ Tokyo
Warnings: Fanservice is inevitable

On the night of May 15th, Sheryl spammed the inboxes of every person that she knows and likes with an invitation to a place known as Spa LaQua. As Eno kindly reminded her, she needed a break and so do her friends... which leads to a tall, lavish building inside Tokyo Dome City. Sheryl is not the type to skimp out on what she thinks is the nicest-looking place. Not only does the building contain restaurants and relaxation areas, but also spa rooms and hot springs. The staff, while courteous, is also very stringent on rules; the "no-tattoos" rule may be problematic for any shinki, though they should be fine if they hide it with clothes or make-up. They'll expect people to pay up — ¥2,634, to be exact.

As it turns out, being a celestial resident from the Far Shore has its perks, like say, not being seen by the people of the Near Shore...



Locker Rooms
Once you enter the building, there are lockers for men and women. Shoes and other belongings are where they are safely stored while you strip down and slip into yukatas or some sweats with matching slippers. You'll receive towels as well, but they are tiny; they will either cover your head or your lower half (barely), but not both. Hope you brought your own towels.

Hot Springs/Open Baths/Saunas
The hot springs contain water that possess healing benefits such as soothing aching muscles, improving circulation, and moisturizing skin. They are also split in between the men's section and the women's. That won't stop people from sneaking inside to take a peek at the opposite sex, however. Mixed-sex rooms are also an option for the frisky.

Alternatively, you can check out the open air baths. Traditional saunas also exist if you want to get hot and sweaty. Have fun!

Healing Baden
Behold, the Healing Baden — a special area that you have to pay about 800 yen to use (or just be invisible and sneak right in). You can also rent your own towels and leisure wear, a red shirt and dark brown pants combo, in these floors to lounge in if you have the cash to spare. Here's what you can expect:

Special Saunas: All five of them, each with their own trendy gimmick. One sauna uses yellow sand for anti-aging effects, another sauna has walls that change color. There's even a special kind that contains a tank filled with colorful jellyfish swimming around.
Resting Areas: Just like the room says, it's a place for relaxation. Grab a comfy chair and plop down on it. You can also take in the view of Tokyo Dome City at the balconies.
Pool: There's a large pool for swimming adventures. Lounge chairs can be found near it.

Restaurants
Lunch time! You'll find plenty of restaurants to choose from, from cafés to Asian cuisine. Want to try out some udon, shabu-shabu, and other kinds of hot pot meals? Perhaps you're in the mood for sushi? How about some Korean food instead, like their style of barbecue and kimchi?

Other Places
This is where plenty of pampering ensues if you want to get rid of any lingering stress, or if you just want to look extra pretty.

Salons: Want a manicure? A pedicure? A haircut? Your chest, eyebrows, and who knows what else waxed? Then you've come to the right place!
Massages: Body, back, and foot massages are in vogue, as is aromatherapy if you want your body coated with essential oils — and your nostrils filled with floral and fruity scents.
Recliners: It's where you can find oversized recliners to sleep on while watching TV and ordering snacks.
Nap Rooms: They exist. Find a plush bed to claim and just nap the day away!
Makeup Bar: You'll discover a counter filled with cosmetics and skincare products for guests to use. Sheryl will be on this like white on rice.

Gift Shop
Time to grab a souvenir before you go! From clothing to other trinkets, you can find what you want to remember this place by.

(OOC: Top-level and threadhop to your heart's content! ♥!)

Comments

[hackberrydragon]

[ Well good to know he wasn't the only one sporting a semi.

But he does look up before inching a little closer again with the smallest smile. ]

Look... I know you're probably not into guys and I'm trying to figure this thing out myself but...

[ Sheepish grin. ]

If you ever wanted a trial no strings attached thing, I think we could probably make it work.

[chickshades]

[ Bandou does visibly tense as Eno scoots closer again. ]

Eh... like friends with benefits?

[ Ok, now he's even more confused. Is Eno being serious with that proposition or is he mocking him? That smile could mean anything! And even more confusing...is Bandou actually considering accepting that potential proposition?? ]

[hackberrydragon]

I... I dunno. If you want to go that far.

[ Because a friends with benefits thing usually involved sex, right? Would Bandou be into sleeping with a guy? ]

Besides. I was serious when I said you seemed like a sincere guy. And that could be something I'd be into.

[chickshades]

I was being sincere. I mean yeah, I thought you were a chick but...

[ Bandou looks away, huffing and folding his arms across his chest. He is so confused right now and petty is his fall-back emotion, okay? Even if he's not actually saying anything petty. ]

I guess I can't take back all that stuff about you being cute. ...Or that the kiss was pretty awesome. ...and you kinda smell nice, too.

[ Why the hell did he say that part?? He could've kept that to himself!

He goes quiet for a few long moments. Even if this is Eno, that whole thing felt really nice - emotionally. That someone was legitimately interested in him just being himself.

He looks back to his friend, glancing him up and down again before smiling and laughing a bit stupidly. This is gonna be a terrible joke, but hey, if Eno really likes him how he is... ]

...would you get breast implants for me?

[hackberrydragon]

[ Bandou, the bit about smelling nice is why some girls think you're creepy.

But yeah, it's a terrible joke and he laughs anyway. ]

Can't you just pretend I've got a-cups?!

[chickshades]

[ Hey, smelling nice is a compliment! And he had his face buried in Eno's neck, how could he not notice?? If anything, him holding up his hands and pretending exactly what Eno suggested should be more creepy! Thankfully Eno's a closet perv too. ]

I do kinda like small ones better. I mean, if I was forced to pick.

[ So...is that a mutual agreement then? ]

[hackberrydragon]

So no implants. Problem solved.

[ So two closet pervs end up making out in a hot spring.

But he does sigh, staring upward. His arm does stretch out over the edge of the spring as he finally relaxes.

....his mind shouldn't wander like this it comes to terribleness. And yet he voices these terrible ideas anyway. ]

Besides, you can always just... go in from behind.

[chickshades]

Oh man yeah...that'd be pretty hot. Definitely the best position.

[ At least to watch... yay for no first hand experience. And good job Eno, you've managed to turn him on again. ]

That or being ridden.

[ Wandering minds are definitely a dangerous thing. ]

[hackberrydragon]

Y... you wouldn't mind that too, huh?

[ The only experience these two have probably gotten is one handed rather than first hand.

They're a pair of perverts anyway. Talking about positions was definitely going to happen at some point. But there's a slight demure little cough into his hand and an even deeper flush. ]

We're probably going to need a lot of lube.

[chickshades]

[ You're doing the cute shy stuff again, Eno! Bandou catches himself just watching Eno as he turns pinker. ]

I uh... I got some back home. No condoms though...

[ His voice gets quieter as he speaks, the nervousness and confusion resurfacing. ]

But uh... we don't have to just jump in like that! I mean, unless you want...

[ And he slowly scoots back over next to Eno. ]

[hackberrydragon]

I... I dunno!

[ Another flushed stare but he does calm down. He does scoot back closer himself until they're sitting shoulder to shoulder before sinking slightly deeper. This, he decides, probably isn't so bad either.

That closeness does get his fingers brushing against Bandou's side slightly as he moves his hands back to his lap. ]

I mean... someone might walk in on us back home... but... it... might be better if we wait until we get back?

[chickshades]

That's why you lock the door, idiot. I sure as hell don't want Sheryl walking in!

[ Says the guy who didn't lock the door to his private hot spring room to begin with. Bandou sighs and slides down further into the steaming water. He's low enough where he can lean over slightly and lean comfortably against Eno's upper arm. Somehow, he's okay with this. Probably some weird mixture of Eno being just as nervous as him and now knowing that it's not really gonna effect their friendship in a bad way. ]

[hackberrydragon]

Yeah that... would be pretty hard to explain.

[ And he swallows down, flushing even deeper at the contact. What would he even tell Sheryl to begin with if she walked in?

But it's odd how comfy he feels discussing this with him anyway. Maybe this wasn't such a bad idea after all. He allows his hand to drift, lightly brushing aginst Bandou's as he lets it fall from his lap]

So... uh... my place? When we get out of here?

[chickshades]

She'd probably kick me out.

[ He clicks his tongue, apparently imagining how embarrassing and irritating it would be. Plus she'd probably tease them both about it for the rest of eternity.

Still, Eno will find his fingers loosely interlaced with Bandou's again. ]

Just tell her we're doing a gaming/movie night thing.

[ Two 20 year olds hiding their illicit activities from a 17 year old. Yup, totally not losers, these two. ]

[hackberrydragon]

At least that sounds like a decent excuse.

[ There's a momentary surprise there as their fingers are interlaced again. He really has to stop that and get used to it. If he's going to have some sort of "agreement" with Bandou, he's definitely going to have to expect things like this.

Which is why he breathes in as if steeling himself before setting his head on Bandou's shoulder before finally exhaling.

See, Eno? The world didn't explode. ]

....You really look different without the hoodie and the shades, by the way.

[chickshades]

[ Eno can't see, but Bandou's pretty much beaming right now. I mean, it's one thing to just want to get laid. If that was really all Bandou wanted he probably could have had a random hook up by now. But he wants all the other stupid little things that come along with being with someone. He wants a person who will get excited when they see him, and blush shyly when he smiles at them, and want to just sit and enjoy being around him.

Of course, he always envisioned that someone being a girl, but...ya know, details. He has no idea if this suddenly means he likes guys, but he does know this is the happiest he's felt since arriving in the far shore.

Bandou idly rubs his thumb against the back of Eno's hand. ]

Nothing special though.

[hackberrydragon]

[ Funny you should mention the bit about blushing shyly... because it does happen as he feels that thumb against his hand.

So he's just... going to turn that hand ever so slightly to tighten the grip he has.

...Please ignore the fact he's trying not to let his eyes wander. It's probably a good thing he can't make out much when he doesn't have his glasses but he just needs a second look to get a better opinion. So... don't mind him moving and shifting his position to press a little closer. ]

I disagree, actually. You're a decent looking guy when you aren't covered up so much.

[chickshades]

[ Bandou thinks he pretty average looking. Short dark hair and dark eyes aren't exactly exotic characteristics. Especially seeing some of the others on the far shore sporting dramatic hair colors and styles - it makes him feel a bit boring. ]

You don't even have your glasses on! You said you could hardly see me before!

[ He seems to have forgotten Eno's seen him without his getup on before. You know, that time when they were sitting in his bed together, a bag of porn right next to them and Bandou brushing Eno's hair. Funny now how Eno said he wouldn't jerk Bandou off that time. ]

[hackberrydragon]

[ Snort.

And a light elbowing in the side, right in those ribs. Because that's exactly what he was thinking of. ]

You remember the time when I came over and your ribs were busted? Pretty sure I would have recognized you from then if I did have my glasses on now.

[chickshades]

[ He instinctively flinches, even though his ribs are completely healed by now. Only some fading bruises remain. ]

Ow, hey...

[ He rubs protectively at the spot. ]

Damn, your eyesight is really bad. But I guess thanks.

[hackberrydragon]

A... ah, sorry!

[ A little awkward ruffle of his own hair. Probably shouldn't have elbowed him there. ]

Yeah... It's pretty bad. But I've gotten used to it.

[ He falls into a moment of silence again before staring at his lap. Suddenly, another thought. ]

Hey... do you maybe... want to get dinner sometime?

[chickshades]

[ theres A decent pause before he answers. ]

...like a date?

[ he Sounds way more confused than he should considering they were just making plans to have sex. Not to mention the cuddling they're currently doing. ]

[hackberrydragon]

[ He stares for a hot second when he realizes what he just said. ]

Uh... y.... yes.....?

[ He didn't intend for it to sound like a date but it doesn't sound like a bad idea! And... far less impersonal than just being a hookup. ]

[chickshades]

[ Oh no, not the stammering and flushing again! Bandou shoves Eno's shoulder playfully. ]

Stop being cute!

[ He can't take the cute, okay. Damnit you've found Bandou's biggest weak spot. ]

But uh, yeah. Maybe we should do that... I don't have a ton of cash, though. So maybe somewhere cheap?

[ Cause he's supposed to pay for you, right? How does this work with two guys?? ]

[hackberrydragon]

I wasn't trying to be!

[ It's totally the water, dammit. And ugh why is he being cute? He's naked in water with a guy he just kissed. He can't help himself!

There's a chuckle though even as he grips his hand a little tighter, almost reassuringly. ]

Even if we're... going out... I'm not going to expect you to pay for everything. Besides. I was the one who asked.