apping @ hiddenbygods. EVENTUALLY.

[soldiernoclass]

A bathhouse, huh? Now what's that saying you like so much - 'beggars can't be choosers'? Well, that part's not so bad, to be honest.

But maybe I should've been a little more specific when I said to go for it. You barely even tried to find someplace that doesn't mandate playing target practice with my past and plucking out whatever you land on. Y'know, if it'd just been the bad stuff- But I like some of those memories you're putting down, there. And you know I'm still using the name.

...Speaking of which, we really oughta talk about the new one you wanna slap me with. Flowers? Tell me you're not serious.

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[geniustheveil]

It's not so bad here. The work is hard, but the people have been kind, and I'm starting to become used to the daily routine. [She may even have made a new friend or two.]

[double_edged]

I stopped listening at bathhouse.

[gardeningaia]

Flowers? What a cute name. But...you're losing your memories? [ THAT'S NOT AS FUNNY. ]

[soldiernoclass]

[ New friends?? This is always a positive! ]

Hey, that's good to hear. Can't say it won't be nice to see some friendly faces, at least!

Including yours, Miss...?

[soldiernoclass]

Ahuh, it sounds pretty weird, right?

[ What's that, negativity? TIME TO DEFLECT ]

Me, I've only seen a couple, and none you'd really wanna stick around. So I guess I'm a little skeptical.

I will totally squee if you end up coming there. XD

[geniustheveil]

I'm Ami Mizuno. I'm pleased to meet you. [She gives her full name, in Western order, and a polite nod.]

[double_edged]

More than a little weird. If I were you, I'd turn tail immediately.

How could living in a bathhouse be at all productive?

1/2

[soldiernoclass]

Er- Well, that's not actually the name...

[ In fact, the real one is worse, Aerith. So much worse. ]

[soldiernoclass]

But, uh, yeah. From what I've heard, that's part of the deal, too - I'll just be losing a few, though. It's not like they're taking everything.

[gardeningaia]

Mm...I still don't really like it. Why should you have to make a deal like that? These muns...

[ She looks annoyed, but she shakes her head to focus on something else. ] But anyway--tell me the real name then! Tell me! I promise I won't tell anyone else.

[ Note that she is not promising not to laugh or otherwise make fun of Zack. BECAUSE YOU SHOULD ONLY MAKE PROMISES YOU CAN KEEP. ]

if I do I'm going to squee with you |D

[soldiernoclass]

Ami? Likewise! I'm Zack. For now, anyway.

So, is there anything else I should know about my potential new digs? More good stuff, I hope.

[soldiernoclass]

We-ell, I'm guessing we don't spend all of our time in the bath part of the house. I mean, if that's the case, I'm gonna have to protest on account of not wanting to be a prune for the rest of my life.

[ Wrinkles are one of his many serious concerns. ]

Apparently we're all supposed to ask for jobs there, though.

[double_edged]

[Zack are you seriously complaining about wrinkles to Alister. Seriously.]

Hrm... no, I would expect not. But... what kind of jobs would be available for you? Spongebaths for the elderly? Taking tips? Foot massages?

:D :D :D Zack gets the sweet one instead of the tainted one. XD

[geniustheveil]

I'm called Miyuki, there. When we meet there, I'll go by that.

Let's see. They say the guests right now are gods. I heard them talking about that.

[soldiernoclass]

[ Shush, Aerith, he's trying to make himself feel better about this, too. ]

Who knows? [ He shrugs, but he doesn't really feel it. ] I'd ask, but I don't think it'd do me any good.

[ And neither would spilling the beans about his horrible possible new name; he knows that tone! She'll tease him, no doubt. ] H-Hey, it's not even my name yet! If it happens, I'll tell you. How's that?

[soldiernoclass]

[ SERIOUSLY. He knows how you crusty old guys are but he is still young and beautiful, okay. ]

No way! I'll do the same thing I always do. [ Is it time to strike a pose? I think it's time to strike a pose. ] Take out the trash!

A bathhouse in the spirit world's gotta be a little more exciting than an ordinary one.

[double_edged]

...really.

[Zack just.

No stop the puns no.]

--anyway. You never said anything about it being an otherworldly bathhouse.

SOMEHOW APPROPRIATE.

[soldiernoclass]

Miyuki? Hah, they're both pretty cute.

[ Welcome to the world of Zack, Ami. It's mostly about flirting. ]

2/2

[soldiernoclass]

[ But. Right. Important matters. ]

Gods, huh? Do you believe 'em?

[gardeningaia]

[ jiiii this is sounding more and more depressing so--yep, backpedaling away from that. ]

Promise? It's a deal, then! If you get a new name, I get to hear.

But Zack in a bathhouse... all the pretty girls will have to watch out. [ He was gonna get teased no matter what, okay. ]

[soldiernoclass]

[ Stop?

No, no, old man. We haven't even fairly begun. ]

Well, you did say you stopped listening right after my introduction.

[double_edged]

[Shit man why do you get all the easy puns.]

That was only partially true.

sdkjsd o////o also, zack also gets the younger one. XD ironic.

[geniustheveil]

[Wait wait, she'll be with Zack in a moment; she's busy blushing first. Cute?

Right. He asked a question. She can't get distracted like that.]

I'm not sure. I learned about them as myths.

[soldiernoclass]

[ Good plan, good plan. He can totally get behind pretending everything's all right. ]

Ah, right. Promise. [ Sigh. And shaking his head. Not sure if he just made that one worse or better, but it's done, now. ]

Oh? Pretty girls? You think there'll really be that many? The way it sounds, the clientele's pretty unique.

[soldiernoclass]

[ JUST LUCKY LIKE THAT. ]

So you were listening!