jigokulogs | August catchall.

[ That's an explanation she wasn't expecting. It really was adorable. She couldn't hide her giggle. When he brought out something like that it was hard for the mood not to lighten a little bit. Perhaps it was the change from how he typically presented himself. ]

That's very clever.

[He didn't mind her laughter, it was a really sweet sound. He did a playful dramatic turn to show them off for her, smiling sincerely.]

I know that they look a bit silly but they work well. And I won't have to spend time drying them. It takes so long and the whole room will smell like a wet fox.

[He moved to the bathroom and turned on the shower, allowing it to get warm enough. Without his heeled shoes, he was certainly shorter than her but he didn't mind. He leaned up to kiss her check gently.]

I can wash your hair if you like.

[ She wasn't sure what that would smell like. Probably not as nice as he usually smelled. She tilted her cheek to allow him to kiss then turned to face away from him. Her hair stuck out in several directions making any attempts at styling a challenge but shouldn't have been a problem if they were only washing it today. ]

You know, my first time with Gojyo was in the shower.

Oh.

[Oh my. She was as forthright as ever. This illicited a little giggle from him.]

I hope A-Jing treated you right? Did you have fun?

He was very gentle once he realized I wasn't experienced. Don't tell him I said that.

[ The man has his pride as she's sure Jin Guangyao knows. Though he doesn't seem to be the type to speak so openly about that kind of thing anyway. She's still getting used to where exactly the boundaries of polite conversation are. ]

[He chucked and leaned up giving a small kiss on her nose.]

Alright. But If he's mean I'll shove him in the corner with a dunce cap again. I've done it before...

[He took her hand and stepped into the shower, allowing the warm water to cascade over them.]

He's a good man. A-Jing I mean. I've known him since the other place we were in.

[ She tilted her head back to let the water soak through her hair. That felt nice. She nodded in agreement. ]

I'm glad you and he got out of there.

I am as well. However, there are others I miss dearly. I can only hope they made their way home.

[The water felt nice, he did sweat during his performance and did not enjoy feeling sticky. He leaned against her shoulder, closing his eyes.]

I feel worse for the youkai that are in us, they lost their home after all.

[ She was not sure how to comfort him. This really was an extraordinary situation. It helped that she had cues from him. She wrapped arms around him and stroked his ears. Maybe somehow the gesture could be conveyed not only to him but also to the youkai that occupied his body. She appreciated her for keeping her friend safe. ]

I don't want you to go anywhere.

[Just her presence behind him was comforting, he leaned against her and allowed the weather to wash over the both of them. His ears twitched under her fingers and his tails wagged desire himself.]

I'll do my best, I like it here. I like having friends and feeling safe.

[ His tails caused quite the rustling in their little covers. That made her smile again. She turned back around to sit so he could tend to her hair. There seemed to be a few options for products but she would let him choose what he thought would suit her. She knew he had good taste. ]

I'm glad you feel that way with me.

I do.

[He hummed softly as he started fussing with her hair. He looked over the shampoos and chose one that had an earthier scent with a hint of vanilla. He took some of it and began to massage it into her scalp, running his fingers through in circles.]

You have beautiful hair. Like spun gold. I'm going to add some oils into it so it'll shine like gold as well.

[There was a nice quiet intimacy about this. Just being able to sit with someone who knew his terrible past and didn't judge him for it. Being able to care for them in this way. It was lovely. He hummed softly, a tune from his childhood. ]

Thank you. I never would have thought to put oil in it. I don't know a whole lot about hair care.

[ She'd take his word that it was good for her hair. The scent was nice. What she liked most was feeling his gentle fingers on her scalp. She trusted him touching her neck, knowing that he'd take good care of her. Sometimes she really did need that. ]

[He took some oil, rubbed it in his hands, and applied it to the ends of her hair.]

It helps moisturize your hair, especially at the ends where it can dry out the most. I learned much about beauty routines from the brothels I grew up in. I would make things for my mother to wear. I can teach you about hair care if you want. You need to look your best if you want people to respect you. A gentleman always looks the part is what mama always said and I find it true.

[His fingers worked through her hair, adding oils and other products in, washing it out, and then conditioning it. He worked slowly and methodically, taking it bit by bit.]

You really are so beautiful Maiden Julietta.

I'd like that. The ladies from the noble families back home always had such beautiful hair. I guess I missed out on that kind of thing being raised to be a soldier.

[ His compliments were making her blush. The way she used to wear her hair was purely practical. It was short enough to stay out of her eyes in low gravity and allowed for ease of putting her helmet on. It took little time to maintain enough to look presentable. Since then she'd let it grow but her lack of experience with handling it had been apparent and if she ever did anything with it she had help. Her guardian certainly hadn't taught her anything to do with that out in the field but now she was starting to become more interested in learning. ]

August catchall.

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