A time for relaxing, IC: Aura Marionette, ISO: Open

[Chandy Land]

A slightly warm Winter Afternoon with Open!

Close your eyes, so many days go by.
Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right.

What the hell was wrong with her?

Her eyes peered behind the large rock as she scanned the springs, making sure nobody else was there before she revealed her stripped body, bathing suits weren't something the girl had brought with her. So if she decided to swim, she'd need to buy a bathing suit. Of course, she didn't see that happening so soon since she wasn't much of a swimmer anyways. Her fingers were tightly clenched into the rock as she scanned the area down, the reason for her angrily clenching the rock was obvious and whys he was here was also obvious. The girl wanted to relax, get away from all these annoying and horrible thoughts. Her whole ferry ride here and walk up to the springs had been full of happiness and stupid marriage parties and stupid romance and stupid everything that she remembered. She could just see him running into his house with his wife in his arms, not even caring that Aura was gone from the house and gone forever. He probably was going to have a party about that fact, now that she was gone he could do whatever he wanted with his wife without worrying about Aura overhearing him. He could freely make fun of her height instead of telling her it was cute just to make her feel better. Aura refused to believe she was jealous of this woman, even though she knew she secretly was. This man she was thinking of was the same man who had taken her in after the accident of her sister, he had taken care of her like a good person did and even put up with her attitude. Even if she tried to push him away, he somehow got to hug her anyways. Her gaze softened for the slightest second as she felt her fingers slightly brushing her shoulders, remembering how he had used to hold her so lovingly into a hug. W-wait what was she thinking of!? Quickly shaking her head, she grunted angrily to herself before finally deciding the place was empty.

Finally leaving the safety of the rock, she continued to look every direction to make sure nobody was watching, her arms crossed over her chest in case someone suddenly jumped out. All she had to do was jump into the water to hide, or she could punch them in the groin or face. Aura might of been small, but she knew how to punch someone harder than someone could for her height. She used to be a boxer and her teacher taught her well that she could easily take down people if they messed with her, even though it often got her suspended from school, her parents didn't get mad. They didn't even notice her anyways, why did it matter? She could do whatever she wanted when that happened and get away with it, they wouldn't care. Even if she committed the biggest crime act, they wouldn't care and not even notice her. The only time they would notice her is if they ever saw her after she had gotten her sister killed. It was her fault anyways, wasn't it? If she would've just ignored her and not let her feelings go, she could of gotten away and lived the same damn way she always had. Her foot slowly touched the springs water to test the heat before she finally stepped in and sat down, sinking to the point the water covered her mouth.

Her arms instantly left from her chest, only to be be put behind her head like she was a cool girl, which she wasn't in her school even though she wasn't at school anymore. His head leaned down onto her arms like a pair of pillows, her eyes closing slowly as she found herself slowly getting a new peaceful atmosphere, her thoughts turning to something more lovely. Of course it was nothing she knew of, nothing in her life was more lovely than the thought of nothing. Her thoughts went blank as nothing appeared in her head but emptiness. It was the best thought ever, the best world. She could escape from everything this way without having to think of all those thoughts from her past.

[iNSaNiTY]

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Season:Winter l Notes: Oh Gawd, Ze, WHAT DID YOU GET YOURSELF INTO?? XD |Tag: Aura; Open

A question- should be answered for the sake of one’s curiosity or left to collect dust because one’s own weakness wouldn’t allow for it to be solved; life given us a choice, but should a person take it simply because they can? Ze wasn’t sure- philosophy was one of many things that were in his list of faults. Thinking always been his best friend- Patrick-’s job in the friendship, not his; what Ze provided was the questions and refreshments. His mother was philosophical when he thought about it. Or was she just an eccentric and at ease person that appeared to be- whatever. Ze’s head started to hurt from thinking too in-depth. He secretly wondered how geniuses or deep-thinkers manage to handle so much thoughts; deciphering one’s own thought seem like a task unfit for a more action-y person, like himself. Well… if you could describe him as an action person.

Anyways, what was he doing again? Oh yeah; it was Hot Spring time. Armed with small lunch that consists of a couple store bought rice balls with pickled plum filling and a thermos of green tea, a towel and a pair of swimming trunks, Ze was ready for his first hot spring experience. Like snow, the idea of hot springs were an figment of imagination to him; was it true that the waters were bubbly and warm, despite whatever weather there was? I hope it was, or he had to personally yell at Carly for the lie she told him. Trudging down the snow covered path, he shivered in anticipation, not from the chilling winter breeze.

Finding the Hot Springs, in Ze’s case, was easier than it should have been. Thanks to the map a kind old civilian of Saffron town given him, this was the first time he gotten somewhere on the Island and not get lost. He couldn’t help but feel childish pride when he saw steam rising up behind a large rock. He heart thudded in fascination and vanity- he ACTUALLY found it and didn’t stray once! This was boast-worthy in Ze’s book, and he made note to mention it to Carly. Ha, prove her wrong- he soo did not have a horrible sense of direction.

He grabbed his black trunks out of his bag, and placed the worn bag pack against the large rock; he quickly stripped off his layers of clothes-jacket, scarf (ves), boots, etc.- and pulled on his trunks. Ze sneezed, the cold already getting to him. He maneuvered his way around the rock and…

His eyes nearly bulged out his skull when he saw there was someone else enjoying the hot spring…in a rather risqué way. Did I stumble on some private springs instead? He thought, panicking on what to do. Apparently she didn’t notice him yet, with her eyes being closed and all; what he wanted to turn around and flee away as quietly as he could, but with Ze’s luck, when he took step back, he slipped on the slick edge of hot spring and fell into the warm waters instead.

Oh Crap…… He was so dead.

[Chandy Land]

A slightly warm Winter Afternoon with Ze

Notes: Poor Poor Ze xDD
Close your eyes, so many days go by.
Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right.

Despite the winter weather and the cold breeze, the top half of her face was the only thing affected by the wind and turned cold, the rest of her body was fairly warm, as if it was summer already. Hot springs weren't something she went to often, so this was something new for her. People often talked about them constantly in the hallways, loving them for only one reason: mixed bathing. They could chill with the opposite gender in the same bath. Men were all the same to her, only wanting one thing from a woman. Hewtie was the only one she used to think differently about, now he was out there and enjoying his time with another woman when she had been there for him all along and stayed by his side. Was she not good enough for anybody? A soft mumble was heard to herself underneath the water as she quickly pushed the thoughts away once more, going back to her blank state of mind, her mind easily settling down and she was more sleeping than relaxing now. It was honestly surprising that nobody else had actually came up to the springs yet, seeing they were so warm and enjoyable..

The whole real world didn't even exist for her right now, everything around her was gone in her head even though there was a slight commotion out of the bath that she would run into soon. Her head slightly shifted just a little to the left, keeping it from falling into the water and getting water up her nose, which was obviously annoying when you were sitting in it. Her arms behind her head used as the slightest comfort finally slid into the water with her, resting right beside her comfortably. If she had known someone else was coming, she probably wouldn't sat farther away or put on a freaking towel around her when she stepped inside the hot springs. If she even had one.. Honestly, she didn't care if she had to use her clothes as a towel since she could just change them when she got to a house or inn, wherever she was going to live..

Suddenly the water seemed to fly every direction, massive waves in the water, her mouth opened only to accidentally swallow the water as she panicked inside her head, all her horrible memories flowing back inside her head with the waves. Because of her state, she refused to stand up even if she suddenly drowned. Why would she really care? She had so much to live for, but she didn't know what she had to live for. Carefully but quickly, she pulled her body out of the water, but kept her chest hidden underneath the waters as she quickly put her hand to her mouth, coughing out the water. That was disgusting.. She hated water, especially public water. She knew she wasn't dirty and didn't do anything gross in the water, but it was obvious someone could of done so earlier! Her eyes hadn't fled open yet to look at the invader, but she was to afraid to even look, her heart was racing and her head began to hurt the slightest.

Her same old emotionless yet rather intimidating expression spread across her face as she finally opened her eyes to look at the person..

[iNSaNiTY]

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Season:Winter l Notes: WHERE IS JOSEPH WHEN YOU NEED HIM? ;~;|Tag: Aura; Open

Dealing with women wasn’t a skill Ze possessed- nor, ever wished to. Even though the fact he was as emotional if not more sensitive as opposite sex, he was rather insensitive when it came to women. If they ask ‘Do you I look fat in this’, he’ll answer honestly, which resulted him getting slap; he was quite oblivious when they flirted, and worst of all, he never seemed to say the right thing, usually resulting the situation to grow worse. Heck, he had gotten his fair amount of suggestions and advices from many people, girls and boys the same; in the end it was useless. On a relationship scale, Ze just could not deal with girls. Period.

Ze wondered if there was some Higher Being, out there, laughing at his horrible luck. Or cursed him with it. Simply to say, it was not fair. He was a nice guy, never too rude or vulgar, and people generally like him; so why did this type of stuff happen to him?

Ze could only sputtered in surprised as the warm water hit his face; he wildly groped for something, anything to steady himself. His fingers brushed against solid, albeit a bit soft, but he didn’t really care; he immediately grabbed it, and hauled himself up. It was that moment where Ze concluded there was some being that, indeed, hated his guts. Face to face, he stared into a pair of brown orbs, that had an unnatural coldness and rather intimidating, if he said so himself. Brown eyes that belonged to a girl. In this sort of situation, you’ll imagine your life flashed before your eyes- because it was obvious that Ze was going to die. His thoughts-instead- were flooding his mind, Maybe I should have brought Carly with me- I’m gonna die- Why karma? WHY?-I’m going to die-I should have made a will when I had a chance-WHY DO I HAVE TO DIE TODAY-.

The girl didn’t really looked that scary-actually she looked pretty cute, if said so himself- but then again, she gave a vibe that was not so cute. He bet if she would smile, she’ll look even cuter but that obviously not going to happen. At least towards him. Wait- something wasn’t right- he was using one his arms to support himself, and the odd thing was he wasn’t touching what should have been the smooth, stone covered bottom… OH CRA-

He literally catapulted himself back into sitting position, squeaking out an unmanly ”S-SORRY!” He scooted back quickly, feeling his blood running cold. Though he was oblivious about women most the time, this was the type of situation to get him killed, mauled, and various types of tortures happen to him. He didn’t want to die young…

[Chandy Land]

A slightly warm Winter Afternoon with Ze

Notes: Memorable touch.
Close your eyes, so many days go by.
Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right.

Her eyes widened to great value as she stared into the new figures eyes, it was obvious this intruder was a man which made her even more uncomfortable, her whole angry and usual expression left her face and was quickly replaced with a new one, a shocked and obviously embarrassed expression. If this man didn't move his hand in a few minutes, something was going to go down, he was only lucky she wasn't wearing a stupid swim suit or she'd be all over this guy in a heart beat, and not in a good way. Men only wanted one thing from women in her mind, unless they were interested in men. But that was her way of thinking, she couldn't trust them at all. She'd rather be single forever, though that lonely feeling was always there. She obviously wanted someone like that who would hold her tightly and hug her, but she didn't think anything like that, knowing nobody would want a girl like her. That was her way of thinking. Her whole face was turning red, a bright red that was brighter than the evening sky, as she had never been touched in such a... a... perverted way, she just wanted to give this guy a lesson, touching a woman like this.. There was only one problem, and was practically obvious. As she was naked, she didn't want to stand up and run after this guy, knowing he would probably run to town and running through town did not sound like a good plan for her right now. Her mouth opened to say something, only for nothing but air to come out as she twitched uncomfortably.

The space between them was awkward, and it was the weirdest for Aura, as she had never sat this long and stared at someone who was violating her for so long without reacting in some sort of violent way, this must of been one of his lucky days, even though it couldn't be lucky at all. Her breathe was harsh and quickened, almost wanting to drown in the water, thinking that might be a better idea than suffer this torture. If Aura was more sweet hearted, she'd probably giggle this off and pull his hand away all calm like with a smile and an introduction only to act like some sort of weird girl who didn't care if she might be violated at any second, believing all men were soft people with an innocent brain. She would've sneered at that thought, she'd rather be the way she was now than be like that, running through a field of roses with a mans hand in hers like dumbstruck lovers.

A shiver went down her spine uncomfortably as the man finally realized what he had done, literally tumbling backwards, her eyes followed him as they quickly narrowed at him, her face still brighter than the evening sunset which was a funny sight. He quickly apologized, and Aura felt like tackling him to the ground and throwing a punch or two, but she didn't want to be rumored as a horrible person either, as she was never acknowledged back home, she knew she had to be careful with her actions now that people MIGHT actually notice her, for once. "You...." she started slowly, her head lowering a little as her hair tumbled into the water, her arms crossing over her chest as both her knees clunked together, she might of looked like an innocent woman who was obviously cold in the winter weather, though she was actually trying to hide her body from this man. "touched..." she said slowly again, her face twitching a bit angrily, her hair hiding it obviously as her body was slightly twitching nervously, not fitting with her facial expression. If she was the type to cry, she'd probably cry as if she was just violated, even though she practically was in her opinion. Well, she was but not in a really disgusting way. "me..." a hint of rage and what sounded like 'sadness' left the last words slightly as she quickly turned her head towards the man, narrowing her eyes at him as her fingers clenched her arms tightly, forcing herself to keep from hurting someone or something.

[iNSaNiTY]

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Season:Winter l Notes: Nervous Ze is Chatty Ze |Tag: Aura; Open

The hazel-eyed man was at lost what to do. It was clear that this lady was obviously angry- which absolutely terrified him since no one did well with a furious woman- but he was also confused; if he had been a girl, he would have obviously scream and cry if some touch him like that, so why wasn’t she?

A woman’s anger: The one thing that truly scared any & all men on the face of the planet; and Ze wasn’t an exception. So when the brunette started to speak, her words dipped in rage and a hint of hurt, he felt his heart skip a beat in fear. He instantly scooted back even more- until his back pressed against the edge of the spring; the water’s steam did little to hide the piercing look of the girl, and he then, fixed his eyes to look at space above the girl’s head. He wanted to say something, convince the girl that he wasn’t some rapist or pervert or anything of the like; but gazing into those cold brown orbs, it made his usual endless supply of words freeze at the tip of his tongue.

”I-I didn’t mean to,” he said carefully, glancing at the girl again but made sure his gaze didn’t dipped pass the girl’s face, “I w-wasn’t like I did it on purpose or anything. I sort of fell in, and I grabbed the first thing I could. I’m… um, really, really sorry, if that’s any consolation.” He paused, an uncomfortable, apologetic smile to the brunette; he really was at loss what to say. Never in his life has he ever touched a girl-or anyone, really- that… intimately.

”Am I on some private springs or something? Because the map I had s-sort lead me here and I thought this was the, uh, Cinnamon Springs…” He said curiously. It wouldn’t surprise him if he was indeed on a private lot or something; getting lost was a forte that Ze honed perfectly. ”Umm, also, I’m kinda curious to why…uh” He gestured to the brunette, his yellow-green eyes adverted once again and his cheeks flushed a little, ”you’re not wearing anything.”

Wait. An idea popped in his mind, and he stood up quickly. Stepping out of the hot springs, he murmured quietly to himself, ”I brought a towel with me, didn’t I?” He quickly dug in his backpack that still lay, untouched behind the large rock; he pulled out of a large, fluffy orange towel, and relieved smile speared across his lips. ”Umm, if you need it, I got this towel you can cover yourself with…” He shouted from his side of the rock, and then, maneuvered his way back, this time more carefully. He held out the orange towel towards the girl, with a sheepish smile and eyes shut tightly, “Here…” . It was a small but kind gesture, and he was really hoping that this would prove to the brunette that he wasn’t some creep. And it didn’t hurt that he also doing it to not get his ass beaten either…

[Chandy Land]

A slightly warm Winter Afternoon with Ze

Notes: Towel slap BD
Close your eyes, so many days go by.
Easy to find what's wrong, harder to find what's right.

The man had literally pressed himself against the edge of the springs, Aura grimaced as she watched him do so, waiting for a response or something. Her fingernails literally began to dig into her skin, as if trying to keep them there and make sure she didn't do stupid, like hit him in the face even though she desired doing that, but violence was not an answer. But she didn't know that, not at all. Violence had always been an answer for her back home, and she needed to get out of the habit. But she didn't think that. When he finally began to speak, her eyes narrowed at him, a large disgusted frown as on her face as she tried to keep her anger in, biting her lip. Ignoring the apology, she took a deep breathe and watched him intensely, as if waiting for him to suddenly run away.

He began once more with a question, and she looked away to keep herself from remembering anything. "I don't have a bathing suit," her teeth clenched tightly together as she talked through them, it was obvious she was angry. Hell, she was usually always that way with people. Back home this is also what people did." she added again, forcing herself to slightly loosen up the best she could though it didn't always work that much when she had just been touched by a man she didn't know and wanted to kill someone. Her heart continued to race rather violently in her chest as she felt the need to drown herself and hope this was all some sort of nightmare, in no way was this considered a dream as she had no desire to be touched like that. Getting an apology usually never cleared anything with her, as it was already done and couldn't be taken back. He didn't need to know why she was at the hot springs in winter either, as it might of been a rather common question for more people, but the hot springs made it feel like summer almost. Just not for her face.

Her eyes quickly watched him as he got out of the hot springs, her thoughts instantly turned blank as she believed he was probably leaving so she could suddenly be alone and than he could go tell everyone he ran into a naked woman in the springs in the middle of Winter, though he was also here in a pair of trunks, so there wasn't much to say since they were just the same. He had one article of clothing on that could easily be removed by him, but not her at all. She had no article of clothing. Well, that totally stated the obvious actually. The sound of his voice resounded as she quietly grunted to herself, her arms loosened around her body and sunk back into the water as she lowered her whole body under the hot springs to keep herself from being seen the best she could, the guy came back with the towel and she instantly narrowed her eyes at him, showing she wasn't really happy with him still. Even though his gesture was kind, she only took it as a way for her to actually get out of the hot spring and get something on, maybe something that wouldn't bother the guy. Cause she was not leaving the hot springs because some shy guy was there.

Snatching the towel, she frowned even larger. Usually she wouldn't accept things from someone trying to touch her, even if it was an 'accident', but if she didn't find something to get dressed in, she might as well be ready to kill herself later that day. Without a warning, she turned around and stood up, since her hair was so long for her height, it could easily hide her back side, which was her secret advantage. Wrapping the towel around her bare body, she slowly got out of the hot springs as her hair dripped everywhere, as small bits decided to get inside the hot springs. "Th..." she muttered quietly, finishing the whole sentence in a whisper, as she wasn't one to say such things. Walking to her bag that wasn't to far, she crouched slowly on her knees and began to look through her bag, for something suitable in the hot springs. She didn't have any sort of bathing suits, but she did have 'underwear' that could easily work just as well, even if they weren't as good as a real bathing suit since the fabric was different, it was that or leaving just for this guys sake. Sighing rather angrily to herself, she had back turned towards the man as she grabbed a random pair of underwear for the sake of him, and a black tank top. Nothing was wrong with that was there.

Not even looking towards him, she went behind the rock that hid herself and dropped the towel to the ground, slipping her legs into her underwear, throwing her arms in the air as she slid the tank top over her head, grabbing the tail rather tightly she left the safety of the rock and headed back over to the guy, only to smack him with the towel rather 'violently'. "There's your towel." she said rather bitterly as she slipped into the hot springs, not really caring about the fact she looked like she fell in the hot springs because she was wearing something not hot springy like. "Happy?" she finally asked, regarding her not being naked anymore as she pushed herself under the water, her fingers holding onto the rocks to keep herself from jumping at him again.