There wasn't much about this land that Jewels wasn't liking so far. Although his raft broke and otherwise stranded him here, he was making the most out of the situation and wasn't too upset. As he traveled in from the east he gathered items he needed for a bath, collecting different aromatic flowers and carrying them carefully until he found a source of water that didn't reek of the usual stench of ocean and salt water, which he currently smelled of since his raft had broken apart just offshore.

He hadn't expected to come across what appeared to be individual pools however and complete with a toe-tapping dance, Jewels hurried over and dipped an eager toe into the warm waters. This place even had hot springs! Quickly tossing in some of the flowers he collected, he took others and crushed them a bit before adding them to the water. It wouldn't do much unfortunately in the way of smells, but it would be enough to rid the horrid beach scent from his coat and revive his usual floral fragrance.

Relaxing at the edge of the pool for a time, he allowed the flowers to mix into the water for a bit before he slowly started to sink himself into the warm, soothing waters. He allowed himself to sink up to his throat, eyes closing as he relished in the relaxation he already felt. With a deep, satisfied sigh Jewels leaned against the edge of the pool and allowed himself to rest, a light smile on his face.


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Noir hated being in the eastern lands but he couldn't help his paws carrying him back to the hot springs. They were one of his favorite places. The springs themselves were an attraction worth returning for, but better than that was the bodies already dipped in the warm water. He was almost never alone when he wandered here. The last had been, of course, Duchess. The woman was always where he was. It was unintentional he knew, and there was never a complaint when he was in her presence.

The blue striped man had much to think about lately, he felt like he found himself at a crossroads he never anticipated. He was loathe to spend the mental energy on everything he had been avoiding for most of his life. So the trip towards the springs made sense. He wanted to find someone to give him the attention that would distract him from the heavy memories that had no place in his mind. His massive form slipped through the forest that surrounded the Springs and his attention was grabbed by the tiny purple pink form that flittered on the ledge.

The Destruction man assumed he was watching a woman prepare her tub, and blue and lavender eyes didn’t hesitate in their appreciation of soft curves and long fur. There was an instant interest and Noir continued to watch as she finally lowered herself into the warm waters. By now he could smell the florals that rehydrated in the heated waters. Noir chose that moment to emerge from the forests.

He didn’t hide the way his gaze lingered on the small wolf’s features, what he really wanted was attention, physical if he could manage it, but really the distraction was his ultimate goal. ”Don’t you look comfortable.” His voice rumbled from deep in his chest. ”And lonely.” Noir added somewhat suggestively.

The warmth of the bath was refreshing, a sigh of relaxation releasing from parted lips as he sunk nearly up to his jaw in the floral water. Tired and achy limbs appreciated the relief, seemingly melting the sores and stiffness away. Leaning against the rocky ledge of the pool, turquoise eyes remained closed as he blissfully enjoyed his soak. Besides the natural effects of the hot springs, there were additional benefits to the public pool that others might not find so pleasurable. Jewels, however, found public bathing to be quite intoxicating and not just for the watcher, but the bather as well. The bather held all the power and it was fun for everyone that way.

Jewels hadn't been aware that he was being watched at first, simply relaxing in the ignorance. The smooth masculine voice of another drew his focus towards the source, eyes fluttering open to see a rather handsome one. A smirk crossed over his pale lips at his suggestive mention of being lonely. "And you look like you could use a hot bath." He purred as his eyes trailed over the mans body slowly, lingering in places before moving on. "And maybe a massage?"


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Noir didn’t know nor did he care about the cause of stress that was melting away from this wolf right before his eyes. The massive charcoal and blue brute was feeling a little envious at the extent the water soothed the thin form within the water. Noir found himself here for the potential to relax, but what he wanted most was some company. Distracting himself with another wolf made his thoughts that much easier to ignore and push down. He would have enjoyed the relaxing waters either way, but enjoying the company of a beautiful woman as well?

He didn’t hide his wandering gaze, even if he could only really appreciate the soft features that remained above the water line. Bright blue eyes blinked up at him as Noir spoke, the opposing gaze just as hungry as his own. Noir mirrored the smirk that lifted pale features as his companion spoke. ”That is why I’m here.” Noir agreed as he slowly approached the lip of the pool.

With a curious tilt of his head Noir’s brows lifted with interest at the second suggestion. ”Maybe?” He questioned softly as he reached the ledge, his blue and lavender eyes lingering on sapphire blue eyes just like the predator he was. ”If you’re offering, absolutely.” He chuckled deeply.