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[One can say a lot about his enthusiasm, in that he heads straight on and is honest. Could she say anything when he is so earnest? What she did fluster over is the fact that he did something so charming. And actually very alluring.

She clears her throat, because that jolt of chroma really powered up.]

I...I'm very sure! It would! [It's so sudden, and she didn't know how to react. She probably hasn't stopped blushing for a while.] Thank you, Haurchefant, I'm not sure how I can repay you.

Take your time, it would be cruel to demand even the consideration of repayment when you are in a precarious state right now?

[ And whose fault is that, a red moon or a blue Fantasy French man?

The payment and trip back to her office goes without incident, thankfully, and Haurchefant sets Vietnam down not in her office chair but the kitchen counter. Enjoy the feeling of being a cold fish... But he has his reasons! That being that grocery need to be organized. ]

Right, I think I wanted ask for a job! While I don't believe today was a proper way to express my interest or abilities, I should probably ask first if you are able to hire another?

I could take my time, but you still deserve so much more than that.

[IT'S HIS FAULT, he even is affecting her aggression and impatience more than usual in that some of it has been calmed down.

She's placed on the cold counter after they return, but it's not bad. The water is cold! So cold fish she is. And she then watches as he puts things away, while she takes them all out of the bags.]

I think you've proved yourself enough, no? Today, you went out of your way for me. So you don't even need to ask any further. Let's work together.

Splendid!

[ All that needs to be said on that. ]

I can get you some water now, if you need it. If your transformation is a constant, I would hope you something larger than a fish tank to rest in?

[Frankly, she can't wait to work with him.

And even then, he didn't even discuss anything further about the terms of employment. Instead, he's back to fussing over her.]

Oh! It would be nice, but you need not worry. I do have a bathtub that could be used, but I was thinking that you should. [Because he worked hard. BECAUSE HE WORKED HARD.]

Is it big enough for two?

[ FFFF— ]

We'll be arguing over this and who would go first otherwise.

[......She opens her mouth, because actually, he's right. This would be a point of debate. They're both gracious enough to try to force the other in.

But he must be joking, right? Surely he's joking.]

It...it is. Even with someone of your stature and the fact that my tail makes me longer than usual.

[ Get dunked, Sen. ]

Worry not, I shan't push you towards something you're uncomfortable with. That is a bold suggestion for a man to make, after all.

[ He puts his hand to his chin thoughtfully. ]

You go first, and I'm the one who will bring you to it. Dried fish is good during an emergency, but it isn't quite as appetizing as something fresh and cooked nicely.

[Literally, she's a fish, and that's a body of water.]

You...you were actually serious! [And she sputters and her cheeks are extremely red and she'd probably fall off this counter by now if it wasn't for the fact that as a Sanguis, she's much more forward. In which a problem follows:]

It is not that I am uncomfortable, one does not usually get propositioned by such a handsome man that I am at a lost for words.

[...Hold on, she said a lot.]

Please ignore me!

[Maybe she should just roll herself off the counter.] If you bring me to the bath, please submerge my head so that I no longer breathe. You can drown this fish, she is no longer fresh.

[She panicked, and now words are just flowing out.]

[ Lady Sen... You are a fish. You can't drown that way.

But that is a lot of words for a simple Elezen man. A normal individual would probably be left at a loss for words at som many word being thrown at them like that, maybe even back off?

But. She said she wasn't uncomfortable at the moment, so he'll strip off the chain mail to just the tunic and pick her up again, this time holding her a bit closer. ]

Please strive to live, Lady Sen. It's too soon to declare yourself unfit for satisfying another's appetite.

[ She's a freeze-dried mermaid right now, so she hasn't been spoiled just yet. Just treated with a kindness that thankfully hasn't ruined her if she reacts like that. ]

[It's true. She's a fish and she can't really die.

In any case, her terrible habit of letting her mouth run off because her foot is shoved to deep into it just occurred. If he decides that she's too strange, she wouldn't even blame him. Because she is. And at this moment? She's stranger yet.

And yet, all he does is treat her with patience and kindness, befitting a saint. He no longer wears his chainmail, so when he lifts her once more, she feels, simply, his warmth.

A freeze-dried mermaid could thaw this way. Her fingers clutch onto his tunic, and she hides her face.]

I apologise deeply, Haurchefant, for my outburst. Perhaps I burn too much to be consumed, as Sanguis. And yet all you do is treat me kindly. I do not deserve such patience right now.

[ Haurchefant shakes his head, looking quite serious despite the kindness in his gestures and voice. ]

I see no reason to withhold my patience. You are a good soul beneath these scales, and someone wont for respect.

[ Into the tub Sen goes, while he sits at the edge. ]

Now, what was that about Sanguis? If it affects your sense of heat, I would hope the the water is not uncomfortable for you.

[He's serious, despite the gentleness in how he moves her, and his voice. It's a sterner look, and it explains exactly how someone so kindhearted could be a wonderful knight. To fight, one needs a degree of seriousness, after all.]

This is why I say you are too kind. [He is just someone who has much to offer, so she can only hope that the world grants him the same.

She sinks into the water after he puts her in, and sits up so that it would be easier to talk to him while he sits on the edge.]

Thankfully, it doesn't affect temperature control. Although, it does let us conjure fire. And I never had magic before. But yes, the water is very nice. [More aggression means she's at least a tiny bit more playful, so she flicks a tiny drop of water right at him.]

[ He chuckles, not really wincing by the bit of water, but... Enthusiastically disappointed? ]

I'm glad it's agreeable... However If you are to be bothered by something else, you needn't hold yourself back to express that.

[ He makes a gesture to splash a bit more... generating emnity? He's a Tank Role after all. ]

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[That was nothing, he felt nothing! It was a tiny drop, he's a large man, so perhaps it was to be expected.

But yes, true facts: As a sanguis, she's more likely to be trapped into his emnity! She's targetting him now, and is "hostile". What are you going to do, tank?]

Really? Because those are dangerous words...

[And she splashes him a little more now, something that would actually start to soak if it hits him.]

[ Okay, now he can splash her back now that she's being a bit more proactive. He doesn't know much of how sanguis can affect moonblessed... But there's always experience to be had, if Sen is willing to give it. ]

I was told tales of adventurers' perils at sea, where fishlike maidens lure sailors to a watery death... Would the dangers ahead be like that?

[ in trying to retaliate back at her, Haurchefant is leaning a bit more in the tub and over the water. He's more wet now from the splashes, but maybe not enough. He's piling up the trash pulls here. ]

[She manages a soft laugh when he splashes her back, since now that this has happened, he's a daring tank! He's going to be soaked at this rate as she keeps splashing him back.]

Are you trying to test to see if I am that kind of maiden?

[It's almost like she's pretending to think as he keeps leaning in, raising enmity. Meaning, she's going to use that pull mechanic to displace him. It's almost like Rescue, where she wraps her arms around his shoulders to drag him into the water with her.]

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Okay getting off topic here. This watery grave is what a thirsty man like him deserves, landing in the tub with a less- than graceful splash. Haurchefant is shocked st first, but then he chuckles like one after being pranked in good fun, pushing back his wet fringe. ]

Ah, I'll count my blessings that I have not drowned just yet. To add to that you really have warmed up with the water, it's surprisingly pleasant.

[ Since she brought him with her, inevitably they'll be rather close if he didn't move. He [ text ] not, and is on her tail with his his head resting on her shoulder?

Dangerous...! Whoever is in danger at least. Hm. ]

[And just about as round?!

It's true though, he can finally absorb all the water he needs because he's so thirsty. That being said, he's going to be defeated! By all of this water! And yet, even after such a dive, he laughs so cheerfully. And will she admit he looks good with his hair slicked back like that? Hmm.]

I wouldn't leave you to drown, I need you to survive so that I can punish you more. [Jokes. Uh, the part about him getting punished. She wants him to live, for real.

She flushes (again), though she will blame the water this time.]

It's just because the temperature was right when it was drawn...[The tub does fit them both, but as she did wrap her arms around him to pull him in, she has yet to let go only because she was trying to make sure he was thoroughly defeated. The closeness of his hair on her shoulder, the weight of him on her tail, it might not be hard to hear how her heart beats so quickly.]

[ It isn't hard at all, to the point where even when Haurchefant lifts his head to speak with her, the sound of her quickened heartbeat still lingers in his ears. He seems quite comfortable in her arms, despite being wet and her speaking of punishing him. What a soggy debauchee. ]

And here I was worried about intruding... Well, I am, but you you are having fun, correct?

[ His hands start lightly stroking her waist, then to Sen's tail, mostly out of curiosity. He held her already, but thus is different! That is pretty forward though in top of everything... So he then keeps still, sporting a sheepish smile. ]

Punishment as is fitting for a lovely monster. That's what a troublemaker deserves for teasing someone of great beauty and danger.

[He's a soggy debauchee, it's true. Especially since now his curiosity makes him that much bolder, as he so comfortably rests right here. Although, she can't say she dislikes it. Rather, she enjoys it more than she would like to admit.

Her body arches towards him in response to his hand, roaming around. The texture of skin to scales, while smooth, is always different, and even she can tell when he touches.]

Intruding? I could say it was so, if not for the fact that I pulled you in for punishment. [So perhaps this was more of an invitation, and while she said punishment, her fingers start to toy with the strands of hair near the back of his head.]

It seems like you're purposely making trouble to ask for punishment...f-from someone like me. [He calls her beautiful and dangerous, but such words from someone so handsome is the real danger here! But she leans closer, close enough to whisper to while her newfound boldness tempts her to kiss--] You may not be able to handle it.

[ There's not much to be done at the feather-light touches to his hair, though it tickles, having Haurchefant tilt his head back. ]

Of course, and if I may assume, it's working well. You are not one to deliver retribution without good cause, correct? Were I not to be making real trouble, you might not fan out these fins and play yourself as unassuming.

[ His hand reaches up to touch her cheek. It would be easy to just bring his lips to hers... But where's the fun in that? He can be a glutton for punishment, if it makes her so splendidly bold. ]

I'd like to learn a lesson if you're so inclined, Miss Sen.

[At least when he tilts his head so, she can see him much more clearly. And it gives her a chance to try to nuzzle in closer. Just a little. She'd use the excuse that it's because she's shifting.

Just like she would if he mentioned anything about how she leans closer into his hand, the roughness of a battleworn palm ever so inviting.]

For you to admit to it, you have great confidence in what you're doing. And claiming. [He's baiting her, she just knows it. This is a man who is clearly open with his wants and needs, and she has to admit, such honesty in his very charming way is rather endearing. Once again, not that she was going to openly say it.

But he can already probably tell by how she reacts. Besides, she can't step down from a challenge.]

Very well. Then you'll have to pay attention. [He wasn't going to kiss her, and she may held back before, but now she cannot. The red moon fuels her, he fuels her, and she now moves in to seal their lips together in a searing kiss, where it's nothing gentle like how she would first start. Rather, she bites his lower lip to meet his challenge of a punishment.]

[ A kiss... That's a sure sign his temptation has worked, whether Vietnam is proud of falling for it or not. Mature, composed Sen... With a bit of Sanguis moon to spice things up. The bite to his lip catches him off guard for sure, he didn't think he was handling a carnivorous, hungry fish. But the sound he makes in his throat sounds just a bit more than pain. He pulls away though, flushed yet far from upset. ]

Are you actually a shark? A water serpent? Not that it's a problem, mind you...

[ Her clumsy first impression is still a good one in his opinion, warm and sincere. He doesn't mind being a snack at all. He gives her a kiss back. No bites from him, licking her lips. That may be tame, but his strong fingers go from her her hips to her back... And just above her fish butt. ]

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[His temptation worked a bit too well, where she doesn't even think too much more about how she should control herself. She was once calm, but when she gives it her all, she would. Even if her words could say otherwise. Her body at least, was honest. Still, a bite to show him that maybe she's not as good as she is. Especially with the red moon above them.

It's not just his taste, but also how she could hear the rumble of his throat, enticing her a little more. He pulls back, and she could see it: flushed cheeks, lips red. Worth it, really.]

I am simply a koi. But I could be either one for you.

[Just saying, he encouraged this. She was the snack once, with how he described her, but perhaps now she could turn the tables just a little.

Or so she thought, when he slowed it down a little, and she kisses him softly in returning, parting her lips to let him in. He's bold, considering she could feel where his hand is going, and she rolls her tail closer to it (fish butt). Which also means, she might be fussing with his tunic now to get that soaking fabric off. Because it's soaking. That's it.]