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Post by Ruko on Aug 26, 2009 14:44:29 GMT -5
Should I bath in my clothes?
Good Lord, he didn't have to explain that too, did he?
What will I do when the bath is finished?
Yuki sighed. This was at least a smarter question, if there was such a thing. "Please, take your clothes off before you get in the tub." Why did he have to answer such stupid questions? Then again... before he came to Kaleena's he couldn't remember the last time he had taken a bath. He felt a stir of compassion for Kona. "When you finish your bath, change into some new clothes. As soon as Kaleena's done picking them out, I'll bring them in." He really hoped Kaleena didn't decide to take forever to pick him out something to wear. She did that sometimes, and it could get really annoying. Not that he stayed annoyed at her for long.
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Post by taron on Aug 26, 2009 15:00:10 GMT -5
'okay!' Kona nodded, satisfied. He waited for Yuki to leave and close the door behind him. Then, he pulled his old filthy clothes off. The heat from the bath was making the room delightfully warm; he didnt even feel the difference when his clothes were removed, not that they brought him much warmth when he was wearing them.
Hesitantly, he put one foot in the water, and yelped slightly; it was hotter than he'd first thought, and thus took longer for him to manage to get his whole body in the tub without the water hurting. Once sat down, it was alot nicer, and he even started wagging his tail, which was completely submerged and slopped water everywhere. Kona giggled, just enjoying the surrounding warmth. Bathing in hot water was an experience he'd been deprived of, as many people were. It felt so strange, but lovely. This definitely wasnt so bad, it was wonderful, and pretty soon he was getting his head under, and laughed at how his ears drooped with the extra weight of being soaking wet. It also sounded funny if he pressed one ear to the water; a sort of muffled, distant sound, and he could hear the ripples his tail was making underwater. He chuckled, having forgotten what he was supposed to be doing with the objects Yuki had given him.
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Post by Ruko on Aug 26, 2009 15:08:58 GMT -5
Yuki nodded at Kona, closing the door behind him, and made his way over to Kaleena, who had a lot of clothes laid out before her. "He's in." She breathed a sigh of relief.
Kaleena was glad that Kona was getting clean, especially after the way he had gotten her dress dirty when he hugged her. She passed the clothes she had picked out for Kona (blue pants and a white shirt) up to Yuki. Standing up, she made an announcement. "I'll be right back. I'm going to change." Yuki flushed slightly, nodding.
Kaleena closed the door behind her, standing in her large closet. What should she wear, what should she wear... She walked up and down the aisles, trying to decide. Smiling to herself, she picked out a short blue skirt, which was made out of a funny material that started with a "D", and a darker purple long-sleeved shirt. She began to change.
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Post by taron on Aug 28, 2009 10:31:47 GMT -5
Kona dunked his head under and blew bubbles, coughing between giggles as the water went up his nose. It hurt, but it was also hilarious, and he pawed at his face and shook the droplets off, laying back in the water.
He then rolled onto his front, and noticed that the bath made a funny squeaking sound when you rubbed against it. His tail slapped the surface, spraying water up the wall. Something was nagging at him...like he shouldnt be playing around aimlessly like this...and then he spotted the soap. An image of Yuki came to mind, and with it the instructions he wasnt supposed to forget.
Sitting up, he grabbed the bar and stared at it confusedly. Bubbles, that was what it was for. He ran it down his arms, and to his amazement and relief, it did indeed create little bubbles. After he was covered, he lowered back into the water and watched the soap come off and float away. Now...what was next..
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Post by Ruko on Aug 29, 2009 18:16:49 GMT -5
While Kaleena went to get changed, Yuki grabbed the clothes she had picked out and opened the bathroom door. Averting his eyes from Kona, in his already slightly-brown water, he put the clothes on a stool, where they were close to Kona, but far enough away so they wouldn't get wet. "Hey, Kona, here are your clothes."
Shutting the door behind him, he retreated to Kaleena's bed, sitting down with his legs hung over the side. Laying his head back, he sighed. He had no idea how long it would take Kaleena to change. Sometimes, it took her an hour just to pick out an outfit.
Hearing a door creak open (Did those servants not oil it today?), Yuki sat up, and saw Kaleena enter the room. She looked hot. Her top was a little lower than normal, and it looked good. A flush spread up his cheeks. "You look... nice." He stammered, embarrassed. Kaleena smiled at him, using those oh-so-special eyes of hers. "Thanks!"
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Post by taron on Sept 1, 2009 10:50:37 GMT -5
((XD oh i loved that, 'she looked HOT!' XD haha))
Kona barely noticed Yuki entered, still concentrating on the bottles of goo that he should be doing something with. Then yuki spoke and his ears pricked up, his gaze moving to the pile of clean clothes. He couldnt see from here...maybe he should get up and have a look....no...he wasnt clean yet, and the clothes might get all wet and dirty like his others ones if he wasnt properly clean. Reluctantly he tore his attention away, as if the clothes were an xmas present he wasnt allowed to open yet, how taunting, it was more than anoying.
Tipping some goo from the 'shampoo' bottle onto his hand, Kona started hesitantly soaking his hair with it, surprised to find that, like the soap, his hands came away covered in foamy bubbles. He chuckled, taking a moment to play with the white between his fingertips. Eventually he leant forward and dunked his head down, shaking and rubbing furiously to get the shampoo out. When he emerged and threw his head back, water splattered everywhere.
The bathwater looked a bit different now, he noticed. There was a strange thin layer floating on top in one area...maybe from the soap bubbles? And of course now he was surrounded in the lasting shampoo lather, which was a murky colour in places. Good, that meant the dirt was no longer in his hair. He also washed his ears briefly, curious to see what effect the shampoo might have on his fur later on, and hoping it would make it more fluffy. Perhaps he should do his tail too...
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Post by Ruko on Sept 1, 2009 16:51:23 GMT -5
(Well, I don't have much else to do besides have Yuki crush on Kaleena till Kona gets out of the bath... But I've gotta admit it's fun!)
Kaleena blinked slowly at Yuki, using the calming eyes. She always knew when he was crushing on her, and used it to snap him out of it. Yuki blinked, driving away his thoughts, and grinned at Kaleena. "You would not believe what I had to explain to that dog! I don't think he's ever taken a bath before!"
Kaleena, sitting down next to him, giggled. "He's a bit slow, Yuki... But I think he's cute!" Yuki blinked in shock, his worst fears affirmed. Kaleena, not noticing, or ignoring it, continued. "He's like such a little kid!" Yuki sighed in relief. He was just being paranoid.
Yuki shrugged. "You got the slow part right on the mark. I had to explain soap, Kaleena. Soap!" He sighed, shaking his head. "I thought for a second that I would have to demonstrate!" Kaleena laughed. Hard. It was one of the most amusing things she had heard! Yuki blinked in shock, but joined in. It was a treat when he got to laugh along with Kaleena. She was looser today, probably because there was a newbie. But when her dad came around...
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Post by taron on Sept 2, 2009 12:31:41 GMT -5
((XD then i'll just have to kick Kona out of the bath, lol))
Kona had managed to get the conditioning part sorted, and his hair now felt smooth and slippery when he ran his fingers through it. He wasnt sure whether it was supposed to feel like that...maybe he should soak it through again. But he was beginning to get bored, and his fingertips had become all wrinkly, freaking him out slightly.
Giving himself one last rinse over, Kona reached for what he thought must be a towel; it looked like one, but he didnt use them often enought to be 100% sure. Then, as he was stepping out, the sound of laughter met his ears, coming from the other room. He turned, wondering what was going on without him, and hurried himself incase it was something he wouldnt want to miss. It seemed everything was a big event in this house, and he liked it like that.
First Kona shook himself all over, remembering how he hated it when the water clinged to him. The droplets flew off him, and the motion made his hair stick up and his fur all spikey. That was a funny sight, he thought as his glance moved to a mirror placed on the wall across the bathroom. Tilting his head, he moved forward, confused but interested by the sight of his own reflection, and so clear! It didnt wobble about like when he looked down in a river or lake. He looked..odd, not how he pictured himself. Then he saw his own dog ears and smiled; that was definitely him. Turning his attention back to getting ready, Kona walked over to the new clothes and examined them, not hesitating to quickly pull them on and look back at his reflection. Wow...he almost looked as tidy as Kaleena and Yuki....well..Yuki anyway.
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Post by Ruko on Sept 2, 2009 19:19:32 GMT -5
(Well...Yuki anyway. XD)
Kaleena turned toward the bathroom door, frowning slightly. "It's taking him an awfully long time to take a bath. I mean, he was dirty, but still..." Yuki nodded his agreement, rarely disagreeing with Kaleena. It wasn't that he was docile, but she was usually right...
Kaleena turned back to Yuki, blinking slowly with her special eyes. "Yuki, do you like Kona?" She looked slighty worried. "Do you think he's a good addition to our family?" Yuki was the first addition to the surrogate family, and Kaleena trusted his advice. The twins had come after him, and then Lin, though didn't didn't know if she would stay, and finally Kona. Her surrogate family was the only ones she could act herself around, and she took pride in picking her family members.
Yuki smiled at Kaleena. "He'll be fine here. Don't worry." She always fretted. Probably because, so far, only two had stayed. She was most likely worried that it was somehow her fault.
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Post by taron on Sept 3, 2009 10:17:20 GMT -5
Kona spent a few moments just basking in the feeling of wearing new clothes. They were alot warmer than his old ones...or maybe he just felt warmer because of the bath. There was still a little steam rising from the water he had yet to drain. Letting it all out seemed an awful waste...but it was no good for drinking with all that soapy stuff, and no-one else seemed to need a bath today. Yuki would probably come back and get rid of it somehow, so Kona opened the door and left the bathroom.
As he stepped out he was hit by a sudden chill. The house hadnt been cold before...how strange. Kona almost considered going back into the bathroom where it was warm. His wet hair now drooped lower over his eyes, anoyingly, and he shook his head in an attempt to see properly. Tuning in his hearing, Kona pinpointed Kaleena and Yuki talking, and wandered around the hall, searching for the right room.
Despite the fact that he knew they couldnt be far (he could hear them, afterall), Kona was anxious to re-unite with the others...anyone. He suddenly realised that this house, due to its size, could be quite frightening when you were alone, but the sound of voices nearby brought him some comfort.
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Post by Ruko on Sept 3, 2009 17:04:18 GMT -5
Kaleena nodded, glad that Yuki understood. She glanced worriedly around, though. "Yuki... Maybe you should check on him? He's taking a really long time..."
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(Out in the hall)
It was Rukia's first day at her new job, and she didn't want to ruin it. She had been sent up to begin dusting, and she was just looking around to see where to begin. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a figure walking through the hall. Maybe he could help her! She turned around, speaking as she did so. "Excuse me, I-"
She aprubtly stopped as the saw the boy before her. He had ears, and a tail! He was one of those +Anima! She didn't know they kept them! She took a step back, falling backwards. SHe let out a scream, and covered her face. +Anima were scary!
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Post by taron on Sept 4, 2009 12:37:44 GMT -5
Kona heard a voice and turned immediately, smiling, but it soon faded. It wasnt Kaleena or Yuki, or the twins, or even Lin, it wasnt anyone he knew. She looked pleasant enough though..until he saw the look on her face more closely. It was all wrong, and it seemed she couldnt speak properly. Well...that was sad, but okay, words werent necessary. Dogs didnt need words either.
Stepping forward, Kona briefly held out a hand in greeting, intending to ask after Kaleena and Yuki, but was cut off by a scream that set his ears on fire. Out of instinct he crumpled and held his ears flat to his head, his tail curled up between his legs. Then it stopped.
Kona got up, a bit dizzy, and wandered over to the stranger. Maybe she was ill....he should help her up. Looking down at her, he tried to smile, but his ears were still buzzing. 'Do you know where Kaleena and Yuki are?' That piece of information was at the top of his list, and he wanted to know that first. Introductions would come second, and then hugs.
The girl was holding her face, and Kona frowned. 'Whats wrong with your face?'
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Post by Ruko on Sept 4, 2009 12:45:49 GMT -5
Do you know where Kaleena and Yuki are?
Rukia knew one of those names: Kaleena was the mistress here. Yuki, however, was a name she did not recognize. Dear Lord, he couldn't be another one of these monsters, could he?
What's wrong with your face?
Rukia started to shiver. She was terrified... terrified of these monsters. "G-Get away from me!" She yelled.
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Kaleena and Yuki's heads jolted up. There had been a scream, out in the hallway! They sprinted out the door, dashing down the hall, and came face to face with a confusing sight. Kona was standing in front of a trembling girl wearing a maid's uniform, who was sitting on the floor.
Kaleena headed straight for Kona. "Kona! What happened?" she asked, laying a hand on his shoulder. It appeared he had just gotten out of the bath, as his hair was still wet.
Yuki headed for the girl on the floor. "Miss, are you all right?" He offered her a hand. Rukia looked up, blinking at the boy before her. My Savior... She grabbed his hand and began bawling into his shoulder. "T-The Monster!"
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Post by taron on Sept 4, 2009 14:01:26 GMT -5
Get away from me!
Why? Kona was only trying to help. Maybe she was really sick, and didnt want Kona to catch anything. That was nice of her, but a little sickness wouldnt stop him hugging her later. He started to voice this, but was once again cut off as a hand grabbed him from behind, and a familiar voice sounded. Kaleena! He spun round, forgetting her question.
'Kaleena! I found you!' Or actually....she'd found Kona. He smiled, pleased to be by her side once more, but she didnt look pleased. In fact, she looked worried. Then he noticed Yuki tending to the sick girl, and she started crying! She must be in real pain, why else would she scream like that?
T-The monster!
Kona froze. Monster? There were no monsters here. This was a paradise to him. She had no reason to fear monsters. Monsters were make believe, anyway, Kona didnt believe in them anymore, and he was proud of that. Then the girl looked at him through tears, and it finally hit home. It was him! Kona was the monster. But that cant be right, he'd just worked so hard to get clean, and he even had new clothes! What would make her cry like that?
Kona just stood there, then backed off a few feet, lost in his confusion. His tail didnt wag.
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Post by Ruko on Sept 4, 2009 14:10:45 GMT -5
Kaleena and Yuki stiffened. Yuki glared down at the girl. "You mean the +Anima?" She nodded, still crying into his shirt. "Yes! The Monster!" Yuki let go of her, frowning in disgust. She sank to the floor, looking up at Yuki with confused, tear-filled eyes. He walked away, standing over by Kona and Kaleena. "Let's go."
Kaleena nodded, grabbing both of the boys' hands. "Let's get back to my room." Pulling the two behind her, she walked gingerly through the hallway, heading directly to the door leading to her room. Once inside, she sank gratefully onto the bed, while Yuki leaned against the wall, sighing. They both hated people like that, but sometimes they were able to get into the house. They avoided Kona's eyes.
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