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▶ ARRIVAL .003

[pishirogane]

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HOT SPRINGS

[asaqueenshould]

"If you wouldn't mind some company? If you'd prefer to be alone, I can find another pool."

At least Hifumi's of a mind to respect other people's personal space, in the absence of a clear invitation. No awkward prodding sessions here (among other things, that would just be rude).

[pishirogane]

"Ah, Togo-san... Not at all, make yourself comfortable."

This was fine honestly. She didn't expect her to try anything like with Rise and the others before. And as long as they kept their respective distances, no accidents should occur.

[asaqueenshould]

She does just that, sinking into the water at a reasonable distance from Naoto - close enough for conversation at a normal volume, but not so close as to crowd her.

"This has certainly been an eventful week."

[pishirogane]

"Indeed. How did it go raising your dragon?"

Assuming Hifumi had raised one or helped raise one.

[asaqueenshould]

"Well enough, all things considered. I don't think any of us were truly prepared for how exhausting it turned out to be, but I managed all right." She's still not sure how anyone who took on an egg alone got through the incubation period.

[pishirogane]

"I doubt anyone had the appropriate Chroma preparation for how much those baby dragons required." And since so many of them had likely been holding back since they arrived in Lunatia, the shortage and almost complete drainage of Chroma in a number of people had come up instead.

She wondered if she could go to the doctors even and see if anyone had been completely drained...

[asaqueenshould]

"And here I thought I'd been doing rather well on that front." It's an admission Hifumi doesn't mean to let slip - she's fairly open, it's true, but that doesn't mean she feels a need to discuss the details - and she covers for it by changing the subject.

"Ren's personality and my hobbies make for a frightening combination. I'm almost sorry for unleashing it on these unsuspecting people, but they asked us to step in with the eggs."

(And Ren's her best friend, and his attitude has clearly been rubbing off on her while they've been here... so she's only a little sorry.)

[pishirogane]

That's an interesting comment that definitely receives a raised brow. Hifumi just didn't seem like the type that would disclose such information. However, as quickly as it's disclosed, the topic has already shifted.

"I'm sure they'll handle it. Kanji-kun and I might have likely done similar with both our hatchlings..."

[asaqueenshould]

"Oh, you know Kanji-kun?" She'd been wondering if he was from their little world-cluster, but theirs is not the only Japan represented here, so she hadn't wanted to assume.

"I can definitely picture a reptilian textile menace on his part, though."

To say nothing of Naoto's formidable intellect.

[pishirogane]

"Yes. We're from the same point in our world... though, he's back in Inaba while I had to temporarily move elsewhere for work." And while she could say more, she manages not to, unsure what to say next out of everything. Fortunately, they can talk about the dragons.

"Yes. One of them may begin taking yarn..."

[asaqueenshould]

"He seems like a good friend to have. And far smarter than he gives himself credit for." Not that she can't see the problem there - he's a visual learner, and Japan's school system is heavily biased in favor of readers.

Hifumi can't restrain a giggle at that mental image. "I suppose there are worse things to hoard, all told."

[pishirogane]

"He is, and I wish he would give himself more credit both in his intelligence and skill." Though, she understands his defensive responses. It's easier to be told down when the person already doing that is himself.

Naoto can't help but chuckle too. "Indeed. I imagine she'll be very comfortable. What about yours?"

Burninating- II

[topgun_textiles]

She wasn't the only one, it looked like: Amid countless others using baby talk, pieces of chocolate and trying to push more robust-looking dragon babies (though it's more like trying to push a car than a small creature, judging by the grunting) was Kanji clapping his hands before a wriggling baby covered in yarn, more interested in chewing the wool than listening.

"C'mon, baby, you can take the yarn with ya...!"

[pishirogane]

Turning her head at the quite familiar voice, Naoto gazed at Kanji and his dragon - the other dragon they co-raised. It took such a curious form, but - unfortunately - it seemed however they developed, both dragons just did not form wings. Would they climb to the top then? Would the membranes be utilized at all?

With a sigh, and grumpy baby dragon slinking behind, she approached Kanji.

"Not having any luck either?"

[topgun_textiles]

Kanji's sigh was wearier than he'd intended, but it was no less the truth. The dragon at his feet trilled in greeting to Naoto and wiggled on her back, legs kicking. Putting on that charm, hardcore.

"None! She's got my brand new yarn, too! I mean, I don't... I don't want her to go, but she needs to be with her own kind, yeah?!"

[pishirogane]

While Kanji's dragon attempted to charm Naoto, her own charged up to Kanji and proceeded to butting him, wanting to wrestle, hissing and barking out its best attempt at roars.

"Yes... We don't have the means or space to care for them should they continue growing at their rate." ... To hell with it, she approached Kanji's dragon in order to give them some attention giving her own was preoccupied.

[topgun_textiles]

This little gremlin...! He hunkered down with a growl and heckled the little stinker with both hands for a wrasslin', never minding dragonian play bites and oh-so-scary hisses.

"Especially after all the Chroma they took just bein' born... no wonder they needed our help." He sighed. Then he blinked.

"Chroma! Y'think Chroma might be what coaxes 'em up?"

[pishirogane]

Yes... Now the small dragon was engaged, tail flopping and teeth nipping at the weird second food provider.

"Yes... And yet again, something else we should note absorbs a significant amount of Chroma..." How was this planet still alive under such strict parameters?

"Huh? It might provide them a small boost..."

[topgun_textiles]

He shook his head in disappointment. She was right- this planet was so hungry for Chroma... what the HELL happened here that left such a hole? Was it not a near-constant resource like solar power?

"Yeah! So I figure that, to boot, seein' their parents hurry their way up will help them realize they miss us and come lookin' for us. It's worth a shot... I think."

[pishirogane]

Her hand still rubbing the yarn-threaded dragon, she considered, biting the inside of her cheek. She imagined that would actually work, but she doesn't know if she just liked the idea of walking away from them. And would they follow?

"... We could give it a try." But only really a try...

[topgun_textiles]

He nodded and stood. He reached for her hand.

"Okay, little guys! Guess this is where you wanna be. We're gonna go up to where we heard all the ripe, tasty food is. I'm pretty hungry, so I dunno if there's gonna be any left once I'm done unless we all go together."

So with a slight swagger, he began to walk down the trail, but not as his usual stride; he was giving ample time for the young dragonets to consider their options.

[pishirogane]

The bitey dragon was confused. Why stop the fight? It sat and tilted its head, one way then the other, blinking, fanning fins waving as Kanji spoke.

"Try to leave some meat for everyone..." Naoto added, trying not to look back at their dragons, but it felt wrong to be doing this. She was going against the nature of Iris, but she tried, tried to talk alongside Kanji, squeezing his hand all the while.

[topgun_textiles]

"Well, maaaaybe..." He slowed his walk even further. Come on, dragons, take the damn bait...!

His dragon perked up and stood, making curious trilling noises. Then she was calling. Why was papa going somewhere without her? She went everywhere with him. What happened? Did he forget her already?

Cautiously, she made a few steps, but peered back to her sibling. Did it know what was going on??

[pishirogane]

"Kanji-kun..." She softly chided him, gripping his hand harder at the dragon calling behind them. No, she was strong, she could fight the implanted instincts in her to turn around and go to their dragons.

Her own dragon looked over at their sibling, similarly confused and croaking somewhat after the two. Where were they going? He even howled a bit before getting back in his claws, taking several more steps after his mama and her mate.