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Yes, because I finally got to experience a luxury that I never thought that I would never get to.

[ Someone sure sounds happy...yeah...

...just give him a moment. ]

...Were there other luxuries? That you wanted to experience?

I'm not sure. There are so many that I can't think about them unless something makes me think of them.

[ The workers come in to take the cucumbers off their eyes after finishing the manicure. Refreshing hands! Feet time. Their feet are dunked in a container full of water and it feels like small harmless pokes every now and then. The workers explain that these small fish clean the dead skin and other things by eating them. They're super small... ]

Hehe, that tickles a little...

[ Blade gives a small nod, but he has to wonder...what would be on that list? Not that he is able to give much thought elsewise.

He is distracted by what happens next and freezes at the sensation. In sharp contrast, he is uncomfortable and awkward. ]

...It's strange.

But, it seems to be hardly painful at all.

[ Help. His hand had almost gone to his sword at the feeling until he recognized it was fine. ]

It's not supposed to, but it feels a little weird. Try to relax, Blade. Do you want me to hold your hand?

[ :)

She saw how Blade was about to get into a fighting stance. ]

[ His face starts to feel like it's burning all over. Maybe he's getting a cold. Even someone like him still is "human" enough for such a possibility. ]

...Putting it like that is unacceptable for me to even consider agreeing.

[ Can you imagine him saying yes after someone asks him like that? He does have his pride...absolutely. But, the worst part is that he knows exactly the kind of answer he feels compelled to have given, rather than the one that has been voiced aloud. He had no problems with holding hands before, after all. ]

Relaxation, as you might imagine, does not come easy to someone like me.

[ Oh my god... that's cute. Yuri giggles a little. ]

Yes, Blade. That is why I suggested it. I think you would feel better if I held your hand and relax a little more.

[ Now he's even more embarrassed...help him. But, at that, his eyes flicker away for a moment, and then back. Though, not because he's angered or insulted by it, either. ]

...if you want to, I can't stop it.

[ If he phrases it like that, Blade thinks that, perhaps, it can be acceptable. Plausible deniability. ]

[ Yuri should have known... Well, it's fine. She reaches out to have her hand over Blade's. There, there. ]

... Does it feel better?

[ hehe ]

[ This is how Yuri kills Blade. ]

...If you have to say it like that...nevermind.

This is ridiculous as it is.

[ Yet, curious about it again, he lightly grips the hand. Affection week and handholding, nods. ]

I'm only asking if you can relax a little more, Blade.

[ That's not so hard, is it?? No, she's just teasing for once and squeezes his hand for a second in response. ]

... But if you can't, that's fine. I'm sure the massage will get all that out of you.

...

[ His hand feels little except the warmth inside it. He catalogues these things instead of the constant, phantom aches that usually make touch unbearable. ]

...Perhaps it will. I might only continue to see the merit of such places in the end, if so. Even if originally, I held no interest in such places...

[ Blade inadvertently squeezes the hand in his, gently. Selfishly, he hopes to feel this sensation again. Even if it breaks him. Though, he doesn't know when he would ever again, but in this moment, he will cherish it. ]

That's why you obtain more experiences--to try them for yourself and decide whether you think it's worth it again in the future or not.

[ She hopes he's a little more relaxed, because now the workers will get their feet out of the water containers and start working on them themselves. ]

[ Blade can't help but tense up when the workers start to work on them a bit more than before, though he will just allow the hand he holds to act as an anchor. ]

...Hm. Such things never crossed my mind before.

If I ever tried anything, it was only incidental. With no desire to retry them again; cementing such habits would be indicative of someone who wished to experience life to the fullest.

And you don't want to look like someone who wants to experience life to the fullest?

[ Blade. You're at a spa? Come on.

Their pedicure is finished! Your feet will be super smooth. Damn. Feel your soles.

After that, they are whisked along to the massage beds. They're given a t-shirt and knee shorts to change into (not tight. they want it slightly baggy) in preparation of the massage. ]

Why would I wish to look like that?

[ He is at the spa and still being himself. Though, he is certainly just letting it all happen.

Blade wonders if his feet have ever felt so smooth before in his entire life, holy shit. But, here they are, at the massage beds, and he changes quickly, while still being uneasy again because someone will have to put their hands on him. ]

Is it because you're afraid of being judged? Or does your appearance really matter that much to you? Good thing we're at a spa then!

[ Blade falling into Yuri's traps...

They have to lie down on the massaged beds, stomach down and the workers will get to thoroughly massaging their backs through every knot and muscle. There's a nice, soothing melody that plays along with a scent diffuser. Smells nice. It's meant to promote relaxation.

Yuri does not make a sound. ]

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[ Yuri SAYING ALL OF THAT AND THEN STEAMROLLING OVER BLADE is sending me. He looks like he is at such a loss of words because he definitely is like NO?? But the fact it is Yuri saying all of that all at once overwhelms him temporarily...powerful. ]

I don't even know where you got any of that from.

[ And now they're on the massage beds. Strangely enough, something ridiculous has him unable to even tense up, so funnily enough, it probably served well to say that. Yuri being quiet is notable, but maybe she is relaxed? ]

...Hmph. The skill being used isn't terrible.

Have you been massaged before, Blade?

[ How can he compare it? Huh? Blade??? Who did that for you??? :catgun:

Anyway, Yuri is enjoying herself. ]

I think it's a logical chain of thought.

[ Blade pretends to be asleep

No, I'm kidding. ]

...I suppose.

[ There is a Spa on the ship. Yet he never used one so extensively like how they are now. ]

Hmph. How is it logical?

Because if you don't want to be seen that way, it has to do with how you want to be seen. Therefore, your appearance matters to you. For what reason, I don't know, because you haven't told me.

[ Yuri tries to imagine Blade getting massaged... pfft. ]

[ Yeah, that's a funny thing to picture, but...... ]

...Before, it hardly mattered. But then, my associates began to harp on about the importance of it, including with it relating to certain missions.

Now, perhaps, it is habit.

[ So she is right he does care about his physical appearance upkeep. Begrudgingly admitted... ]

[ Yuri breathes out, content. The back massage is done, so they're going to massage their legs in the same position. ]

There's nothing wrong with admitting that.

[ you literally have eyeliner, blade. ]

[ Blade has to look pretty even if he is kind of half-insane. He is still clearly unused to being massaged, but at least he's probably starting to truly relax in a sort of way. He's always been difficult, even towards himself. ]

...Hm. I suppose.

Even if it isn't exactly something I advertise.

[ He has eyeliner, yes. Blade still considers it not advertising (why is he like this we just don't know-) ]

[ The way I lost this tag.... ]

You don't have to advertise it, Blade. I'm sure that the people who care enough to notice, will.

[ The workers marvel at Blade's muscles... ]

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