[It's not something he usually does, but it's nice to have Itachi close. It makes up for when the spirits had them, and how distant and indifferent and troublesome he was.
He doesn't feel normal yet. Law can still feel Hyt's touch inside, imagines the power bubbling under his skin, even though the spirit had left him on the fourth. Sometimes he thinks he's still possessed.
It'll fade. It has to fade, and even if it doesn't, he has to go on. He won't sever the pacts, because they're too useful, but he'll be much more careful with the spirits from now on.
And before he knows it, they're at the hot springs and the traditionally styled building and grounds are right before them.]
They did it up nice, don't you think? [As he stops with the arm hooking and goes to open the front door.]
[Itachi was less shaken by the possession than he should have been. Perhaps it's because he and the spirit, aside from its oddly bipolar tendencies, shared a certain understanding for each other. Uchiha didn't use the water element much by nature, but it had ended up his second.
As such, being in this place actually brings him more comfort than it would normally. He smiles at what he can see of it.]
[Lucky, though Law can't understand why most people seem to be less shaken then they should be, or not at all. The spirits hadn't asked and the joining had been intimate. It had been violating.
As for commonalities, Law and Hyt had shared those too. But it had been that of trauma. Paranoia, distrust, unwillingness to care to avoid more pain, and a certain focus on their own pain and unwillingness to listen to the other in the body. It had taken giving up and listening to the spirit to understand that.]
I know. This kind of style of onsen is very popular in some regions of mine as well.
[And the door opens and the faint scent of something spicy hits Law's nose as he steps into the main hall. Somebody's been burning incense again, probably the last users of the springs. The smell lingers forever.]
[He has not. However there are subtle signs of people coming in and out. The place was used the day before most likely.]
The majority of use is seasonal, though. Now that it's warm, traffic should pick up.
Gotta remember a lot of villagers come from worlds where communal bathing, at least in the nude, is frowned upon or not common. So if they do come up, they're usually in bathing suits and only coming for a party and not actually to bathe.
[At least, that's his experience in Luceti so far.]
[And here Law grins and playfully nudges Itachi's hip with his own as the enter the men's change room. This feels better - just being able to banter teasingly.]
Oh good. [And speaking of being a tease... watch him slooooowly strip off his shirt.] Because I don't either.
... he likes that. And he'll just amp up that teasing then a little, partner, because it's good fun.]
... they'll just have to soldier on if they don't. We did get here first after all.
[In the change rooms at last. Here's a nice woven basket to place his clothes in and a shelf to lean his sword against. He wonders if he should take a weapon into the actual bathing area; it'd be just sensible back home.
... he'll follow Itachi's lead on that.
There. That's one item of clothing off. Now what shall he strip off next?
[For his part, Itachi doesn't say anything as he goes about undressing. He's wearing two layers, and he makes sure to slip each piece off one at a time rather than both at once.
Once his chest is bare, he takes his time letting his wings stretch out now that they're free of any confinement - not that he'd had them beneath his clothing to begin with.]
[Mmmmhmmm... that's a nice view you're uncovering there. Excuse him as he enjoys your teasing, Itachi.
And presses on with his own.
For his own part, Law has boots and socks to get off and put away before he even attempts his jeans. He hums silently to himself as he takes his own sweet time about it. There's no hurry.
Then he slowly allows himself to straighten, fingers sliding past the belt, up as the movement turns into a stretch (and his wings were covered and they're a bit stiff, so they spread too), then back down to hook slightly in the waist of his jeans.
Now the fun part. And he knows if Itachi acts like he's indifferent to the show and not paying attention, that's not the case whatsoever.
A ninja is always aware of his surroundings after all.]
Though getting a good view of this would be better if - there we go. Itachi's Sharingan activates, the one red eye just visible with the slight turn of his head.
He slips off sandals, but nothing else for the moment as he watches as best as he can. It's nothing he hasn't seen before, but it's a little different in a place like this than in the bedroom.]
[It's a different place, a public space, and though they're alone and they'd detect anyone approaching long before they managed to stumble onto them, there's still that tiny thrill that comes with the remote possibility of getting caught with their pants down. Literally.
Law keeps eye contact with Itachi as he slowly undoes his belt, removing the tanto strapped to the back of it and dropping it on the growing pile of folded clothes in the basket. Then the belt drops down beside it.
No hurry. There's no anticipation that builds if he does, and both of them wouldn't enjoy this as much.
He toys briefly with the button of his jeans before undoing it. Draws down the zipper of his fly...]
[Itachi's gaze doesn't waver. And although it may look to an outside as if he's showing the same amount of emotion he would while watching paint dry, there's an extra spark in his eye that Law would easily be able to recognize.
Dusky skin reveals itself inch by inch as fingers slide down thighs to push clinging denim. Until the pants are past his knees and fall to the floor by themselves. Nothing but the boxers now.
Law steps free of them, and then slides into a crouch to pick up his jeans, never once breaking eye contact. He straightens languidly, folds then and then drops them into the basket.
Then his hands hover of the waistband of his underwear and he draws the moment out until his fingers hook there. There's a silent question in eyes that are also sparking.
Shall he continue, or should he wait until Itachi gets off his own pants to press on?]
That sash does look a bit tricky. [Oooh, increasing the ante are we? Law pretends to be giving the problem deep, deep thought, studying the sash and the pants intently while stepping forward.] But I'll take care of it one way or another. It just requires the right... touch.
[At the word 'touch', his fingers lightly graze the skin right above the article of clothing in question, before getting starting on undoing it. The pirate smiles. He's close enough that his body is nearly brushing Itachi's... but not quite.
After all, the ninja might get it in his head to want to tackle the last remaining bit of Law's clothing by himself.]
As the sash starts to come loose, however, he leans in just enough to brush his lips against the pirate's jawline, slipping a hand into the other's waistband.
[Law lets the sash fall, gasping under the ninja's lips as he feels his hand on him. He continues working getting the rest off, voice taking a huskier turn.]
Speaking of the right touch...
[He loves it when Itachi takes the lead. Just like this. Loves that the ninja is willing to chase, and not just be chased.
The bath can wait. They have other needs that need tending now. Needs that haven't been tended since they were possessed.
The ninja's pants and underwear hit the floor. Itachi can step free and kick them aside. One of the pirate's hands settles on his ass to pull him closer, head bending to the ninja's neck to lay lips on the pulse point there.
[With his pants thus removed, the ninja scoots the offending items aside with one foot. Out of the way. He'll need them later, after all.
Law pulling Itachi closer gives him all the excuse he needs to press into the other man even as he pulls him free of that last remaining article of clothing. It's been in the way long enough.
Needs like these were ones he'd generally ignored until he'd come to Luceti. He was a ninja. An Uchiha. He had far bigger things on his plate than fulfilling sexual urges.
But this... it's nice to be able to indulge. He can admit that to himself.]
[The boxers are kicked away to the basket as Law trails kisses and light nips up his partner's neck, to his jaw, until he is properly kissing his lips in full. Arousal flames in him higher and higher, and everything begins to fall away except for the man he's holding.
Yes, this is what he needs. The feel of Hyt scoured off him and replaced by the ninja's touch.
He closes his eyes and his breath hitches once more as Itachi presses into him, and he only holds on tighter, hips beginning to roll as he presses back. A hand wanders up to the wings to gently stroke and tease.
He wants to be taken. To have inside the only one he wants inside.]
Law is slightly taller than him, and things would be easier if there was something to shove him up against. (For balance, obviously.) The counter in the middle of the room will have to do for now.
He moves forward, insistent that Law move with him, so that he can press him into that.]
[Mmm... yes, that'll work nicely. He doesn't need to look to know that's where he's being guided.
He doesn't resist, instead fills each step with kisses and touch meant to further inflame, relieving Itachi of his hair tie half way there. Finally wood presses into his back, and he fixes a smoldering look upon his partner, dragging a thumb around one of the ninja's nipples before gently rubbing the pad of it over the swollen nub. His other arm is curled around the ninja.
They don't need words here. They stopped needing them long ago. What's between them simply is and where this will go, it will go.]
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[He's going to hook his arm with Itachi's and off they go to the teleporters at the Rec center. Next stop: Hot springs!]
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Teleporters it is. He hasn't spent much time at the hot springs yet, so this should be a pleasant experience for both of them.]
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He doesn't feel normal yet. Law can still feel Hyt's touch inside, imagines the power bubbling under his skin, even though the spirit had left him on the fourth. Sometimes he thinks he's still possessed.
It'll fade. It has to fade, and even if it doesn't, he has to go on. He won't sever the pacts, because they're too useful, but he'll be much more careful with the spirits from now on.
And before he knows it, they're at the hot springs and the traditionally styled building and grounds are right before them.]
They did it up nice, don't you think? [As he stops with the arm hooking and goes to open the front door.]
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As such, being in this place actually brings him more comfort than it would normally. He smiles at what he can see of it.]
Yes, it's very pleasant. Reminiscent of home.
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As for commonalities, Law and Hyt had shared those too. But it had been that of trauma. Paranoia, distrust, unwillingness to care to avoid more pain, and a certain focus on their own pain and unwillingness to listen to the other in the body. It had taken giving up and listening to the spirit to understand that.]
I know. This kind of style of onsen is very popular in some regions of mine as well.
[And the door opens and the faint scent of something spicy hits Law's nose as he steps into the main hall. Somebody's been burning incense again, probably the last users of the springs. The smell lingers forever.]
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I'm surprised there aren't more people here regularly.
[Law hasn't cleared it out for them, has he?]
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The majority of use is seasonal, though. Now that it's warm, traffic should pick up.
Gotta remember a lot of villagers come from worlds where communal bathing, at least in the nude, is frowned upon or not common. So if they do come up, they're usually in bathing suits and only coming for a party and not actually to bathe.
[At least, that's his experience in Luceti so far.]
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[He can understand this cultural difference. Some people are simply raised to care differently about their privacy.]
Thankfully, [And here he smiles at Law again.] I have no such hang-ups.
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Oh good. [And speaking of being a tease... watch him slooooowly strip off his shirt.] Because I don't either.
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[Itachi is at least going to make him wait until they get to the men's changing room. If only to tease him a little more.]
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... he likes that. And he'll just amp up that teasing then a little, partner, because it's good fun.]
... they'll just have to soldier on if they don't. We did get here first after all.
[In the change rooms at last. Here's a nice woven basket to place his clothes in and a shelf to lean his sword against. He wonders if he should take a weapon into the actual bathing area; it'd be just sensible back home.
... he'll follow Itachi's lead on that.
There. That's one item of clothing off. Now what shall he strip off next?
Maybe he should make it a game.]
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Once his chest is bare, he takes his time letting his wings stretch out now that they're free of any confinement - not that he'd had them beneath his clothing to begin with.]
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And presses on with his own.
For his own part, Law has boots and socks to get off and put away before he even attempts his jeans. He hums silently to himself as he takes his own sweet time about it. There's no hurry.
Then he slowly allows himself to straighten, fingers sliding past the belt, up as the movement turns into a stretch (and his wings were covered and they're a bit stiff, so they spread too), then back down to hook slightly in the waist of his jeans.
Now the fun part. And he knows if Itachi acts like he's indifferent to the show and not paying attention, that's not the case whatsoever.
A ninja is always aware of his surroundings after all.]
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Though getting a good view of this would be better if - there we go. Itachi's Sharingan activates, the one red eye just visible with the slight turn of his head.
He slips off sandals, but nothing else for the moment as he watches as best as he can. It's nothing he hasn't seen before, but it's a little different in a place like this than in the bedroom.]
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Law keeps eye contact with Itachi as he slowly undoes his belt, removing the tanto strapped to the back of it and dropping it on the growing pile of folded clothes in the basket. Then the belt drops down beside it.
No hurry. There's no anticipation that builds if he does, and both of them wouldn't enjoy this as much.
He toys briefly with the button of his jeans before undoing it. Draws down the zipper of his fly...]
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Go on, pirate. You have an audience.]
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So he does.
Dusky skin reveals itself inch by inch as fingers slide down thighs to push clinging denim. Until the pants are past his knees and fall to the floor by themselves. Nothing but the boxers now.
Law steps free of them, and then slides into a crouch to pick up his jeans, never once breaking eye contact. He straightens languidly, folds then and then drops them into the basket.
Then his hands hover of the waistband of his underwear and he draws the moment out until his fingers hook there. There's a silent question in eyes that are also sparking.
Shall he continue, or should he wait until Itachi gets off his own pants to press on?]
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These eyes of mine... They might make this task a bit difficult.
I might require a helping hand.
[It's a terrible excuse, but he doesn't honestly care.]
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[At the word 'touch', his fingers lightly graze the skin right above the article of clothing in question, before getting starting on undoing it. The pirate smiles. He's close enough that his body is nearly brushing Itachi's... but not quite.
After all, the ninja might get it in his head to want to tackle the last remaining bit of Law's clothing by himself.]
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As the sash starts to come loose, however, he leans in just enough to brush his lips against the pirate's jawline, slipping a hand into the other's waistband.
The actual bath can wait for a little while.]
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Speaking of the right touch...
[He loves it when Itachi takes the lead. Just like this. Loves that the ninja is willing to chase, and not just be chased.
The bath can wait. They have other needs that need tending now. Needs that haven't been tended since they were possessed.
The ninja's pants and underwear hit the floor. Itachi can step free and kick them aside. One of the pirate's hands settles on his ass to pull him closer, head bending to the ninja's neck to lay lips on the pulse point there.
... it can wait until their hungers are sated.]
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Law pulling Itachi closer gives him all the excuse he needs to press into the other man even as he pulls him free of that last remaining article of clothing. It's been in the way long enough.
Needs like these were ones he'd generally ignored until he'd come to Luceti. He was a ninja. An Uchiha. He had far bigger things on his plate than fulfilling sexual urges.
But this... it's nice to be able to indulge. He can admit that to himself.]
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Yes, this is what he needs. The feel of Hyt scoured off him and replaced by the ninja's touch.
He closes his eyes and his breath hitches once more as Itachi presses into him, and he only holds on tighter, hips beginning to roll as he presses back. A hand wanders up to the wings to gently stroke and tease.
He wants to be taken. To have inside the only one he wants inside.]
[Action | June 9] So NSFW territory
Law is slightly taller than him, and things would be easier if there was something to shove him up against. (For balance, obviously.) The counter in the middle of the room will have to do for now.
He moves forward, insistent that Law move with him, so that he can press him into that.]
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He doesn't resist, instead fills each step with kisses and touch meant to further inflame, relieving Itachi of his hair tie half way there. Finally wood presses into his back, and he fixes a smoldering look upon his partner, dragging a thumb around one of the ninja's nipples before gently rubbing the pad of it over the swollen nub. His other arm is curled around the ninja.
They don't need words here. They stopped needing them long ago. What's between them simply is and where this will go, it will go.]
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