The Explosion Across Town (Open to All)

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:21 am

Minali Otoyome	When Minali awoke, the next morning, she was pleasantly warm, which also made her very happy: the better she woke up, the better her mood was. After laying in bed for a few more moments, relishing that feeling, she got up, heading downstairs in her PJ's. It was a Monday, and so her shop was closed anyway; there was no need for her to dress in a rush and open up. Still nearly bouncing with happiness, she moved into the kitchen, ready to 'hunt' up some breakfast. Eggs and bacon were both removed from her ice box and placed on the counter - breakfast of champions. While she began to cook, Minali did continue to sneak glances at the kitchen door, anticipating a knock at any moment to signal Akhet's return. She tried to keep herself calm, knowing that he may not even be awake for hours yet, but she couldn't help being excited.
Mood: Calm Condition: More Awake	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:41 am

[OOC--I took the liberty of assuming that if he knocked, she would tell him to come in]

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	Akhet woke up earlier that morning than he had anticipated doing so, but this time instead of going back to sleep, he decided to get up. He dressed a bit more casually than he did the day before, wearing just a loose short, some baggy pants held up by a belt, and some flip-flop sandals. slinging the same bag over his shoulder that he had the night before. Making his way to her shop, he knocked on the door, almost able to smell the cooking breakfast from outside. Today was a lazy day for him too, so he felt fine dressed the way he was. after she let him in, he grinned at her. "Good morning, beautiful." he teased with a grin, although it was also him sharing his opinion of her--since he did think she was quite cute.
Mood: Happy Condition: Awake?	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:21 pm

Minali Otoyome	Upon hearing the knock at the door, Minali had, in fact, bounced across the kitchen almost immediately to open it, allowing Akhet to enter the house. "Aww, hush," She admonished gently, even as his comment drew a bright smile, "Have ya eaten? Ah made bacon an' eggs." Moving aside to head back to the stove, she starts plating up half of the food - apparently she'd been hoping he'd come for breakfast. Depending on his answer, the table would quickly be set, either with one place setting or two. Minali then took a seat, at the chair which was presumably her usual one, letting her legs swing beneath the table.
Mood: Happy Condition: More Awake	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 3:26 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	"I just call it like I see it." he defended with a chuckle. Nothing she said was going to change him from thinking that she was really as adorable as he made her out to be (because she was). "I haven't eaten," he confessed, not wanting to admit that he had anticipated that she would make him breakfast. he didn't feel too bad about it though, especially given that he had spent several hours the day before helping her rebuild a large portion of a wall... but overall, he was still grateful. "and..." he took a big whiff of the surrounding air, this time the smell of bacon dancing with the egg smell that he remembered from dinner the night before. "and damn, that smells good." he licked his lips the way people do when they're hungry. as she set the table for two, he turned to her, preparing to sit down. "anything I can do to help?" It was an offer out of courtesy, but also an offer that was made knowing that the sooner breakfast was ready, the sooner they could eat.
Mood: Happy Condition: Hungry	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:31 pm

Minali Otoyome	"Nope!" She'd answered with a grin, just as she set the food down on the table, "Just need ya t'sit an' eat, before it goes t'waste." With that, Minali started in on her own breakfast, this time concentrating more on her food than on Akhet. While she still let her sock-covered feet swing under the table, it was a very reserved motion, and she wouldn't brush against his leg unless he were to stretch all the way out. Glancing up at him, for the first time since she began eating, Minali poses a question: "So, did'ya have anythin' y'wanted t'do, while you were in th'city? See th'sights an' whatnot? Ah know Ah asked ya fer help, but if there's anythin' y'wanna see, Ah could go with ya, or tell ya where t'go, or..." She trails off, realizing that she's rambling.
Mood: Happy Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:14 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	"no worries there." he chuckled. "not exactly one to waste such good food." Digging in, so to speak, he ate fast but managed to avoid becoming sloppy. he had removed his sandals almost instantly upon entering, though his hands were still wrapped. he swung his feet idly as he did last time, although there was no real pattern to it. if Minali kept her legs close to her body, she would not feel his legs at all. "I didn't have anything planned, if that was what you meant," he indicated, fine with hearing her ramble because he was convinced that her accent was adorable and fun to hear, "but... I am always up for an adventure. what sort of things did you have in mind?" He could sort of tell that there were things she wanted to do either for him or with him, but he was not entirely sure what these were either.
Mood: Happy Condition: Hungry	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:27 pm

Minali Otoyome	Shaking her head, curls flying, Minali began to backpedal, holding her hands up. "Y - We ain't gotta. Ah was just thinkin' that maybe you'd wanna look around, an' Ah could go with ya," She tries to explain, flustered by her own blundering, "Ah didn't wanna keep ya from anythin', just t'help me out, because m'curious about healin' - ..." Even as she continued to speak, slowly digging herself deeper into the hole, Minali's cheeks colored pink in a blush. Finally, she just stops, mid-sentence, realizing how much worse she's making it. Hiding her face in her hands, she makes a small, exasperated, yet embarrassed, noise, "M'sorry..!"
Mood: Flustered Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:36 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	It was often a difficult concept for some people to grasp that Akhet (as well as most of his siblings, particularly Zulera) would literally travel places without any actual plans of what they were going to do there upon arrival. This was one of those times for Akhet. He had not come to the Fire Nation with any set purpose in mind, deciding that he would find something better if he just went with the flow and made things up as he went. It was a nice approach in his mind. he chuckled at her words and actions. "you're so adorable." he could not hold back his smile or his opinion. "although... I actually did bring some of my books in my bag. I don't want to stay cooped up inside all day, but I'd rather do my sightseeing closer to sundown or in the evening as the vibrant lights of the Fire Nation appear." he had finished his breakfast, thanking her as he customarily did. "to be honest, I'm down for what you want to do. if you want to learn more about how healing works, I could tell or show you. After all... there is more to my department of healing than just repairing wounds." He'd leave that cliffhanger to keep her guessing, or perhaps to ask for more, which might have been his intent all along.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:51 pm

Minali Otoyome	At his words, Minali blinks, something about them piquing her curiosity. "More?" She parts her fingers slightly, her large brown eyes peering over at him through the gaps, "What else can y'do, with it?" Truthfully, she couldn't even begin to guess what else it would be good for. Since she had never even witnessed waterbender healing before Akhet had helped her, this was entirely new ground; Minali was trying to wrap her mind around such a concept.
Mood: Interested Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:57 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	"aye." he nodded one of its other major functions is to loosen the muscular system." he began explaining, "very much like a massage, actually, although the water helps as you might expect. I sort of slipped a few motions in when I healed you yesterday, but onyl where I noticed your muscles being especially tight. unlike standard healing, it's a bit easier to perform and has almost no real risk of any kind... kinda like how you can't really "mess up" a massage unless the patient is unhappy or something." He shrugged. He was not sure what other tight spots she might have had, but he did know how to find them should she want such. However, his remarks were not so much a subtle hint of some kind as much as him just explaining. How she took it was up to her.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:08 pm

Minali Otoyome	"Ah didin't even notice," Minali admits, slowly lowering her hands from her face to her lap, the pinkness fading from her cheeks, "Ah just thought y'were trying ta push th'water closer to m'skin... Could ya show me again? Please?' This sounded far simpler to accomplish via psuedo-bending. Maybe she could use it as a 'warm up', before trying for real waterbending healing, if Akhet would help her out. She couldn't even remember the last time she'd had a real massage - probably not since before her mom had passed away.
Mood: Interested Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:13 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	he smiled at her gently. "I can indeed give you a massage if that is what you are asking." he indicated. Learning the anatomy and structure of the body was something he learned during healing training, and incidentally, loosening the muscles was learned before the actual healing due to the lower risk factor. His tone this time was gentle and sincere as opposed to soft and playful like he usually did. If this was what she wanted, he would be glad to oblige. If it wasn't, he would ask her what she meant in hopes she would clarify.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

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Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:19 pm

Minali Otoyome	Akhet did not have to worry; a demonstration was exactly what Minali had in mind, whether on her or on someone else (though there was no one else around). Standing, she gathered up their dishes, bringing them over to the counter to take care of later, along with the plates from the previous evening. "What d'ya need me t'do?" She asked, turning on her heels, looking over at her friend. She was still in her night clothes, of course, but she also didn't know where he wanted her to be, or in what position. "D'ya need me t'get anythin' for it t'work better?"
Mood: Interested Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:42 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	"well..." he began, "there are many different ways to give a massage, and there is no inherently right or wrong way to do so." "however..." he was a bit edgy about saying the next part, not sure how she would react. However, after a second or two of pause and consideration, he decided he might as well give it a shot. "however, similar to healing... less clothing provides optimal effect. obviously I wouldn't ask you to strip fully naked or anything... you could keep your socks on too if you wanted, he chuckled, lightening the mood just slightly. He mentally braced himself for her reaction, and then deciding to add "ultimately, the most important thing for you to do would be to be comfortable, such as lying down on a flat surface like a sofa, a table, or a bed. and if you are most comfortable staying in your clothes, it would still work, too, just admittedly not as potent." he could add water when he massaged bare skin, after all.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:49 pm

Minali Otoyome	Minali might surprise him by smiling brightly, moving toward the door. "Ah got just th'thing!" She told him in a sing-song voice, just before rounding the corner out of sight, "C'mon~!" The sounds of her bouncing her way upstairs are clearly audible, as well as her bedroom door opening. When Akhet entered her bedroom, he wouldn't see her, as she had just disappeared into the washroom. Once she emerged, however, she would have shed her pajamas... though had replaced them with very little clothing, at all. "Ah wear these when Ah'm workin' with delicate stuff that ain't able t'handle any static," Minali informed him, giving a slight twirl, "They awright?" She had a very small pair of shorts, almost more like a pair of bathing suit bottoms, and a single six-inch thick strip of cloth around her chest, hiding the essentials. Other than that, her body was completely bare, practically on display. Her smile remained, quite proud of her idea, as she waited for his verdict - though she didn't expect a negative response.
Mood: Cheerful Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:55 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	Well... certainly not a negative response from Akhet. he took a second (literally, give or take 1 or 2) to admire her tan, curvy body, but otherwise nodded. "that should do just fine." he smiled. "although I'm curious as to how you're not shy about wearing them in front of me the way you were when you were in your underwear. Still, I won't complain. you look cute." that was just a quip, and he did not expect a response (but wouldn't mind seeing her pout again or something). He would say this to her even if she was fully dressed. "so now just lie down flat." he nodded towards the bed. "doesn't matter what side you choose, as when I'm done with one side, I'll ask you to flip so I can do the other. how does that sound?"
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:01 pm

Minali Otoyome	"Because they ain't underwear," She informed him matter-of-factly, as if it was as simple as that, "They're m'Static-Reducing Work Attire... S'all kinds'a different from underwear." Placing her hands on her hips, Minali stared him down, as if to show that she'd accept no arguments on the matter. Then, with two slight steps, she was climbing up onto her bed, laying down on her back. Once again, one leg bent at the knee, kicking slightly, betraying her happy mood. Otherwise, she just waited for him to begin, resting her head in the crook of her arm, trying to see over her shoulder.
Mood: Inquisitive Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:08 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	he chuckled as she laid down on the bed. "I know they're not underwear... but they show off about as much skin." But hey. he was a guy, and so he was more than okay with it. kneeling beside her, he would start, incidentally, at her feet, planning to work his way to her head, to save those amazingly gorgeous and cute and lovely and adorable curls... for last. "So... learning massage movements, which is also useful for healing," he explained as he began massaging her feet, "is a matter of learning the muscular structure of the body so you know where various things like stress points are, which can in turn help your patient relax more if you know how to approach each one. It's obviously not something learnable overnight, but it comes with time." he was gently massaging her feet for several minutes before he glided up to her calved, making gentle, precise movements that had reasonable pressure applied to them, hoping that she was comfortable. "If I press too hard somewhere or something, let me know." he added.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:21 pm

Minali Otoyome	Though she was definitely paying attention, Minali wouldn't help but relax as his fingers practically danced over her skin. She remained perfectly still until Akhet reached the back of her knees; suddenly, she let out a squeal, nearly jumping straight up on the bed. Turning over and pulling her legs close to her chest, she pushed his hands away (though it was somewhat unnecessary), "Stoppit!" Minali had giggled as she said it, though, so it was less of a serious admonishment as it was a request for him to stop tickling her - as that was what had happened.
Mood: Happy Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:26 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	Akhet recoiled his hands for a moment, before resuming and applying more pressure and using his palms more instead of his fingers. "My apologies." he said softly with a chuckle, although the instant she put her head back down, he grinned wickedly. "now lay back down, cutie." he teased, gently rolling her back over and running his hands along her limbs to ensure they were flat on the bed again. moving up from the knees, he made his way to her thighs, applying a bit more pressure there because of the large muscles present here.her lower legs and feet would have a nice, very light tingly feeling to them from the massage, especially with the water. He was starting to wonder what he would do when he reached her butt, but decided not to say anything. It was a muscle that saw much use, but he did not want to make her feel awkward or uncomfortable. For now, he was just working on her thighs.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:32 pm

Minali Otoyome	This time, Minali correctly reasoned that he couldn't possibly know about her ticklish spot, and returned to her original position, trying to relax into the massage once again. "Y'can't tell anyone else about m'ticklish spot," She told him, trying to be serious, but her smile would prove adept at ruining the mood, "S'mah biggest weakness..." The tingling was a pleasant sensation, and she did enjoy it. Her thighs were beginning to feel that way, under the strength of his palms, but it was still very nice, rather than too hard. Minali, however, didn't seem to realize the awkwardness that threatened to emerge in mere moments, when Akhet continued to make his way up her body.
Mood: Happy Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:36 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	Akhet laughed. "who would I tell?" he reasoned, "the only one that needs to know it is me." he chuckled, whispering it in her ear, but he continued massaging her thighs, moving up her legs up until her little shorts started. He decided to skip over her butt for the time being. if she wanted him to massage there, all she would have to do was speak up. otherwise, lifting his hands, he began applying gentle pressure to the various muscles of her lower back, applying some of the same tingly-inducing goodness to her body there. he was also humming softly.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:40 pm

Minali Otoyome	Minali stubbornly decides to write off the squirmy feeling as part of the sensations from the massage, however she does shake her head slightly, brushing her curls against his face in light retaliation. Once Akhet reaches her lower back, however, she practically melts into his touch, giving a soft, humming sort of moan, showing just how tight the muscles had been, previously. Her knee bent once again, letting her swing it back and forth, contentedly. It occasionally brushes against his side, but she neglects to mention it; too busy enjoying the feeling of her back loosening up.
Mood: Contented Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:44 pm

Akhet Sumatra Tallarico	he chuckled, knowing she was suppressing a reaction. "I love you too." he teased, thinking lighter of it than he might have otherwise. although, he could probably say that same sentence in honesty or sincerity. If not that one, then at least "I really like you". Either way, he continued massaging her back. by this point, she would notice a distinct absence of the nice tinglies in her hip area because he had skipped over it. it was not a bothersome feeling at all, but all the areas around it felt nice at this point. he continued humming softly, spending ample time on her back, as it was a large area jam-packed with tight muscles. That was how basically anyone's body was.
Mood: Happy Condition: Fed ^.^	Link:

Subject: Re: The Explosion Across Town (Open to All) Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:50 pm

Minali Otoyome	While she definitely noticed, Minali didn't say a word about the subject, perhaps knowing that he'd tease her about it. Still, she was enjoying herself, even if she technically wasn't learning much, since she couldn't watch, in this position. Looking up over her shoulder, she tried to catch sight of his expression, wondering what he was thinking, at the time. Minali was also pondering his statement, trying to discern the emotion behind it, if there was any, at all. She thought that he was just saying it to tease her, as he always did, and assumed it must be true, since he hadn't said anything else on the subject.
Mood: Contented Condition: Good	Link: Character Sheet

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