closed | a day of relaxation for everyone's souls

[elevelvetor]

WHO: Persona peeps + Elliot
WHERE: An exceptionally nice bathhouse-spa-restaurant, reserved for a day
WHEN: March 17th, 12PM to 8PM
WHAT: Persona meeting #4 as hosted by Elizabeth, due to a conversation with Akira
WARNINGS: Make your own top levels, though everything in the third prompt will have its own section to keep things nice and neat. (did i smash rayne and hei's text together? a little)

I. TAKE A LOAD OFF
[ The spa is all paid for, as are the treatments, so why not take advantage of it? There's plenty to do, from all kinds of massages, to mud and ash baths, to a sauna, nail and hair salon, etc... Essentially if there's something for comfort, it's here, so don't think too hard about it. ]

II. GET SOME PRACTICE IN
[ Want to train? Well, today's host has a relaxed "no overworking" policy for today, but the spa does have a gym in reserve if you really, really want to do something. Whatever's in a gym is in this one, including a room that seems to usually be used for things like yoga classes or kickboxing or something? It's big, so there's plenty of room, but, like

please don't break anything. ]

III. I GUESS WE SHOULD HAVE SOME ACTUAL DISCUSSION THOUGH
[ For those that get hungry, you're in luck: the meeting proper is being held in the restaurant attached to this particularly fancy spa, at around 6pm. Eat some healthy, refreshing food (though you can technically do this whenever during your stay, this is the Official Dinner Meeting Time) and talk about the following things:

• Newbie introductions
• Team building (share/discuss/get to know each other + trust exercises)
• Memories/Retrospec shenanigans
• Items and abilities from Retrospec
• Privacy issues (Personas are free to be talked about, but other issues may have come up)
• Free discussion/advice corner

Elizabeth's also procured some whiteboards and markers, if illustrating things is easier for you, or if you want add to Yukiko's relationship board (which has made its reappearance once again). Don't worry about being overheard—connections being what they are, this room is fairly private and the waiters only come when called. Elizabeth's made arrangements with her fancy connections. ]

Comments

[maskreant]

[ He looks overall unimpressed, but allows this humiliation.

As long as you let him kiss you in public, it’s okay!! Because that’s what he’s moving in to do. It’s not even a peck on the cheek, it’s a lingering kiss on the lips in front of everyone.

This is punishment. ]

[twostringsonebow]

[Punishment indeed, but honestly, after the month Akira's had he allows it; encourages it with a small noise, wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist. He can play the embarrassment game. He can sacrifice himself to try and take Akira down with him.]

[maskreant]

[ Breaking the kiss, he looks at Goro suspiciously??? What’s going on? ]

When did you become so shameless?

[ It’s like he doesn’t even know you. He’s going to try to escape now. Bye. ]

[fabrefactions]

[ Like, what did I say to you about these two making out in public, hei? You shameless punk ass opossum. ]

[maskreant]

[ It was only a kiss?? Nothing else happened???

Akira also escapes to go bully Yusuke instead because someone gave him a judgemental look earlier? ]

[fabrefactions]

[ Wow, no. Stop. ]

[maskreant]

Hey, are you enjoying yourself so far?

[ Leader is just here to check up on you? Why are you so scared for? ]

[fabrefactions]

It's nice and peaceful. It feel like we needed a break after everything that has happened.

[ Even if you are a heathen. ]

[maskreant]

Definitely... [ He knows he gave his friends a lot of trouble, so he's glad that some of them can take the load off from last month and in general. ] Did you try out the deep tissue massage?

[ It's actually painful, but fox friend can use a massage. ]

[fabrefactions]

I haven't. Would you recommend it...?

[ He had a hand and arm massage and that was lovely. A little painful, but lovely. ]

[maskreant]

[ He pats Yusuke's back to gauge how tense he is— ]

Definitely. Let's head over to the masseur.

[ While he is looking forward to Yusuke dying, he does think the artist can use one. ]

[fabrefactions]

[ Because he is a trusting friend, and believes in Akira, he will be trusting his judgement here. He is looking forward to a good, healing massage from gentle and kind people. ]

Okay.

Hopefully it will be healing for me.

[maskreant]

[ Oh, boy. Yusuke is going to have one rude Awakening. The masseur recommends them to strip at least their shirts and to lie on the beds face down. ]

No, just him for today.

[ Akira Knows Better. ]

[fabrefactions]

[ He trusted you, friend. And he’s about to be betrayed... ]

Are you sure you don’t want one as well? This is a day for relaxation for you as well...

[ Love yourself. ]

[maskreant]

I'm good—

[ But the other masseur coaxes them both, dragging Akira onto the other spa table. TOPS OFF!! Akira looks like he's seen a ghost (it's himself), but doesn't fuss when he's lying down on his stomach. The same treatment is given to Yusuke.

Time to prepare for death. ]

I knew ye well, Fox.

[fabrefactions]

[ Get rekt, Akira.

But.

Oh. That isn't a good phrase to hear? ]

What is that supposed to mea--

[ Oh.

OH.

AGGGGGGGH????? NO? WHAT IS THIS??? ]

[maskreant]

[ Akira isn't as... Stricken with the most pained expression in the world, but he does look uncomfortable. He also has to curl his toes to endure his deep tissues getting abused.

Hold on, Yusuke. HOLD ON. ]

Are you alive?

[fabrefactions]

[ Internal whining sounds. ]

I am beginning to wish I was not.

[maskreant]

[ They're really getting their elbows in there. Ow. ]

It's... It's almost over. Hang in there.

[fabrefactions]

[ He trusted you, Akira... and now he is sad and in pain. Why have you done this to him. ]

...

[ There's just a pained whine coming from his side of the room. ]

[maskreant]

[ When it's over, they're escorted out... Akira is constantly rolling his shoulders and pressing his hands against his own back to see if it'll relieve the pain.

Only somewhat. ]

... A hot tub sounds good right now.

[ He fucking failed them both. ]

[fabrefactions]

[ He did. Yusuke put his pure faith in his friend, in his leader, and how was he rewarded...? This is too cruel. ]

Yes... if it will ease the pains of the past half hour, I would say it is worth doing.

[maskreant]

[ YUSUKE WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR THIS WHEN HE FEELS LESS TENSION IN HIS MUSCLES... IN 3 DAYS. ]

All right... this way.

[ He gently nudges Yusuke's pained body over to the area where the baths are. It's time to enjoy. ]

[fabrefactions]

[ Until then he will be sad, and betrayed and hurt. ]

Ow.

[ C a r e f u l. He will make his way tentatively now to the baths. Where it is warm and relaxing and calm. Help. ]

[maskreant]

[ It's okay they are... enjoying the bath now. Let the warm waters seep into your muscles. Isn't it nice? Don't move too much since you're sore. ]

... They said that the massage is supposed to really release all the tension in your muscles.

[ Awkward. Chuckle. Oh. Oh. THIS IS A GREAT BATH CONVERSATION: ]

Do you remember anything about lobsters?