"Ah, unfortunately I am not allowed to disclose that with others." His tone was smug. "That sort of work. I am sure Yasuki-sama understands." Sora offered him an almost apologetic smile.




"Sounds innocent enough. You can put there that I like gyokuro. What I am doing is unfortunately confidential. Um, I rarely have any time for games." he wrinkled his nose. "Was there something else? Right, I am staying at that sorry excuse of a dorm." With his work done, the young priest leaned backwards.

He shakes his head. "I can send you the survey, if you'd like to fill it out. I'm not doing it verbally, as I'll need to send you access information when the database opens and part of what I'm doing for security is only sending it to confirmed accounts. When I'm back at my densai, I'll be able to send it."

Nishida gave him a simple smile back "Of course, Isawa-san."

What could this excuse for a lighter possibly do? he thought.

"You spend the night in a hostel? Is there anything else that you miss?"

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"Nah, I think I am good Asako-san. The people I care about know who I am." he smirked. "I've got only one girl in my eyes. I am sure the others will get something out of your work. Maybe."


"Well, now that you ask, I wouldn't mind a good fuck. You know that sort that leaves your feeling a bit dead afterwards. But I'm not sure that there's a geisha house here and the pretty girls I can find are more into Spider than anything else so, what is man to do." Sora shrugged nonchalantly.
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Mal-Chin blinks a few times.

And sends another message, after making a show of checking his communicator for replies.

Nishida cleared his throat. "I understand. One of my superiors would be able to find out if I know where to find this kind of pleasure on Asakaze I will let you know. How can I contact you?"

Nishida tried to sound as sincere as possible for this offer.

"I mean, I won't say no if you can find something." Sora murmured. "Would Yasuki-san interested joining me perhaps? The more the merrier, as they say? Some innocent little fun before we get all hitched." he asked the Crab sounding sincere enough.


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"My superior knows and likes such places,... i'm not much of a... connoisseur of such places, but thanks for the offer."

"Ah. Shame. But each to their own. I don't get baseball, but a lot of people go see it anyway. Ten people, ten colors , as they say." he nodded at Nishida, seemingly harboring no ill will. "You asked so, you know." he shrugged again. "I'd have though that a man like you might have known."

Mal-Chin looks up at the sky. "There's really nothing like enjoying the warmth in the middle of a thunderstorm, eh?"

"The cold rain only compliments the hot water" Nishida said, thankful for the change of subject. "It's quite tranquil"

The shaking sound of thunder, the flash of lightning.

The drop and drop and splash of water on stone and pool. Mal-Chin held his face up into the rain closing his eyes.

There was so much in the world. But they'd made this oasis. He felt invigorated by the moment. Inspired perhaps.

"Very much so." Sora grinned. "Magnificent dance of the elements. I wish you could hear how the spirits sing and dance." he lifted his hand in the air. "I truly do." Somehow his tone made it sound like Sora was talking to children or snails. "You have no idea what you are missing."



"It does, doesn't it? It's quite a feeling to walk here naked and cold and then immerse yourself into the hot water. Wakes your body and mind, I would say." he added, smiling.