Red amidst the fog and the light of the moon.

[Azuria]

In the night, the sky was pitch black, clear of any clouds with the exception of the the multitude of stars that dotted it and the single waning crescent of the moon acting almost as a beacon of light in pitch darkness. Down below was a lovely place lit up by the warm lights of lanterns, maple trees covered with a beautiful leaves that would only suggest autumn. Down there resided a great clearing with hot water and rocks dotted around creating almost a very natural place despite the lanterns and a single woman whose hair almost matched the leaves that floated around. It would be hard to see too much through the light fog but she was beautiful, her skin reflected off the warm lights and shimmered from being dipped in water. She was there to relax and her amber eyes would stare out into the dark night as if she was pondering about, staying put while water dripped down her chin and pooling up between her ample chest.

[Florbus]

Chris arrived at the hot spring after his long hike through the mountainous trails that criss crossed the mountains. He had just finished up at university and was taking the time to go explore in the best way he knew; walking. He was at the tail end of his two-week long journey and had penciled this hot spring into his schedule when he learned of it. He reached the spring and, not seeing anyone, began to disrobe. He stood at around 6' tall weighing 170 pounds. The walk had done wonders for his figure, and he didn't have a ton of fat on him. When fully naked, he walked over to the hot spring and gingerly entered. He groaned as the warm water already began to work it's wonders on his sore muscles. 

Edited March 8, 2020 by Florbus

[Azuria]

As soon as she heard someone enter the water, her fox ears stood, not too alerted since this was an open hot spring after all and anyone could come but just as a precaution, she brought her tail in front of her to cover a bit of herself despite the fog doing most of the work for her. She looked over as she saw a large man coming over towards her general direction. It would be hard not to spot her from there.

[Florbus]

Chris saw some movement in his peripheral vision, and when he looked over, he saw a quite beautiful lady that appeared to be exceptionally... blessed in the right spots. He cleared his throat before politely nodding his head and saying, "Hello, I'm Chris, pleasure to meet you."

[Azuria]

Azuria looked up to him and nodded, still holding onto her tail to hide her more important bits. She smiles and then greets him back.
"Hello~
My name is Azuria and likewise, pleasure to meet you."
She shifted a bit her legs, trying to give way if the man was passing through.

[Florbus]

"Oh wow, Azuria is a really beautiful name," Chris couldn't help but comment. "Enjoying the spring?" He asked, trying to start conversation. 

[Azuria]

"Mmh... thanks, I am actually. I just needed a bit of time to relax off here and release the tension in my body. The hot water helps... a lot actually."

She then pulls out a tangerine, peeling it while leaving the peel on a small platter that floated next to her.

"What about you? What brings you around here?"

[Florbus]

Chris pursued his lips and thought for a moment. "Well, I just finished uni, so I'm taking time to explore a bit of the world before committing to a job. I've been traveling for a few weeks by foot only, sort of trying to force myself to appreciate modern amenities, you know?" He said with a little chuckle. "It's been a great experience so far. As for why I'm here, I heard some locals talk about it and put it into my book I keep the local points of interest in." After speaking he stretched out, trying to loosen up his muscles. In doing so he unknowingly showed off his body. 

Edited March 8, 2020 by Florbus

[Azuria]

"O-oh... I see, you've walked for a few weeks? That's impressive.. It's always good to see things from outside and visit places all over before rooting yourself to a desk but you definitely must be tired from all that walking..."

She then stares at him, no wonder he could walk that long since he looked like he was built for it. Her cheeks slightly flushed as she stared a bit too long at him. 

 

[Florbus]

"I totally agree. I should get my life experiences while I can," Chris said, laughing. He continued with, "And it can be quite tiring, but it's a good tired, like after a long but successful day of work." He met her eyes, and saw her looking intently at him. That was when he noticed her blush and matched it with one of his own. It was his turn to stare before he realized what he was doing. 

[Azuria]

She'd turn her gaze away, clutching to her own tail, slightly embarrassed that she was caught staring at the male, pulling the floating platter towards her and downing a cup of sake. She'd stay silent for now, the sound of rustling leaves taking over the hot springs alongside the odd cricket noise. It felt like the water was getting hotter overtime, maybe it was just her imagination.

[Florbus]

Chris groaned again at the warmth of the water, and the sound came out a bit more sexually than he had intended. He grinned sheepishly and simply said, "Sorry," lowering his head a bit. Chris decided to pick on something for conversation... Ah! Her tail and ears! "I've heard about people like you with ears and a tail, but haven't met anyone yet. What's it like?" He asked, curiosity piqued. 

[Azuria]

Her ears seemed to react to him talking to her, visibly turning up and facing towards him like most canid would. Her gaze would soon follow and she'd look back at the man, her eyes again looking like two golden gems under the moonlight.

"Ooh?... Hmm well we definitely do exist and the ears and tail can be quite useful, I hear a lot better than most people although I'm also very sensitive to loud noises. As for the tail, it helps with balance.~"
 

[Florbus]

"Oh, interesting, so is your tail like the hair on your head or more like fur?" He asked, intrigued. A seemingly childish excitement had overtaken him, and he was excited to hear the answer. 

 

[Azuria]

"The hair on my tail and ears are more like fur, while they do share the same color, my actual hair is longer and more human like if anything else. They are quite sensitive as well although in water... my tail becomes like this."

She would lift up her tail above water for a bit, the tail seemed to have soaked up a lot of it and was dripping down a lot and look thinner than what an actual fox tail would look like. It also looked quite heavy when soaked as shown with the bit of effort it took for her to lift it up with her hands but that would probably be due to how relaxed her muscles were before doing so. In lifting her tail, she would inadvertently reveal a bit more of her body that was hiding behind.

[Florbus]

Chris was intrigued, and he scooted to get a closer look at her tail, and reached out to touch it. Before he did  however, he regained his composure. "I-I'm sorry, I get ahead of myself sometimes, he said while nervously chuckling. That was when he noticed that some of her body was uncovered and looked away, trying to stay modest. 

[Azuria]

"Mmh... it's alright..."

She backed up her tail before he could get any closer as well, huddling with it once again while pouring another cup of sake. She'd then look up at the man, holding out said cup to him.

"Here.... let's drink instead."

[Florbus]

"Oh, thank you," Chris said. He took the glass and sipped the liquor inside, a pleasant burning going down his throat and settling in his abdomen. "So, what's your story?" Chris asked, trying to get to know Azuria better. 

[Azuria]

"Oh... me? I am just an ordinary teacher, currently on break. I'm not anything special to be honest~" 

She smiles and switches her posture a bit. 

[Florbus]

He turns to face his body towards her, giving her his full attention. "Don't say that. You seem really special to me. You play such a huge role in the lives of those you teach." Chris said, his mouth outrunning his brain again. He smiled sheepishly yet again after he finished speaking. 

[Azuria]

"Oh come on, I'm just a French teacher. Nothing as fancy as those other subject. People only seem to come to my class just to stare at a young woman and try to flirt with me!" 

She was visibly frustrated and coupled with a few drinks, she was letting it out suddenly. She soon downed another cup of sake and was almost getting there but was by no means drunk. 

[Florbus]

"That may be true of some of your students, and I could see why, but I'm sure you have students who love French and wish to learn more about it." Chris hadn't even realized what he said. Even after saying that sentence, it didn't click with him what words came out of his mouth. He poured himself some more sake, slowly drinking it. He looked at the glass appreciatively and said, "This is good stuff."

[Azuria]

"Maybe... I'm not sure... I could almost always feel their lascivious gaze all over me... I feel guilty that.... it almost turns me on at time too."

She didn't seem to mind but was getting more and more honest with time and drinks. The combination of alcohol and being relaxed in hot water. 

"Oh  and yes, they provide good sake here" 

[Florbus]

It was Chris's time to be honest. "I get that. The idea of attractive people in the prime of their lives expressing interest in me? Oh, it's getting me excited just thinking about it." As more alcohol entered his system, his eyes felt more free to roam. He started looking at her body; it's soft hills and the the valley between them. He wondered what the rest of her under the water looked like. 

[Azuria]

She'd soon be caught doing the same, as their eyes meet once again hungrily staring up the man's body. Maybe she wasn't so innocent as she tried to portray, or maybe she had a bit too much to drink. Either way she was definitely still conscious but more daring. 

"I see you're also one with roaming eyes... ~"