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[Hakuno looks up at the sound of Tamamo's voice. She had picked up a broom to sweep for a bit, since it seemed as good as anything for an idle activity. Incidentally, she'd just been stopping to think how much it made her feel like a stay-at-home housewife when Tamamo showed up.]

Hm? Oh, yeah, that's probably a good idea. SE.RA.PH's been recovering pretty well, but it couldn't hurt to go check it out ourselves. It could still be dangerous, too, so I wouldn't feel right letting you go alone anyway.

[She sets the broom aside and steps over to Tamamo with a smile.]

Ready when you are!

[no hakuno she's supposed to be the housewife!!

but she just goes and hooks her arm around Hakuno's, leaning her head against her shoulder.]

Kyaa, my Husband, are you going to protect me? My heart skipped a beat!

[tamamo, please.]

Edited (WRONG ICON) 2018-01-14 04:14 (UTC)

[Hakuno wobbles a bit as her Servant throws herself around her arm, but remains on her feet. She does laugh warmly at Tamamo's remark. She's pretty sure she'd die!]

As nice as that'd be, I'm pretty sure anything that could pose a threat to you could kill me way more easily...

[But it IS a nice mental image. A gallant Hakuno on top of a winged horse carrying a glowing sword and wearing some impractical-looking armor... On second thought.]

Um... Anyway, let's go!

Edited (urk same) 2018-01-14 04:15 (UTC)

[did you just imagine yourself being saber venus, hakuno. because tamamo could be into that.

(tamamo would not mind that, honestly. she doesn't think of herself as someone who would be protected. hakuno saved her once, in the Moon Cell, even at the cost of a command spell... but miracles don't happen twice. but even so, some part of her, deep down inside, does have that fantasy. Tamamo, as frail and weak as she appears, as she was in her life, and Hakuno protecting her like the gallant knight. But, well. She doesn't want there to be actual danger, of course. She just likes the fantasy of being the weaker waifu who gets protected.)]

Hm, well, that's true, but not as romantic...

[That said, she tugs along on Hakuno's arm, and starts walking!]

Let's go! We can take the scenic route!

[No no no, of course not, of course not. She'd have much more tasteful pasties than that outfit. *Cough*

Really, it's plenty romantic for Hakuno to just be able to spend time with Nero and Tamamo in these lazy, peaceful days. After a brief but chaotic existence, she finally gets to relax and spend moments like this together with them. That's why she doesn't raise any objections to Tamamo's idea to take the long way.]

It's all pretty scenic to me.

[True, it's been so long that even the surreal scenery of the SE.RA.PH is starting to seem normal, but it's certainly still beautiful. Maybe it's because the area around the Millenium Capital resembles the old Japan on Earth before the catastrophe (Hakuno's vaguely sure she's Japanese - her name would certainly suggest it), but the cherry trees and wooden bridges hold a serene beauty that has a nice calming effect on her. As she walks with Tamamo, eyes scanning the waters dotted by petals, she rests her head for a moment against Tamamo's.]

[The feeling of Hakuno's head against her own makes her pause, just for a moment, before she breaks out into a broad smile.

She leads Hakuno across the wooden bridges, the floating bits of land, the red arches, to pause next to a cherry tree.]

Ehehehe... You do have good taste. Rome, I'm sure, has some... charms, of its own, but there's nothing that can compare to the beauty of old Kyoto.

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[Hakuno enjoys Rome, too, of course. The warmth of the sun, the brilliance of the colors, it's invigorating and it's... honestly kind of cute how Nero molds it to be an environmental reflection of herself. Maybe it's tacky to people who don't care for her, but...

Well, Tamamo probably doesn't want to hear about all of that. Hakuno decides to admire the tree instead. Looking at it reminds her of a distant memory of a story about a wood sprite by the name of Sakuya who aided the goddess Amaterasu in defeating Orochi...

... No, wait, something seems off about that. She shakes her head and turns to look down at Tamamo instead.]

It really is beautiful. I know it's fabricated from the SE.RA.PH and everything, but it just feels more connected to nature like this. It really sets my mind at ease to watch the flowers fall like this.

[Nature, huh... Well, it's not that far from nature. It's a Reality Marble, after all, so everything in here might as well be real.]

Would you like to rest a bit here? There's something I thought you might enjoy...

[There's a brief thought about how, if a person only ever experiences an artificial world that feels real, it might as well be real. She lets it pass, because there's no reason to dwell on it anymore. She has everything she needs here.]

A break doesn't sound too bad, actually.

[Hakuno winces a bit as she considers whether or not saying that makes her sound like an old granny. She hasn't even done anything strenuous all day, why should she be taking breaks? Still... Tamamo looks pretty happy, so it's best to just humor her, right?

She separates from Tamamo enough to sit down and get herself comfortable under the bright, pink-colored tree.]

So, what is it? Did you make a lunch or something?

Oh? You're so wise, my Husband!

[She sits down, and produces a basket from nowhere.]

I did want to check on my kingdom, of course, but that was a pretense... I had an ulterior motive, of sorts, for a picnic!

[Hakuno eyes the basket, and wisely decides not to ask where it came from.]

Ha... You really could have just asked, you know.

[She's sure Nero and Altera will get a meal of their own while they're out. And, well, hopefully there won't be any hard feelings about something as simple as a lunch date.]

So, what did you bring?

[item creation!! it's a good skill!!!!

She opens up the basket, and, well. It's a full feast. Rolled omelettes, karaage, takoyaki, generally just a lot of good Japanese food for flower-viewing!]

But I wanted to surprise you! Besides... There might be a bit more to eat than just what I brought. ♥

Well, looking at all this, I don't think I'll have any room for seconds!

[Hakuno just laughs, oblivious as she picks up a bit of takoyaki to chew on.]

Mmm! Wow! That's really good, Tamamo!

Oh, don't worry. You know the saying, there's always room for dessert!

[She puffs herself up in pride, picking up one of the omelettes in chopsticks...]

Here, say 'ah'!

Ah, Tamamo, come on... You don't have to do all that...

[Jeez, she's a grown woman, Tamamo. She blushes a bit, but ultimately she gives in. She leans in a little, eyes closed and mouth open.]

A-Ahhhh....

[She has this CCC ending CG, Hakuno!! let her have this!!!

She feeds Hakuno with a broad grin. This sort of ridiculous, lovey-dovey thing, no pressure, no fighting, just her and her beloved.... It's what she wants, more than anything else in the world. This ridiculous, cheesy flirting is bliss to her.]

How is it?

[Hakuno bites and chews the food calmly, her expression radiating warmth. It's fair to say she's become a bit more expressive since the War. Maybe it's a consequence of splitting into her basic components and being re-merged as the sum total of those individually evolved pieces, but it feels... easier for her to express herself. Easier to laugh, easier to smile.

But the more likely reason for all that is the peace that they've finally won. It's a silly, sometimes chaotic domestic life, and there's no shortage of hardships keeping Nero and Tamamo from squabbling, but being able to have those she loves so close to her, to be able to hold them close and feel confidence that her affections are returned... It fills her with a warmth that feels more real than anything else around her.

Sitting under a cherry tree like this, with a beautiful fox woman feeding her delicious food, Hakuno can't help but regard her with appreciative eyes. She swallows her mouthful and smiles broadly at Tamamo.]

It's delicious, Tamamo. Thanks for the meal.

[The itadakimasu is a bit late, but she still feels she should say it.]

[She laughs, a bit sheepishly. She can tell, somewhat, what Hakuno is thinking. And she agrees. This is happiness.]

What a bold gaze... Kyaa, if you keep looking at me like so passionately, then...!

[She's half-joking.]

[Hakuno just laughs and tilts her head. Her hair falls off her shoulders as her head moves, and her smile doesn't fade from her face.]

Looking at you like-...?

[Her eyebrows rise up - not quickly, but she understands now. She at least knows Caster well enough at this point to tell when she's reaching her limit.

She also knows it's probably too late to stop it.]

Ah-... S-So what else is on the menu?

Hehehe...

[She reaches for Hakuno, brushing her hair aside and softly cupping her cheek.]

Why... Whatever you want. My beloved Hakuno... A-ny-thing you desire.

Ah-...

[Oh. Oh dear. Was this intentional from the start? Does it even matter anymore? Hakuno shivers a bit as she feels the fingers brush across her hair and touch her cheek. She'd be lying if she said her mind wasn't going certain places at the prospect laid before her.]

Hey, Tamamo, is this really the best place...? We're out in the open and everything...

[Of course, for everything she says, she's not actually raising her arms to stop Tamamo or anything. And she's not looking away, either. Her eyes are still focused on Tamamo's, gazing deeply into them as her face grows redder by the moment.]

Why, of course.

[She smiles, leaning forward.]

After everything that happened... Rome is where everyone is now. Which means my poor capital is all but empty... Meaning that there is no one at all who will interrupt us.

[She kisses Hakuno's ear before whispering.]

That is... If you want this.

Oh...

[Hakuno reflexively tilts her head back as Tamamo leans in. She can feel the heat of her breath on her cheek, and she gasps at the feeling of her lips against her ear. Tamamo's not wrong. Sure enough, the only witness seems to be the tree.

... She does want it. This close to her, feeling this heat, she wants to be close to her Caster. But... But she is the Master here, and something should at least be said first. She reaches up with one hand to grab Tamamo's collar just to make sure she has her attention, and turns her head to look her in the eyes.]

... Don't lord it over Nero later. Be nice.

[She'll try to make it up to her other servant later, but she can tell how much Tamamo wants this, and she's never been one to restrain her too much when it comes to this sort of thing. But she has to be fair to Nero. She doesn't love her any less, and Nero has desires of her own. With her resolve to do right by Saber later set, her expression softens, and she returns her focus to Tamamo.

Since it feels like the right thing to do, she leans in and presses her lips to Tamamo's.]

[She can't help but pout. She doesn't want to think about Nero now. She wants Hakuno- She wants Hakuno to think of only her, even if only for a bit. Bringing up Nero is enough to throw cold water over the mood...

But she that kiss. Even if it's a light kiss, it makes her happy. Though she's always pushing for it, trying to tempt Hakuno, wanting to give her everything... And, deep down, what she wants most is for Hakuno to take the initiative. For Hakuno to want her, the way she wants Hakuno.

So even a small kiss, Hakuno being the one to go for it is enough to make her heart flutter.

She drapes her arms around Hakuno's shoulders, closing her eyes as she leans into the kiss.]

[Feeling Tamamo's arms slide over her shoulder, Hakuno responds in kind and puts her hands on the fox girl's hips to pull her in closer. It's... nice getting the chance to have some control over the situation for a change, and she suspects Tamamo agrees. She's sure she couldn't muster the energy to indulge her servant quite as often as she'd like - she can't hope to compete with a solar-powered magical fox girl's reserves of, uh... carnal power. But, for now...

Silently, to herself, Hakuno considers something pointed out to her about her recent changes in behavior. She still doesn't feel any different from usual, but maybe it is a bit strange that she would react this way to a situation like this. She never really took much initiative at all before - she wasn't particularly perceptive on such matters, either, and maybe she still isn't. Not that she really cares. If it feels good, why worry about it?

To that end, she pulls back from Tamamo enough to get a good look at her, brush aside her hair, and lean in to kiss her neck. Her hands move around to the small of Tamamo's back, searching for a way to undo the sash holding her servant's outfit together. It feels nice just to be this close to her, to feel her body up against her own. But, well. They've already come too far to stop at a nice bit of warm and fuzzy cuddling. There'll be plenty of time for that later anyway. Now that Tamamo's gone and gotten her all stirred up, she might as well see this through to the end...]

[In her lifetime, Tamamo was a courtesan. Which meant she made her trade, her living, by... well, utilizing certain aspects of herself. Flirtation, of course, but, well. To say her outfit was held on entirely by her sash is not an exaggeration.

As her kimono comes open, letting chest hang free, she tilts her head, exposing more of her neck to Hakuno. With a soft gasp, she pulls Hakuno closer to her, flush against her, content to let Hakuno explore her... for now.]

[... Oh.

Oh, this is a lot different in the daylight. In the open. She can, ah... see a lot better this way. She can - oh... Feel her a lot better this way too. Hakuno freezes for just a moment as her mind processes all of this and take stock of the situation. Looking down at Tamamo, Hakuno can see down her back, straight down to her tail and then some.

Once she gets her head together, she runs a hand along Caster's back and just... enjoys the feeling of her smooth skin. It feels like she never really has the time to enjoy something so simple before Tamamo's, uh... desires... run overboard. She grins to herself even as she kisses down Tamamo's neck. It's lucky that from this angle Tamamo can't see how red Hakuno's face is, though it's sure that she can tell. There's really no hiding much from her.]

... You smell nice.

[It's an odd thing to point out, but with her hair brushing against Hakuno's face, she can't help but notice.]

[She does smell nice, actually. To the point where it was part of her legends, that she always was attractive and smelled nice... Well, it's one of her more mundanely useful skills.

She arches her neck, letting Hakuno explore her body, showing her collarbones.]

Well, of course... If I'm going to be with you, I want to be at my best.

[Hakuno presses her lips against Tamamo's shoulder, bringing up a hand to trace around the area and trail lower... Before she stops.]

You're always at your best when you're with me, Tamamo.

[It comes out as a breathless whisper. Hakuno lets out a slightly frustrated grunt as she leans back again, pulling away from Tamamo enough that she can pull her dress up over her head and set it aside. It's just not fair to leave Caster sitting there bare while Hakuno's still fully dressed, after all. She shivers a little at the cooler air, and her arms reflexively go up to cross over her chest, despite the fact that her long hair does more than enough to cover her chest on its own, and she still has a bra on besides. After realizing this and feeling a little silly, she lets her arms settle back on Tamamo's hips so she can smile into those beautiful golden eyes of hers.]

You make me want to be at my best, too.

[She leans in to kiss Tamamo again, longer this time. One of her hands goes back to settle on the small of Tamamo's back, while the other creeps up her belly and settles on one of her breasts. Briefly, a comment about how fluffy Tamamo's whole body is pops into her mind, but she wisely keeps it to herself. She just continues smiling as she parts from the kiss to lean up and whisper into Tamamo's ear.]

Do you want to touch me, too...?

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There would be a lot of flowery soliloquies about the food if i knew anything about japanese food

it's okay we'll leave that to shirou

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