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[flamekthunder]

[All very good guesses, but even after she reaches the front entrance and steps in...

He's still not there?

Yet she won't have time to wonder as a dragon steps up to her asking if she's a guest and if they can help.]

[starshower]

Ah—

[Tifa's gaze is busy wandering around in search of him, genuinely confused about where he could have possibly snuck off to, when the dragon steps up.]

Y-yeah. I am. A reservation under Eustace?

[The dragon nods. "Ah, yes. Your bags were already brought up, weren't they?"]

Mm-hm.

[She doesn't mean to be so rude and distracted, but where is her husband?

"Very well. Right this way, erm... Mrs. Eustace?"

Oh god, there goes a flood of hearts bubbling around her, and Tifa is quick to follow, jogging after the dragon attendant who proceeds to lead her to their room.]

Um... he hasn't happened to come through here already, has he?

[flamekthunder]

[The dragon is very courteous, leading her through the cavernous halls towards what may feel like a familiar direction.

"Who, your husband? I'm sorry, I don't believe so."

A very familiar direction as they approach the honeymoon suites.]

[starshower]

[Ah. It is, indeed, very familiar, and Tifa chews back a smile as she follows. ... Did he really?

Doesn't even fade with the dragon's answer.]

Huh, strange...

[It's muttered under her breath as she glances over her shoulder, and then up to the ceiling. What!? You never know...!]

Guess it's just me for now.

["Is there a problem, Miss?"

Tifa shakes her head.]

No. It's alright. I'm sure he'll turn up.

[flamekthunder]

[The dragon does look at her oddly when she looks up, its own gaze also following before turning back to her.

"We've already received instructions during the reservation to prepare all meals, and we have a special service that will be ready for you shortly. If you need anything, just let us know."

With that, the dragon opens the door for Tifa before handing her the key, gives her a smile, bows, and steps back.]

[starshower]

Ah, alright. Thank you.

[She takes the key, looking still a bit confused again as she takes a look around the room. She thought she might find him in here waiting to surprise her, and now her nerves are all abuzz again as the dragon leaves.

...

....

And now it's silent, save for the sound of water outside in their little private spring.

Slowly, she steps in and peers around the corner into the room proper, her voice tiny as she calls out.]

... Eustace?

[DON'T STARTLE HER.]

[flamekthunder]

[He's not in the room, no...

However, she'll hear the sound of something splashing on the waters in the pool outside, and by that little hint she may be able to guess where he's been hiding.

Should she make her way there, she will find Eustace just lounging in the water already, smirking.]

Took you long enough.

[starshower]

[She does, indeed, hear the splashing, and she wanders curiously to the door to slide it open and—

Her heart leaps so fast in her chest that the bubbles come spilling into the air, a mix of pink and red. There may also be some similarly shaded starflowers blooming in the bushes around the water.]

Eustace...!

[He's... already...in the pool....]

When—? How did you—!?

[flamekthunder]

[He just continues to smile lightly at her.]

I already knew you were heading this way... Not too hard to set up a little trap.

[starshower]

[Her hands go to her hips, her own smile blooming along with more of those bubbles that are now starting to rise from the water as she approaches.]

Led the rabbit right into the jaw of the wolf, did you?

[This sly wolf. Her sly wolf.

Her eyes shamelessly rove over him, even through the water.]

[flamekthunder]

[A grin as he watches her... And then slowly moves further away towards the other side of the large pool.]

She still needs to come closer.

[starshower]

You know the rules of the springs. Still need to get out of these clothes first.

[Tifa peers at him coyly, watching as he wades further away, and she tugs gently on the hem of her sweater, eyes beckoning him back.]

[flamekthunder]

Then she better take them off.

[Smirk.]

But she better start soon or this wolf may change his mind...

[starshower]

Already? So impatient...

[She tugs her sweater a little higher and higher, revealing her naval.]

You're not even going to come over and help?

[flamekthunder]

Nah.

[And now he's leaning against the wall, arms stretched out as his torso is more exposed above the water.]

I prefer watching my meals undress.

[starshower]

[The spring is going to turn into a red heart bubble bath if he's not careful with how he moves in the water.

She's not subtle at all about the way she licks her lips, watching the drops trickle over him as she pulls her sweater up and over her head finally. Next are her boots, and bends over, her long, dark brown hair spilling over her shoulder and in front of her face, masking the way she keeps her eyes on him as she unzips them.]

Where's the fun in that?

[flamekthunder]

[Likewise, his eyes rove over hers, and there may be some red hearts forming around where he is, floating atop the water. No need to bother and hide it, right?]

It's fun for me.

[starshower]

[She kicks off one boot, and then the other, along with her socks, before she starts unbuttoning her jeans.]

Buttering me up, huh?

[Down they slide, over the curve of her curves, revealing a white bikini underneath. She came prepared, and no, she's not going to slip out of it.]

Thought you were impatient.

[With her shirt still on, pulled up to show off her hips, she slowly steps into the water, but she only goes as far as her knees. And around them, red hearts begin to pool.]

[flamekthunder]

You're the one who's been running all over the place.

[A smirk as he sees that bikini. Wow no fun—]

I've been waiting.

[starshower]

Waiting up until I got here. After that...

[She arches playfully, knowing full well that his eyes are glued to her now, as she pulls her shirt up over her head. Her hair tumbles back down over her and the matching white top that wraps around her. It's one she's never worn before, bought specifically for this occasion, and as she lowers herself further into the water until it's nearly at her hips, she gestures.]

Well? What do you think?

[flamekthunder]

Hmm...

[His head turns one way and then the other, as if fully appraising her as his eyes move all over her, lingering at her chest, hips, and then up to her lips.]

It's all right.

[starshower]

[She remains completely still for a moment, watching him as his eyes take her in and appraise her.]

Just all right?

[Tifa begins to wade towards him, the water splashing gently with each subtle motion, each sway of her hips. And it isn't from the heat of the water that her cheeks and neck are flushing.]

I picked it out for you.

[flamekthunder]

Well...

[And now he starts to move again, slowly wading through the water as he allows himself to rise up a little more, exposing more of his abs as the water trickles down.]

It won't last for long.

[starshower]

[She catches her lip between her teeth at the sight of him as she continues to close that distance, eyes moving down, following the trail of droplets that skim over his muscles... and then back up... knowing full well what's hidden beneath the water's surface.

But she suddenly stops at the center of the pool.]

You don't always have to rush things, you know. You caught the rabbit, didn't you?

[flamekthunder]

I'm starting to think you want me to rush with how many times you've brought it up.

[Just an arch of the brow...

Before he just suddenly hauls himself backwards up over the ledge, sitting on it as as the water streams down from his completely bare body, legs casually crossed in front of the other.]