Come On In, The Water's Fine~

[not_a_moonkitty]

A hot spring

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[mizuno_hime]

Glancing out the window with an air of quiet resignation, Mercury finds herself wishing for the chance to escape the daily routine of administering lessons and examinations to her students, and enjoy the beautiful weather it's turning out to be.

She gets her wish a moment later when she finds herself in the nexus. She can't help a mischievous grin, and she cheerfully walks a little ways, only to come upon the hot spring. The day is getting better by the moment.

"Excuse me, I apologize for intruding," she murmurs politely to its current inhabitant.

[not_a_moonkitty]

"It's fine~" Luna doesn't open her eyes just yet; she understands this hot spring is probably a public one, so it's not unusual to have it all to oneself for too long.

[mizuno_hime]

Before much longer, Mercury has slipped into the hot spring a modest distance away from Luna, her clothes folded neatly and left at the side. Ahh, this does feel good. The warm water caresses her and soothes away the tiny aches that come from so much time at a desk.

"Still," she wonders aloud, "I wonder where exactly this is. I found it by accident."

[not_a_moonkitty]

Luna laughed. "So did I," she admits, finally opening her eyes and looking to the source.

Commence freak-out.

"M-M-Mercury?!" she cried, sitting up straight so quickly water splashes around her.

[selene_queen]

Earth again. She can tell it right away from the gently-moving wind on her face to the rustling of its greenery to the off-blue water of the hot spring and its scent. To set foot on this vibrant planet once more must be because of the nexus.

She accords Luna a gracious smile, as though completely unsurprised to find her here. "Good afternoon, Luna."

[not_a_moonkitty]

Oh my...

The last time she saw her Queen was before the Dark Kingdom's invasion; had she been revived as well. She's instantly at attention. "Your Highness," she greets, bowing as much as she could in the water, fighting the tears of joy that sprang to her eyes.

[selene_queen]

Selene raises a hand to cover her mouth in faint amusement at Luna's surprise, assuming at first that it's simply from embarrassment at being found unexpectedly in such a casual atmosphere. But it's clear there's something else behind it a moment later, and her face falls to something more serious.

"Luna, has something happened?"

[not_a_moonkitty]

Luna blinks; she doesn't know? "My Queen," she asks, her voice keeping even, "What is the last thing you remember, before arriving at this place?"

[lighteningqueen]

Was that an offer for taking a dip there? Why I do believe it was.

There's a small splash as Jun "gracefully" enters the spring. Unlike everyone else she doesn't wear a towel, instead she's clothed in a short-shorts and tanktop that she found. Green of course. Blame her other heritage, because bathing nude with others? Slightly strange.

But, the water is very warm and pleasant, and Jun happily sinks back into it with a soft sigh. Mhmm...

[not_a_moonkitty]

Looking up, Luna was unsurprised to see someone else enjoying the luxurious hot spring. It was hard to resist, after all. "Good afternoon," she greets with a slight nod of her head.

[lighteningqueen]

Jun glances up, squinting slightly to see the woman. Finally recognising her, she gives Luna a small smile.

"Oh, hey Luna-sensei," she says, addressing her etiquette teacher who commonly despairs over this girl's informality, "What's up?"

[not_a_moonkitty]

Luna's blue eyes widen in surprise. "Ah... have we met?" she asks, tilting her head and looking utterly confused. This girl knew her, but... She wasn't familiar at all.