((Like all my other friends who decided to skip school today. XP I'ma keel him too.))
"Fine...whatever." Edward watched as the girls left and then making sure Al was going to be alright by himself, made his way to the male side, grabbing up a towel on his way...he wasn't that bad....was he?

Kiri almost laughed as she was drug behind Shiba into the hot spring room, she turned polietly away and followed her suit, stepping under another showerhead shaking her head as water filtered through her hair and down her neck.
"It certainly is better than cold creek water isn't it?" She laughed remembering how she dove in to rid herself of Alphonse's dirt prison.
"Remind me never to do that again."

::I ran my fingers though my long blue hair and lathered up, then put the towel around my body and stepped out and turned off the water. "Definitely better, now I dont smell like a foot!"
I sat down and waited for her "So... I dont think Ed likes me. He is such a jerk. You said he 'looks at me a way' I sure didn't see it.." I removed the bandage from my face and clapped and touched my cheek, making the wound vanish, while Kiri's back was faced to me, I had to keep my healing a secret.::

"Well....you can't tell when I'm in the open..I think his fire overwhelms everything else..but I've seen a flicker of it when he doesn't think anyone can see." Kiri raised her voice only slightly as she turned up the water, letting the spray massage her tired body. She relished in the warmth and let out a small sigh..it had been forever since she'd taken a real bath.
"Just be patient..you'll see it." She stepped out tying the towel's ends and then clapping her hands to dry her gloves out, they were cleaner than they were and certainly showed it, now that they were a light brown instead of chocolate.

::I let out a tch and stand up "I'm not gonna tell him anything. He's a dense ass and I don't think he'll ever let up. Besides, I'm sure he's gonna go to the next town soon anyway, its just a matter of time until his master gives him an order, and he'll go running."
I look at the floor "...I think he'd just break my heart anyway. I think he's got a girl already.. Winry, I think he said her name was?" I shake my head and look up at her "Lets...get off the topic, this is kinda awkward. Just...don't mention anything I said to you to Ed or Al okay? They're better off not knowing." I tighten my towel and walk out to the outside spring and look around. Steam filled the air, and there was a tall fence all around. Hot water poured from Brass tigers and I smiled and dropped my towel and walked in slowly "Ohh it feels so good!!!" I cupped my breasts and sat down and leaned back on a rock and looked up at the sky. It was a peaceful night.::

Kiri let out a hiss as she slid into the water.
"I won't mention anything." She agreed...to be perfectly honest...she didn't care. What were matters of the heart to one who didn't have a clue?
"You really dislike his position in the Military don't you?" She asked after a pause.
"I can see why...The Ishballan War.....was...was....terrible..so many lives..." She leaned forward in the murky water and grasped her ankles.
"Shiba...do you believe...in punishing a person...for something that they had no control over?"

::I smile at her as she walked in. Her skin was pale, but her body was as a pure beautiful sight. I looked away, blushing and then back to her eyes.
I looked away "He's a dog. All in the military are, and nothing will change that. It's not just his position I hate, its all Military."
My eyes swell up "The Ishballan war..was a tragedy among so many things..on so many levels.."
I breathed in the warm air and put my arms at my sides and swirled my finger around the square of the tile in the spring. I glanced at her, "Thats..and odd question... I do NOT believe in punishment over something they had no control over. Why do you ask?"::
[Ed is on the other side of the wall, if hes in the spring- can he hear us?]

She shrugged and leaned back.
"Your predjudice of Edward....and....just a little s....soul searching of my own." She blushed and looked away blinking rapidly.
"I'm sorry...forgive me..that was not my place to speak ill of you."

Edward leaned against the rock and sighed, sinking into the water. He knew he should have waited...now he was going to have to listen to all the girl's dribble...and the whole 'Dog of the Military' thing was doing nothing for his self-esteem...he knew his hands were stained...but it had all been for a greater purpose.

((XDD I was just about to mention that))

::I glare at her "Edward is in the military. I cant change my feelings about someone like that." I sigh deeply "I..guess I am in the wrong for hating him so much huh? It wasn't him specifically that killed my parents.. But he's just..such a jerk! So pushy.. i try to be so nice to him, even look cute for him, but he's an idiot. He doesn't even notice.." I look to her and splash her "Hey, I thought we were getting off this topic?" I laugh.
I lean back and sigh deeply, putting my hands behind my head. "I'm sure He'll be gone by morning... so no use in falling for him now.. now Alponse..if he were human, I think id just love him to death, he's such a sweethert!" I close my eyes. "He's...girl-dumb.. didn't even wanna see my painting 'cause its of a nude. Such a baby.."::

Kiri nodded, adding a slight roll to her eyes.
"You've just nailed Aniki." She sighed and leaned against her knees.
"But then again I think all boys are like that." She smiled and blocked the spray with her hands, but wasn't all that sure that Edward would be leaving the two of them anytime soon.
"Give him time...he may very well end up like Edward."

Shows what she knows....I notice... Edward blew bubbles around his nose and glared at the rocks opposite where he was...he'd noticed her flirts...but it was kind of hard to flirt back with someone that hated him....just for a silver pocketwatch.

::I laugh and sit up "Youre in love with Aniki? Awww!!" I pull her to me and give her noogies "Sooo cute, you two do look adorable together!!!" I released her and lifted my legs out of the water, my back on the floor. "Edward...Edward... he is just..." i sigh and look at her "His eyes are so sweet, aren't they??" I grin and dunk my head under water, getting flustered, thinking of his eyes again::
[Speaking of Halo, Matt beat it already >.>]

Kiri's face turned a beet red and she flailed against the other girl's grasp.
"NO!!" She cried laughing.
"Nothing of the sort!!" She was starting to appreciate this..Phsyical Contact that Shiba showed her and only rubbed her arms with a hand as she was let go, it was...odd..to be that close to someone...but..she supposed that this was normal for Humans.
"I suppose....if you think honied wasps are sweet." She smiled and dunked all but her head into the warmth.

Honied Wasps? What the hell!? Edward was confused....were the girls complementing him....or making fun of him....he doubted he'd ever know.
"Those two are so weird." He muttered into the vapors.
((I don't play it that often..just at lock-ins and then I'm always the first one to die XDD I die and die often...the N00bish honor kill XDDD))

::I stand up "Well, I'm getting hungry. Are you joining me and Ed for dinner? Or you wanna just get room service? I know how you are with going outside.." I walk to the side and pick up my towel, and cover myself with it.
I laugh at her remark about honey wasps "Ohh come now, have you ever looked into his eyes? Ive never seen a prettier color..and it matches his hair!!" i squeed and turnt red and cleared my throat
"Okay now.. since my clothes are in the wash, I guess Ill wear the Kimono the hostess left for me..." I walk inside and dry off and put it on. it was a light shade of purple with sakura petal patterns on it. After brushing my hair, I tied my hair back and put the sandals on carefully, over my automail.::
[he's been trying to get me into it since day one. its boring and hard]

Again that nervous fidgeting..but it slowed and she nodded.
"I think....I'll join you....if only for a little while." She smiled and then pocked her hand into her other palm.
"That's right." She raced inside and quickly shoved her clothes into the shower and scrubbed them down with a bit of soap that was there. When they were soaked and her white tank looked a little brighter, she drug them out from under the water and clapped her hands once more, drawing the water from the cloth and forcing it down the drain. She stood, pulling her shirt over her head with a smile.
"Better than waiting." She did the same with her hair, leaving it a bit damp since she didn't want a repeat of the diner. With a shake of her head, Kiri was ready to go.
"Now all that's left is to wait on Edward."

Speaking of which....
Edward had scrambled out of the water as they made ready to leave...there was no way that he was passing up a free meal. He jerked on what clean clothes he had and raced back to the room to get Al.

::I nodded and looked to her "I guess..it'll be better with you there, so I'm not alone with him. Thats the last thing I need.. awkward silence of evil stares.." i rubbed my forehead and waited for her to dress. Then I made my way down the hall towards the room slowly. My body felt so warm, the clacking of my wooden sandals echoed through the halls and I knocked on the hotel room door.::
[...theyre never gonna get to be alone huh? unless you have a plan >.>

((XDD *Scheming face* Mehbeh.......no really...this is almost to the point of scary XDD))

Kiri ran ahead to their room to make sure that her cloak was still there and that Edward hadn't trashed it, and she nodded to both he and Alphonse as she skirted the threshold.
She headed for where she assumed Shiba had lain it by the window and looked out...and paled. There were more blue uniforms out on the street and she ducked out of sight seeing that they held wanted posters.
"On...second thought." She muttered.
"I'll just stay in the room." She sat on the bed with a smile.
Edward, who had been talking with Alphonse only groaned.
"Fine, Al..stay with her, make sure she doesn't wreck anything." Kiri shot him a glance and then crossed her arms.
"As if I'd want to draw that kind of attention to myself."

[XD we must be thinking alike...unless youre just making it seem that way LOL]

::I sigh deeply "Just stay out of trouble you two. Order some room service and we'll be back in a little while.." Grabbing my wallet and tucking it under my bow/belt I folded my hands together and looked to him "Ready?" I said it in kind of a low tone, I was still kind of angry with him for being so cold to Kiri and an ass towards me. I started for the exit and spoke "Theres a nice italian bistro around the corner.." I muttered::

((That last one yea LOLZ, that was a last minute thing, but the others really wern't, cross my heart and hope to die, stick a needle in my eye! XDD))

Kiri nodded and glanced one last time out the window as they left, Edward pausing to keep the door open for Shiba.
"As ready as I'll ever be." He said simply.
"Where we go is up to you Shiba...whatever you like." He tried his darndest to be a gentleman..he really did..but it still came out a little harsh.

[eww needles in eyes *cry, then passes out*]

::I thank him for holding the door and walk down the street, I look around. I was pretty busy, but it was a Saturday night after all. I yawned and looked down at Ed, who seemed to be in a daze. "So... i guess this meal is to repay you for watching over me as I slept last night.." I said, half-heartedly. "We made alot of money today, and I don't like to carry alot on me."
The clacking of my shoes caught the attention of a few men eating at ramen shacks we walked by; one whistled and i groaned "Horny bastards.." i muttered, wishing I hadn't worn the kimono.::

((XDD))

"You really don't need to see it that way...I didn't do it to be repaid." For once, he was completely honest..he hadn't done it to be repaid...it was just something he felt compelled to do. Edward glared back at the Ramen shops and moved to Shiba's other side, blocking her from view.
"She's with me morons! Go take a long walk...into TRAFFIC!" He looked back to her and apologized.
"...but you really shouldn't have to hear that."

::I looked at him, he seemed calmer than usual. He was keeping beside me..usually he was behind me when we walked.. and he seemed a tad bit closer to my side as well.
As he moved and yelled at the gawking men, I looked away blushing. "I'm..with you?" i muttered and glanced over at him. His braid was neater than normal.
One of the men yelled back "ohh sorry there shorty, didn't see yah there!"
I frowned and covered my face, getting ready for Ed to attack them. The lavender scent of my bath covered me and i took in the scent to calm down. We were approaching the diner::

Edward nodded.
"Yes with me." He ground his teeth, but said nothing, passing the men and opening the door for Shiba.
"It takes a [i[small[/i] brain to attack size." He called back. He breathed deeply, all at once aware of the lavender that she wore....it must have worked...because he hadn't found the urge to rip the two limb from limb yet...he sighed and pulled her chair out for her, then taking his own seat across from her after scooting her chair back under the table.

::I looked to him as I walked past him as he held the door "Thanks.." I said. I figured he was trying to get on my good side, but I figured I'd humor him.
Sitting down, I found Edward behind me, pushing me in from the back of my chair "Ed, I can do that myself.." I scoffed. He was being nicer than usual and I watched him as he took his seat across from me.
"You know, I'm only feeding you to repay you, so stop acting so nice. Its making me uncomfortable. Its not like you, and its kinda creeping me out.." I sipped my water as the waiter came by with the menus and 2 glasses of champagne. I smiled and sipped it; dumb ass didn't even know we weren't of age.
I looked though the menu and smiled "I know what Im getting..."::

Edward chuckled, but glared on the inside...damnit!! What did he have to do to catch a break! SLAY A FREAKIN' DRAGON!! THIS WASN'T THE DARK AGES FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!! He sighed and looked away from the glass..opting instead to down the water left there.
"I just don't want you to get the wrong idea about me.." He muttered at last.
"Like I've said before...I'm not that bad of a guy once you get past that damned silver blinder you hate so much."
He rested his chin on his hand and glanced over the room...this was getting him nowhere...blast it all....if things didn't turn around...his evening was going to SUCK.

::I looked to him and my face softened "Youre...right..." I put out my hand as if we were going to shake hands "Start over? Hi I'm Shiba, and you are?" I smiled at him...maybe he was trying, and I should give him a chance. I held my hand out over the table and waited for him to respond::

A gold eye rolled around to her face and his lips twitched into a slight smile.
"Edward Elric." He said taking her hand.
"Dog of the Military...but I hope you can see past that." He was full out smirking as he shook Shiba's hand.
Maybe...just maybe...we'll start out on the right foot this time. He thought.
Clean slate and everything.