Issue 1 Downtime

Ayami was in the sauna, confused over the events of the past few days.

((Technically open))

Tala was in her usual good mood, considering her Dad was roaming around campus. She tucked her towel tightly around her body and took a deep breath making up her mind to relax and not sweat the small stuff. She paused a moment when she noticed she wasn't going to be alone in the sauna, but chose a place and smiled.

"Hi."

"Hi yourself," she smiled back, crossing her legs.

"I'm Tala, I love your hair." She took her seat and mimicked Ayami's pose, best way to sit when one is wearing a towel.

"Thank you," she smiled, nodding.

"What brings you to the sauna?"

"Needed to clear out my head, this seemed like a good idea. You?"

"It's a good spot to think."

"Good to know, maybe it'll do me good too."

"Worth a shot, at the very least.

What are YOU hiding from?"

"Long story short, my father. I guess I'm not really hiding, just...giving myself time so I can handle the situation like the adult I swore to my parents that I wanted to be."

"This is as good a place as any, then."

"Plus, it's the girl's sauna. Added bonus." She chuckled.

"Yeah, that might last for another five minutes."

"Oh..you invited someone, I can leave, no worry."

"No, I just know people at this school."

"Right..like XI...only older and alcohol lubricated."

"Just watch yourself. Boys will be boys around here."

"I have teeth and claws and friends with teeth and claws. I also have a Daddy who's well trained and also has teeth and claws." She smiled.

"We've got boys who will just have that turn them on. Honestly."

"Worked for my Dad, but..I have no problem ending all of a guy's romantic future if he can't take no for answer."

"In that case, I'll stay and watch."

"Bring popcorn and I'll put on a good show."

"Consider it done."