The pre-party Party (D10 LE Hideo's Yurt CLOSED)

[Ide Amaya]

Her arms go around his neck, feeling like she must hold on to him or be lost forever, though to what she doesn't know. The hint of sake makes her feel almost drunk, and though she doesn't want the kiss to end, eventually she must come up to breathe, her eyes opening, sparkling.

[Seppun Hideo]

"Your eyes tell the story so well" Hideo said as he looks into her eyes, trying to catch his breath "they sparkle when you're happy."

[Ide Amaya]

She has no words to answer with, but instead caresses the line of his jaw with whisper-soft fingertips, memorising the already familiar angles.

[Seppun Hideo]

He allowed her to trace his jaw for a little longer before moving to kiss again again. Deeply, lovingly. Stroking her hair and holding her close, content to spend a short while just enjoying the taste of her on his lips.

[Ide Amaya]

Her hand falls away from his jaw and she lets it settle on his shoulder. Closing her eyes again, her lips linger never more than a hair's breadth from his, interspersing sweet short kisses longer tender ones.

[Seppun Hideo]

They continue like this for a long while, not falling into desire, content to just enjoy the moments. Eventually, between kisses, Hideo manages to say "sake, my love?" but not breaking the moment.

[Ide Amaya]

"Please," she answers, her voice low and throaty, betraying her restrained desire.

[Seppun Hideo]

One final kiss, then Hideo leans back slightly to pour a cup of the now quite warm sake. He also tops up the water in the bowl so it stays warm before returning the bottle to sit in it. He offers the cup to her. "I only have one cup, so we have to share unless you brought yours."

[Ide Amaya]

"I did not," but she doesn't sound disappointed by this fact. "From this moment forward, we will share everything, my love."

[Seppun Hideo]

"We shall" Hideo nodded with a warm smile "I hope the sake is warm enough now. Tell me what you think of it warm compared to how it was the first time?"

[Ide Amaya]

She sips the hot sake, the flavour bursting on her tongue, the heat allows the aroma to fill her senses and eases the burn in her throat to a pleasant glow. "It's delightful."

[Seppun Hideo]

"It's supposed to be hot, so I'm glad you approve" Hideo nodded happily, wrapping his arms around her and stroking her side gently "I have yet to open the Shochu, but I think they will remain sealed. The sake is much nicer."

[Ide Amaya]

"There will be time plenty for that. Tonight is for sake. And tomorrow? Tomorrow is for sore heads and packing one's belongings." She takes another sip and, seeing as his hands are occupied, offers the cup to him.

[Seppun Hideo]

Hideo goes to take a sip from the cup in her hands, before speaking. "That is lovely, and tomorrow will be about packing. Perhaps we should have brought your items to my tent ahead of time" he chuckled "I have plenty to pack."

[Ide Amaya]

She angles to cup carefully for him. A wry chuckle, "and I so little. I am almost packed already."