[OPEN] Weapons Exercise

[bunsofsteel]

Just because she was in a strange location didn't mean she was about to take a vacation... Especially not after being beaten so thoroughly by that Neji. The thought still was enough to freeze her blood, the slightest threads of panic starting to set in before her lip firms and she gathers her Chakra in her feet, leaping straight up into the air. For today's training, at least, she'd left the scroll leaning against one of the short wooden posts simulating a human body. Instead, a long katana shimmered in the late afternoon sunlight as she twists in midair, flipping over with a harsh kiai to split the log neatly in two, then turn, weaving her way through another weapon's form, twisting and pivoting as she fought enemies only she could see. Sweat dripped from her brow, the twin buns of her hair disheveled as she panted for breath, unwilling or unable to quit as she keeps pushing herself.

First that Sasuke, then Neji. She kept finding herself forced into situations where she couldn't fight at range. If she were ever going to advance, she needed to get past her current level. They were geniuses, but -- well, if Lee had proven anything, it was that hard work really could beat a genius.

The question would be if she could ever get to that point herself.

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[bunsofsteel]

She plants both hands on the edge of the tub and leans in to him, shivering at his touch. "This might be a stupid question, but... can I stay here?"

[youngesthokage]

He blinked at her and canted his head. "Well, I did run the bath for you."

[bunsofsteel]

"You know what I mean." She just tilts her head and glances at him, tilting her head to press an open-mouthed kiss to his shoulder. "I mean, as a place to live."

[youngesthokage]

He leaned enough to turn off the water and ran his fingers up the side of her neck. "You even considered going elsewhere?"

[bunsofsteel]

"Mmm... maybe for a second," she admits a little teasingly, running her hand along his arm to take his fingers and lightly kiss their tips. "But you need someone to keep you company, so I suppose I could do that." With that, she doesn't let go of his hand, but slips down into the water with a contented sigh.

[youngesthokage]

He hummed, sliding down into the water after her, watching her reactions. "You really like baths don't you?"

[bunsofsteel]

Letting go of his hand, she lets her head rest back against the lip of the tub and just relaxes into the water with a nod. "I work with weapons. Hot water is the easiest way to make sure I don't lose flexibility in my muscles."

[youngesthokage]

He reached over and ran his palm along her shoulder. "I can help with that too. I -can- give you a more thorough rubdown than earlier."

[bunsofsteel]

"You won't get too distracted?" She opens one eye and tilts her head enough to give him a grin, thoroughly content to stay right where she is. When's the last time she got a nice bath like this, anyway?

[youngesthokage]

He made an amused noise. "I didn't before did I?" He slid around so he was in front of her and kneaded the fronts of her shoulders. "I -do- have self control."

[bunsofsteel]

She lets out a pleased hum and lets her shoulders fall back, though she keeps her eyes on his face. "And what if I get distracted~?"

[youngesthokage]

"You're perfectly welcome to get distracted whenever you like." It was a murmur, low and throaty as he worked his hands down, skipping around her breasts with care.

[bunsofsteel]

She can't help but shiver when his hands go around her breasts like that; between his hands and the warmth of the water, her muscles ease beneath his touch. Letting her eyes fall almost-closed, she stays there against the tub and lets out a small hum. "I see~"

[youngesthokage]

He leaned forward, breathing out against her skin. "I should hope so." His fingers brushed along the underside of her breasts, though it was entirely to knead the muscles there.

[bunsofsteel]

Shivering again, she lets her head fall back and her eyes close completely. "Or maybe I should just let you finish," she murmurs, though her voice is starting to get perhaps the tiniest bit breathy.

[youngesthokage]

"Whatever you like Tenten." He murmured the words directly into her ear, hair brushing her cheek as he kneaded downward over her belly.

[bunsofsteel]

His voice in her ear makes her squirm, turning her head to brush her lips over his cheek without opening her eyes. "Wouldn't this be easier out of the tub?"

[youngesthokage]

"Mmm but you're in the tub now." He slid his hands low on her belly, just shy of her groin before moving them to her upper thighs.

[bunsofsteel]

She's practically trembling under each new brush of his hands, another breathy sigh escaping her lips. "You're doing this on purpose!"

[youngesthokage]

"I should hope so, I said I would, didn't I?" He lifted his head away from her, sinking down in the water a bit as he kneaded slowly down her legs.

[bunsofsteel]

She hums and doesn't answer, one hand falling back to grasp the edge of the tub and squeeze hard, not about to interrupt again until he's finished, lest he stop.

[youngesthokage]

He slid his hands to the undersides of her legs, kneading firmly at her muscles. "Do you like it?"

[bunsofsteel]

Those muscles spasm beneath his touch for a moment, more heavily muscled than her arms, and she fights back a small, breathy groan. "You can go harder, if you want," she says finally, tipping her head back to exhale.

[youngesthokage]

"Mmm didn't I tire you when I was harder?" He did apply more pressure though.

[bunsofsteel]

That sends a hand flying from the side of the tub to lightly cuff his ear. "Already told you, was already tired from training!" Her indignation was softened by a smile, but she still dares him to increase the pressure again by pressing down against his hands.