Look at me

[18:13] Rindou unlocked the door of the second half of the shrine, opening the door and revealing a structure that mirrored the other one in just about every aspect. The white white half of the yin-yang symbol was painted on the eastern wall; a window spread high and wide on the western wall, giving a slight peek into the other shrine and allowing the light from outside to spread out. A simple gesture was made to show the building around Rindou as she turned to face Calista.

"Do you like it?"
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[18:20] She follows Rindou out, across the courtyard, and finally into the second shrine. Without seemingly noticing her eyes trace the other woman's form as she walks. Admiring it before she caught herself as they entered the building. She takes in the sight of the second-half, structurally it was the same as the other. Decorated a bit differently at the very least.

Stepping to be in front of Rindou, she speaks her voice still the same calm tone it had been.

"I like it, at least it isn't the exact same as the other.. I think people would get bored if that were the case."

Rindou was scarcely an inch taller than herself, but rubies met ambers nonetheless as she spoke.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[18:22] The young woman nodded, noting the approach of the kitsune and allowing their gaze to meet for quite a long moment. She never was one to shy away from confrontation - or at least that's how she saw it in that very moment. While she was unsure of Calista's intents, the Sakamoto asked a question that had a deeper meaning than what may be caught on.

"Do you really think a small difference like that can make something better, or is it the unison of both that makes it great?"
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[18:28] It was far from confrontation, though she blinked as that question was asked. Her tail swishes softly behind her as she opens her mouth to speak,

"Simultaneous action is always best I think. Especially if all are on one accord, though.. even the small things add up. It all matters in the end."

Her facial features would soften, she could sense the way the other felt. She wasn't trying to be aggressive or anything of the sort.. and if she were she wouldn't be quiet about it.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[18:33] Rindou could feel the spark of confrontation dying off as Calista's features softened a bit, leaving her to listen to her words and wonder why she came so close to keep eyes locked if it were not to take the opportunity to strike.

A blink. Another blink. Confusion was obvious on her features as she tried to get some explanation and determine the kitsune's intent.

"Then you believe that multiple parties working towards something together as a whole is better, correct? Even when it comes to people?"
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[18:40] She could tell she was confused to some extent, and even she herself was unsure why she had gotten so close. It seemed silly from an objective perspective.

"Possibly, though in the end, the situation at hand makes the biggest difference.. Seems like something that would be a bit more case-by-case hm?"

Her eyes slowly slip down, giving brief admiration to the other woman's face before control reasserted and they drifted back... what was this..? Why was she doing this..?

It was if in the slightest ways her own body was rebelling, though it was only in the smallest of ways..
(Calista Shimasu)
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[18:48] Rindou's eyes caught on Calista's admiration. It was the same kind of amazement as the woman herself gave both of the girl's parents when she was much, much younger; although to admire someone your own age in such a way when their only notable feat was bringing forth two shrines was peculiar.

No, this was definitely more like the way the Sakamoto had stared at Caira when they relaxed in the spa. A smirk traced itself upon Rindou's lips as she leaned just a bit closer, bringing herself right up in Calista's personal space and challenging her in a way. Her chest gently pressed up against hers as she leaned even further, brushing right by her cheek before a whisper escaped her.

"What about this situation, Lady Regent?"

She could honestly not believe how easy it was to flirt and entice someone who wasn't the object of her love. An aggressive approach to Calista's slip-up was definitely in Rindou's best interest.
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[19:01] She was having some sort of inner struggle, the first time she had really tried to resist such desires.. mostly because of their current target. It seemed her small slip had been caught, Rindou's chest lightly pressing against her own.

The foxes breath became ever so slightly heavier, those whispered words sending chills down her spine as the other's breathe crossed her skin.

There was a large part of her that wanted her to shove the other girl away entirely.. to leave. And yet.. she didn't. The places their bodies met tingled, making her crave even more contact.

Making her crave more, their was some sort of brief struggle on her face. The slightest hesitation, but from within her depths somewhere a strange feeling of sensuality enveloped her.

"I think I'd want to handle this one alone.."

With the other's headso close she finds herself unable to resist any longer. Her own head is pressed into Rindou's shoulder and neck. Something akin to a nuzzle being performed.. though she was ready to open herself..

It was more than usual desire, something had begun to take hold.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[19:12] Was it cruel to push up against Calista's weakness? To make her want what she couldn't quite resist just a bit more and more until she broke down and found comfort in the one she supposedly hated? Definitely.

This was a farcry from appreciation and love for who Rindou was, but rather solely driven for what she was. For one who envied the love, appreciation, and admiration of others the brief and short interaction left the Illuminated full of desires.

.. Not physical, mind you; she wanted to be loved, admired, held, and have the sort of relationship that she dreamed of ever since she spoke of Reito about it all. A single friend would be enough. Dedication. Loyalty.

Calista's lips brushing up against Rindou's neck offered but a false sense of love, leaving the woman to be on her cruelest and least sinful behavior. Her hands reached around the kitsune's body, pulling her tail along for a tight, briefembrace. Just enough for the Regent to feel their heart beat together, for the taste of her skin to imprint itself upon her lips, for the scent of her hair to remind her of this moment forever.

... And it was all over. Released. A step back was taken while Rindou held a smile.

"It's quite a shame you looked at your retainer during that fight. Your eyes should have been laid on me."

Her deep desire for attention and true appreciation had served to light up that lust of Calista's further, to perhaps charm her and make her do the very thing she refused to do beforehand: To be the one stepping forward to mend their relationship.

All because the Sakamoto envied what Reito and Isaac had. What Caira and Adrian grew into. She would not settle for less.
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[19:20] She was lost in what she sought, the scents filling her nose, the contact of their skin. All of it adding to that one thing.. to make her feel human. She had broken things off with Elyon because she could not love him in such a way.. or anyone else.

The closest she got was sharing herself with others, to embrace how two people could become one even if for a little while. To one who lacked many emotions, and many feelings, it was a beacon. It was no wonder she was so weak to resist such a thing..

Her tail embraced to pull her close, that faintest brush now full contact to imprint the taste of Rindou's skin on her lips..

Then she was released... left wanting.. even after she pulled away all she could smell or taste was her.

Her voice was ever so husky, low with her want,

"They still can be.."
(Calista Shimasu)
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[19:31] "I would not hate it."

This was the extent of the appreciation Calista would be able to see. Much like the baggy robes that covered her kimono and most definitely hid Rindou's body underneat, her thoughts and wants would remain mostly hidden to the kitsune.

Still, she played along with the needy Regent, pulling along the strings of her desires and seeing how far she could take things. Rindou was giving just enough for Calista to lose herself to those deep desires, dragging her along the way for a heated adventure.

Amber eyes laid upon the desire-filled ones the Shimasu shared, more words were spared at her person.

"Of course, a proper gaze does not waver; it does not look anywhere else." Conditions. Desires that stemmed from Rindou's deep jealousy lead her to those kind of measures; even moreso with the kitsune's lineage.

The Sakamoto's eyes trailed up and down Calista's frame for a few seconds before she spoke again.

"If you want my attention you will have to earn it."

Because Rindou would not settle for lesser than perfect. She had to be the best. She was meant to be.
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[19:40] She was effectively being pulled along.. her eyes were heavy-lidded as she tried to discern what she looked like beneath her clothes. To even imagine it..

Then those words were spoken.. and as if a snap was made next to her ear she seemed to slip from it.. She'd broken up with Elyon to avoid being chained to someone she didn't love.. so she could enjoy what she actually did feel.

Those ruby eyes open fully once more, though she didn't even seem embarrassed at her actions, though she would have to think more on them later... it was all so strange..

Though her voice as she speaks still conveys her want, though it wasn't the guidable lost one anymore.

"I broke things off with Elyon so I could enjoy others.. If I am being honest I would bed you here and now.., but I am incapable of the feelings for a relationship like my parents.. I just simply don't have them.

Though.. you do smell delightful, and I would like to taste more.."

Her tongue lightly rubs her lips, she needed to leave before something overtook her once more..

"Like with our other meetings.. I guess time will se."

She steps softly to the side, so Rindou could reach the door. She should tell someone about what happened..
(Calista Shimasu)
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[19:49] "How forward of you, Lady Regent."

Speaking of forward, Rindou stepped closer to Calista's side, moving right up to her side and testing her mettle. Her chest pushed up against the kitsune's arm and allowed her to more closely define those hidden treasures Rindou kept secret, revealing a gift as prominent as the noblewoman's status.

A soft glow shed its light through the crystals embedded in Calista's staff as amber eyes once more laid upon her. The Illuminated leaned in closer, her lips gently brushing up against the other's fluffy ears as she whispered.

"Quite the shame. You were only a few layers away from having my full attention."

The implications were rather forward and may just echo in Calista's mind as Rindou gently stepped away once more, allowing her scent to drift from the kitsune's sharp senses.

How could Calista even think about enjoying others when Rindou was there? The Sakamoto could not accept such a split desire - she had to rectify that lust and take it for herself.

She should be the one others looked at.
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[19:54] She felt supple breast against her arm, more than she would have ascribed to her that was for sure.. those lips brushing those soft sensitive ears her breath making the twitch ever so slightly. Those whispered words along with everything else almost enough to bring her under again..

Like she was hanging from a cliff.. only her claws kept her in place... the other's scent drifting away.. she was left unsated and horribly so. Though nothing had even really happened.

She waits for the door unlocked and doesn't say more at the moment.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[20:00] This tenacity. This endurance. This refusal to submit only lit a fire in Rindou's soul. How could she not look at her with admiration? How could she not love her? What did the noblewoman lack?

Horrible. Horrifying. Anger-inducing. She was certain that another could have done it. Caira's boldness would have earned her that love. Ashalle's raw attitude would have been enough. Adrian's constant teasing would have made Calista look.

Even Elyon had received her full attention for a moment.

Rindou did not.
Rindou did not.
Rindou did not.

The Illuminated held it all in, however. She could not show how she truly felt - it would be unbecoming of her. The sound of her sandals hitting against the wooden floor came with a rhythm as her hips swayed from side to side in an attempt to capture Calista's gaze and adoration.

How dare she merely want to bed her?

Who would Rindou have to become for her to be treated the way she should?

The door was unlocked.
(Rindou Sakamoto)
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[20:04] With the other's back turned she bit her lip, using that heightened sense she gained from being in pain to try and steel herself to make it out of here.

Those swaying hips practically begging for her touch.. the sound of key in lock gaining her attention.. she walks to stand near the door before saying in a calmer voice,

"One month, I'll come here first."

She would take the lead if allowed to walk outside.
(Calista Shimasu)
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[20:04] Rindou Sakamoto says, "Very well."