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Ahh, it's so great to finally visit the hot springs after so long! The air is so nice and fresh, and the night sky is beautiful... Makes you wanna just stare off into space and never come back down...

Hey, cute stuff, you keeping up with me?

I- well of course it's cold out, it's the middle of winter, ya dork. It'll be warmer once you get in. Promise. Now hurry your cute little butt over here before I smack it. //lightheartedly//

Good.

Aw come on, there's no need to be so meek, riiight? We're both girls after all.

Right.

Now get over here already, or you'll freeze.

//Add some water effects?//

Aaaahhhhh, that feels nice. So much better than that tiny ol' bath I have at home. How about you? How's the water? Nice and warm, right? Mmh, I could just sink in and stay here forever... The cool night air paired with the steam, the mini waterfall, and of course: the hot water... It's all so calming you can't help but let your worries melt away... But- mmh. You're uncomfortable, aren't you?

No, no, don't even try it with me. It's written all over you. You're upset. You clutch your shoulder and huff like that when you're dysphoric. So I'll ask again... ...are you okay? //Really gently//

//The listener starts to cry//

A-ah-- Hey hey, shh… shshsh… Shhhhh... It's okay... Yeah, just lean into me for a second.. It's alright, I'm right here. Good girl...

...Mhm, I mean that. You're a wonderful girl, and you belong here.

Hey- just- listen to me, okay?? You. Belong here. You're not invading anybody's space just by being you. Don't you ever think that. You're just as welcome as any other lady, okay?

...okay.

Now, do you wanna talk about what's bothering you, or would you rather sit in silence for a minute or two?

It's okay to leave if things get too bad, too, okay? I know just having a towel covering you isn't always the best.

Just wanna sit? Alright.

//Listener takes a minute to calm down, feel free to add breathing ambience or something for the 'quiet company' feel//

You... okay still?

A little calmer. Okay. That's good to hear.

Do you... wanna talk about it?

Okay. Take some deep breaths and start when you're ready.

...

You... Body dysphoria again, hm? Started when you were changing? I had a feeling it was that. I was hoping the warm water would stave off a bit of that but... You looked really stressed.

...

You don't think you're feminine enough? Auh, hun... Please don't say that about yourself. You may not believe it when you're all upset like this, but you're *really* pretty.

Hmm. Looking you over... Yep. Way too pretty to be in the men's bath.

I mean it! You're beautiful. Your lips, your cheeks, your eyes, and everything else. I couldn't be happier to be friends with someone so nice-looking.

What you're born with doesn't exempt you from being beautiful. And it doesn't exempt you from being a girl.

I want you to repeat it with me:

"I am pretty."

"I am beautiful,"

"and I belong here with the girls."

Awee, here comes more tears... Go ahead, lean into me again...

Yeah... So beautiful...

Hey- I just noticed this but... Did you change your hair some? I noticed something different when I saw you today.

…Maybe it's just a result of not seeing you for so long. You look great, regardless.

I missed you a lot, actually. We might be best friends but I've been so busy we haven't gotten to take a vacation like this in a while.

Girl to girl? I always had an inkling you were... how do I say this? Something was just off. Even as kids there was this weird connection with us. With you. You never really... *felt* like a boy to me.  I saw it with other girls, too. You got along differently with them. It felt more... right, I guess.

Hm? *Did* I say that when you first came out? Well I guess since it's coming to my noggin again it must be true!

I do remember when you came out, actually. I wasn't surprised at all.

Well, I suppose in the moment I was a bit shocked, but after the initial "oh!" moment I thought… "Yeah. That suits her."

Ah- getting off me? Does this... mean you're feeling better?

Yaaay, that's great to hear.

I-- hey, hey, no need to apologise. Really. It's *really* hard to deal with, I'm sure.  But I know you're harder.

...okay, bad phrasing.

A- Heyyy hehehe! Nooo don't laaaugh! Stop laughing at meeeeee! //giggling while talking//

You know I that meant stronger, dorkus.

Ahehehe. It's good to see a smile on your face though.  You have a really cute smile.

I– Hey, no splashing! //giggling again//

Oh now you're asking for it...

//sploosh//

Okay, okay, really. We should cut it out before we get in trouble.

Mmhmm. Time to get comfy.

Just let the hot water wash over you... so gentle and warm. Cleanses the soul, doesn't it?

The hot springs have a special atmosphere this time of year. Snow lining the fences, and the frosty air mixed with the steam coming off of the bath...

…

Heyy, I'm allowed to be a little deep sometimes. I'm a dork but I still have emotions. Hmph.

It's quite the scenery though, I'm glad you came with us. The other two should be joining us soon.

Think you'll be okay?

Mmh. I think so too.

Just four friends chilling in a hot spring.

Fiiiive feet apart 'cause we're not gay?

Hah, as if.

So. Sleeping arrangements. Down to sleep with me?

I-- not like that, doofus! Hey- quit teasing meee!

I just thought that there were two foutons and four of us, and we're pretty close, so I thought you'd be more comfortable with me.

No, none of us are sleeping on the floor. I wouldn'-- wait. Were you saying *I* should sleep on the floor there?

Rude. //jokingly//

But yeah, bunking with me okay with you?

Perfect. And yes, I promise I'll try not to snore…

...much.

//splish//

Hey! Just *had* to have the last splash, didn't you?

Alright, okay, I'll be the bigger girl and let you have it.

Hm... how about some good ol' ping pong after? Two-on-two. Deathmatch. Final destination, no items. You down?

Ahehe, so what if I get competitive? It makes it fun!

Oh- Speak of the devils. Hi, you two!

//turning back to listener//

Gonna be ok? Awesome.

I'll be right here if you need, right next to you.

Just us girls… you'll be fine. I promise.

You'll be great, cute stuff. Let's have a fun girl's night together.