[ Klaus blows a raspberry. He'd like to help anyone he can help, but if he says there might be more people, he's fairly certain she'll turn down his invitation. Geez.
[ When she responded that way, it was with the expectation that he was going to be a useful gay and keep trying to invite more people to his cozy adobe.
So now he's put her in a situation she hates. Giving in. Was she really the first person he asked?? ]
[ Azula hadn't wanted to rely on anyone for help, but it was becoming more difficult to pass up any opportunities for warmth especially as her fingertips couldn't find the flames to call forth. Her relationship with Klaus was comforting in that she felt relatively safe because a) she could confidently kick his ass and b) she found herself easily trusting him to not do anything deserving of kicking his ass. He clearly knew her well enough to pry, and knowing it'd just be them (and the promise of a hot bath, of which he has no idea how much quicker that made her get out of brooding circle) made it impossible to deny his offer.
She has to traverse the cold in unsuitable clothing, fingers and toes frozen solid by the time she makes it to Klaus' house. The warmth that greets her once she's inside makes her question her own lonesome stupidity, although she wouldn't have guessed Klaus would be thinking of her first for any reason to have considered asking him for shelter. It takes her a moment to gather herself, teeth chattering, adjusting to the much more welcoming climate. ]
Klaus?
[ She yells out his name only to determine where he was, already peeling off boots and wet clothes as she meanders up the steps to greet him. ]
[ He figures if she was actually in some need of help she will get to his place relatively quickly and he wasn't wrong. It's perfect timing, though, cause the bath is almost done filling up by the time he hears the door open and his name being called out. Klaus respounds by leaning out of the bathroom which is upstairs. It's close enough where she'll be able to see him from the balcony and hear the water running. ]
Yoohooo, up here! Hiii. You got here pretty quick.
Why would I take a leisurely stroll through the snow?
[ She yells back, Azula narrows her eyes at him once she catches sight of him, as close to a warning as he'd get for bringing up the pace at which she arrived. Her body is cold, teeth still chattering, they don't have to dwell on how much help she probably needed. It was unfortunate she'd let it get to this point, but she was entirely unprepared for a random blizzard. Mistakes were made.
The steam is the first thing she notices, digits twitching as they're reminded of what life is like not frozen. She numbly pulls her shirt over her head to toss on the floor as she stands in the threshold, pausing for a moment; he really did expect her to bust her ass getting here. How predictable had she become-- or was Klaus just good at seeing through her? ]
Why did you work so hard for this enormous house if you are going to be the only one in it?
[ Look, okay. It's just nice to have visitors sometimes. Especially if they're quick to come over.. even if the purpose is because of cold weather and his place provides warmth. He steps aside to give her room to come into the bathroom. ]
If I had a place that had a bunch of people constantly in it, I think it would be less likely for you to come over, right?
[ That's not the reason, but he likes buttering her up. ]
I know that I am amazing, but I find that incredibly hard to believe.
[ It's nice to pretend though, eyes scanning his face for a moment before ridding herself of the rest of her clothes. She's already slinked herself on over to the tub, resting her palms against the edge and leaning in to let the steam rush over her skin. These huge modern bathtubs were absolutely to-die-for, something she would 100% miss whenever she got sucked back to the Fire Nation. ]
[ A little exaggeration, but honestly, Klaus is fascinated by her. He would love to get to know her even better. He gives her enough space to find her comfort in the bathroom, his arms crossed against his chest. ]
Surely you wouldn't mind if someone helped you wash your hair.
[ Because he's fetching a brush nearby and kneeling by the tub whether she wants him to or not. ]
[ Azula steps into the tub and wastes no time slipping beneath the water up to her nose, life rushing back to appendages numbed by cold. The water bubbles as she heats it with her bending (a silent flex to herself) before settling again, resting her back against the edge as she finally allows herself to relax. She turns her head, knowing she shouldn't be surprised that he wanted to stick around-- but did he know how welcome his insistence was? ]
I used to have servants do this for me back at the palace.
[ Azula reaches up to undo her messy bun, letting dark hair fall over her shoulders before she returns her arm to the warm water. ]
Well, I'm not very servant-ly, I guess. But I do like it when people tell me what to do. Like.. in a naughty sense. So doing this in a.. not naughty sense is kind of nice.
[ Klaus starts to brush through her hair, carefully, starting with the bottom to untangle any knots. ]
But then again, maybe I just like seeing the people I care about happy and being the cause of it.
[ Nothing he's saying she can really relate to (how many nice things had she done for anyone?), although she has an appreciation for anyone who eagerly does what they're told. The only reason that they've managed to bond at all, the thought making her laugh to herself as she closes her eyes. Her favorite thing to do, boss men around twice her age. Perhaps she should take more advantage of his softness for her, Klaus was making an obvious case with all the reasons he wouldn't mind her bad behavior-- and she needed to stop brooding alone in the cold. ]
If you are enjoying yourself, you are welcome to bathe me anytime.
[ There's more to dissect to his words, why she's deserving of any of his kindness when she'd done little to earn it, his willingness to tend to her without having to twist his arm first... but she wants to try to relish in it for a while before figuring out how he was going to use this to hurt her. ]
Oh? Oh? Is this some sudden change of heart, Miss Difficult and Closed Off? Have I some way wormed my way into your heart like a parasite? That's usually the case.
[ Moving up Azula's hair, he continues to brush. ]
It's my dashing good looks and submissive attitude, isn't it? I would like nothing more than to bathe you from time to time. Honestly. Nothing in exchange but company with each other.
[ And that's as much as he'll get, her lingering with him at all was more than she'd done for anyone and she wasn't going to praise him for somehow becoming tolerable. Him being a parasite was fitting, he seemed to already have the gist of how she felt down. She hums lightly, tilting her head just enough to let her glance back at him. ]
Nothing? [ A chuckle. ] What are you gaining from this to truly ask for nothing in return?
[ That is Klaus' honest response. Once he's done getting the tangles out of her hair, he goes straight for the shampoo and put a generous amount in his hands. Time to shampoo the princess. He applies the shampoo into the strands of her long hair, humming thoughtfully. ]
My house is usually filled with soooooo many people. It's weird not having anyone here at all.
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it's just me
at my house
you're the first person i've checked in on
and also wrong
it's been cleaned
and some people helped me
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It takes him a moment to reply, but then: ]
just you and i, princess
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So now he's put her in a situation she hates. Giving in. Was she really the first person he asked?? ]
I will be there shortly.
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yayyyyyy
i'll start a warm bath up for you :)
feel free to walk on in
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She has to traverse the cold in unsuitable clothing, fingers and toes frozen solid by the time she makes it to Klaus' house. The warmth that greets her once she's inside makes her question her own lonesome stupidity, although she wouldn't have guessed Klaus would be thinking of her first for any reason to have considered asking him for shelter. It takes her a moment to gather herself, teeth chattering, adjusting to the much more welcoming climate. ]
Klaus?
[ She yells out his name only to determine where he was, already peeling off boots and wet clothes as she meanders up the steps to greet him. ]
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Yoohooo, up here! Hiii. You got here pretty quick.
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[ She yells back, Azula narrows her eyes at him once she catches sight of him, as close to a warning as he'd get for bringing up the pace at which she arrived. Her body is cold, teeth still chattering, they don't have to dwell on how much help she probably needed. It was unfortunate she'd let it get to this point, but she was entirely unprepared for a random blizzard. Mistakes were made.
The steam is the first thing she notices, digits twitching as they're reminded of what life is like not frozen. She numbly pulls her shirt over her head to toss on the floor as she stands in the threshold, pausing for a moment; he really did expect her to bust her ass getting here. How predictable had she become-- or was Klaus just good at seeing through her? ]
Why did you work so hard for this enormous house if you are going to be the only one in it?
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If I had a place that had a bunch of people constantly in it, I think it would be less likely for you to come over, right?
[ That's not the reason, but he likes buttering her up. ]
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[ It's nice to pretend though, eyes scanning his face for a moment before ridding herself of the rest of her clothes. She's already slinked herself on over to the tub, resting her palms against the edge and leaning in to let the steam rush over her skin. These huge modern bathtubs were absolutely to-die-for, something she would 100% miss whenever she got sucked back to the Fire Nation. ]
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[ A little exaggeration, but honestly, Klaus is fascinated by her. He would love to get to know her even better. He gives her enough space to find her comfort in the bathroom, his arms crossed against his chest. ]
Surely you wouldn't mind if someone helped you wash your hair.
[ Because he's fetching a brush nearby and kneeling by the tub whether she wants him to or not. ]
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I used to have servants do this for me back at the palace.
[ Azula reaches up to undo her messy bun, letting dark hair fall over her shoulders before she returns her arm to the warm water. ]
It's been a while.
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[ Klaus starts to brush through her hair, carefully, starting with the bottom to untangle any knots. ]
But then again, maybe I just like seeing the people I care about happy and being the cause of it.
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If you are enjoying yourself, you are welcome to bathe me anytime.
[ There's more to dissect to his words, why she's deserving of any of his kindness when she'd done little to earn it, his willingness to tend to her without having to twist his arm first... but she wants to try to relish in it for a while before figuring out how he was going to use this to hurt her. ]
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[ Moving up Azula's hair, he continues to brush. ]
It's my dashing good looks and submissive attitude, isn't it? I would like nothing more than to bathe you from time to time. Honestly. Nothing in exchange but company with each other.
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[ And that's as much as he'll get, her lingering with him at all was more than she'd done for anyone and she wasn't going to praise him for somehow becoming tolerable. Him being a parasite was fitting, he seemed to already have the gist of how she felt down. She hums lightly, tilting her head just enough to let her glance back at him. ]
Nothing? [ A chuckle. ] What are you gaining from this to truly ask for nothing in return?
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[ That is Klaus' honest response. Once he's done getting the tangles out of her hair, he goes straight for the shampoo and put a generous amount in his hands. Time to shampoo the princess. He applies the shampoo into the strands of her long hair, humming thoughtfully. ]
My house is usually filled with soooooo many people. It's weird not having anyone here at all.