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When; September 29, Night
Rating; PG13 for now, likely to change.
Characters; Greed

so_very_greedy and Rangiku Matsumoto

10thdiv_haineko
Summary; Greed invites Ran over to the springs to celebrate her birthday.
Log;
Greed was already waiting at the front doors of the temple when Rangiku arrived, leaning casually against a pillar. He pepped up when she entered his field of vision, a smile lighting up his face. He ran down, to meet her partway up the steps.

"Ran," he said, pulling her into a hug, "It seems like it's been forever. It's good to see you one-on-one, again."

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Him wating was a welcome sight to Rangiku. She found herself smiling back at him, but it seemed a little dimmer than usual. The hug was something very welcome, too, and she let herself sink into his arms, glad she'd decided to go ahead and join him.

"It's been a long time, hasn't it, Greedy? I've been neglecting you."

"It's okay, I'm not one prone to mopin' about. I don't let things like that get to me. Good to see ya'."

He leaned in to place a kiss on her cheek and led her through the front doors, closing and locking them behind him. The sound of their footsteps echoed in the halls as they made their way to the changing area, where Greed kicked off his shoes and vest.

"Ah, much better," he sighed, phasing his undershirt and quickly hanging his pants up, before putting on a towel.

Ran followed him in silence. She'd always liked the hot springs and the promise of company was something she'd been looking forward to, even with her melancholy mood.

She spared him an appreciative look as he disrobed, then followed suit with her yukata. She picked up a towel and tied it around her as best she could, then started towards where the hot water waited.

He walked slightly ahead of her, leading her to a secluded pool that smelled of fine bath oils and a hint of incense. He placed his towel aside and moved into the water ahead of her, then extended a hand to help her down into the steaming liquid.

"I see that ya' still have trouble findin' a towel that can fully conceal those curves," he joked, "Make yourself comfortable."

She closed her eyes for a moment, inhaling the rich aroma before she dropped her own towel and took his hand, letting him help her into the water, even though she didn't need it. There was a quick glance up towards the roof, and she knew that Haineko had found a spot to settle above them somewhere nearby.

Settling into the water with a soft hiss of pleasure, she sank until it lapped at her chin.

"I still have to have all my robes and such custom made. It can be a pain sometimes..."

He shrugged and waded over to another area of the pool pulling a hidden tray out, before plopping down beside her and putting an arm across her shoulders.

"That's why I prefer to go au naturale', whenever I have the chance. Easier."

The tray he had pulled out floated on the surface of the water, holding a large bottle of sake and two cups. The alcohol was poured, upon which he offered her a glass.

"A little somethin' to wet the ol' whistle?"

She settled against him with a soft sigh, taking the glass from him in slim fingers before sipping at it.

"Thanks, love."

"No problem," he said, using a weight on the bottom of the tray to anchor it next to Rangiku, then movind down to her legs, "Now about that massage."

He went between her slim, strong legs and parted them slightly. He straightened one out and allowed its heel to rest out of the water, on his shoulder. Hands that could easily shatter concrete glided gently along the contours of her calf, massaging deeply into the firm muscle tissue.

"For such a beautifully soft woman, you've got some strong-feelin' muscles. I guess that's what comes from hard-livin', eh?

Ran allowed her eyes to droop a little, enjoying the feel of his hands on her leg. A sigh slipped free; quiet appreciation as she leaned back a little more.

"I work out a lot, Greed. Sparring, running with Haineko... I might be lazy, but I don't like to be idle."

He worked farther back, massaging her ankles and under her arch, then between her toes.

"Guess it comes with the territory of your job," he said, moving up her leg again. His hands worked all the way up to where her inner thigh connected to her hip, then he switched to the other leg.

"Not that I'm complainin', since tough girls are my favorite."

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