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Solice rubbed his cheek for a moment. It had been a long time since anyone show any affection towards him, even if it was just something small like that. He stood, turning to continue their walk, but she had disappeared. That's odd, he thought to himself, though he could hear some footsteps, and the faint sound of something else. He shook his head. "She must have forgotten something she had to do. I will see her tomorrow." he said softly to himself, turning back to the fish. The fish, moving under the water like they had been, occasionally went to the surface. He smiled, then turned to head down the path that led for the Arena. "I guess I could get some sparring in, if anyone is around." he told himself.

Solice stepped out into the night air, the moon hitting the ground and softly lighting the minature courtyard. He looked back as Amaya exited the Lounge behind him.

(^_^;; I noticed. Tis Ok. ^_~ )

Waiting until she approached, he started walking slowly next to her down the small path through what looked like the garden. "So, how have things been? I know I missed that lesson you wanted to give."

"I climbed." he said matter of factly. "I had a rather gruesome spar with someone in the Arena..after you left. He was rather persistant. You should have seen what he looks like." he said solemnly, and looked up towards the sky. Several stars were shining brightly, and you could just make out Oriion's belt over the cherry blossom trees. He looked back down. "Well, hopefully the springs will help both of us relax a little." he said, a smirk parting his lips slightly.

He turned, trying to remain calm at her reaction. "It was either that, or fight off his friend, who was eager to harm me. She is training to become a geisha here as we speak, although she has had some experience in fighting as well. In the end, I managed to distract her while she dealt with her friends wounds. I hobbled to the stables because I knew that she would not look for me there, and that if anyone was to find me besides my brothers, it would be someone I trust with my life." he said, his eyes staying locked on hers, a warm smile on his face.

Noticing her fluster, he found it better to continue walking. "Come on, the water should be nice right about now." he said, beginning to walk past the pond where he had last seen her before his trip to the Arena.

Watching her facial expressions as they moved closer towards the Hot Springs, Solice smiled some. He walked closer to her, putting an arm around her shoulder. "You must learn to hide your emotions better Amaya. You make it harder for me to tease you when I know what I'm saying is getting to you." he said, his hand stroking the nape of her neck some.