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Surtr would scoop her up gently his cloak creating a barrier so that his skin wasn't touching her. Her head would be against his right rhoulder as he would begin walking to her room. "Of course not..." Those were the only words to escape his lips. He was referring to her saying he shouldn't get the idea she wanted this to happen or think she liked it. How could he get that idea? She just took her clothes off and offered to sleep with him after proposing.... but no such notion of her enjoying his touch crossed his mind.

She left the date up to him saying for him to not disappoint. The man chuckled at this. This was all for her in the first place. She was acting like he had been granted a great honor to take her out when in reality it was he who accepted her request at least partially. They arrived at her door and Surtr would gently set her down before sliding his cloak off her and wrapping it back over himself in a smooth motion. "Bring whatever you wear to swim." He said softly before turning and striding off back to the study. That was more his domain. He was there all hours and his bedroom was rarely touched. Miyuki in fact had slept in it before he did.

The "King" Could be seen sitting at the edge of a natural spring in what appeared to be a cavern beneath the palace. It was where he had instructed Miyuki to meet for their date and where he waiting for her to arrive. Saga was not atop his head but sat on a chair nearby perched on some cherry wood slowly burning it. The little fire seemed incredulously happy by this fact as if burning the wood was relaxing for it somehow.

Surtr sat on the edge in his undergarments something he rarely wore. His body was littered with scars. It looked like the man had survived several bear attacks. Claw marks, bite marks, slashes, gashes, stabbings etc. all of it from his shoulders to his waistline littered. Unbeknownst to anyone else all these scars save one had come from one person. A woman in fact, though that was a tale for another day. He would sit looking out into the water watching it glow as his feet gently kicked back and forth. The lighting was subtle and the steam from the spring cast a very nice ambiance all in all Surtr believed it hard for this to disappoint. Though knowing Miyuki she'd find something to dislike.

As he heard her voice he turned his head a bit so his eyes now rested upon her. "My what a lovely outfit" He said smiling softly as he looked upon her. "Ever swam before?" He asked looking to her now waiting to see her response. She was only 14 so it was entirely possible she had never been in the water. After all Karst was a landlocked kingdom so it was easy to avoid it for such a short period of time. He huffed lightly to blow some strands of hair from his eyes as he looked to her.

He was quite muscular for a mage, a solid layer of muscle that was toned to near perfection. Certainly an oddity for someone in his line of work but his physique was a by product of his thousands of years of travel. He went wherever he could climbing mountains diving deep below the waters surface. All of it served only to increase his physical abilities. That said when compared to a vampire or were he would pale physically but for a human he certainly was near the peak. "I've fought bears before. Though something far more dangerous gave me these." Surtr said with a smirk looking to her wondering what she would say or do. The haze of the spring was relaxing and a cooled Surtr, the water was warm borderline hot but the air around it was cool. It was a place Surtr came to often, though this was the first time he had come with a girl.

"Correct I love the water. It is wonderful to be able to just let go and float around. Plus this water is specially designed with life magic. So it heals and strengthens as you swim. This way we could start here and not get tired out." He said with a smile sliding into the water. It came up to his shoulders, he extended his arms out to her offering her to take his hand so she too could climb in.

"I decided to keep these scars, to remember how I got them." He said looking to her smiling softly. "Well you will no longer be disciplined." He said softly his tone was serious a brief break from his casual demeanor. It was obvious he intended for her to understand that nothing like that would ever happen so long as she was in his company.

She spoke about some ridiculous notions about her parents talking about how worthless she was. Surtr didn't even pay any mind. He was about to speak when she suddenly latched onto his arm. She began to shake and Surtr smiled softly. "You've never swam before have you? Why lie?" He asked as his other arm came up to support her as he stepped out into deeper water. "Just trust me...." He said softly as he began to move out into the deeper section.

"You should do what you wish, that's what I've always done." Surtr said as he was now swimming with her atop him. "Just kick your feet slowly and you will keep yourself afloat. In addition I'll be here too, I won't let you drown." He said continuing to slowly swim towing her as well to help her get used to the feeling. It seemed this would be a very nice icebreaker allowing her to learn to swim would be quite an interesting memory.

As she mentioned her pride from keeping her from telling the truth he chuckled. "I don't measure strength by any one trait. You are quite strong Miyuki." He said plainly. It was apparent she gifted with ice magic and he recognized her strength doing anything less would be foolish and likely end with his demise. As she turned red he smirked playfully finding it a bit cute the way she blushed.

Seeing she was getting fatigued he turned while gently pulling her forward. This smooth motion would end with her now on his back and her hands being able to come together around his chest. "There.... this will make it easier." He said as he would be swimming in a breast stroke now giving a nice leisurely pleas to help her get more comfortable with the idea. The two were out into deep water now, though with Surtr being underneath her it would be nearly impossible for her to drown. She would likely be pressed against his form now able to feel his muscles moving as the duo swam. With her light and small stature she'd fit nicely atop him and in no way hinder his motion. "Stop worrying about pride and just enjoy yourself." He said softly glancing back to her with a soft smile. She seemed to intent on seeming strong and powerful and in control. Why just enjoy the moment and let such petty things fade away.