Dragon Rider Play

Pat patted his shoulder.  "He needed to relax just a bit.  I think he is happier now, and he's a good influence on you as far as rules go."

Jeremiah considered that. "Yeah. I went from taking rules as gibber jabber to being strong suggestions now."

Pat laughed, hesitating as she reached the bridge, but only for a moment.  "I suppose that is good progress."

Jeremiah nodded. "Yeah, I guess. Some rules are still dumb though." He said as he followed Pat.

"I think that there's always going to be dumb rules somewhere," Pat shrugged.

"Fair point." Jeremiah agreed.

(Wait, was it just them going to the Hot Springs, or were they going to see if Tithenor wanted to soak in the springs? I can't remember XD)

(They were going to dip their feet in the water and talk to 53 about taking Tithenor later)

Pat glanced toward Jeremiah then stepped off the bridge.  "Did you want to soak in the spring?"

(Okay. Thank you.)

Jeremiah shook his head. "Nah, i was just going to dip my feet in. You?"

(Welcome!)

Pat considered then shrugged.  "It's been forever since I had a full soak.  I think I'll do that.  Wait here a minute?"  She disappeared behind the rocks.  She didn't think much of it, just peeled off everything except her underdrawers and the strip of cloth holding her chest flat.  Stepping out from behind the rocks, she started sliding into the water, sighing in pleasure.

Jeremiah patiently waited until Pat was ready for his company again. In the meantime, Jeremiah just leaned against the rocks and looked up at the stars.

"This is awesome!" Pat sighed happily.  "Coming in, stinky feet?"

Jeremiah laughed and came in. "Hey, my feet don't smell that bad. Unlike some guys, I actually take very good care of my feet." He took his shoes and socks off and rolled his pants up before he stuck his feet into the water and sat on the edge.

"Are you sure about that?" Pat grinned.  She took hold of his ankle and lifted his foot to inspect it.

Jeremiah had not been lying. His feet were in really good shape, especially given his lifestyle. Everything was smooth and clean. Even his toenails were trimmed. "Yes. Take care of your feet and they will take care of you. When you're like me and rely on them so much, you almost have to."

"This is true, you do have really good feet," Pat admitted, studying them.  "53 says good feet are a sign of a healthy body.  Feet are also good for one other thing, you know."

"And what's that?" Jeremiah asked.

"Immobilizing the enemy."  With that, Pat started tickling the foot she still held securely, staying where he couldn't kick her with his other foot.

"Pat!" Jeremiah laughed as he tried to pull his foot away. "Pat stop!"

"No!  You need to be punished for walking in on me in the shower!" Pat grinned, refusing to release her hold.  She was small, but her hands were surprisingly strong.  "How dare you!  I mean seriously.  A shower is a sacred place of calm and cleanness, not to be worried about people poking their heads in when you're scrubbing off your bits!"

"I'm sorry!" Jeremiah laughed. "I didn't mean to walk in on you! Guys are usually more lax about that!"

"Oh, come on, mister excuses!" Pat giggled, pulling on his foot as she almost lost it.  "Not all guys are like that!  I see plenty looking rather embarrassed about it!"

Jeremiah yelped some. "Stop! You're going to pull me in!" He laughed.

Pat gave him a mischievous look.  "Little old me?  Pull you in?  Not possible!"  She gave a sudden yank into the water.

(Or almost, as to your preference)

Jeremiah yelped again and splashed in very ungracefully. He surfaced readily though. "I hadn't even gotten out of my clothes!" He complained. "Now them and my weapons are soaked..." He got out and stripped down to his underwear and laid his weapons and clothes out to dry on the warm stones. After that, he jumped in to send a wave of water at Pat.

Pat had hardly even enough time to blush about Jeremiah being in his underwear before she was coughing and spluttering water.  Her black hair plastered to her forehead and neck.  Normally she wore her hair so she could just see out, but now it was flat to her cheeks and her dark, silvery colored eyes shone out brightly.