[ Hot water stings her skin, just on the verge of being a little too overwhelming, but Ai knows from experience by now (what does it say about her that she's experienced at this by this point...) that she'll be a whole lot more sore without it - and that she'll adjust quickly enough. Yet another one of those slightly pitiful noises wells up out of her throat and the moment they're settled, Ai melts against him again, somehow even more loose and pliant than she was before. ]

Hmm. When you put it like that, I guess you're not really wrong. I'm supposed to be an idol who cheers for everybody but nowadays, you're the only one I worry about supporting. Jeez, you're such a needy fan.

[ She shifts a little so she can press her forehead into the side of his neck. ]

But that's okay. I'm glad you need me.

[ A pause. Then a playful huff. ]

Is that why you had to make such a mess, though? I know some guys get it in their head about claiming their territory like that but it won't work for you. You're a Servant.

[ aqua and ruby are enough for her to be worrying about!!! ]