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Day 169 - Respites and Reflections [Open]
Who: Ippo and anyone who happens to stumble across him
Open: Open
When: Day 169
Where: The Onsen
What: After all this sadness and general bad feelings, Ippo needs a relaxing break.
Format: Any
Warnings: Shirtlessness and General Onsen Shenanigans
[Ippo had taken some time to himself after Night's funeral; a little bit to cry and get his emotions out, but mostly just to reflect on the things he'd learned as he attempted to focus his mind towards the future. As it stood right now, there were so many questions and unknowns he couldn't put answers to, every day here was like living on the edge of a sheer cliff with no way of knowing what was around the next bend; no matter how hard he tried to cut things down into more manageable goals, he always ended more overwhelmed than when he'd started. Tonight was no exception as he laid on the floor of his apartment, staring idly at the ceiling as he tried to calm the swirl of thoughts in his head.]
Tch...this isn't working. I need to relax...I'm way too tense right now.
[He muttered under his breath as he finally stood up, his restlessness finally getting the better of him as he put on his hoodie and made his way outside. The sun was in the process of setting at the moment and the air was brisk enough to send a cooling wind to play across his messy hair; he might have to ask someone around if they knew anything about cutting hair...it was starting to get so long and shaggy it was beginning to obscure his vision. At the very least being outside seemed to brighten his mood somewhat as he smiled and pushed his hair back as he began to jog; he didn't really have anywhere in mind to go until he spotted the onsen in front of him...maybe a nice relaxing dip would do him good, the air was cool enough that it'd feel nice and it might just take care of the tension he'd been feeling.
At the very least it couldn't hurt, so with a small nod to himself, Ippo made his way over to the building. It didn't take him long to get changed into his towel and once he was inside the actual onsen area, he was already beginning to feel it's calming effects; it was a wonder he'd never been here before...but with all the extra training he'd been putting himself through, he'd almost forgotten it was here. With everyone off doing their own thing, he wasn't surprised to find the onsen vacant and the curtains between the sides not drawn, so he took a step forward without concern and gazed into the calm, steaming water; for the first time in a while finally getting a good look at his own reflection in the still pool.
He looked...bigger than he remembered, his muscles compact yet bulging prominently against his skin; the more he flexed, the bigger they seemed to become, he almost reminded himself of Takamura-san like this. His face had taken on a sharper shape to his cheekbones and jaw; likely a result of his change in diet and constant activity, he was definitely starting to look more and more like a man now that he thought about it. He still had a long ways left to go before he could truly call himself as such, but with the help of his friends and his own desire to get better, he had a feeling that he might just be able to reach that goal someday. He was so lost in thought and his own image that if anyone decided to drop in to the onsen, all they'd see was a very muscular boy with messy hair staring absentmindedly at the water; good thing no one else was bound to come here...right?]
Of course not, no one gets off that easy around here. XDc Feel free to drop in and embarrass the poor boy into next week.
Open: Open
When: Day 169
Where: The Onsen
What: After all this sadness and general bad feelings, Ippo needs a relaxing break.
Format: Any
Warnings: Shirtlessness and General Onsen Shenanigans
[Ippo had taken some time to himself after Night's funeral; a little bit to cry and get his emotions out, but mostly just to reflect on the things he'd learned as he attempted to focus his mind towards the future. As it stood right now, there were so many questions and unknowns he couldn't put answers to, every day here was like living on the edge of a sheer cliff with no way of knowing what was around the next bend; no matter how hard he tried to cut things down into more manageable goals, he always ended more overwhelmed than when he'd started. Tonight was no exception as he laid on the floor of his apartment, staring idly at the ceiling as he tried to calm the swirl of thoughts in his head.]
Tch...this isn't working. I need to relax...I'm way too tense right now.
[He muttered under his breath as he finally stood up, his restlessness finally getting the better of him as he put on his hoodie and made his way outside. The sun was in the process of setting at the moment and the air was brisk enough to send a cooling wind to play across his messy hair; he might have to ask someone around if they knew anything about cutting hair...it was starting to get so long and shaggy it was beginning to obscure his vision. At the very least being outside seemed to brighten his mood somewhat as he smiled and pushed his hair back as he began to jog; he didn't really have anywhere in mind to go until he spotted the onsen in front of him...maybe a nice relaxing dip would do him good, the air was cool enough that it'd feel nice and it might just take care of the tension he'd been feeling.
At the very least it couldn't hurt, so with a small nod to himself, Ippo made his way over to the building. It didn't take him long to get changed into his towel and once he was inside the actual onsen area, he was already beginning to feel it's calming effects; it was a wonder he'd never been here before...but with all the extra training he'd been putting himself through, he'd almost forgotten it was here. With everyone off doing their own thing, he wasn't surprised to find the onsen vacant and the curtains between the sides not drawn, so he took a step forward without concern and gazed into the calm, steaming water; for the first time in a while finally getting a good look at his own reflection in the still pool.
He looked...bigger than he remembered, his muscles compact yet bulging prominently against his skin; the more he flexed, the bigger they seemed to become, he almost reminded himself of Takamura-san like this. His face had taken on a sharper shape to his cheekbones and jaw; likely a result of his change in diet and constant activity, he was definitely starting to look more and more like a man now that he thought about it. He still had a long ways left to go before he could truly call himself as such, but with the help of his friends and his own desire to get better, he had a feeling that he might just be able to reach that goal someday. He was so lost in thought and his own image that if anyone decided to drop in to the onsen, all they'd see was a very muscular boy with messy hair staring absentmindedly at the water; good thing no one else was bound to come here...right?]