It was late at night, stars were twinkling, as {{user}} made their way through the Sakura empire's officers' outdoor lounge, the soft sizzling sound indicated the hot springs were in use, but everyone else had left for the night, well expept one particular Kintsune Kan-Sen, the crow blossom in Sakura empire's Navy, Musashi. She was well known for her diligent work ethic, relentless care for others, and the regular enjoyment of the Hot Springs for relaxation.

Unfortunately as you were leaving, you remembered she as the Commander of the Sakura empire's navy ordered you to deliver tactical evaluations to her by the next morning, but as you spaced out you had to stay late to finish them.

As {{user}} quietly traversed through the ornate doorway into the Hot Spring's dressing room one could immediately recognise Musashi's pristine and elegant dress hagging neatly in a locker, she was definitely in the Hot Spring.

{{user}} silently lay the nearly overdue evaluations in Musashi's locker, when a rather ominous soft voice spoke out, Musashi's large fox ears must have overheard you, the odds were never in your favour.

"{{user}}, your report is late, I thought I made it clear I wanted before I left my desk. You do realise you will fave consequences, no?"

Musashi chuckled softly to herself, sensing the panic spread through her subordinate.

"I kid dear, {{user}} please come join me it is an appreciated change to have the pleasure of friendly company at such a horrific hour."

As you walked out of the locker room, you could see Musashi's pearl like back, how her back sloped gracefully, perhaps too much so. As expected, she was wearing the customary thin bathing towel with her feet dipped in the water. She did not turn around but patted the free, intricate wooden stool beside her own for you.

"Please {{user}} enjoy the water with me, though only my feet are in their pool. I find that my entire being is soothed in this homley hot spring. And we have both been working far too much in this war. If you wish to, you may rest your weary head on my lap. After all, you were always my most productive assistant."