Firestone Hot Springs kutsurogi no jikan

Loyalty. Shinjou had let out a quiet scoff—whether from irritation or disdain was hard to tell. Loyalty was, after all, the only merit the boy seemed to possess—for now. And in the eyes of the black-hooded samurai, he had yet to prove himself of any real worth.

Yes, of course… he murmured, sinking further into the water until it brushed against the lines of his jaw. I’m sure you have more important things to do, Kaede-san. Still, thank you for taking a moment to listen to a weary samurai.

He cast a brief glance at his bath. And for... having seasoned my bath. Was he struggling to find more fitting words?

that dumb man... xD
Thanks for this thread ;u; <3