Test Fire [Invite]

Korra giggled softly nodding back happy that the girl didn't try to stubbornly continue casting magics or insisting on trying to use her abilities persistently. Nodding happily, she gladly took Parvati with her letting Kirin gallop away retracing their steps with as much speed as it could manage. As fast as Korra's magical power was strong, it wouldn't take too long for them to trace their steps back without having to worry about the goblins and the fighting.

Seeing Parvati struggling a little though, she giggled a little finding the girl cute, specially when she leaned against her, she tried to wrap an arm around her gently as goblins were being thrust from Kirin's body from it's speed. "Just relax okay? It's like being exhausted normally, haven't you ever been exhausted from running or working out? Just try not to flex your magical muscle is all-- Easy right?" She offered still patting Parvati as Kirin hugged a curve towards the staircase in the distance.

 

Seeing Parvati so cute, Korra had to bite her lip, the temptation to do things was rather strong after all! She held back though, the internal struggle was strong but looking down into the girl's sleeping face a small gentle smile touched Korra's back as Parvati's eyes closed. She'd gently stroke her face a little, but any more liberties, while she did think of taking them, were brief if anything. Parvati needed her rest after all, and this one was one Korra could have a future with. To endanger that future in the dungeon for a brief giggle wasn't something Korra thought on doing for longer then a wink or squeeze.

It hadn't taken Kirin long to make it to the spiral staircase, navigating it's way up wasn't that hard either, as always it stuck to the outside and managed to make it's way up just fine. Though there was an occasional adventurer that gave her a queer look as she rose to the surface, she understood why naturally, her reputation left little to the imagination for these people, even if it wasn't her intent there would no doubt be rude gossip about her for a while. Getting to the surface quickly, Korra patted her bags knowing that a stop by the guild would be important as well, glancing to Parvati, it seemed like it would be a while before she woke up too. A soft sigh came from her lips as she continued giggling happily as they went through the boring business side of things.

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It was after Korra's efforts getting the magic crystals traded in for gold that she turned her attention back to Parvati, Korra found a nice secluded place as she first did back when they went camping together and with a soft sigh she began taking Parvati's clothes one piece at a time. Korra had a large pot out, one that was strung up over a fire since it was far too large for Kirin to hold. This one was much thicker and more solid then her other cookware, covered in scales inside and outside to giving it a very smooth lacquered texture. Letting the water get warm, but not boiling, she'd gently and gingerly try to lift Parvati up to slide her bare frame into the pot using it like a tub. She wasn't sure if Parvati would wake up instantly or not so she tried to drape the girl's arms out over the back as if she were relaxing in a Jacuzzi with her back against the side so she wouldn't slip in too deep and drown if she didn't wake up.

If it took Parvati a while to stir, Korra would try washing the girl's clothes alongside her, standing on the outside of the hammock-like tub and washing her clothes inside by hand, Korra worked diligently to keep Parvati comfortable. The reason naturally was because Korra herself had suffered from Mind Down in the past as well, a bath was always incredibly refreshing and relaxing when it was warm, fresh clothes weren't exactly a part of it either, but it was a kind gesture she thought. She'd watch Parvati closely, both simply drinking the girl's appearance in but also making sure she didn't try to fight or struggle too much on waking up, if Parvati thrashed around the tub might spill or the fire might burn hotter. She tried to keep a close eye on the girl while gently reaching out to try and part her hair happily.

 

Korra flashed a mellow smile at the girl's reaction to being bathed, did the girl never experience a bath like this in the past or was it simply the surprise of a sudden bath? Korra saw the girl thrashing and tried to calm her gently with a gentle smile. "Now now-- It's okay, I promise. It's just a bath see?" Korra said reaching down into the water giving it a gentle push to try and affectionately splash Parvati's chest hoping that would convince her. Though she was also making an effort to keep Parvati from turning the tub since it was still hanging. "I always really looked forward to a hot bath or soak when I went mind down from training, so I set one up for you... Is it not helping?" She asked with a concerned expression wondering if things were just different from person to person.

"Just relax a little, here, I have something you might like too." She said sweetly sifting through her things to pull out a folded cloth-like pouch. What it contained was a collection of colored granules. Taking a pinch of it, she tried to softly scatter it over the water letting it sink in. Parvati might be able to feel the sandy texture of it floating around here or there, but it gave the water a very warm and relaxing floral scent that would open the pores and clear the sinuses. Hoping salts would help Parvati relax a bit more, Korra didn't want to try and pressure her. "When I was smaller, I used to mind down whenever I summoned Kirin after all. It was only when I was old enough to be as mischievous as I am now that my Magic started growing strong enough to keep my wits after reaching out for him. I always liked this sort of thing back then... It was so much bigger then though, like a small pool or lake." She added the last part nostalgically as she affectionately touched the rim in remembrance.

 

Korra chuckled a little at Parvati's assumption about Kirin. Calling Kirin was after all a very powerful spell, one that caused her a lot of exhaustion in her youth. "When I was young, bringing him down would bring me to Mind Down. Now, it's not as bad as it was, but I can probably only call him once, then jump him once before I mind down?" She considered rubbing her chin, it was probably not an accurate number, if she pushed herself perhaps she could use that spell three times, but two felt safe and right to her. It was a Long chant Spell, one that lasted a whole song, there was no way she could use something so dazzling so often. "It takes a lot to bring Kirin here, the reason I'm usually seen with him is just because of how draining it is to keep calling him after all." She added with a soft sigh.

Seeing Parvati relaxing though, Korra tried to slip behind the girl to reach her shoulders from outside. Reaching in to Parvati's sides, she tried to gently rub Parvati's shoulders, trying to flex her back and shoulders manually before trying to softly sink her thumbs down into the base of her neck softly for a tender rub and massage to try and help the girl relax further. If nothing else, Korra had an immense amount of experience with this sort of thing as she continued trying to help Parvati melt. "Feeling better right?" She asked softly

 

Korra nodded back, glad that Parvati understood, Kirin only costed her proportional amounts of stamina when he was out, so as long as Kirin was still or relaxed in his movements, she wouldn't be very strained. She continued rubbing Parvati's shoulders though, working her way down as much of the girl's back as she'd allow before working her way back up, rubbing her spine and sides tenderly and attentively. Her thumbs and fingers digging into the girl's skin occasionally to make sure the relaxation truly reached deep into the Amazoness's body. "Getting servants though, seems like a waste." She tried to tease with a happy smile.

It was only when she felt Parvati would be very relaxed, very happy she felt that she'd try for a bit more. If Parvati didn't shrug her off, Korra would try to wrap her arms around the other girl, her hands resting against her stomach and sides as she drapped her arms over her shoulders into the water. "If you're feeling better though, there's something I want to ask you. We've known each other a few days now, I trust you at least." She whispered softly to the girl from behind, not only because her words were kind and resolute, but also because she didn't want to risk being overheard even in this place no one would go, she had to be incredibly cautious as she continued speaking softly. "I need your help with something, something dangerous, something I need you to believe in me for. Parvati, do you trust me?" She asked softly wondering if she might be mad she's so close while the girl was undressed.

 

Korra smiled at the thought of Parvati coming from a place of money, it was good that the girl herself didn't get too mixed up in that kind of life style to be unable to live without it. Too many people who come into wealth change after all, she was glad that Parvati still seemed to have a grip on who she was despite the prospects of coin and money. "It's good you're not like them. Gold and influence always come at the cost of freedom, I don't think it's ever really worth it you know?" She tried to explain, even something such as buying a house could be limiting, Korra who adored freedom wasn't yet willing to make even that much of a concession.

Hearing Parvati's words of trust though, Korra's expression softened to some extent, she held onto the girl a little tighter, the softness of her frame and arms being a little easier to grasp as she continued speaking with a bit more hope in her tone. "I have a friend I want to go visit, I don't get to see them often though. If I go alone it will be dangerous though, and if I bring help, it might blow up into something bigger and the country might get involved..." She murmured a little disheartened thinking about people going to war because of what Korra knew. It would probably never get that bad, but her playful and childish fears were still just as strong. "I need your help, your magic would be very good for this-- would you come with me?" She asked with a sweet hopeful smile.

 

Korra saw Parvati thinking on her troubles, though she wasn't exactly sure how much Parvati agreed with her in truth, it was a reality Korra had found from watching people since her birth. Her experience in these things was hard to deny at times simply because she'd seen too many people being corrupted by the 'things' they managed to acquire more then the people they knew. Parvati's willingness to come along though made Korra's smile widen brightly, glad to have Parvati be willing to join. For a moment, Korra tried to reach down more to the girl's thigh resting a hand there with a smile that was moved. Though it might have been an unreasonable place, Korra was touched by the girl's willingness to accompany her into something fraught with danger after only meeting for so long. That 'trust' was something that could be felt at these times.

Not lingering enough to make things more awkward then they no doubt already were, Korra pulled her hand from the warm water and began trying to disrobe herself as well. "Alright then! I think I'll join you for a bit then since it getting there will be a little arduous. You don't mind right?" She asked flashing parvati a wide smile. There was some room in the make-shift tub after all, but about as much as Korra had in her bag for them both to sleep in that time they were camping. It would no doubt be a tight fit once more, but Korra was mid-undress thinking that Parvati wouldn't have a reason to protest even though it was something others would probably fight to keep the mischievous girl away from.

 

The squeak wouldn't be lost on Korra who would return it with a coy giggle, after all if there was anything Korra had in her favor, it was shamelessness about herself and her actions. There was no shame, no need for dignity or prestige that would be damaged by it either, for Korra this was a rather effective weapon and tool when necessary, seeing it being effective on Parvati was cute and amusing as well. Korra had the complexion of a fair skinned amazoness after all, but it had a softness that certainly wasn't an amazoness quality. Even a glance could tell the supple nature of her blemishless skin and lithe figure.

If Parvati didn't panic too much, Korra would try to slip into the water right beside her, grabbing onto the tethers that held the tub up over the fire to hoist herself up, a slender leg would stretch into the water brushing past Parvati's from ankle to hip as she tried to slide her body in as gracefully as possible so as not to spill any out. Sinking in with a soft shake, she couldn't help a soft sigh of comfort from her lips as she tried to settle beside the girl. The room restrictions making it so they had to be side by side, if Parvati didn't panic yet, Korra would end up sitting right beisde her pressed side to side from hip to shoulder. "It's a little tight... Usually I'm in here alone though-- Maybe I should make a bigger one." She mused, but internally she was earnestly commending herself for coming up with one that was just the right size.

 

Korra felt warmed by the girl's panicked attitude, it was very alluring in it's own rite but seeing her grow more flustered, she tried to lift a hand gently to the girl's lips to quiet her flustered ranting. A coy smile on her face as she faced Parvati by turning her upper body so she could see her kind reassuring expression. "It's okay-- touch, look, I don't mind. I trust you... remember?" She reassured with a kind smile referencing the conversation they had earlier. Though the topic was no doubt a little different, Korra still felt that warm moving trust from Parvati, and she tried to reassure the other girl the same way thinking it might help her find some kind of calm. When Parvati slipped her arms out from the side though, Korra tried to softly slip an arm around her shoulders as she usually did, though in this situation it might be a bit of a more alluring gesture, she didn't hesitate to wrap an arm around Parvati still.

In an effort to wrap an arm around her, the softness of Korra's side would press into Parvati's, the closeness was getting a little closer, but when they were that close the tub truly was a lot roomier. "You're right, we can make more room... This kind of thing's not so bad either right?" She spoke softly trying to lean her head to the side to rest it on Parvati's shoulder if the girl didn't try to shrug her off or refuse she'd linger there contently. "You don't have to apologize... I trust you." She repeated again just in case, thinking that Parvati might be flustered from the closeness she reasserted her trust in a gentle whisper feeling comfortable enough to snooze.

 

Korra only chuckled, this was the sort of thing she lived for after all! It was just too much fun seeing the girl getting cute beside her. Giving it some thought, she considered giving Parvati a gentle push in the right direction with a coy grin. "If you keep acting so tense, it might be hard for you to relax. Should I go back to rubbing your shoulders?" She asked knowing that in the tub with their positions, there would be far FAR more contact if she ended up doing that.

She expected Parvati to refuse naturally, the tub simply wasn't big enough for that to happen without Parvati practically being in her lap, but she wanted the image and thought to be in the girl's head. "I could just fall asleep like this... Would that bother you?" She finally asked wondering if Parvati would mind letting her nap against her in this situation. "A little nap would be refreshing too." She mused wondering if Parvati would refuse that sort of thing since Korra was already pushing her a lot at this point.