New Teachings... [Asp - Sophia]

[thesteedman]

For certain Sophia still was nervous, but the sudden arrival and demand from Lola spurned her to move. There was a saying that being pissed always trumped being scared, and whilst the statement was vulgar back when she first heard it, the German beauty could suddenly find merit in such a statement. Asp remained a rock as she always was, someone Sophia found herself increasingly beginning to lean on. To possess such a friend was so unknown to Sophia, she had never experienced such commitment from another before, and she was so glad she had finally began to make friends when some years ago she could not even approach anyone. As Sophia guided Asp to her room, she could not help but hope that one day she could return the favour... that Asp could openly come to her any time she needed assistance or help.

"Kat... I never would imagine someone like myself would find such partnership with a presence such as Katherine Hart. She is everything that I am not. Boisterous, loud, larger than life. Kat is the kind of person I used to make certain to avoid." Sophia confessed. In truth that had been her thoughts of Kat prior to meeting her, and when the two were assigned to promote LAW in America during the federations expansion, that opinion had not altered. One thing Asp did notice however was that Sophia managed a smile when she spoke about Kat. Her eyes often seemed to drift off, as if she was picturing the woman who had become the face of LAW during her impressive career.

"It felt like she was merely making it her mission to pester me. Though one night something did happen. We... we got into a tussle over something silly and I tried to put her in her place so I could call it a night. She was being playful... I... was almost becoming serious, bothered by her nuances. She managed to get the better of me very briefly, and whilst I was trying to free myself from her grasp... she gave me a kiss." Sophia whispered, before running her hand down her scarred eye.
"Right here. It... it felt really nice." Sophia spoke, opening the door gently to her bedroom. It was spacious, well decorated and modern. The bed was large, immaculate as if taken from a freeze frame of a bedroom to sell on a magazine. It was well lit, seemingly spotless of dust with the bed looking unslept in. Asp could not help but get that sensation once again however, that everything in the room was not Sophia, but soulless. It did not speak to Asp, feeling cold to the soul despite being well heated.

"We kissed for most the night before cuddling up. The next day we went back home, and... I thought Kat was looking for a simple... 'fling' as it were so I did not contact her. She found me in a cafe some days later and began talking to me as if we were still on tour, looking to get me involved in her usual antics and adventures and I tried to ignore her. It did not work. She kept meeting me every few days... and the more I encountered her, the more I could not help but get lured into that infectious personality of hers. Suddenly... I... just liked being around her. She made me smile, we had another few nights were we kissed and I just... I began to enjoy her company more and more." Sophia explained, approaching the bed before she sheepishly turned towards Asp, no doubt looking for her to take command, not knowing where to go next or what to do.

"I... I have never been in a relationship like this. I do not know how it will go... but a few nights ago, as I mentioned... we went beyond just... kissing each other." Sophia spoke a little meekly, her eyes trailing off as she felt a little embarrassed talking about such things.
"It is... why I am coming to you for help. I want to make sure I can... keep Kat happy. One thing I know is that... I do not want to lose what we have, whatever it is that... it is."

[BlackAkuma]

Asp was not a romantic - at least, she would never describe herself as such. While she believed that there was such a thing with others, she herself was far too mercurial for such a thing, too hesitant to put down roots and limits in such a way. She was a free spirit, coming and going as she pleased, used to traveling the world and finding love wherever it was waiting for her. While she would never regret such a life, it made it difficult to form a real relationship. Indeed, even superficial friendships were a relatively new concept for Asp, with Sophia being one of the few she would give such a lofty title.

But when Sophia spoke of her lover, Asp could feel the emotion in every word, the sheer compassion. It was a rare thing, even rarer still in someone like some this, who was so serious and reserved in her daily life. Katherine was a lucky woman, and Asp would be lying if she said she was not a touch envious.

But she pushed those thoughts aside and focused on the moment, where her friend was coming to her for aid.

”I don’t think you have anything to fear in that department, Sophia. What you have is strong, and strong things endure.” She gave the woman a reassuring pat on the lap, then inched forward. ”But all things can be improved upon, so let us see what can be done.”

She touched her chin for a moment, pondering, until an idea came to her. ”Let’s see what we are working with, hm? Close your eyes. Breathe deep. Pretend that Katherine is here, sitting in front of you, waiting for your next move. What’s going through your mind?”

[thesteedman]

Sophia suddenly felt a little nervousness, but it was not like before. Normally it was filled with a sense of dread, anxiety often taking command when her nerves got the better of her. She did not cope well with situations like this; in the ring was where Sophia had always been most comfortable. When pitted against another opponent, there was a frightening edge to the woman, a focus within her one good eye and her other half closed one that could strike fear into those unfortunate enough to stand opposite her. A testament to her will and capability, even when faced with gruelling opposition who expose her flaws, Sophia was still able to clinch victory when it appeared the German Karateka was all but defeated. Asp had experienced it all herself during their first meeting, when the two faced each other in the ring. To witness that cold and calculating presence with such killer instinct become something of a nervous wreck when confronted with passion and the prospect of love... it was certainly a thing.

Where her anxieties often took hold, this time the German felt giddier. She was willing to go ahead with this, and the thought of what would happen certainly put her on a bit of edge... but with it being Asp, it felt like there was control. It brought just enough confidence to wrestle any doubts. She was with a friend, a friend who was trying to help her get over her own trials and tribulations. What did it matter that the two of them were clad in somewhat little clothing, both sitting upon a bed together.
"A... alright." Sophia responded. She decided to hunker down and progress... thinking too hard and she would be right back where she started. Asp was an incredibly patient woman, but Sophia imagined even she must have her limits, and dealing with these shortcomings must have been wearing down against that patience. Taking a little breath, Sophia tried to shift herself. She was too upright, not relaxed at all... but her eyes were closed at least, and her next breath was a lot deeper and more controlled.

"What is going through my mind..." Sophia whispered, trying to clear her thoughts, redesigning the situation with her eyes closed from the world. She imagined Katherine was sitting where Asp was right now, taking another deep breath.
"She is waiting for me to make my next move..." Sophia whispered, edging closer to Asp until their knees gently graced against each other. Sophia froze briefly, about to apologise... but she remembered this was an exercise, and Asp wanted her in the moment.
"I uhh... I would lean in and kiss her." Sophia whispered quietly...

[BlackAkuma]

This was good. This was comfortable. This, Asp could work with.

While she had never done anything quite like this before, her mind was already starting to formulate a strategy, a roadmap for how this was supposed to go. She needed to ease Sophia into the situation, and that meant breaking down her barriers. It would take them both out of their comfort zone, but then, that was the whole point - getting her accustomed to situations that she wasn’t wholly familiar with. One step forward, then another, until they were at a better place. Perhaps they wouldn’t get there today, but she could at least start her on the path.

She sat, patient and quiet, as Sophia set the scene. While she didn’t know Katherine, everything she had heard of the woman portrayed her as someone headstrong, adventurous, and energetic. The perfect flame to Sophia’s cooling waters. If she were here, though, what would she want out of the German? Out of a lover? She didn't strike her as the one tot take it slow.

”A kiss.” Asp nodded her approval, even if it went unseen. They were in the proper mindset. ”A good start, but let us not leave it there. The kiss itself is not the most important thing, but where it falls. The neck, the ear, the chest. Sensitive places. You want to build her desire, fan her flames.”

Asp tilted her head to the side, opening up her most vulnerable spot to Sophia. ”Try. Gentle kisses. Nothing too forward, nothing too wild. Build the moment.”

[thesteedman]

And just like that... Asp was already showing Sophia had to proceed. When Sophia mentioned a kiss, she meant just that. A soft kiss upon the lips, a tried and true classic from all forms of movie and theatre. Asp was kind enough to compliment Sophia on her approach and idea, but it was too innocent in its nature. By no means was it a wrong move... but Asp was swift in guiding Sophia to where the roaring fire lay, and not just a standing candle where Sophia was headed. She took a little breath, caught off guard at how simple her suggestion and been, and how Asp began to work more into it.

A kiss was fine... but it did not have to just be on the lips. There was a whole body to explore, sensitive parts from the neck, to the chest and even at the ear. Sophia had not thought of this, but it all made sense. These were things Kat would not hesitate to do, and Sophia felt a little foolish that she did not pull from that limited experience she had. Then Asp would reposition herself, leaning a little back against the bed. Her head tilted, her long hair swaying with gravity in a soft fashion to expose the side of her neck. Sophia felt her chest tighten, when Asp asked that she try out kissing... against Asp's own neck. Her cheeks went a shade of pink for a moment, a significant pause in motion settling in as the German did not know what to do at first.

Asp was kind enough not to push it, and tentatively Sophia slowly shifted towards her after enough delay. She was not sure how to approach at first, realising that positioning and comfort was important. She bit on her lower lip in quite the adorable fashion for a woman that could most likely kick the head off someone's shoulders if she really wanted to Asp would wager. One of her legs slid against Asp's as she managed to crouch before her, placing a hand gently upon her shoulder for support as the other pressed against the soft bed. There was a slow approach, but after a moment, Sophia slipped in, giving the lightest of kisses upon Asp's exposed shoulder. There was a pause... and then there was another kiss, this time just at Asp's collar bone.

Her lips were soft, her kisses almost feather like. They felt pleasant, but more in a relax the soul kind of nature, smooth, oddly quiet. It was obvious Sophia was nervous, far from her comfort zones... but to see her pushing her own boundaries so far was impressive. And her kisses.. the fifth slid up the side of Asp's neck, heavier but remaining gentle. The next one firmer, slower... more than satisfactory for someone who was so doubtful of their own abilities and lacked experience in the bedroom. Her hand caressed down Asp's upper arm, her fingers curling around her bicep in a massage like fashion. Those final kisses felt sensual as Sophia neared Asp’s jawline, as Sophia began to ease herself into the moment, pushing down her nerves... none of it bad.
"W... was that alright?" Sophia asked meekly, retreating back a little as she sat flat upon her knees on the edge of the bed besides Asp.

[BlackAkuma]

Asp was not ignorant of how big a step this was for Sophia. While she was not greatly familiar with the woman’s LAW career, the impression she got was that it had been one of constant manipulation, where unsavory characters took advantage of her time and time again; they forced eroticism on her to gain advantage or merely to please themselves. Asp could not say she was wholly different in their first encounter, but even she had limits. Many of the women that the German encountered seemed to fail even her low bar. Sophia was trying to master a weapon that had only ever been used as a cudgel against her.

In that way, it was empowering, a way for Sophia to take her agency back and master it. In another way, it could be terrifying, as new concepts often were. It fell on Asp to guide her through things.

”The neck, the lips, the ear, the thighs - these are erogenous zones. There are others, but these three will suffice for our purposes.” She reached around Sophia for a light embrace, giving her some semblance of a lover’s touch to help her along and keep her in check. ”These are spots attuned to pleasure, where you spend the most of your time. Take care with every touch, and give it thought. Think of it as a fight, in some ways. There needs to be purpose in your movements. Focus. Goals.”

She let Sophia continue on her adventures, satisfied for the most part, as the woman did her best to make the moment intimate. She was shy, yes, but she did an admirable job pushing through, and her humility made the effort more endearing. It was also hard to believe that this timid woman could knock her out in five seconds if she desired. [

”You are doing well, Sophia.” She gave her a reassuring nod, then brought her hands up and stretched, putting her body on full display for the judoka. ”Now, work with you hands. Touch. When you look at me, where do your impulses take you? Where does your mind go?”

[thesteedman]

Sophia had to take a little moment, listening when Asp spoke. Those nerves were still present, and they revealed themselves when Asp began to shift things up. After instructing her on how and where to kiss, she shifted to another exercise. With an element of allure, Asp began to position herself, stretching her form out and holding her arms up, essentially putting her fine-tuned figure on full display. Clad in little more than a gym-esque style of bra and matching hot pants, much of her fine figure was left exposed. Her well-formed breasts raised a little as her top shifted around her chest, her stomach stretched, dipping inward to make her appear thinner when the alluring Egyptian was already of slender build.

She began to lean back, shifting onto the bed, her legs and bare feet positioned almost like as if she was about to begin a dance, her arms and soft hands lifted above her head. She asked Sophia to explore her form... to see where it was that she would reach when trying to explore the form of a woman's body.
"I... I am sorry." Sophia whispered, realising that several seconds had passed and she had all but frozen up. Like before she had to build herself up for the moment. She closed her eyes softly, taking a deep breath before she moved in. She tried to imagine that Asp was Katherine, who lay upon the bed exposed and waiting for Sophia to make a move. This was where Sophia lacked experience, as much as it tested what she could handle, the German knew she had to push through. This was for Kat after all...

Sophia slid close, letting one hand slide against Asp's thigh. Her touch was soft and soothing, lighter than Asp was expecting but it was not necessarily a bad thing. As Sophia slipped closer, her other hand slid across Asp's waistline, above the rim of her bottoms to caress the flesh before her touch glided towards her hip... and then upwards.
"It... does make this a little easier given your beauty." Sophia spoke, accidently giving voice to what was thought. Yes... she had deep feelings for Kat, but it was impossible not to acknowledge that Asp was a stunning specimen of a woman, and all at once Sophia blushed when she realised what she had openly said. Her lower hand slid across Asp's inner thigh, tracing across... her other traced over the flat and bare midriff of Asp, stopping shy at her chest where Sophia hesitated. She took a little breath, her courage clearly tested before failing.... but not completely.

Her hand went around Asp's breast, tracing the side of it, before she found herself massaging over Asp's collar bone, before allowing her caress to slide downwards between her breasts and back over her bare stomach. At least Sophia did not completely shy away, and Asp had no doubt if she had been Kat, no doubt her breasts probably would have got more attention. Her touch overall was fine. Perhaps too light, with her lack of experience showing... but certainly Sophia without knowing it had a good foundation of basis for this. The poor girl just needed a few pointers... and most of all just confidence!
"My mind... It is hard to say. It feels like it is in the moment... focused." Sophia whispered in response, her tone holding a certain allure Asp perhaps might not have anticipated.

[BlackAkuma]

Asp laid still and allowed Sophia to go about her work, watching as the woman explored her sexuality, giving her body freely as a test subject. Sophia’s nerves were showing clearly, but she did an admirable job of powering through them and working her way around her body, curious hands here and there, touching where she had rarely touched before. She didn’t go wild, but then, she wasn’t expected to. This was all about finding her comfort zone and going beyond it within reason, working their way upwards, one step at a time.

Asp shook her head when Sophia spoke, seeing those doubts creep their way back in despite her best efforts. ”You’ve nothing to apologize for. I’m here for you.”

With Sophia’s mind hopefully at ease, she laid back and let the woman get to work, her hands going low to start, precisely where Asp had suggested. The moan that came from her lips was an exaggeration, though not much one of - the German did have deft hands. Surprisingly soft, given her profession, or they at least seemed to be on her thighs. A delicate touch that made the nerves sing and her fine hairs stand at attention. Her toes curled, and her lips followed suit as those hands ran over her midriff, tickling her toned muscles.

”That’s good.” Asp closed eyes as Sophia touched her stomach, letting it undulate, flowing up and down. As her host continued to enjoy her body, her legs worked their way around her waists, pulling her in even closer. A strong embrace, but not overly painful, nothing more than she might have expected from Katherine herself. ”In the moment is where you want to be. Acting, not reacting.”

Asp opened her eyes once again, wanting to make sure she had a serious view of Sophia’s face for what came next. ”Would you be willing to try a kiss?” She tapped her lips, ensuring her meaning was understood. This was not a step she took lightly.

[thesteedman]

There was something about the way that Asp's legs wrapped around Sophia that caught her off guard a little. It was certainly not the first time she had been between them. The captivating but scarred karateka had been subjected to the dancer's strengths during their first ever meeting which had been in a competitive nature, squeezed hard to the point of near failure combined with Asp's lewd tactics. Asp had used her long legs to work a kink of tension from Sophia's back during their first time doing a belly dancing session, as well as a more playful tussle.

She gasped out, as Asp wrapped her legs around her once more, as if it was the place she belonged, embraced by Asp as she held her close. With the two upon the bed in a most private and very personal setting, it felt very intimate all of a sudden. The room was quiet, save for the soft moans of Asp when Sophia explored her alluring form. Despite her nervousness, Sophia did feel a ping of pride that her touch did elicit a moan from a woman who she knew was an expert in such matters as pleasing another woman. Perhaps Sophia was not much of a novice as she first thought... though in truth, she was following the commands of the teacher, now that Asp had taken the reins when Sophia had previously been teaching Asp.

Without her words of wisdom, Sophia would not have thought of any of her present approach. All she could manage was the suggestion of a kiss, but already Asp was filling her head with potentials and ideas. A mere touch could go a long way, a kiss in the right place beyond the lips could bring excitement. It was all new... it was all frightening... yet it was all fascinating. Sophia slyly bit upon her own lower lip when she ran her hand over Asp's perfectly sculpted form. It was different than Katherine's, more slender, yet divine. Whilst her heart lay with Kat, Sophia could not deny that Asp was a startling beautiful woman. Clad in little, and now carefully viced between her long and bare legs... the two were up close and personal with Sophia settled flat upon her own knees.

Sophia took a breath when Asp then suggested they try kissing. It took her a moment to build the courage, settled upon the bed with Asp wrapped around her, lying back on the bed. Carefully Sophia slid over her, their chests lightly pressing together as their bare stomachs lightly kissed together.
"A... alright..." Sophia whispered, her breathing becoming a little sharper as she edged closer to Asp. She pressed her hands down against the bed to support herself, before she closed her eyes softly, coming in to brush her lips against Asp's, before she slipped in a soft and delicate kiss upon her lips.

[BlackAkuma]

As the two embraced, Asp could not help but think back to their first encounter, when they had a match and she was first introduced to the enticing wolf. She’d been taken aback by the woman’s rough beauty from the onset, such strength and speed contained in a tight form, overwhelmed by her physicality. On that night and many of the ones that followed, she had felt an urging, a desire to spend intimate time with Sophia, in a position not unlike the one they found themselves in. The irony was not lost on the Water Serpent - here she was, alone, in bed with the object of her desire, yet unable to take things to their logical conclusion. The universe gave, the universe took away.

Yet, strangely, things were getting heated, more so than she expected they would. As much as she tried to stay distanced and let Sophia have her way, her body had its own needs, and her legs moved before she even truly realized it, finding purchase against the German’s flanks.

Asp laid out the suggestion and Sophia went with it, after the expected moment of hesitation. Their lips met - it was a brief, glancing touch, but one that could’ve led to so much more. Her mind filled with possibilities and temptations. If she wanted, she could reach out and take her from here, seize the lead and go in so many directions. Would she resist? The dynamic between them was clear, and she knew well how lust could fog the mind. One kiss could lead to two kisses, then three, then a hand beneath the garments, and then-

”No.”

Asp brought her hand up to Sophia’s lips, stopping her before she could try another. A soft but stern touch, keeping them separated. ’That is enough, I think.”