Relaxation at the Gym

[Dubski]

Aarna was rambling, as she was oft to do when caught in an awkward or uncomfortable position, and being asked out was certainly one such situation. When the fingers went to shoosh her by pressing to her lips, the Indian girl did just that, listening instead. She gave a curious look to Izumi as she explained to her the proposal. There was a catch, of course. Aarna couldn't be this outrageously lucky. And of course she'd need to wrestle for it too.

"Ahm... Well... okay...?" was the uncertain reply from Mehta as she canted her head, thinking on that. She hadn't gotten particularly frisky with Izumi in their match to the point where she had considered anything romantic or sexual before, but maybe this would be different now that the feelings were there. "What sort of match did you think?" asked Aarna Mehta, still looking thoughtful--perhaps too thoughtful. But she was always liable to overthink things when given the space to.

[Bare]

Apparently the fingers on lip trick actually worked. Izumi had always wondered that and was pleasantly surprised to see it so effective. Though perhaps it had more to do with Aarna's attraction towards her... Either way she had the woman's attention and was able to explain her reasoning and got a somewhat half hearted acceptance but it was acceptance regardless.

"Standard should be fine. Unless you'd prefer something... rougher or more intimate, but as I said we can save that for later in the night, really, I just wanna face you at your best, once you've cleared your mind and can focus on me and me alone... I want to see what you're capable of, and what you can bring out of me." Izumi said with a wink towards Aarna before stepping back to see what she would have to say.

[Dubski]

Aarna Mehta ran a hand through her hair as she listened to Izumi's pitch. Her cheeks flushed at the idea of something rougher or intimate, and the suggestion of saving it for later in the night. "Aheh..." chuckled the Indian girl at first, trying to collect herself now and clearing her throat. It seemed like Tachibana was feeling far more forward about this than Aarna expected. Still, she didn't hate the idea.

"Standard is good. Great. Fine, even," started Aarna with a small smile. "I can definitely give you the best I have..." Looking curious a moment later, Mehta would then bite her lip before asking, "Why me, though, exactly? We've already wrestled. And I can't imagine you're that attracted to me..." She asked the question in earnest, trying to figure out her future opponent.

[Bare]

There it was! Aarna had accepted and it looked like a standard match was fine by her and given her reaction.. Izumi felt it fair to say her flirtations were definitely having a effect on the white haired girl, helped by the fact she certainly found her attractive. But that's what made Aarna's question to her especially confusing as Izumi tilted her head to the side. "Oh? Aarna dear, I find you VERY attractive, otherwise I wouldn't want to have dinner with you." Izumi stated bluntly before continuing.

"But you also intrigue me. I saw flashes of great skill and intelligence during our match, and after learning you deal with so much anxiety and stress I want to go against you again while you're unburdened, without the stress and anxiety playing at you, to see how great you can be, so I want you to do what we did today before our match, because that's how I'll get the best you for our match.. and having dinner with you after will simply be a bonus." Izumi said with a wink to Aarna as she finished her response.

[Dubski]

That blunt answer was mostly what Aarna could have expected, and yet it still surprised her a little bit. She smiled fondly at Izumi, bashfully brushing some of her silver locks back behind her ear. But having taken the time to see Tachibana as more than just a competitor she needed to fight back against and conquer, Mehta couldn't help but become more enamored with her. "...Well, I can't promise I still won't stressed or filled with anxiety for our match... But I can try to do my best to relax," said the Indian girl, clearing her throat.

"And I'll definitely look forward to dinner, regardless of the outcome," Aarna added, smiling brightly at the Japanese girl. Taking a deep breath, Mehta would then say, "I think I should really get going though. Thank you... so much for today though. I really appreciate it. From multiple angles." Aarna stepped forward after that and then pulled Izumi into a big hug!

[Bare]

Izumi smiled at Aarna's reaction to her words and nodded to her with a smile on her own face. "Well that's all I ask, and I'm sure you'll pleasantly surprise me." Izumi said with a wink and nod towards the silver haired girl before she bid her farewell and even sealed it with a hug. One that Izumi was clearly happy to return as she looped her arms around the woman and pulled her in close, returning it gently with a smile. "You're very welcome Aarna, I'm glad I could have helped, and I'm looking forward to both our match and dinner." Izumi said with a smile as she pulled away before turning to continue her workout, smiling softly as she began to anticipate their upcoming bout.