Charles
"Well, I'm not a woodworker. Could be some special technique I guess."

*Ling, confused on how Machi knew she was thirsty, took the waterskin.* "Thanks." *Maybe she had a special sense that lovers had between them, and knew just exactly what the other wanted. Perhaps she could think of what Machi needed.*

*An assault of scratching hands on Machi's chin, ears and tails commences, disregarding the fact that the waterskin was open and Machi was still eating the biscuit. Ling smiled while playfully rubbing the kemonomimi, not caring about people's eyes looking at her strangely.*
Robert
*She nodded in agreement that it was likely some sort of special technique overall. She wasn't really certain, and she shrugged a little.*

"No problem." *She replied, and smiled a little.* "I just, figured a little bit of water, couldn't hurt with these biscuits. Sometimes it can soften them up a little, least in my experience." *She added.* "This... This is nice. Just, sitting down to relax for a time. Your seasickness any better?"

*She asked, and yipped a little as the scratching assault came, her tails wagging rapidly in the moment, and she closed her eyes, just... Enjoying the moment they had, it felt good, and sure they had plenty of them, this time it just felt, more comforting than usual. She began to laugh a little, letting herself truly just, relax, and that was when she remembered the waterskin.* "O-oh, the skin... We shouldn't let it go to waste..."

*Truth is, she didn't really want to ruin the moment by mentioning it, but, being at sea, fresh water wasn't exactly easy to obtain. So, she spoke up, even if she didn't quite want to in the moment.*
Charles
"I don't even notice it anymore. I guess

*Ling continues on for a while, not knowing what Machi means by 'skin' until she feels the sensation of wet cloth on her knee and thigh.*

"Oh crap!"

*Quickly putting the stopper on, Ling checks the waterskin. Not much lost. Only a small sip. However, she didn't want to break the spell Machi was under, and quickly resumed the rubbing assault. As Machi felt the pleasure of being scratched on the chin, behind the tears, and near her tail, Ling soon felt the bliss as well. For a moment, she completely forgot she was even on a ship.*

"Hey... Do you think we could find somewhere private on the ship?"

*The swordswoman would whisper into the kemonomimi's ear, as not to let the others around them know.*
Robert
"I guess that's a good sign?"

*She would relax in the moment, closing her eyes again as she relaxed in the moment. It just felt, so nice to relax like this, to enjoy the tender moment overall with her, even if they had a small scare with the water in the moment.*

"Well its okay, could be worse, you know?"

*She said reassuringly. Though once the pets and rubs began to strike her again, she would yip and her tails wagged crazily once again. She was glad to have the moment, it just felt, so wonderful in the moment. She never felt like she was in the moment, the happy moment of getting affectionate attention from Ling was wonderful in the moment.*

"Somewhere... Private... Well, probably yeah?"

*She said, quietly, and nodded.* "Ship must have some sorta privates places to go, I'd imagine...*