Iku reached down to cover her shaved genitalia, breathing deep.  She flushed even more red, both embarrassed that she had misinterpreted the situation and that she had drawn attention on herself.  Why would Hima manipulate her?  Was that a manipulation?  She could only hope that it was safe for her to believe, but she found herself talking in hopes that she may avoid drawing   "I...have never been on a date before, especially with a superior..."<br/><br/>She fought to control her breathing, in hopes that it might slow her heart and reduce the swelling a bit.<br/><br/>"I am sorry," she spoke softly, unsure of herself and unwilling to turn and face her Captain, "I did not wish to approach this as a genuine association if it would merely end in me being punished for acting as a person, rather than as a shinobi.  We may continue, if you wish to sit down and face away from me again."<br/><br/>She held her breath then, realizing that she just gave herself away, again.