[When one steps into a garden as grand and lively as this... one is bound to run into butterflies.

Cue one butterfly in particular with a namesake pin attached to her hair and an appropriate haori adorned over her shoulders. Shinobu has already explored quite a bit of the establishment since arriving, from the strange (yet oddly luxurious) bathroom she woke in to the larger than life lobby where she was currently staying. When the wizened garden gates open up she cannot help but admire the finely manicured hedges and well-trimmed bushes flourishing with fauna. The air is fragrant with petals, and a much needed step outside and literally smell the roses is greatly needed for her current predicament.

Of course, she is just as new to this place as everyone else... and like everyone else, she cannot escape the unusual quirks and traps laid out for the newcomers to stumble upon.

Cue Shinobu now— laying on her side on a daybed with her chin nearly tucked in the crook of her arms. One might think she was simply having a rest, maybe taking a brief nap...]

Ugh.

[But the frown on her face says otherwise. No matter how she tries to rouse herself, no matter how many times she tries to get up from the daybed she simply... can't.

On her finger is a tiny red dot— indicative of the prick of a thorn. She's exhausted, far too tired to get up but still very much aware that she needs to move otherwise she might... sleep forever.

Which doesn't sound so bad, all things considered. But she can't simply do that, now can she?]

Mmmn...

I'm afraid you've caught me... in a rather embarrassing state... hmm.

[Ahh, she's trying to wave you over. Please hurry before she closes her eyes for good?!]

[As all butterflies are want to do, she finds herself in the dome once the sweet scent of nectar and flowers lures her in.

As a warrior and seasoned demon slayer she isn't so foolish as to wander around sampling sap from plants— regardless of her botanical knowledge that currently feels placed on its head after stepping into this area. No, further than her scientific curiosity leads something more cautious, almost tentative with the way she observes the butterflies around her. Here she has no need of her sword and there hardly seems to be any reason to defend herself since she seems to be alone... for now.

But as the minutes tick by... she begins to regret that thought immensely.

About half an hour later finds Shinobu in the middle of the butterfly dome, the delicate and colorful insects gathering around her as though she were the spiritual embodiment of them, their protector and guide.

But she doesn't feel like one right now, as heat floods her cheeks and other areas of her body. She's kneeling on the soft grass, her hand pressed against her mouth as though she were succumbing to some kind of illness.

In a way, she might already be.

The sharp honey sweetness of the nectar remains on her tongue even as she scornfully stares at the grassy space before her.]

Stupid. There must be an antidote inside... force yourself to get up. Force yourself!

[But she can't move yet— her throat is absolutely parched and she craves something... well, something she can't rightly put to words yet.]

[Thankfully for Shinobu, the (mostly) hard parts of all this are over.

Eventually she catches wind of the disease currently spreading throughout the Peacock. Not one to ignore the cries of others or the pleads for help she rolls up her sleeves and volunteers to assist as a temporary doctor. Lacerations, wounds and life-threatening injuries were one thing back home, but this? This was an entirely different level.]

I promise this will only take a few seconds!

[Shinobu has a wooden tongue depressor out as she addresses you. If you're here you're probably suffering from the hanahaki disease, no?

Hah, what a curious and ironic twist of fate.]

Just say 'aaaahh' for me and I'll assess the damage the petals have done so far.

[Her comforting voice might encourage you or make you more anxious, your choice!]

(feel free to PM me with any comments or questions! for the first two prompts and all smut only f/f for shinobu please! if you don't want to get spicy with any of the prompts drop me a general starter and we can go from there!)