Diplomatic Immunity--Preface: Vasha's Discovery

[Bront]

"There's plenty of water, and it will feel good. If you want to go further, that's your decision. I can always teach you some massage if you'd like, but again, only if you want to."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Well...I guess so. That does sound nice. Is the water too hot?" Louteah asks, timidly.

 

[Bront]

"No, it's perfect, though I always think water is."

Vasha playfully splashes Louteah "There, how's that?" she giggles.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Louteah flinches at first, but then she smiles.*

"No, that's not too bad. I guess I'll come in..." and she disrobes timidly and then slowly steps into the bath, letting her body submerge under the water.

 

[Bront]

Vasha smiles and holds Louteah's hand. "Just relax, and feel the water suround you. Close your eyes, it's almost like floating in nothing."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Yeah, sort of...it's kind of weird, but it's not that much like nothing."

 

[Bront]

"Well, it's about as close as you'll get naturaly. I prefer a more natural spring water, and I try to carry a bit around with me, but it's best when it's pure and natural. I just relax, and embrace it, and it heals me, makes me feel whole again. Sorta like sleep, but not exactly."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"I don't know...I bet if you could float amongst the clouds--not flying or anything but just floating--that would be the closest you could get...What do you think?"

 

[Bront]

"Clouds aren't thick enough to float on though, which is sad. But I'm sure they'd be fluffy and soft if they were."

Vasha moves a hand over to her shoulder and clasps it tenderly. "May I? a touch feels so nice underwater, and you look tense. Just your shoulders, maybe your back if you'd like."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Oh, they are very soft, and they tickle a bit," Louteah agrees with a smile.

*As Vasha reaches over, Louteah ponders for a moment and then nods.*

"I guess just the shoulders is okay. I'm just not this used to being exposed--my naked flesh is soft and vulnerable, you know?"