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[u][b]Drych Lake Spa: Hot Springs[/b][/u]

The feeling of hot steam on her face felt absolutely wonderful, and Aria let out a deep sigh of satisfaction. The locker room was very warm and just as immaculate as the rest of the spa was. She couldn't wait to see the springs themselves- her shoulder was still aching from her fight in the circus. 

"Isn't this great? I'm so glad we came along on this mission." She picked up a towel, marveling at its softness before turning to Estelle. Judging by her face, it was rather obvious the girl wasn't quite sure what to do. Aria chuckled in amusement, going over to the girl and giving her a soft pat on the head. "We change out of our clothes here, then we go out and rinse before we hop into the springs." She explained, stepping into a changing room. 

Short moments later she steps back out, now clad only in a towel and shoulder length hair let out of its usual bun. Her clothes and scarf were draped over one arm before she stuffed them into a locker, motioning for Estelle to do the same. "Hey, when we get in would you mind washing my back for me? I'll do the same for you~" She winked, before taking their darling leader's hand and pulling her towards the door to the springs, feeling very excited to have a nice soak after all this time. 

The springs were just as beautiful as she had imagined, and she paused at the doorway to take it all in. It had the feel of an outdoor spring, with high ceiling and rocks surrounding the steaming water. There were potted plants everywhere, and quickly Aria spotted the rinsing area. It had a wall of small faucets as well as quaint wooden buckets that people could use. Bottles of shampoo and body wash lined the wall of rocks, behind which was the high partition that separated the women's bath from the men's. 

"It's even better than I imagined," she breathed, stepping forward only to have the patter of paws stop her. She looked down, eyes widening at the small puppy by her feet who was looking up at them in curiosity with a bucket of soapy water in its mouth. It tilted its head, sloshing some water on the floor and she bent down, giving it a pat on the head. 

"Hello there, little guy. Whatchu doing in here? Are you cleaning the bath?" She was only joking, but a sudden scream from Estelle nearly had her toppling over in surprise. She looked up in alarm, only to see a man standing there, face red and just as nervous as they were and maybe even a little scared with a mop in his hand. She wasn't quite sure what to make of it, standing up quickly and adjusting her towel. 

"I- um, we weren't aware that the bath was being cleaned-?"