[h2]Bathhouse, Averine City Docks[/h2]

Ryker barely moved at the sound of the young boy's voice except to open one eye, his good eye, to see who was speaking to him. [color=#9ec9cf]"No, I'm fine,"[/color] he replied, closing his eye again. [color=#9ec9cf]"I won't be much longer."[/color]

As he sat, he took in all the noises, quiet chatter and water splashing. He suspected it would be a long while before he could return to a place like this. Even though he had grown used to the mud and grime of the road, it was nice to have the option of bathing in such a comfortable setting. Once they departed, any chance of getting clean would most likely be a lake or pond that they came across. He let out a deep sigh and opened his eyes again. [color=#9ec9cf]"Actually, I should be going. This may be the last night in a long while that I sleep in a real bed, and I have a few more things to take care of before I can rest."[/color] He glanced over at the boy again. [color=#9ec9cf]"If you could bring me a fresh towel, I will be on my way."[/color]