Rhy marched along, holding on to Rhaq’a, smiling to herself. Her bottom was safely tucked into the back of the drawer. She figured that one took them off in hot springs anyway, so where’s the harm? She was upset about her top though. She’d apparently filled out a little during her pregnancy. Ah well, someone surely sold swimsuits in Kugane.

They got to the springs, and she gave the gatekeeper a small bow, introducing herself. Getting her appointment confirmed, the two of them were shown in. She gently led Rhaq’a to a large area that was privacy-fenced off from the rest of the large open spring.

Stepping in, her face lit up drinking it all in. The open-air bath was right on the edge of Kugane, overlooking the bay. The night was clear as possible, the stars twinkling in the sky, glinting off the smooth water, the steam rising in gentle, puffy clouds. Her toothy smile betrayed her excitement. She grabbed onto Rhaq’a’s arm, [color=#FFE58F]”See? I told you! Isn’t this gorgeous?”[/color] She gestured around, her excitement hopefully infectious.