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Well that certainly hurt.

Kayden had recieved a few bruises on the training yard during his sword drills, but his master-at-arms had always done his best not to wound Kayden deliberately. This was another matter. It felt like he had been thrown back into Luin, five against one just like last time. Well, he supposed he couldn't grow without a bit of a tough lesson. The thought didn't help him feel better, but it kept him moving as he walked out of the training yard and up the stairway into the sauna. Immediately he felt the steam in the air when he crested the stairs, and it helped ease him just a tad. His sinuses began to clear a bit, and he felt like he was back at the Imperial Palace Sauna at home. This one might not be as clean or well run, perhaps. But it was very nice to know it was here. 

In the changing room, he stripped off his dueling clothes, already stained from the ground. He sighed and let it drop off of him, setting them on a bench before collecting a towel. He thought the day had gone well for the Eagles so far, at least considering how poorly it could have gone. Everyone seemed...relatively stable. A bit off, but he thought the entire team took their criticisms well, and did good in the training yard. Even Rudolph, though it looked like he still got pretty banged up. Professor Tomai had been the worst in Kayden's opinion. He wasn't used to magical attacks, to say the least. 

Stepping out of the stall, he made his way to the public bath. A private bath appealed to him, but he wanted to be sociable and get to know his fellow students. Walking in, he just noticed Rudolph sliding into the water. Had there been a group he likely would not have spotted him, but as it were he was alone for now. He wondered just how many might join them in a bit. 

[color=4851AA]"Well met, Rudolph."[/color] Kayden bade him with a grin, heading over to step into the bath around 4 feet away from his guild-mate, the hot water immediately sending a cascade of relaxation over his limbs. He was glad the water was slightly murky with scents and likely some salts to help keep the water warm, made things less awkward. Kayden splashed a bit of water on his face and then fully submerged himself for a split second to wet his hair, before resting his arms behind him on the ledge. [color=4851AA]"You did well today. Veronica too, though let's keep that a secret as much as she can. With her fucking ego it's not good to add to that pile of arrogance."[/color] 

He shook his head, pondering the day until he realized his friend was...mostly submerged like some crocodilian. He must have been uncomfortable. Kayden had never been insecure like that, and a part of him realized it was due to his own ego. Well...sometimes that sort of thing served a purpose.