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Tired. So tired. 

Veronica was shocked she was still able to walk, all things considered; that Professor Michail was [i]relentless[/i]. She had heard about the knight making a few waves once he had decided to dedicate himself to the Church, but she supposed his buffoonery had caused her to underestimate him. His sister was more along the lines of what she had expected, but Veronica swore that Professor Kalonic was trying to give her a heart attack with that last strike stopping just before her chest. Professor Malathice's magic was the only thing she wasn't entirely sure how to handle. Sure, she could ride and swing a blade in an emergency, but her knowledge of magic truly paled in comparison to her peers. She would have to work more on her athleticism and magic resistance, it wouldn't do to be the weak chain in the link. 

Still, where she would normally plan out her training days and start seeing who she could trust to help her improve, all she wanted to do was sleep. Of course, she wouldn't dare sully her sheets with sweat, and so she had taken Kaira's suggestion all too gladly. A hot bath and some time in the sauna was a wonderful idea and great for her skin as well. Still, even taking her clothes off came with a few whines and protesting from her limbs.

Nearby, she picked up on a conversation a pair of girls were having. One was a gorgeous blonde putting her wet locks into a ponytail, the other a brunette that seemed like the type to ask a million questions because she hadn't been paying attention. 

[color=lemonchiffon]"...better if we could just poof from one class to another, you know what I mean?"[/color] The spacey brunette asked.

Letting out a quiet sigh, the blonde shook her head. [color=lightblue]"Celeste, teleportation magic is dangerous when there are many people around,"[/color] She chastised her gently. [color=lightblue]"I would think you knew that better than I."[/color]

[color=lemonchiffon]"But it would be better, right, Elia?"[/color] Her eyes were bright as she followed her to the door. 

It looked like they had just come from the shower and were now going to the open-air bath. The idea wasn't an attractive one, but then again, Veronica was never one to waste a networking opportunity. She supposed it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but she had to admit she was curious. Neither of them were Adrestian nobility, or at least she didn't think so. But expanding her reach beyond the Empire was precisely why she was here. Even if she wasn't a part of the conversation, she could safely eavesdrop and relax away from them.

With that in mind, Veronica wrapped a towel around her and did the same. She made sure to scrub herself clean with the soaps provided, shampooing her hair and making sure she was properly cleansed before going into the next room. The bath was surrounded with a variety of plant life, with two servants tending to them. One was focused on what looked like rocks, but once she splashed water onto them, the entire room felt warmer. A pair of what looked like small waterfalls came down from a wall to pour water into the bath, likely ensuring that the water was constantly moving. 

As she stepped in, she couldn't quite hide her relief as she let herself sink fully into the water. It was heated enough that it felt absolutely wonderful, and the scent relaxed her immensely. Eucalyptus? Ah, that's what the plants were. It was the perfect finishing touch on a wonderful environment.[/indent]