Find a spot to wash off first.

“We better find a stream or lake to wash off this dried mud… and other fluids,” Khala said, riding a bit ahead of her friends.

“And get some refreshment from this damn heat. Could you help with that, Ariane?” Mira asked the sorceress, patches of dried sperm visible in her hair.

“Sure, be quiet and give me a second,” Ariane closed her eyes and chanted a quiet spell under her breath, it enhanced her already excellent hearing. Her friends held their breath, not wanting to disturb Ariane. After a moment, the sorceress looked to her friends, “I hear a small waterfall to the north-east through the woods, it’s not that far away.”

“Great, thank you. We’ll go on foot and guide the horses through the trees,” Khala decided and the three of them got off their horses.

Making their way through the dense forest with Ariane’s fine ears to guide them to the waterfall, the three women could not wait to finally get clean. Like Ariane had said, it took them not that long to reach it. A pool of water lay beneath the waterfall coming out of the sheer rock-face. It was an idyllic and beautiful place, it nearly made them forget the first ordeal they had to endure during their journey. Khala led her horse to drink and the others followed her example.

“So, who’s going to bathe first? We better have two people keeping watch, I don’t want to take chances after what happened,” Mira asked.

“I’ll take the first bath if you don—” Ariane began to say.

“I do mind, Ariane. Mira saved both of us, so she gets the first bath,” Khala said with authority in her voice.

Ariane laughed, “Alright, alright. I get the second, though, right?”

“Fine,” Khala rolled her eyes.

Mira nodded to her companions and started to undo the buckles on her chainmail. With swift moves she had practised many times, she quickly threw off the heavy metal links, feeling a lot lighter as a result. The gambeson followed quickly and she stood in her breeches and shirt. Pulling the shirt over her head, Mira revealed her trained body to the world around, some small scars blemishing her skin. Mira waded into the water after ridding herself of her boots and breeches, naked as the day she had been born.

“Should I get some charcoal and parchment so you can draw a picture, Khala?” Ariane snickered at her friend.

Khala had been watching Mira undress, captivated by the Human woman’s beauty. “Wh-What? I’m just making sure she’s alright,” Khala lied to the elf.

“Mhm, sure. I know that look. You like her, little one?” Ariane teased.

Khala blushed, “N=No, wait. I mean yes, as a friend...”

“A friend you’d like to get to know more intimately? C’mon, you don’t need to be shy around me of all people. I’ve seen and done it all,” Ariane giggled, “Maybe you should join her and thank your saviour by washing her back?” The elf winked at her, “I’ll keep watch for you.”

“Y-You think that would be appropriate?” Khala gulped.

Ariane just smiled at her and gave her a little shove towards the water.

Getting the hint, Khala nodded and started to undress herself. She was neither as toned as Mira nor as voluptuous as Ariane, but she had her own charm, small and cute would be it. The nude half-elf entered the pool behind Mira and approached her friend. “C-Can I help you wash? I-It’s the least I could do,” Khala asked nervously.

Mira turned around, a bit surprised somebody had joined her, “Oh, Khala. Couldn’t wait to get clean yourself?” She smiled at the small woman, “Sure, I’ll help you after to get that mud off you.”

Relieved, Khala nodded, a smile on her lips, “Great.” She approached Mira and started to wash the swordswoman’s back.

“Mmmh~, thanks that feels wonderful. Could you massage a bit lower? It’s a bit sore,” Mira asked her.

“S-Sure, leave it to me,” Khala said and placed her hands lower on Mira’s hips and lower back, rubbing her friend gently.

Mira sighed, “Ha~, that’s the spot. You’re not bad at that.”

“Y-You need swift fingers to open locks and disarm traps,” Khala giggled.

“I think that’s enough, let me return the favour,” Mira said and turned around. Her breasts were right in Khala’s face, making the half-elf freeze and blush. “Hello? You in there? Turn around or I can’t help you wash off that mud,” Mira laughed.

“R-Right, mud, wash off,” Khala said and quickly turned around.

Mira slowly started to rub off the mud that had gotten under Khala’s armour and stained her skin, “You have really beautiful skin, Khala. Not like mine with all the scars.”

Khala blushed and smiled to herself, “Th-Thanks, but I-I think yours is beautiful too.”

“Aww, that’s mighty kind of you. You really think so?” Mira said.

The half-elf nodded, “Yes, you have a nice tan and I think those scars look good on you.”

“So I’m your type?” Mira laughed.

“M-My type? I-I don’t know what you mean,” Khala stammered.

“The kind of girl you like, silly,” Mira said.

Khala laughed nervously, “What if you were?”

“Well, I like men better than women, but if the right girl comes along, who knows?” Mira said matter of factly, not tryin to tease or seduce Khala.

The half-elf didn’t know if that was an invitation to her.