Walk to the queen's bath.

As you turn down the hallway, armoured folk standing guard along the way offer you nods of acceptance. It isn't far. A few doors down, you reach the end of the hall. When Nyllia turns the knob and opens the doorway, a change of air pressure--hot, humid--wafts past you, as well as a soothing, enticing scent. The three of you head inside, and it shuts gently behind you.

The chamber is small. Smooth, pale stone floor tiles lead to walls decorated by chiselled wolves and stars. There are numerous hooks and shelves lining the area near yet another door. Clearly, this is where one would undress, and place their belongings. The Royal Bath at Castle Phoenix is quite large and has such things within the room itself, though it's also quite nice to have this area between.

It takes you a moment, but you realize the scent is actually coming from incense burning from a tiny metal crown. It smells like a spice you can't quite discern, but it's pleasant.

Nyllia is the first to begin undressing. You can't help but watch in awe as she does exactly what she did the night before, perhaps to entice you. Slowly, the dress slips down her arms as she faces the wall away from you, gradually exposing her smooth, bare back. Though at the same time, Xiaoqing watches somewhat distressed. There's pink in her cheeks.

"W-Wait," stutters Xiaoqing. "Are we changing in the same room?"

"Do not be silly," answers Nyllia. "We are not changing at all. The goal is to get naked."

"This is normal for you all? I don't... want to be a party-pooper, it's just--"

Nyllia halts. With her dress half removed, she places a hand upon the other girl's shoulder. "Do not push yourself. Kyle, would you please head in before us? I know that shortly we will be sharing a bath together, but to undress in front of you perhaps is something she is not ready to do."

"It's all right. I understand." You nod, and begin the task of unravelling yourself.

After a moment, Nyllia slips her own dress back up, and steps over to aid you. Her fingers are quite skilled at removing your clothing. You aren't sure how, as she isn't the one who designed this outfit, but somehow she seems to know exactly what to do. Your cloak, your coat, your belt, and more are nearly placed piece by piece either on one of the shelves or a hook above. Meanwhile, Xiaoqing tries to best not to look. She covers her eyes and looks away, flustered at what's transpiring nearby.

Then at last, you're naked.

Nyllia's eyes flicker down and up. She smiles. "We will not be long," she says. "If so, I would grow impatient."

"I'll see you both in there," you say.

Xiaoqing nods. "Mhm. Just give me a minute..."

You feel rather free after wearing such a concealing outfit all day. After pushing open the next door, you walk into the bathing room. Immediately, you feel the familiar sensation of a spring, though you aren't quite sure if this one is natural. Still, the water is clean, the scent is pleasant, and a hot, steamy mist wafts over your naked body. It's time to soak those muscles, and it's going to feel fantastic.