Wash up.

Eventually, it's your turn to bathe. You take a change of clothes, make your way to the bathroom, and sink back into the steamy hot water with an much-deserved sigh of relief. All of those aches and pains, the soreness of your legs, the stress--it starts to fade away. Things have become even more complicated lately, so this moment of refuge is something you happily accept. Not only do you have a devil living in your house, but she's connected to this whole matter of villains connected to one another. It's something you'd rather deal with another time.

You take the opportunity to take as long as you wish. Time passes quickly. Before you know it, your fingers are completely wrinkled and you can feel the heat getting to your head. That signals a good time to get out.

Now that you're squeaky clean, you dry yourself off and put on a new attire. It's a lighter outfit, and one you wouldn't necessarily bring on an adventure, but is quite comfortable. The trousers are brown, and the tunic is a softer shade of your usual blue. Your footwear match, and are more akin to the shoes you're used to than rugged boots.

Still, you bring your belt and sword. You never know what'll happen in a world like this one.

"Yin?" you call out as you make your way down the hall. "Anyone? This place is too big."

From around the corner up ahead, the striking shade of red that could only belong to Yin steps out to greet you. "Yes, Master?"

"What are you up to?" you ask as you make your way over.

"I was just hanging your clothes up to dry."

"You washed my clothes?"

"Is th-that okay, master?"

"Yeah of course. Sorry. I'm not used to having a maid at all. So, where are the others?"

"They said you were taking too long, and that if they went to the market on your behalf, that you would also be happy."

"Oh great. They better know what they're doing... What about my stuff? I hope they didn't take it."

She shakes her head. "No, Master. I kept your belongings safe. They're in your chambers."

There's suddenly a loud banging noise coming from afar. It hits twice, and then there's a pause. Once again, two thuds are heard. It sounds like it's coming from the front door, but for it to be that loud, they must really be hammering against it. Yin perks up and curtsies.

"Forgive me. I will answer that straight away." She then hurries off, and you follow behind.