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"Is she okay?" you ask.

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Chapter 11 in The Crystal Rose

"Oh, she'll be fine," responds Kira. "Like she said, her _tea_ was a little too strong." Nikita is still leaning on Kira, and Kira seems to be holding her gently. She leans her head down and tenderly plants a kiss on Nikita's forehead. With her eyes still closed, a warm smile blo...

You set your food down and start eating.

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Chapter 10 in The Crystal Rose

Kira and Nikita as already sitting together, and you set down right in front of them. "Is it good?" asks Kira. Without even looking up, you nod as you keep eating. "A woman of fine taste... Hard to find but easy to appreciate, huh Nikita?" Expecting an answer, you look up. Inst...

You set your food down and start eating.

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Chapter 10 in The Crystal Rose

You set your food down and start eating.

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Chapter 10 in The Crystal Rose

You make something from the garden.

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Chapter 9 in The Crystal Rose

The garden was the most unique thing about the food here at the Crystal Rose, so you wanted to take advantage of it. Wandering around, you marvel at the selection of produce around you. You wanted something a little interesting, so you pick out an eggplant and some chili peppers....

You make something out from the pantry.

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Chapter 9 in The Crystal Rose

Despite your hunger, you never really had a big appetite. The food outside looked unfamiliar so you decided to explore the massive pantry. You remember seeing steam rising from the rice cookers outside, so to save time you gather some ginger, salt, and sesame oil from the pantry...

You pick something out from the food bar.

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Chapter 9 in The Crystal Rose

Despite the food being out for a few hours, the food out here looks absolutely delicious. You pick up a plate and start examining the food. You barely recognize any of the dishes but it's easy to imagine what they taste like from their simplicity. You grab a pair of chopsticks an...

The two of you head to the food bar.

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Chapter 8 in The Crystal Rose

"It's kind of a serve yourself sort of situation here," Kira explains. You see ahead of you rows of prepared food. It all looks light and vegetarian. It all looks homemade, nothing like a regular continental style hotel dining situation. A veritable rainbow in terms of colors and...

Victuals await (hopefully).

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Chapter 7 in The Crystal Rose

You and Kira take the entrance in front of you. Through it, you enter the cafeteria. It's a little larger than the living space, with long tables and simple chairs. Past the dining area seems to be a food bar and two other doors, although one seems to lead outside. In the corner...

The woman begins to stir.

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Chapter 6 in The Crystal Rose

"Ah, I should move. I don't want this woman to think I've been standing here watching her," you think to yourself. Before you can even move though, you see a slight grin form on the woman's visible face. "Hey," she says. You flinch, fearing the very thing which you're afraid of...

It's time to start looking.

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Chapter 5 in The Crystal Rose

You realize you have no idea where to find nourishment around the Crystal Rose. You saw some restaurants around Arpeggi when you first arrived, but maybe the spa has food too. At any rate, you should find an employee to ask then if there's food here or for any recommendations aro...

To take your mind off, you start unpacking your bags.

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Chapter 4 in The Crystal Rose

You brought with you one medium sized luggage case, a backpack, a duffel bag, and a purse. You're not sure whether you've over-packed or under-packed for this trip. There was no return date, no ticket back home, not yet. After unzipping your bags, you start folding and placing yo...

Off to your room.

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Chapter 2 in The Crystal Rose

Around the entrance is a large hallway. Large, identical wooden sliding doors line the corridor. You find your room, third to the left. You enter your room, set down your luggage, and collapse onto the bed. It’s been a long journey to get here. Arpeggio is a ways away from the c...

Nah, you have to start unpacking.

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Chapter 3 in The Crystal Rose

You can't look away.

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Chapter 3 in The Crystal Rose

You couldn’t avert your gaze as she dipped her toes in the water. Seeming satisfied, she completely disrobes in front of you and slowly enters the water. Eyes still affixed to her now nude body, your focus is entirely on her submerging herself in the water. All the noises seem to...

Introduction

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Chapter 1 in The Crystal Rose

“The ancient town of Arpeggio lies at the base of Mt. Zabanya. Legend has it that a thousand years ago, Arpeggio was being attacked by a group of bandits. The villagers took whatever they could and tried to escape up the mountain to escape the marauders. The bandits chased the vi...