∞ 68: Relaxing in a new setting [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[This is a kind of pampering Albert hasn't had ... well, ever. Places he had visited throughout his own world paled in comparison to the modern conveniences this hotel offers. This evening, unlike previous evenings that he spent on his balcony or chilling near the pub, Albert's in the pool.

Well, the pool or the hot tub, depending on when you might come across him. He may even be enjoying a glass of wine, which could be a bad thing if you don't know a thing or two about the effects of hot tubs and alcohol.

This is a very rare opportunity. Might as well take advantage of a few perks, right?]

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[chikaidestroyer]

About an hour. It stays relatively quiet, unlike the lobby and lounge. [Once the kids started heading into the hotel in the evening, those areas could get raucously loud. Especially with the "karaoke machine" he had seen in action.]

[wise_maiden]

[She carefully takes a seat, leaving the bag to the side.] Oh? I'm surprised that more don't come in here, but I suppose it could be the last thing on their minds, after the park.

[chikaidestroyer]

Well, I doubt you would have decided to come out here if there were kids playing and shouting at each other in the pool here. [He continues drinking to replace any water lost while sitting in the hot tub.]

[wise_maiden]

No, of course not. That would have been a little much. [She frowns slightly at the thought, and shakes her head.] Have you been in the tub already?

[chikaidestroyer]

A few times. I've been alternating between the tub and the pool. [It keeps him fairly alert and lowers the risk of him accidentally killing himself in the hot tub.]

[wise_maiden]

I see. Does the tub really replicate the sensation of being in a natural spring?

[chikaidestroyer]

The sensation, yes. The lack of a sulfuric odor is pleasant, too. You should give it a try.

[wise_maiden]

[She nods, and unties her robe, slipping it off.] I suppose I should, considering that's the reason I came down here.

[chikaidestroyer]

[His eyes follow the robe as it slips off, unhurriedly moving back up to Raine's face.] Then I won't keep you. Do be careful of the temperature; the water is boiling.

[wise_maiden]

It would be a little disappointing if it weren't.

[She approaches the tub, slipping her sandals off before cautiously stepping inside the heated body of water. And another, until she's able to take a seat. The tub itself is a bit larger than she expected, probably meant to hold a larger group of people, and too empty at that. So she closes her eyes so she can relax properly and not think of that. It does feel nice, so she gives a soft, contented sigh.] Ah...