Feeling contented from the meal and looking forward to his bath Ash stood, smiled at her and offered Khaera his hand. The tubs would be full of steaming water and a good soak would wash away any residual bad energy. Her energy was infectious and he ached to touch her more intimately, to sweep her into his arms and kiss her deeply and feel their auras merge. But all things in time. All things in time.

"Excellent, a bath then the tour." he said as he waited for her to take his proffered hand.........