Journey to the North (In Game)

[Kalnath]

Sir Alec leaned back against the barn strut with his arms folded as a lengthy silence seemed to descend on the room. All this talk of washing, and yet he wasn't surprised at all that they were suddenly reticent at the lack of privacy. Maybe they needed more of a push to get it over with.

"...If none of you steps up to volunteer, I'm pouring the bucket over one of the horses - and it doesn't matter to me which one."

 

[Autobass]

Hearing that statement Orestina fixed Sir Alec with a look that practically screamed 'don't you dare!'. "Why don't you volunteer yourself then, since you're so keen it be over and done with" she snarked with a hand on her hip.

 

[Kalnath]

The knight felt a small flicker of prideful satisfaction at Orestina’s outraged expression. There was just something amusing about seeing the girl set off like that.

(...Was "girl" the right word? Alec wasn't sure how old the half-elf was, exactly, but at his age he knew better than to ask.)

“If I felt like taking a wash, I’d just step back outside for a minute.” He sniped back, “I kind of assumed the whole point of putting a roof over our heads was to avoid getting soaked.”

 

[starelementpoke]

"I'll take it I'll take it. Figured I'd offer considering I might end up using most of it."

Taking the bucket Z'ar will slip back behind the haybales, sighing as he took a seat on a stool. It had been nothing but hard traveling for the past few days and while he was far from tired it felt good to get the weight off his feet. Stripping down he dipped a wrung out towel into the hot water and hissed as he brought it to his well built thigh, the heat sending waves of pleasure up his leg. It felt good to wash the grime off; the muddy rivulets of water trailing down to his feet and floor below. His top half was luckily free of the muck and dirt; letting streams of water trickle down his statuesque arms and torso just to warm up from the rain. All that was left was the crotch. Gingerly cupping his jewels he mused at just how... awkward the situation was. On the streets he was used to not having much privacy though this was something else entirely. At least there wasn't anyone looking to stab him in the back while he cleaned he thought, hand rubbing from base to tip as the water trickled onto his knee. He wish he had some soap to get proper clean but given everything it was best not to dally. Just a few minutes later he wiped down and slipped back into his robes, still damp but significantly more comfortable and clean before stepping back around with bucket in hand.

"Tried to not to use too much. Who's next?"

 

[TheIrishOtaku]

Paul clears his throat at that, looking between you all.

''Would you mind if we took a wash too? Naturally after you're all finished I mean. Its been ages since we've had a proper scrub and while we've all gotten pretty used to the stench, it'd be nice not to smell like a privy for a change.

''Yeah, even if the water is ice cold by then we wouldn't mind!''

''Ain't that the truth? Anything to get rid of this dirt and grime!''

All three nod at that and patiently await your answer to their request.

 

[starelementpoke]

Z'ar will raise his brow in surprise at the bandits request. He had assumed that given their... occupation the dirt, grime, and smell that came with the territory would be something they would be all too comfortable with. Still slipping back into his robes he'll shrug before glancing back at the others.

"I don't see any reason to object. If nothing else it would make the rest of the trip with them more pleasant."

 

[Kalnath]

"Only if they behave themselves," said Sir Alec, talking past the captives again. "If I catch any of those three peeping, then they'll sleep outside tonight."

It wasn't a serious threat - even Alec wouldn't force someone into a thunderstorm needlessly - but they were starting to get a little too comfortable with the party. He had to draw the line again.

Besides, how were they expecting to wash with their hands tied?

 

[OmegaUmbra]

Sighing in relief that Z'ar took the first bold step among them, the Dark Elf stood quietly, biding her time while he bathed. Humming a short tune.

She might have been tempted to take a peek or two if not surrounded, with a darkening tint to her cheeks. Surely he wouldn't blame a shut-in mage for being curious! She was shy regarding her own body, but who said she was regarding someone else's-

Seeing her draconic companion return, Odrosa began the process of keeping the water warm again. Her brow rising at the bandit's query. Sir Alec has a good point, though she suspected they wouldn't act up knowing damn well what happened before. But another thought found itself wedged in her head, much more pervasive.

That more than likely she'd be the one peeping if she could get away with it.

Improper and invasive as the thought was, Odrosa had never seen another person bare before. Innocent curiosity in the pursuit of knowledge wasn't the same as being some lecher ... right?

Shaking her head of her imaginings, Odrosa didn't see why not. Considering one of them would be tied to her for the duration of their journey.

"Oh, I knew these would come in use!"

The Drow pulled various goods from her knapsack until a few, in particular, caught her gleaming gaze. Holding up her requested bars of soap with a victorious little grin. She knew it was practical!

 

[Autobass]

Finding a relatively comfortable spot to sit while Z'ar bathed, Orestina took the time to drape her cloak over a nearby crate before leaning back against it herself. Opening her mouth to reply to the bandit's request, she simply paused and quirked an eyebrow at Alec's indirect warning to the men.

Her attention turned to Odrosa at the sound of rummaging, watching with a small degree of amusement as the dark elf held the bars aloft like a personal trophy. "So is it safe to guess you're volunteering to go next or do you have other plans for that soap?" she called over casually to the party's mage.

 

[starelementpoke]

Glancing over Z'ar will look at the soap, disappointed at the fact that he didn't know about it before he washed himself down. Noticing Odrosa's expression however he'll chuckle as he nudges her good naturedly.

"Orestina's right, you might've missed out but you can always make your own if your disappointed."