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Zanith made his way to the bathroom. He felt gross, like he hadn't bathed in days. His hair was greasy, his skin felt coated in dust, dirt, and dried sweat. Closing and locking the door behind him, He stripped out of the clothes and stepped into the shower. Turning the knob to warm, he closed his eyes and let the water stream over him. He lifted his face to the stream, enjoying the warm water.

He was unsurprised to find his customary shampoo and body wash in the shower. After all, they wouldn't make such a petty mistake as that. He squirted some of the cool liquid into the palm of his hand, working it through his hair slowly. The familiar smell of the shampoo had a calming effect on Zane. The water washed away the worries and uncertainties, if only temporarily.

Rinsing his hair clean of any remaining traces of shampoo, Zane grabbed a washcloth and a bar of soap. After lathering the washcloth, he scrubbed the grime and other impurities from his skin, lingering to wash his face more gently. The soap slid off his body easily as the water splashed over him. As the last traces of soap suds disappeared down the drain, he turned the faucet and the water stream abruptly stopped.

Wiping himself down with a towel, he stepped out onto the small rug in front of the shower. Water dripped down his face and clung to the ends of his hair. He wrapped the towel around himself, moving to stand in front of the mirror. Looking at himself, he thought he appeared much more put together now. The sleep had been washed from his face. He looked healthier now.

Pulling on his underwear and jeans, he opened the door of the bathroom, emerging half-naked into the cooler, drier air.