“You look better,” April's voice startled him as she brushed passed him to enter the kitchen. He watched her walk by, unsure of what to say to her in response. How was it that he 'looked better'? To him, he still looked terrible, especially with his hair a mess.
“Bathroom is down the corridor, to the immediate left. Inside is a wash basin, just turn the handle clock-wise and let the water build-up…”
Touya stood still as he directed his gaze to Reginald. He didn't move nor say anything in response to the doctors words as he tried to answer the Therian's earlier question. After a second, Reginald pushed back his chair and stood up, smiling at him as he did so.
“On second thought, allow me to show you.”
Touya followed Reginald back to the bathroom where the wash basin was. It was a very large pot like contraption with a couple of metal bars on its end. Touya watched the doctor curiously as the man worked the contraption. Water poured forth from the spout and began filling the bath as Reginald plugged the hole on the bottom. Once that was done the doctor left the room and closed the door behind him. Touya watched the water spout for several moments longer. Reginald's voice reached him as the man yelled back to the room where the Therian was at.
“I left a spare set of clothes on the side if you need them!”
Glancing over to a small table, Touya spotted some folded clothes there. However he was more interested in the spout that poured water forth. Slowly, Touya leaned forward and touched the metal handles. He turned them slowly and witnessed more water spewing forth. Turning them the opposite direction slowed the flow of water until it no water came out at all. Intrigued, Touya turned the water back on and watched it fill the tub before he began taking the rest of his clothes off, which was just his leather pants as his shirt had been discarded the night before due to Reginald's treatment.
He slowly maneuvered his body into the warm water, wincing as the water crawled up passed his waist and began licking at the many wounds that ailed him. Blood began to seep into the water as the dried out places were soaked. Reaching back he pulled his hair over his shoulder and began undoing the braid. He worked his fingers through the pale silvery hair, trying his best to get the mud, blood and other dirt out of it. Leaning backwards he submerged almost the entirety of his body, the warm water amazing against his skin. He was used to bathing in cold rivers and lakes, this was certainly a luxury among the humans.
Pulling his body back up out of the water, he watched as the streams of liquid flowed down his form and brought with it trails of blood and filth. He grimaced as he sat there. Reaching up a second time he pulled his long hair over his shoulder and worked his fingers through it once more. Once he was done with that, he found a cloth along the edge of the tub and began rubbing his body down to wash it as best he could. He ground his teeth as he washed the wounds along his frame, too many to count at the moment. Nearing the end of his bath, a solid knock startled him and he immediately looked for his weapons, but when April's voice called out to him, he relaxed immediately, though he was curious about her words.
“Touya, we’re leaving before Reginald gets back. Don’t ask any questions, just finish washing quickly.”
Did she intend to leave the good doctor behind yet again? He frowned at the door and finished rubbing his body down. Standing he climbed out of the bath and dried off as best he could. Reaching for the clothes, he noted that they were made of simple material. A light weight leather that was nothing like he'd ever worn before. Pulling his pants back on, he reached for the shirt and tugged it over his head. The leather stretched nicely to fit his form, coming down to his hips just enough so that his belt could connect to the two pieces of clothing.
Once the belt was buckled on and his weapons secured he opened the door and stepped out. Moving down the hall he spotted Damea and April waiting for him. Looking over to where April motioned, he noted the pack and reached down to pick it up. Although he wished to ask her a question he decided that it was best to listen to her for once. He shouldered the pack and watched her, waiting for instructions.
“We’ll be leaving soon,” April said, her gaze flicking over to Damea and he felt a slight chill pass over his body. He was definitely in trouble with her. The fire mage continued to sip his hot coffee and tried his best to ignore her cold look. Reaching over she grabbed a bowl and began filling it with food.
“Remaining here is dangerous for Touya. We’ll leave the moment he’s done washing. I’ve borrowed a jacket that should hide Touya’s more characteristic features, and enough food and water to sustain ourselves for a time. I have something important to discuss with both of you later.”
Her hand gestured to the packs laid out behind her and out of sight for the most part unless pointed out. He lifted an eyebrow as he watched her. What was she planning this time?
"Leaving him again?" He asked her, a bit of accusation in his tone. She didn't have time to answer though as Reginald came back into the room after yelling down the hall to Touya.
Reginald sat down again and inquired about their travels to find Val. Damea didn't say anything and for the most part kept out of the situation, but he was a little surprised at her lack of information. He looked up at her for a moment, curious as to why she didn't say anything to the man that was important. However, he didn't butt in to add anything, if April didn't wish to tell, that was her own business and Damea had no reason to tell her otherwise.
Shortly after, Reginald stood and left, excusing himself from their presence on the fact that he had to go to the grocery. Immediately upon his departure, April stood and made her way to where Touya was washing up. He faintly heard her voice calling out to him, asking him to hurry and not ask questions. She came back soon after and picked up one of the packs off the floor.
“I’m afraid we may be in immediate danger, get ready to leave. We’ll head for the western gates. It’s the closet exit to Reginald’s house.”
Damea stood and picked up the second pack and waited in the hall for the Therian to join them. He wondered why April was in such a hurry to leave, but felt that perhaps something was seriously amiss and didn't want to chance it. Especially not with the recent news that some of the guards had been killed the night before. Touya joined them soon after and the Therian also did not ask any questions as he looked down and picked up the pack that was pointed out to him by April. Right after, the three of them left and entered a brightly lit city. Looking over at Touya, the tall Therian eyed the coat that April had provided him. It took a moment, but Touya donned the jacket, though he didn't look all that pleased to be wearing it. With that, they started into the city, making their way to the western gates.