[Kaliko]

He sat still and silent like a statue.

[Rinrou]

Laurel sighed a little, as she rested her head against his, "Relax," she told him gently, "I won't break."

[Kaliko]

Nic didn't seem concerned about that. But he was still rigid.

[Rinrou]

Laurel was silent for awhile before slowly letting go of his neck and gently starting to massage his shoulders, "Please forgive me," she murmured.

[Kaliko]

Nic was still rigid, but after another long moment he nodded briefly.

[Rinrou]

Nic could hear Laurel sigh in relief, still massaging his back, "Why are you so tense?" she asked after another long moment.

[Kaliko]

Nic debated for a long time whether to say something or not. But eventually he decided it was better to risk embarrassment rather than anger. "... You're naked," he muttered.

[Rinrou]

Laurel blinked, surprised, "But... we already..." she paused, voice sounding a little embarrassed, "Why does it still make you feel awkward?"

[Kaliko]

Nic sighed a little. Did he really have to explain this? "... Ask Yue," he suggested.

[Rinrou]

Laurel paused a moment, "Can you get me a robe or something then?" she suggested as she removed herself from him.

[Kaliko]

So Nic got up and left, coming back a few minutes later with a robe.

[Rinrou]

So Laurel took it and stepped out of the tub, wrapping herself up tightly.

[Kaliko]

Nic turned after giving her the robe. As she got out herself without much trouble, he started to head out to give her some privacy.

[Rinrou]

Laurel didn't seem to need privacy, she was used to being barely clothed after all. She shivered a little though as she walked out carefully, trying to find Nic. It seemed to bath had helped somewhat.

[Kaliko]

Nic was back in the kitchen, cleaning some things up.

[Rinrou]

"I... would put normal clothes on but I only have the dress and I have no idea how to get back to my room," she informed him as she gingerly sat down.