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Black Pearl	Cynis Salara had extended an invitation to Amilar Ereyo to com for relaxation and relief. A spa day, if you will. And so the two of them are in a chamber warm with mist and the fragrances of fresh fruit and flowers subtly on the breeze. The faint sounds of water rippling, but nothing more. Salara herself is lounging on a divan large enough for two, and there are other places to sit or recline. Some cushioned, others firm, but something for everyone. When Ereyo finally arrives, she smiles warmly. "Welcome. Please, come in and rest. And I'll do anything I can to help. I've heard that you're suffering from troubles, and Rishi asked me to help."
Amilar Ereyo	As is her custom for such occasions, the Lookshyan soldier has left her uniform at home, donning one of her more casual kimonos instead. This one is dyed a stately crimson, with golden embroidery of an eagle diving for prey, viewed from the side as it plunges downward. The rest of her attire is plain - no jewelry, and only a hint of make-up. Ereyo still looks like she could use a lot more sleep, but the smile she offers Salara doesn't lack for warmth. The other Dragon-Blooded receives a courteous bow for a greeting, then, she makes her way towards Salara, taking note of the chamber's offerings with an appreciative gaze. After a bit of hesitation, Ereyo settles down on one of the firmer seats in close to the hostess. "Thank you! Did she? I had no idea you both know each other that well. Is she a regular guest of yours?"
Black Pearl	Salara herself wears items of black jade and her silks are shimmering black with traces of white to evoke the night sky and mist. "She is a wonderful friend. My closest in the city, for all that she isn't of the Dragons." There is a wistful look on the dynast's face, before she looks back. "I hope you can see both of us together at some point, but for now...How can I help? You look troubled, bereft of sleep. What do you need?"
Amilar Ereyo	Ereyo perks up, clearly delighted that Pearl and Rishi seem to be not just acquaintances, but close friends instead. Despite her slightly disheveled look - hair aside, which is never safe from the constant invisible currents stirring in the air around her - she smiles with genuine mirth. Really...? That's wonderful! She never told me... We should definitely do something together, all three of us." Realizing that she is getting ahead of herself, she stops, frowning. Her eyes search the room, and a forlorn look settles into them. "What I need... I... I'm not actually sure myself." The Air aspect's gaze returns to Salara, but she avoids prolonged eye contact. When she speaks again, her voice is more subdued, almost to the point of whispering. "All the knowledge in the world, and the wisdom to use it in the right way, I guess. But you won't be able to provide that to me." A wistful, apologetic smile. "So, instead... something to distract me from the multitude of possibilities I'm turning around in my head, all the time. I'm sorry, Pearl. I know I'm not being particularly helpful..." She groans softly in frustration and massages the stubborn creases out of her forehead.
Black Pearl	"Well, I have diversions and delights alchemical," Pearl says, standing up and walking over. "But those will dim clarity and muddle the mind. But I could certaily give you a massage. Hold you close. A friend, comforting a friend. And perhaps that will help you calm, and let things become clearer?" She laughs slightly. "If we go to the pool, I can give an entire-body massage, if you want. Either way, though...it will be good if you are not alone. And touch is the clearest way to communicate that, past everything, so you know it in your being. And perhaps that will distract you from other things."
Amilar Ereyo	"Ah, I do have a tea that helps me sleep, from Rishi. Drugs are not going to solve my problems, that much is clear. Better to not get into the habit", Ereyo says in response to the first offer. The second one, however gives her pause. She blinks in surprise at Pearl. "I didn't know you give massages yourself. That sounds nice, actually. I do suffer from a lot of muscular tension. You know, from sitting bent over a desk for long hours. Being close to someone is comforting, too." But then, she raises an eyebrow at the Water aspect. "May I ask... why the pool? The massages I've been treated to by your staff didn't require water. Does it have something to do with your gifts as a Prince of the Earth?"
Black Pearl	"Indeed. I can turn myself into water, and so if in a pool, I can...manipulate it. You can simply sit in the water, and I can embrace, and massage anywhere you want." She looks down slightly, and then a small smile of unrestrained delight, "I've done it with Rishi, and she has enjoyed it immensely." She rises from the divan and walks over, to extend her hand. "Please, come with me. Be comforted and relaxed."
Amilar Ereyo	There's the frown again, which seems to always lurk somewhere just around the corner, poised to leap up and settle on Ereyo's forehead whenever she's pondering something, interested in anything, wondering about the situation... Again, she hesitates slightly, then gives a slow nod. "How extraordinary! I'm not surprised Rishi liked it. She seems to enjoy hugging a lot, too." The Lookshyan smiles with fondness before looking around searchingly. "Do you have... clothes for bathing? I didn't think to bring any with me." After Pearl has confirmed that everything can be provided for, Ereyo slips into the cabin to change, and emerges a few minutes later, a bit reluctantly at first. Over her shoulder, she carries a large towel. The bathing clothes cover the most sensitive areas, not much more than that. As a result, the large burn scars are clearly visible, and in fact highly unusual on an Exalt. They run along the length of her left side almost up to her armpit, but look worst further down, covering what is left of her left leg - not much more than a stump, a small section of her thigh. The rest is just... gone. In its place sits what is clearly a marvel of artifice, a sleek design that, while closely resembling the general forms and anatomy of the flesh it's meant to replace, has certainly been crafted with elegance in mind. The artifical limb's sturdy white jade plates both protect and support layers and layers of finely woven "muscles" - made from some kind of exotic material that stretches and contracts as Ereyo walks. Whatever the cause of the whirring and clicking sounds might be, it's not visible from the outside. Nothing about the leg's movement looks stiff or mechanical. It moves just as smoothly as a real limb would. When the Air aspect reaches the pool, she tentatively tests the water temperature with a single toe before slowly stepping in, until the water has engulfed her up to the neck.
Black Pearl	As Ereyo was changing, Pearl went to the pool, and flowed into it, literally. Now an indistinct, watery figure. She looks at the approaching Lookshyan, and gives a nod. "Come on in. It may feel odd at first," she says. A hand reaches out and then touches skin. Feeling wet, liquid, and below in the water, it strs and seems more...concentrated, supporting, like a gentle embrace all over. Warm, seeking to comfort. "Now then...let me see if I can feel where things need loosening..." ANd then it feels as though the water is rubbing, kneading against flesh. Arms, calves--both flesh and jade, back, sides. Gentle probing, searching out. And where tension is found, more pressure is gently applied.
Amilar Ereyo	At first, Ereyo has difficulty relaxing - seeing Pearl in this form might not be the most comforting of sights, after all, at least when you're not used to it. But soon, she allows herself to settle fully into the water's gentle embrace, closes her eyes, and places her trust in Pearl's expertise. Some areas are indeed quite tense. Her upper back, shoulders, and the living calf in particular require a lot of work to loosen up. It's impossible to avoid some pain, but Ereyo doesn't flinch, or make any other sounds. She just drifts, only present in the current moment, until the hurt subsides, and her body fully relaxes.
Black Pearl	Pearl is gentle, and her head is just behind and beside Ereyo's as she whispers gently. "It's ok. It feels better, doesn't it? You're safe here. You're safe and can relax. Forget about your worries and your cares. Right now, it's just us. And I am your friend." A gentle squeeze all around before relaxing, and rubbing more. The massage lasts as long as it does. Pearl pays no mind to time, only on Ereyo, to having her relax, and to feel better, with touch and talk.