The Bathhouse

Meanwhile in the bathhouse

Oh... well this is ummm.... interesting..{Realizing everyone is naked}

Oh yeah, it does this. (sits in water)

You learn to accept it (shrugs and sits in a corner of the bath)

You all see Elandra's form is honestly very attractive for her species.

Oh!...(looks her up and down)...Wow!

Damn, Girl! You're hot! I'm kind of jealous.

You're quite attractive

{turns a light shade of pink} Thank you.... you all look amazing as well. I'm kinda seeing a pattern with Araavos...

Does her emotions reflect in her form? That's unusual, but endearing. Althogh I'm sure it's not easy wearing your heart on your sleve like that either.

Aww, pink is a good color on you!

{embarassed} Nor...no..r...normally I ca.... can control... control my color, bu...but... {she stops, too embarassed to speak}

She's embrassed. And shy? Elandra... shy? Why? She's had pleanty of encounters, she's seen a lot. Men, women, humans, elves, orcs, even a Giff or two, so why them? Why now? Could it be more than just a physical attraction? She seemed to only turn when she mentioned Araavos, but even without him here she still stutters

You seem nervous.

Are we overwhelming her? I'm sorry!

Can I tell you girls something.. Between us?

Of course

Anything

I really like you guys. But... I think I... {She turns her head to the side so you can't see her face when she continues} I think I love Araavos... I see the way he treats you, the way he looks at you, the way he defends, protects, loves, cares, and admires you all... I never wanted that before, I never needed it... But with him... I want what you girls have... I want that, I want... him.. Why doesn't he want me? Why doesn't he look at me like that.... I've said too much haven't I, I ruied it... I'll understand if you don't want to invite me to your... party tonight It would just be awkard... I'm.... {she begins to stand up} I'm just gonna go....

Nonononononono, You stay! Come here, Come here (puts arm around her) If you just talk to Araavos, maybe we can work something out. Okay? You didn't ruin anything...

No, Please stay! Don't leave! (stands up. looking worried)

{Her color fades to a dark blue, almost black} You sure you still want me here? What if things get carried away. What if I say something stupid... or worse... he doesn't want me... I can't talk to him are you crazy?!?! He could say I'm just a fun person. What if he doesn't like me....

What's not to like? But what if the girls talked to him for you? Would that be easier?

I mean kinda..... I can't face him myself.. {she leans into Rilith who's the closest to her and whispers... }I'm scared...

Araavos, get over here!

nonononononono what are you doing?........

Please, trust me

{approaches} Yes Rilith? Something wrong?

Elandra says she might be in love with you....you cool with that?

{is trying to escape}

She never really talked to me. How could I know?

You can't move (waves hand)

{closes his eyes canceling out your magic} Now now Rilith, that's not the solution either.... Elandra... Why haven't you said anything?

Because you've got so many already, and I wasn't sure if you'd like me, Hell I wasn't sure what I felt either. You don't even know me, why would you love me.....

You're right, I don't know you. But that's because you never made yourself known. But join us tonight. Have some fun, open up. Talk to me. Who knows...{he lifts her chin to meet his eyes} I might enjoy what you have to say....

{her face melts in his hands.. as though she's about to cry} You.....you mean that?

Of course I do. Ask anyone here. I don't lie. If you don't like what I have to say, you don't have to listen. But I don't lie.

Ok.... I'll come... and I'll try to be more talkative around you....

Awww, see? All you had to do was talk to him!

Man, but my idea was good.

{she looks down and sees the rest of Araavos and turns pink again}

No, forcing her is not the way

Yes it is!

It's cruel!

You get used to that after a while Elandra...

Of what... I wasn't staring.. or looking. I didn't.... I mean I... Shut up.....

Hard not to stare!

She's staring right now

(looks away)

Listen, ynkow what? I'd stare all day if I could!

{realizing her naked body is pressed up against his since he was hugging her backs away in a panic..} No it's not like that...... I swear... I...

Hey. It's okay.... You felt nice too, {he winks} Anyway girls, don't stay out too late.... And whenever you're ready, you have the keys to open the plane. I'll be waiting...{he dissappears}

Oh fuck me is he always that intense?

Oh that was downright passive... He's worse in the bedroom

You'll terrify the poor girl..

More..... intense?....

Well, he was a little bit less intense with me...But that's because I'm....inexperienced...

He knows how to appeal to everyone's different styles, interests, kinks, and personalities. He knows what you like, and how to run with it.

So he manipulates people?

No, not that. Just wants you to enjoy yourself

It's more like he hones in on what YOU want, what YOU desire, and how YOU feel and makes sure you get it. He cares, like a lot... He focuses more on you than he does himself.

Ain't that the truth, Hell if I were to be ready, I'd marry his sexy ass too.

I'm sure he's going to offer at some point

Nah... he'd never..... you think so?

Probably

For sure! And everyone seems to like you!

So... what was it for you girls? What got you to say yes?

He accepted me, my faults, my story, me... He cared about me when I didn't even care about myself. Through all the pain, he was there for me.

He's sweet, romantic, he helped me with my trauma, my fears, he promised to protect me from Strahd, he's just an amazing and selfless person.

Come on, the pastries, the gifts, the fact he's done so much for me...How could I not?

Pretty much the same thing as Rilith, he's done a lot for me too

Cakes and shiny things, really? That's all it took for you two?

No, I just don't want to get into detail!

Wasn't the rule honesty? {she jabes}

Fine. He gave me the ability to see my parents anytime I want, gave me some of his magic, gave me temporary immortality so I could explore the Astral Plane, and so much more...

Introduced me to Selune and I got holy powers, helped me come out of my shell a bit more, as I'm still rather reserved, and like Rilith, gave me the ability so see our parents.

See that's what I'm talking about. How can you not love someone that goes through all that for someone..... You girls are soooo lucky...

You could have that too, yknow...

She's not wrong

I..........I hope so..

If that's what's in your heart, he'll give it to you. Speaking of giving it to you, who's ready for the actual party....? Cause... this is getting kinda sappy guys

Ugh, hells yeah!

I don't know...I like talking like this....

Let's just go

The portal opens