The Queen's Plot

Arad stood, staring at Aella, "I've been out for a week. Is there a bath anywhere around here?" He smiled.

"Of course, there is one," She stood, approaching the doors, "Baths here are separated, so you have to go in alone. Is that a problem?"

Arad nodded, "I can wash my own back," He smiled. ^I can use the void to clean me, but it never feels right until I take an actual bath,^

Aella knocked on the door, "Dora, are you still outside?"

CLICK! The door opened, and a maid walked in, bowing to Aella first and then to Arad. Who was standing in the back?

"Did you need something?" She smiled.

"You were outside the door. You should have heard us," Arad stared at her.

The maid shook her head, "The room is magically sealed. No one from the outside can hear or see anything inside unless called by name and intention to be able to listen."

"Arad wants to take a bath. Get one ready for him," Aella looked at the maid.