Rui disappeared behind a painted screen, emerging moments later wrapped in a single layer of translucent silk that clung to her curves while preserving the barest hint of modesty.
"Last one in is a rotten peach!" she called, stepping gracefully into the steaming water.
The hot spring bubbled around her as she sank into its depths with a contented sigh. Her midnight hair floated on the surface like ink spilled across parchment.
"Ahhh....This is heavenly," she murmured, tilting her face toward the moon.
Zou was quick to follow, shedding his outer robes quickly. He kept on a thin inner garment that did little to conceal his lean, muscular form.
"Oooh...this is almost as good as my bath back home," he purred, sliding into the water opposite Rui. His golden eyes gleamed in the moonlight.
"Though I must say, the company elevates the experience considerably."
Rui opened one eye. "I take that this is a compliment?"
