The interior looks a bit cramped, but straightforward: the reception desk is by the left wall at the front, behind it is a waiting/rest area with wooden chairs, a wooden couch, and a tiny shop counter that seems to peddle drinks and snacks. At the back of the room is another double-sided doors, they're closed and seem to lead to the changing area/baths proper. Seems like this is primarily a public and open mixed bath, one very much of convenience over luxury in form and function alike.
The elven eared receptionist gives another glance to Ciel, then looks at Matsui again, and finally nods.]
I see, that explains it. Yes, Springstar has become more lively of late with the newest generation of Shard Bearers' awakening, there's been a lot of speculation about what your lot will do. [Saying that, she unfolds a paper fan seemingly out of nowhere and hides her mouth behind it. Lady...]
The officials at Heliopolis would be more than willing to give you a stipend and temporary housing in exchange for considering us Meris, sir, but here, we are but a humble, small, and public bathhouse. Yes, we are amenable to bartering, but you will have to trade something else for the use of our services, dear customer.
[Ciel glances curiously at them both, but doesn't say anything. Thankfully (?), the receptionist lady's (semi-dramatic) pause doesn't last long.]
For every five minutes spent in our baths, you will have to answer one question from me--each. Well?
[That has Ciel blinking once. Huh? Oh, she's getting roped into this too...]
--I don't mind! How does that sound to you?
[They weren't kidding when they say Springstar does a lot of bartering...]
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The interior looks a bit cramped, but straightforward: the reception desk is by the left wall at the front, behind it is a waiting/rest area with wooden chairs, a wooden couch, and a tiny shop counter that seems to peddle drinks and snacks. At the back of the room is another double-sided doors, they're closed and seem to lead to the changing area/baths proper. Seems like this is primarily a public and open mixed bath, one very much of convenience over luxury in form and function alike.
The elven eared receptionist gives another glance to Ciel, then looks at Matsui again, and finally nods.]
I see, that explains it. Yes, Springstar has become more lively of late with the newest generation of Shard Bearers' awakening, there's been a lot of speculation about what your lot will do. [Saying that, she unfolds a paper fan seemingly out of nowhere and hides her mouth behind it. Lady...]
The officials at Heliopolis would be more than willing to give you a stipend and temporary housing in exchange for considering us Meris, sir, but here, we are but a humble, small, and public bathhouse. Yes, we are amenable to bartering, but you will have to trade something else for the use of our services, dear customer.
[Ciel glances curiously at them both, but doesn't say anything. Thankfully (?), the receptionist lady's (semi-dramatic) pause doesn't last long.]
For every five minutes spent in our baths, you will have to answer one question from me--each. Well?
[That has Ciel blinking once. Huh? Oh, she's getting roped into this too...]
--I don't mind! How does that sound to you?
[They weren't kidding when they say Springstar does a lot of bartering...]