Volume 3 Chapter 14 Eir-eir And The Bath
Eir-Eir is sitting on the edge of the bathtub.
With its round eyes, it looks at me soaking in the warm water, curious and a little scared.
The bathroom on the second floor of Lobelia Diner House is a bit too big for just one person, making it feel luxurious.
The round tiles cover the floor, and even when the big window is wide open for ventilation, the wall of the neighboring house blocks the view from outside.
It would be nice if there was a view outside the window, but that's a bit too much to ask.
In a place where houses are packed closely together in a narrow alley, having a view would mean being completely visible from outside, which wouldn't be good.
If I ever get to travel, I want to try bathing in a big bathroom with a nice view.
"The bath at the Rest Priest's house is bigger, Eir-Eir. ...I think it was bigger. I don't really remember very well, though..."
When I combine the water magic stone and the fire magic stone just right, the bathwater heats up nicely.
I don't really understand how it works since the local magic stone bath contractors do it so well, but the baths in the royal capital have recently changed from traditional wood-fired baths to magic stone baths.
People without baths at home use public baths, but Mx. Margaret says, "It's dangerous for a young girl to go alone..." so I've never been.
"Look, it's all bubbly, Eir-Eir. Let's get in; it feels nice!"
I'm using a lot of a solid bath additive that makes bubbles when it's in the water, so I'm surrounded by fluffy foam.
I've already washed my hair and am wearing a towel cap to keep it dry.
It feels like it's been a while since I've taken a bath.
It's not really true, but it feels like a long time has passed since I made fried shrimp for the engagement celebration at the castle.
"Pudding."
Eir-Eir is being stubborn.
Even though it always sticks close to me, it keeps a distance during bath time.
When I first got in the bath, Eir-Eir peeked at me from outside the bathroom door.
Now it comes inside, but it either sits by the window or on the edge of the tub.
It won't get in the water at all.
"Dad doesn't like baths either. I wonder why. They feel nice!"
Dad Arjuna has been through a lot with Famine and looked pretty worn out, so I invited him to take a bath, but he said, "No thanks." What does that even mean? I don't think it's about wanting a bath or not.
"Eir-Eir, let's touch the water."
"Pudding."
"That's just being picky. Let's get in, Eir-Eir."
"Pudding."
Eir-Eir is shaking.
It's wobbling and bouncing.
"I have a feeling it would feel really nice to wash with Eir-Eir."
"Pumpkin pudding..."
I imagine washing Eir-Eir's body with bubbles while washing mine.
That sounds really nice.
Eir-Eir furrows its brow.
It doesn't have eyebrows, but it probably frowned and made a sour face.
I decided to grab Eir-Eir with both hands and gently put it into the bubbly water.
"P-p-pump..."
"It's warm, isn't it, Eir-Eir?"
"Pumpkin..."
Eir-Eir, who had a sour face, seems to notice the warmth of the water and squints its eyes.
I gently wash Eir-Eir's relaxed body with bubbles.
Eir-Eir's white body didn't look dirty, but it seems even whiter after washing.
"By the way, Sir Stefan, shouldn't he be going back to the castle?"
My mother and father went back to the Rest Priest's house.
They really wanted to take me with them, but I think I'll visit them later when things settle down.
My parents were like best friends who got separated during their newlywed days, and I'm sure they have a lot to talk about just the two of them.
"Well, it's okay. Worrying won't help. What's more important is food. I'm hungry, Eir-Eir."
Taking a bath made me feel a bit better, but I'm still hungry.
I realized that I haven't eaten anything since yesterday.
Sir Ciel checked my body by touching my cheeks and neck and said, "You've used too much magic."
He also told me to avoid cooking for a while.
Until now, I had no problems cooking every day.
According to Sir Ciel, "The magic that was stuck in your body has just started to flow, and using such powerful magic will put a strain on your body.".
"I thought the power of the goddess could be used freely."
Then, my dad Arjuna replied shortly, "It's the opposite."
After that, he said, "Oops. I shouldn't get involved in the human world. You all figure it out," and curled up on a stool in the kitchen and fell asleep.
The opposite means, "Just like the power of the holy sword, using it in a human body is probably too much. Daily cooking is fine, but using magic to prepare everything from the kitchen to the ingredients consumes a lot of magic," Sir Ciel explained.
Then Sir Rail said, "Anyway, we were going to cook today, princess. You can take your time in the bath".
So, I'm taking their advice.
In the kitchen on the first floor, Sir Ciel, Sir Rail, Sir Roxas, and Mr. Lucian are cooking for us. Sir Stefan, who was about to go back to the castle, said, "It's too late today, so I'll do it tomorrow," and stayed at our house.
Tomorrow means... does that mean he's staying over today?
We do have a room, but I don't have any extra clothes.
Plus, is it okay to have a man who isn't my fiancé stay overnight?
I can't really say anything since I once ran away to Sir Ciel's house and stayed there when I was almost caught by a soldier.
"Pumpkin pudding."
"Yes, shall we head out soon, Eir-Eir?"
I wondered if I should let them use the bath too.
While I was thinking, I got out of the bath.
Eir-Eir shook her body on the fluffy towel laid out in the changing room, splashing water everywhere.
I wrapped Eir-Eir in a towel and dried her off.
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