Walking Disasters and Me

A mortified embarrassment fills me as I nearly begin to flail in the grips of the three women and their tails. While I'm all for growing closer to everyone here, being a disgusting, stinky mess around them is so not an aspect of that desire I wanted to start with! Akiko, probably sensing my growing distress through the bond, once more raises up a tail to pat the top of my head. Unfortunately, it both does and doesn't help in the task of calming me down.

Her gentle pampering is always a welcome balm on my soul and psyche, but even I can feel the tail come away wet with the gross junk that coats my hair after a couple pats. Honestly it's like trying to drink salt water out of desperate thirst. The words that follow the dual edged attempt at comfort do actually succeed in properly easing my mind, though.

"It is well, my love. We have all gone through this process several times, and most of them in each other's presences. There is nothing to be ashamed of or recoil from, it is a natural part of growth and a sign that your body is becoming purer and closer to its Immortal form. Truly, it is a reason to rejoice~. And it also gives us a chance to pamper you with a lovely bath~." She says mostly reassuringly, but that last little bit at the end holds the unmistakable flirty undertones that effortlessly redden my cheeks.

The brimming heat resulting from a classic mixture of shy embarrassment at the thought of the girls having to wash me as well as the arousing picture of such a scenario. Realizing that there is probably little I can do to avoid the dreaded fate awaiting me - as well as also wanting to get this stinky crap off of me as soon as I can - I try my best to put the thoughts and now overpowering odor out of mind. Content to let the girls and Akiko carry my desperately in need of a bath body toward wherever they have planned.

Akiko did say we were heading to an onsen - which I think is some Japanese style bath house or something - but again my knowledge of non-American culture is mainly limited to medieval European times and with some ancient Greek and Roman cultures mixed in. At least, for matters not architectural. Either way, a steamy, warm, and pampering bath does sound quite the treat after that anti-climatic fight... I shiver a bit in their holds as I remember seeing the damage number again.

152 million damage... in my third tribulation... It's honestly so astounding that the usual knee shaking excitement I feel from 'big number go brr' cycles all the way back around into worry, which is a bummer. Truly, nothing about that tribulation was enjoyable. Just in a much different way than what most would categorize, I imagine. That turned about worry also reminds me that I don't remember seeing the damage numbers pop up during my crazed fight with Sam. So I either got extraordinary lucky that Luck didn't trigger, or somehow Ios was able to lock out the skill so Berserker me couldn't activate it before she shacked up with the Empress...

Or maybe something in between. Maybe I'll ask my newly corporeal mental - and now physical - roommate later, though she'll probably just give me the answer without prompting since she's a mind reader and all. The troll. I swear I see Ios turn just the slightest bit in my direction and smirk, but it happens quick enough that I just narrow my eyes at the cheeky woman and sigh.

Content to let the assorted women continue their march toward the promised bath with their stinky quarry, the girls continue to talk amongst themselves as I go back to trying to ignore the ugly smells wafting off me. Soon enough, they slide open two obscenely large wooden doors and enter into a fully cobblestone laden entry way to a room with a massive, medicinal smelling pool of steamy hot water in the center that looks like it could hold up to 10 people easily. A wooden spigot on a raised stone well filters in fresh, hot liquid in constant circulation while the edge of the bath is laden with thicker, squarer stones raised up maybe six or so inches from the floor.

Various greenery and plants line the walls, hang from pots, or climb the support beams up to the rafters as morning light filters in from the large open cut space in the ceiling. The room itself is rather expansive, the massive pool taking up the center space but still leaving plenty of room on the outskirts to have benches, shower heads, towel racks, and little mirrors in front of each bench. All of it filled and mostly opaque with the rising haze of the steaming scented water.

The entry way extends about thirty feet before the room properly opens up, and its here that the girls finally deposit me back to the ground. This opening section is lined with finely crafted wooden shelves that hold robes, towels, washcloths, soaps, and sandals as well as several empty spots for worn clothes to be stored, I assume. Each shelf not purposefully free holding the fluffiest towels and cloths that somewhere like Bath and Body works back home could only hope to come close to competing with.

The girls enter further into the room and begin making sure various things are in order for whatever is about to come as Ios and Akiko step up to my side. Akiko looks to me first, her tone soft as she begins to explain, "The baths here are medicinal, as I am sure you can already surmise by the scents, my love. They will help solidify your new foundations as well as ease any lingering pain from the confrontation. Though, I suspect that last facet will largely be unneeded in this scenario~. Still though, we have advanced filtration methods and formations that help the water easily remove impurities from both your body, soul, and dantian when coupled with the medicinal herbs, incense, and direct stimulation."

Ios picks up as Akiko lulls in conversation, her tone equally gentle as she nods with Akiko's explanation, "It'll be an... intense experience, honey. Don't be scared if you feel yourself getting turned on from the bath, the girls and I cleaning you off, or from the release of any impure elements in your body. While that last part will actually probably hurt at first, when you expel them it can be quite er... satisfying." She blushes a little before taking one of my hands in hers, "Just think of it like you did when we were in the shower last night. That this isn't a sexual encounter per se, but more the unintended consequence of a necessary procedure, okay?"

I gulp nervously, the thought of Samantha being anywhere close to an arousing situation with me again sending me shivering in sweat that mixes with the foul, black goop. "C-can't I just wash in the water myself? Or just follow whatever instructions you guys give? I... I don't know if I'm ready for something this intense again yet. Especially when it concerns me and Sam..."

Akiko shakes her head softly a couple times, her white hair mirroring the movement before replying in the negative. "Unfortunately, there is a more than decent chance that you may not be able to purge yourself completely since you are so new to this, my dear. Even with our instructions. And while the previous tribulations did not pose much of a difference as far as said impurities were concerned, now that you are advancing to the later stages of mortal cultivation on three separate paths, the need to rid yourself of as much of them as you can becomes more and more necessary.

However, I understand your concern. Gerra and Samantha will only be aiding in setting up the bath itself, and then will head toward the kitchen to begin preparing for the feast later today. It will only be myself and spirit Ios who will usher you into the bath to then be joined by Jun Li to properly cleanse you."

My eyes widen even further as realization settles in me. If it was just Akiko and Ios... I don't think I would honestly mind it too much. Both of them being so connected to me in their own ways that being in a... compromising situation with them together doesn't worry my heart in the slightest. If it weren't for the damn heart demon poking at my mind, that supposed situation actually sounds... fun~. But with Jun Li too? Forget essentially having my first threesome, this will basically be a three on one orgy!

Ios snorts a laugh before covering her mouth at the thought, waving off Akiko's questioning look before the mean, bad woman motions for me to say something. I sigh, face redder than a tomato as I look back up toward the white furred kitsune, "Does... Does Jun Li also have to take part in this too? I... I haven't ever been in a... spicy situation with more than one person before... you guys are making it sound like I'm about to get fondled into oblivion by the three of you at the same time."

Akiko seems to come to her own understanding as her eyes grow just a touch larger before that familiar smile returns. "Worry not, my love. This will be a purely professional experience, but one that does require the aid of Jun Li. While I continually clean your body, spirit Ios will be in charge of doing the same to your soul since you two are bonded in such a manner. Jun Li's task will be to ensure your dantian and meridians receive the same treatment. Her knowledge of Qi flow, acupuncture, anatomy, and pressure points making her ideal for the task. And her ministrations will, like I said, be purely professional in nature."

The words sound logical and stoic, but she can't hide that faint rosy blush to her cheeks or her softly wagging tails nor the little blip of pink across our bond from me! "Uh huh." I answer back in a monotone voice with accusing eyes before I sigh and tilt my head up to the ceiling. "It's absolutely necessary for me to do this? You guys aren't just... making this up to try and cop a feel on me like a bunch of horny schoolgirls for some reason?"

Ios giggles before saying, "I mean, there can be more than one motivation right~?" She says in a flirtatious tone that makes me groan loudly before she adds on, "You do need to do this, Aims. The longer you live and cultivate with curable impurities, the worse they will build up and choke your meridians and channels, clog your dantian, and weaken your soul. Like Akiko said, the last two advancements it wasn't really an issue since that's still the beginning steps of mortal cultivation and you haven't been here long enough to really accrue too many of them. But now that you're starting to really dip into the big leagues, we need to make sure you're as free from them as possible. But that doesn't mean we can't make the process... enjoyable for you."

Akiko's voice echoes on the stone next, my eyes still staring up at the ceiling asking all the gods in the universe 'Why?'. "Excellently expressed, spirit Ios." She says before stepping closer and tilting my eyes back down to hers.

"Think of it as another reward for such a dramatic display and success at breaking into the 3rd Rank on your paths, my love. I know you are still... wary of such things at the moment, Amelia. But just try your utmost to relax and let us tend to you this one time. If you decide you truly and utterly dislike it, I promise we will show you the proper means to self-administer the same procedures for your future advancements since you will know what needs to occur after this session."

I stare into those amethyst eyes and begrudgingly nod, reluctantly accepting her and Ios' logic. And while the thought of what is about to happen of course moistens the gap between my thighs, it still carries with it the uneasiness that has sadly come to root in things of a sexual nature for me now. The last thing I want to do is to have bad memories associated with Jun Li, or Akiko, or even Ios. Even though that shower she brought up kind of already did that to an extent...

But, even if they're blatantly excited to rub all up on my body and soul, they obviously are telling the truth that this is something that I need to do. Or, let happen to me, I guess. Maybe... Maybe it will actually help with my fresh new hang ups? Ios was at least right that when we switched to just washing each other, the hesitation and fear just... melted away. I even groped her a little bit as we were checking out her new body and didn't get so much as a twinge of fear...

Just as Akiko's smile returns and she steps away, Jun Li pokes her head around the corner. Her raven locks falling adorably to the side as her flowing voice echoes out, "Madam, spirit Ios, Miss Amelia? The bath has been prepared and is ready. I shall fetch the last remaining required items while you tend to Miss Amelia."

Akiko turns and smiles back radiantly to the cutely postured kitsune and nods. "Wonderful~. Spirit Ios and I shall prepare her to enter the bath. Make sure to send Gerra and Samantha off to the kitchens and then rejoin us after you collect your things, dear~."

Jun Li returns the gesture before scuttling back around the wall as Ios and Akiko turn to me once more. Ios smirks a fraction of inch up her cheeks before saying, "Well, guess its time then, sweetheart. Let's get you out of that battle dress and your underwear so that we can run them through the washer later. You'll be rockin' these poofy bath robes for the rest of the day~."

The molten stone that pours through my veins as I shakily nod and begin to disrobe the drenched and foul-smelling clothing is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. The suddenly very intimate and open act making my heart thunder in my chest louder than the Heavens challenge as I strip down completely, covering my freshly exposed nipples with an arm and my mound with the other hand. The sight sends a bombardment of cherry-colored emotions from not just Akiko's bond with me, but also directly to my soul as both her and Ios flush nearly as much as I am at the sight of me shyly standing before them.

"S-stop staring... its embarrassing..." I weakly mewl out, covering myself even tighter as both women fully turn pink and cough into their hands before they turn away. While I am getting more and more used to being naked, at least in my room, this situation sure as shit doesn't count as that! My heart feels like its about to burst out of my chest like some anxiety ridden xenomorph!

And that colorful imagined scenario only further comes closer to passing as both Ios and Akiko quickly match me in my naked status. The two large, voluptuous mountains easily spilling free from Akiko's kimono as Ios' lithe yet still well proportioned body does the same. In another turn of the tables, I find that I'm now the one that can't stop slack-jaw staring at the both of them being stark naked in front of me at the same time.

The sheen of moisture from the steam making countless tantalizing droplets of water teasingly drip down their perfect skin. The shapely curve to their waists. Trim legs ebbing down toward freshly exposed feet. Immaculate arms that rise up to pin their silky hair in different styles. For Ios, a cute little bun at the crown of her head, while Akiko opts to tie hers back into a singular ponytail before braiding the dangling grouping of hair. All the while their chests, butts, and thighs jiggle with every step and movement they make as I suddenly find my mouth very, very dry.

Ios smarms back with a tilt of her hips as she looks over and catches me staring, one of her hands coming to rest on the jutted-out feature. "Now who's staring, huh Aims~? Wipe your nose off and let's go get the first wash done."

I blink in confusion at what she means, before I raise up the cleanest finger available and wipe below my nose. Said finger coming away blotted in red as I realize I gave myself a nosebleed just from staring at them. Oh Heavens, this is going to be a long day.

Akiko giggles in a lovely way as she ushers my impurity ridden body further into the room, the herbal scents and smokey incense already buzzing my mind with peaceful thoughts and drenching me in its cozy atmosphere. As she sets me down on a bench, Ios deposits four pairs of robes, towels, and sandals well away from the splash of water or taint of the icky black goo before plopping down on my other side with an armful of washcloths.

They both fill a couple nearby buckets with steamy water from the shower head in front of me as I instinctually close my legs and keep my arms covering up my most intimate parts. A silly reaction given the company - I know - but the newness to being completely naked in a place that isn't my bedroom is frying my brain. Even back on Earth, I've never had any kind of sexual encounters out in public. I was always too scared that we'd be caught and put on some list or something...

Ios smiles gently as she places one of the buckets of clear water on the ground next to me and soaks one of the white cloths, Akiko doing the same in nearly synchronized movements that would be odd if I weren't so unbelievably turned on right now. As they wring out the fabric some, making ripples and splashes of water in the buckets that echo off the steam saturated walls, they both turn back to me before Akiko raises her voice again with a kind tone.

"Place your trust in us, my love. Remember to think of this as a... medical procedure rather than a frankly quite amorous event~. I will start at your hair and face while spirit Ios cleanses the first layer of impurities from your arms. After which, we both will work down your body until the majority of the biggest offenders are washed away from you and then deposit you into the bath proper."

"O-Okay..." I say back shakily after swallowing a lump of arousal at the pair of looming women. Closing my eyes as I slowly uncross my arms and let them do whatever it is they need to do. Roasting water-soaked cloths begin to pat me down in the spots Akiko mentioned, their soft passing comforting as well as relieving as I feel the gunk begin to be swept off of my skin and hair. Its odorous weight wetly splotching and plopping onto the stone floor below the bench as my shoulders begin to sag in relief. I hadn't realized just how... overbearing the dark, smelly goo was. Both in its scent profile as well as its heaviness.

The light touch of the cloths soothes me as Ios wipes me from shoulder to elbow in gentle yet firm motions. Akiko having an even softer touch as she eventually moves from my hair to my face. Motherly patting my eyes, wiping my cheeks and ears, cleaning off my still slightly bloody nose, and delicately dabbing the cloth to my lips between fresh soaks in the water. The first, faint spark of pink ghosting to life on the hammer stroke of my heart as she performs that last step.

Pleased sighs escape my lips as they work, the tone of them shifting slightly as they slowly march to other spots on my person. My neck... My collarbones... My hands... all soothing and beyond relaxing as I bask in their pampering efforts that remove the impurities lingering on my skin. The contentment growing until my next sigh turns to a small gasp, my eyes fluttering open as both Akiko and Ios each hold one of my breasts in their hands.

The softly swooshing tails, fluttering ears, and faintly blushing face of Akiko looks back up to me in a smile, while Ios' crimson tinted cheeks do the same as she coos out gently, "It's okay sweetheart~. Just lean back and relax."

I bite my freshly cleaned lip as I nod, shyly pushing my chest a little forward to give them better access. The push of my soft, sensitive flesh against their cloth covered hands only brightening all three of our rosy visages and increasing the growingly lewd emotions between us. My voice struggles to stay inside my throat as they begin to circle over my generous chest, their diligence in the task ensuring that every single millimeter of skin receives attention.

Every soft brush on my searing skin sending sparks of pink arcing through me, the intensity of lustful lightning putting the recent tribulation to shame as their touches dip into the canyon between my breasts. My feet shifting to balance on my toes as my spine dances on the nerve sparking pulses their efforts deliver, the breath that escapes me rivaling the rising steam in heat and intensity.

My raised legs shake unbiddenly as another gasp finally leaves my lips, one that quickly turns to a full moan as Akiko and Ios simultaneously begin to glide the cloth against my nipples with feathery touches. Already, my core nearly winds to the snapping point as the soul space becomes awash in the vibrant hue and multiple shades of pink as they attack the stiff, aroused buds.

Having both of them work my breasts over like this, coupled with the already alluring situation and previously relaxed condition of my body skyrockets my rising lust and stuffs my mind with pink cotton. Their own steamy breath that wafts against my skin, the periodic flicks of their eyes to my chest or face or no doubt dribbling pussy, or the press of their bodies into mine only further drive my core to ratchet down tighter.

My eyes squint shut again as I try, and mostly fail, to stave off the coming tidal wave that I can feel growing in strength and urgency. Its coral waves threatening to wash me out to the sea of bliss that's been secreted away from me for the past couple days. A sea which is now returning with a vengeance, seemingly angry at being denied even though for only such a short time. The shift of perspective and masterful attentions of the two women edging me ever closer to the precipice of the cliff.

Thankfully as well as agonizingly, the waves begin to slightly recede in strength as they complete that area on my body, moving down to my sides and tummy. My mind dancing on the edge of the overhang towards release as even those spots now send wildfire through my veins and pull the breath from my lungs. The co-conspirators keep their synchronized march down to my hips, raising me up slightly to wipe my rear, and then down my pillowy thighs and legs until at last ending on my little toes.

Torturous relief filling me as they both take a second to change out the grossly stained cloths for fresher ones and new buckets of steaming water. My whole body visibly vibrating as I realize there is only one spot left for this initial ritual to partake in. One area left for them to directly touch and clean and fondle. With stuttering, arousal laden breaths and starting to spiral eyes, I brokenly warn them in a feeble and pitiful whine of a voice, "I-if I... cum... I'm sorry. I thi-think... I think I'm already at my limit..."

Credit where its due, both women merely jolt a little at the proclamation as their faces flame in a rush of blood, a comical little trail of the red liquid drip from their noses as they turn to regard my shy and shaking form. I swear I also hear a dual voiced squee of delight too, but my mind is so tunnel visioned on the failing to fade pleasure that the notice almost instantly disperses into the background noise of desperate release.

Both women trying their best to keep this as a matter of course instead of intercourse for my sake, Akiko coughs and then dunks the fresh cloth into the recently refilled basin after she and Ios cover their noses for a moment. "I-it is well, my love. Just let your body feel what it feels. Spirit Ios was correct that the process can certainly be an enjoyable one for you, if you wish for it."

I shakily nod back, blood pounding in my ears as I slowly part my trembling legs. A wet, needy squelch sounding from between them as the threat and promise of what is about to come almost sending my core into a tailspin there and then. That one small act of open vulnerability and submission making my eyes turn into even deeper spirals as Ios reassuringly strokes my cheek with a hand. "It's perfectly natural, honey~. A lovely side effect of a necessary procedure, okay?"

My weak whimper is the only response she gets back before both her and Akiko look to each other and nod their almost equally blushing faces. Their eyes fixing on my flower as they slowly inch the fresh cloths toward my folds now drenched in fragrant, sweet-smelling dew. The heady aroma nearly overpowering the lingering acidic and unpleasant scent of the now removed impurities. Like a slowly closing noose around my fraying sanity, their cloths press and slide ever forward, rubbing and wiping my spread-out thighs along the way before their final destination is blissfully reached.

In unfaltering movements, their hands converge right on my sex in unison. Their attentions perfectly synched and unyielding even as my hips jerk forward as orgasmic liquid erupts from my pussy. Smushing, rubbing, and stroking my slick petals, dipping down to the space between my pussy and anus, and circling above to wipe down the top of my mound. Dabbing softly at my entrance as it tries to suck in the fingers on its own. Another rag pressing up heavenly against my clit as my back arches even further as my crying moan echoes like a banshee off the walls of the onsen.

My core having already snapped in twain as my psyche plunge off the cliff of pleasure, my entire being splashing heavily into the lusty pink waves below as my mind suffuses itself in the glow of its paradise while I soak the bench, and the two women, in my dramatic climax. I'm so lost in the suddenly returned and eager throes of passion and release that I barely clock when Akiko raises up my still shaking and spurting form to let Ios wipe down between my cheeks on the opposite end. Their gentle and soothing touches after that slowly walking be back to shore with ragged, stilted breaths. My cheeks the color and temperature of lava which matches the still roaring bonfire in my needy center.

I almost instinctually call out for them to give me more; to satiate that monstrous inferno until its last embers die out and I struggle to remember my name. But the instant shock of fear stemming from just off center of my heart silences that notion before it even begins. Instead, I refocus on their words and remind myself that this is just a medical procedure which helps silence that nagging worry from bubbling forth and allow myself to just bask in the weighty pink glow.

As I give in to the sensations and weakly fall back after my body finally administers its last lustful aftershock from the explosive orgasm, Ios and Akiko deftly catch me in their arms. Their faces messy and dripping with the evidence of my release as well as a near suffocating amount of arousal that nearly matches mine.

"Well done, my love~. We shall let you recover for a moment or two before transporting you to the bath. Just as a warning, it will only become more intense from there until we have satisfactorily cleansed as much of your impurities as possible. Do not try to fight your body's natural reactions, as it may harm your foundations as the impurities leave you."

Well, I begin to think sluggishly as the pink pops of orgasmic afterglow fire off in my brain like sexy fireworks, at least I'm kind of getting my wish~. I can only move my head up and down awkwardly against her neck in response as Akiko's tails and Ios' other arm come to cover me after they sit me back upright. Their heavenly soft bodies pressing into mine as my breath slowly but surely returns to normal. Even if the flush on my face absolutely doesn't.

Momentary respite completed, Ios and Akiko easily lift my still slightly noodled limp body off the bench and begin ferrying us over toward the large, herb scented waters of the main bath. With gentle care, they slowly deposit me into the slightly green tinted pond, actual leafed herbs and flowers floating on the surface being pushed back as I break the tranquil surface. The bath itself seems to be tiered, with the first few feet on its interior holding a raised section of stone to sit on, making the water come up to roughly my neck. Further in seems to be deeper, probably deep enough that I couldn't touch the bottom with my toes.

Ios' legs come to rest right next to my head which she then gently pushes back to a few towels she has fashioned into a pillow on her lap as she sits on the edge of the water. My eyes looking up to her as she returns the gaze with a little smile and kiss to my forehead. "I'll be in your soul space, just making sure that no impurities are sticking to your avatar. There shouldn't be many if any due to the pill you took, but better to be safe than sorry. When I'm done there, I'll pop back out and just help you along through the rest of the process, okay honey?" She says after the soft press of her lips to my skin. I nod into her hands that come to cup my cheeks before replying out in a soft, low whisper and droopy eyes, "Okay..."

As I swear I hear another high-pitched outburst from the two of them, a door set into the stone wall across the way opens up to reveal Jun Li wearing a simple robe like those found in the onsen's entryway, a small bundle in her arms. As she closes the door behind her, my face immediately sparks to full flame again as my foggy post-orgasm brain kind of... forgot she was about to join us. Another partial win for the desire to fuck my brains out~. Yay~! She turns back and gives a smile to everyone before casually walking around the circular bath, feet barely making a sound on the misty stones.

While she is moving toward us, I hear and feel the water get displaced to my right and turn to see Akiko sliding into place next to me with a smile. Her furry tails becoming drenched as she undulates them to move right up next to me, squishing her breasts against my arm as she pecks my cheek. The distraction is done well enough that I only just become aware of a second presence meeting me on my other side, startling me a little before I turn to see the passionate ruby eyes of a very naked Jun Li staring back to me. Her hair matching Ios as she has put it up into a high, elegant bun.

Jun Li giggles softly at my spook and flaming face before placing a hand gently to my shoulder. "I am sure the Madam and spirit Ios have explained the general process to you, Miss Amelia, but I will go more in depth about what is about to occur. While spirit Ios tends to your soul, I will be massaging your pressure points so that - with the aid of the medicinal herbs in the water seeping into your pores as well as my own concoctions - your body can expel any lingering impurities. The Madam will continually wash your skin in order to keep the expelled impurities from building back up and trying to re-enter you as well as allowing the medicinal waters to continually flow into you. After that, I will place a series of acupuncture needles in your cleared points and use Qi to stimulate them further as you float in the center of the bath.

That last step will help rebuild and strengthen your meridians, flow channels, and dantian from both the tribulation as well as the impurities lingering effects. It will also further expel any stubbornly deep rooted impurities that may have become embedded between your arrival on Mara and this moment. Additionally, since this is your first treatment, I will also be checking various things about your inner health such as your Yin / Yang balance and overall status. If I notice any issues, I will voice them out to all assembled here, unless you wish otherwise." She explains in that professional yet caring tone that all of them have been trying to keep to so far.

I shakily nod before affirming back to her, "T-that's fine. Ios would probably know anyway, and I trust you guys. Just... be gentle?"

Her glowing smile grows a touch deeper as she leans down to kiss my lips softly before saying, "Of course, my dear~. Remember to just let your body express itself in whatever manner it feels fit to do. Resisting its call during this procedure could prove detrimental and painful, as I am sure has been explained to you at length by now. Are you ready?"

The sweet, minty, and fragrant aroma of the medicine infused waters soak into my mind as the three women around me press further against my skin. My mind already reeling at the notion of what is about to happen, as well as its inevitable occurrence. My body already beginning to once more wind the knot just below my stomach tighter as I gulp and finally reply, "I-I'm ready."