19.

Laxian

Imperium City

Year 30552

A soft and warm breeze gently blew through the strips of satin dangling over the opening towards a generous balcony, caressing Meoni's supple skin as her silken robe fell from her shoulders.

She stepped forward, one of her personal servants being quick to retrieve it whilst others two helped her descend into the mildly sloshing water of the bathing pool.

Fine flowery scents and woodsy aromas wafted through the air, emanating from the crushed petals and plants scattered into the water and all over the intricately painted floor, along with the natural oils especially prepared for the hege's bathing ritual.

Another servant awaited as their hege slowly made her way towards her and seated herself over the built-in lounge, completely relaxed and prepared for her ritual.

"Hege," The maiden smiled with a mild bow of her head, her light skin all nude as she waded through the oily water until she was positioned right in front of her mistress.

Meoni laid her bare