Meanwhile.
Behind the building.
Javier stood in the open area at the back, surveying his work. The high wall he'd just built enclosed the space completely, stone pillars and panels, smooth and tall, casting long shadows across the ground.
He raised one hand, palm glowing faintly. Large stone blocks lifted from the ground, floating in the air around him. They drifted into position, aligning themselves with quiet precision, settling into the floor of the large dug-out pit in perfect rows.
He lowered his hand and squatted at the edge, studying the space.
Hmm... what should I add to make this hot bath beautiful?
He tilted his head, rubbing his chin.
Should I add some living decor? Plants? Maybe some hanging vines along the wall? Or a few glowing stones embedded in the floor for a soft, warm light?
He stood and walked to the far end of the hole, his hand still glowing as he shaped the stone.
