"Esteem Father,"
Javier said quickly, bowing a little with practiced grace.
Garius's sharp eyes studied him for a moment.
"Hmm… it's rare for you to use the main bathroom."
"Err…" Javier rubbed his cheek, forcing a polite smile.
"There were… some circumstances. Well… let's just say my bathroom isn't available right now."
"Hm. Good," Garius replied calmly.
"There's a lot we can talk about inside. Now...go in."
"Y… yes, Esteem Father," he answered politely, lowering his head a bit before stepping toward the door.
Haaaa… I walked straight into a trap.
Inside, steam from the hot spring-like bath rose up to greet him. Javier blinked through the mist...then froze.
Marcellus. Cedric. Aelius. Heres.
All four of his brothers were already soaking inside.
Damn...I thought it was King Veldrac and King Lioness making all that noise. But no… of course. This has Father's hand all over it.
