Ren sank into the hot water of the Royal Springs, letting out a long, ragged sigh that bubbled up to the surface.
She reached for her inventory, her hand grasping for the familiar, smooth shape of her [Rose Scented Soap]. She needed that floral scent. She needed to scrub away the mud, the soot, and the snake-slime.
Her fingers grasped empty air.
[System Notification: Item Not Found.][Reminder: You traded 'Rose Soap (1x)' to Vex in exchange for information.]
Ren froze.
"Right," she whispered, squeezing her eyes shut. "I sold my hygiene. I am officially a savage."
She slapped the water in frustration. "Stupid Fox. Stupid bargains. Stupid immunity."
She scrubbed herself furiously with just the hot water and a rough sponge she found by the ledge. It wasn't the same. She felt clean, but she didn't feel civilized. The grit was gone, but the stress was baked into her pores.
