While admiring the beautiful moonlight, Diluc spots an unknown figure eating his property. Determined to catch them, he sets out bait. What he doesn't realize is just how intriguing they are.
(Y/n) continues to sit on the bed as she quietly listens to the sound of water being filled into a tub. The feeling of hot humidity sticks to her skin, causing her to smile at the new warmth. The sweet smells of perfume emitting from the soaps was rather pleasant.
After a while of waiting, the maid walks out of the bathroom. She gestures for (Y/n) to follow her to the bathroom. Shyly, she hops of them bed, walking on her tiptoes to avoid the pain. The slight wincing causes Adelinde to tilt her head slightly.
"Miss, what happened to your feet?"
"Oh... Glass."
"Glass?"
(Y/n) hum in an affirmative manner.
"I stepped on glass and Mister Diluc had to help me take it out."
"Well, I guess that explains the bandages. Sadly, you'll have to take them off when you get in the bath. Not to worry though, I can help apply new ones on after you dry off. I'll also go fetch you some extra clothes we have."
(Y/n) smiles with a flush in her cheeks. She shows her teeth to Adelinde.
"Thank you so much."
Adelinde steps back a bit to let (Y/n) continue forward into the bathroom. The warmth of the room was very different than in Diluc's room. Carefully, she closes the door behind her and begins to undress herself. As she lifts the dress above her head, the dirt and grim pull at her skin along with the time's worth of sweat. She puts her clothing into the small hamper next to a wash basin and shuffles her way to the tub.
(Y/n)'s dulled eyes stare curiously at the tub, many bubbles dancing along the surface of the water. The sweet smell of flowers filling the room. Carefully, she dips her hand in the water, testing it's warmth. To her surprise, it's quite hot, almost too hot for her liking. With a deep breath to build courage, she steps carefully into the tub. She's quickly engulfed in the feeling of warmth and soothing water. She lets out a sigh she didn't know she had. (Y/n) looks around the bathroom, now studying its structure.
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Large windows that shine out to the vineyard, veiled in sheer curtains line the walls next to the tub. Luckily, she's high enough up that no one can see her from where she sits. The pretty golden light of the morning shines brightly and illuminates the room with flecks of gold.
(Y/n) lets out another sigh before relaxing deeper into the tub. She grabs a small bar of soap and begins to scrub her body, washing off layers of mud. Each scrub of the soap lets out another sweet scent that overpowers the ones of dirt.
Quickly, she lathers her hands in soap and begins to scrub her hair*1. Her fingers force themselves through the thick tangles that matte her hair. She scrubs and forces as much water and soap into her scalp to clean it.
Slowly, the water around her darkens with the washed off mud. (Y/n) steps out of the tub and pulls the drain. She watches as all the water disappears from sight. She then plugs it once again and fills it back up with warm water. Though she might not be fully educated, she knows that dirty water has no use in cleaning anymore.
She carefully resteps into the tub, only to be greeted by freezingly cold water. She cringes but forces herself to continue cleaning herself off. (Y/n) then continues her way in washing out her hair and body.
Soon, a knock on the door alerts her attention. (Y/n) turns her head to the sound and sinks into the bubbleless tub.
"Hello?" she says weakly.
"Is everything alright in there?" a familiar masculine voice says.
(Y/n) blushes, subconsciously covering her breasts with her hands even though the door is closed.
"Yes..."
"May I come in?"
(Y/n) squeezes her legs together and sinks lower into the tub.
"Um... yes...?"
"Alright."
Slowly, the knob turns and the door creaks open. Diluc pushes his head through and notices the girl in the tub, only her nose and above visible. Diluc chuckles and steps in.
"I'm just hear to help you clean yourself. Don't worry. I don't plan on doing anything improper."
(Y/n) just stays still, watching Diluc carefully as he continues his way towards her. He pulls up a chair and takes off his gloves.
"Turn around please."
(Y/n) nods and turns around, her back facing the man and staring out the window. Diluc picks up the soap, ready to get it wet. When he places his hands in the water, his eyes narrow in displeasure.
"I thought I told them to make a warm bath..." Diluc growls lowly.
"They did."
"Hm?"
"They did make it warm, but the tub's water got all dirty. So, I drained it and filled it back up. But I made the water cold. I hope you're not mad."
Diluc's expression softens and he smiles a bit.
"No. I'm not mad. I'm surprised you braved through this freezing water. I know I couldn't. Now, let's wash you up."
*1 : Shampoo was only recently invented! It was invented in the 1920s!
