"Miss Xiang, it's time to wake up." Miss Ru shook Mei-Mei gently. "If you don't wake up, you will bath and eat late."
"Thank you Miss Ru." She sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Have the others gone?"
"Yes they have. You don't have to call me Miss Ru. Call me my by name."
"Alright then, Ru." She jumped out of the bed. "Let me grab my bath things."
"I have already done that." Ru pointed at a bucket by the side of the room door. "Your bathing soap, sponge and towel is in there."
"How is this supposed to work?"
"There is a hot spring nearby for both the girls and boys. When you get there, you fetch some water and take your bath." She explained. "Do you need me to bath you?"
"No, I think I will be fine on my own." She said. "Now, lead me to this place."
Miss Ru held Mei-Mei's hand and held the bucket in the other. They were quite far from the others so, they had to pass the canopies.
The whole place seemed like a jungle and after walking for thirty minutes, they found themselves in front of cave.
"This is it, Miss Xiang." Ru said. "I'll wait for you outside."
"Thank you." She took the bucket and went in.
It was a bit dark so she used her fire magic to light up the lanterns. No one is inside so I might be really late. She felt a bit hot and realised that the water in the spring has gotten warm.
No matter. She put her hand in the water. I can heat it up.
Immediately, the water became hot and she fetched the water. She quickly took her bath, gathered her things, wrapped herself in the towel and left.
I should leave the fire. Someone would need it. Ru was still waiting outside for her and once she saw Mei, she grabbed her hand and started running back to the house.
"We have to hurry or there wouldn't be breakfast for you. Also, Master Lan has called an emergency meeting."
Right. I think I spent too long in the bath.