The water from the shower runs down the naked bodies of Chris and Alexia, washing away the blood and dirt that clung to their skin after the exhausting morning of practical training with Professor Tendo.
The more serious injuries are treated immediately at the specialized medical center.
The lighter ones, of course, are not.
Healing machines are expensive and used only for serious cases.
«Little bro, tell me the truth. Did Jasmine do something to you last night?» asks Alexia with a suspicious tone. «You seemed really distracted today. That's not like you.»
Chris is caught off guard.
Just a moment ago, they were talking about the training session.
Now, her question hits like a bolt from the blue.
Chris has never lied to his sister—not even once.
But Jasmine made him promise to keep what happened between them a secret.
She didn't want Alexia to get mad.
But that question brings back the memory of that unusual massage Jasmine gave him through his pajama pants.
