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SOREN HADN’T meant to overhear the other person in the shower block - after all, he was just minding his business, tending to his extensive exfoliation routine before washing himself off. though the showers weren’t in the best condition, he appreciated them, as he’d gotten quite used to bathing in the cold river as his old house was being built. he wished he were there now, but there was too much trauma relating to his old property now. and the risk of being blamed for what happened there. ❝ you’d better not. it might seem luxurious but any more than ten minutes and there won’t be enough water for everyone else, ❞ he said to them, loud enough to be heard over the running water, ❝ it’s not going to rain until tomorrow, so you don’t want to run the tank dry. if someone offers me a prize for any information on the guilty party, i have no problem throwing you under the bus. ❞ he splashed his face with cold water from the sink in the bathroom before picking a stall, stripping and turning the water to a lukewarm temperature. ❝ you’re an early bird are you ? so many people around here like to sleep until noon. but they miss the best parts of the day. ❞
gina startled, turned their head, and caused damp curls to sprinkle the surrounding area, meeting the water already there. they let out a low chuckle but continued on letting the water run and wondered why they hadn’t gotten their hair braided before arriving. it was their usual summertime ‘do, a low maintenance choice for warm weather. “ my cross to bear, ” they said with a dramatic sigh. they’d barely gotten through conditioning hair their head. “ i guess i’ll have to head to the ocean sooner rather than later, then. not that i’m complaining. ” the ocean’s cleansing properties could be even more refreshing than these showers. they nodded in response to the question. “ agreed ! ” a smile lifted lips and cheeks. “ especially out here. i have to say, i don’t miss city living, and it’ll probably be a while before i do. ”

















