Bait And Switch.

Writers: Leigh M-F., Paula
Date Posted: 27th June 2016

Characters: Nohria, Pelanka
Description: A mutual baiting.
Location: Amber Hills Hold
Date: month 6, day 9 of Turn 8
Notes: Mentioned: Jisalle

Nohria couldn't wait for a bath. Her muscles were so sore. Last night, she had been forced to climb another shelf and wedge herself against a corner close to the ceiling to avoid the guards after sneaking out to meet with one of her fellow bandits. Jisalle's locked cabinets were a problem, and she needed someone who could pick locks. Yes, it was a risk, but the herbs might be worth it.

She entered the bathing chamber and found it empty so far, so she stripped off her dressing gown and her sleeping shift, folding them neatly and putting them with her chosen dress. Naked, she reached for her little jar of sweetsand.

Pelanka walked in shortly after her. She often used the public bath. It was better than the small tube in her home and it kept her away from her husband.
"Hello there," she greeted.

Nohria jumped; it was early enough that she hadn't expected to see anyone else. But she summoned a polite "Good morning," before she went for the water. It never hurt to be polite to someone she didn't know; it was part of her cover.

"Good morning. I hope you don't mind company," Penlanka replied and kicked off her shoes. Her dress soon followed. She gave the other woman a discreet look. Nice, very nice. She felt her heart pick up a pace.

"No, but I'm afraid I might not be very good company myself," Nohria said. "I'm a wher until I have some klah, so I apologize in advance." Which wasn't entirely true, but she would need at least two servings of the stuff today thanks to her late night. She had only gotten about five hours of sleep. She slipped into the gently steaming water of the bath, then sat on the edge to soap up.

"That's alright, I don't mind that," Pelanka replied. She used the towel to cover herself when she crossed the distance to the pool.

"Thank you. It's appreciated," Nohria said, and slipped back into the water to give herself a good scrub. Her skin tingled from the firm strokes, helping wake her up.

Leaving the towel neatly folded at the floor, Pelanka slipped into the water. She let her body sunk to the water with satisfied sigh. Then she reached for the sweetsand. And her hand just happened to brush against Nohria. She snatched it back like she had gotten an electric shock.

Nohria gave Pelanka a confused look. "What was that for? I'm not sick or anything."

"I just don't want to intrude," Pelanka was actually blushing. Real reason was that she was extremely attracted to her and didn't want to give herself away.

The drudge shrugged. "Accidents happen. Don't worry about it," she said offhandedly, and leaned her head back to give her neck muscles a brief stretch.

Pelanka lathered herself and a frown appeared to her forehead. She was trying to a) keep her libido in check (Nohria was just gorgeous in her mind and she could see more of her breasts that was good for her) and b) figure out how to get her to chat without appearing suspicious. This spying was turning out to be harder than she had expecting. Having your mind clouded with lust wasn't helping.

"I don't think I've seen you around. Are you new?" Nohria wanted to know. "Or have we crossed paths before and I'm just not remembering correctly?"

"I was born here and lived her with whole my life," Pelanka replied with a low chuckle. "I guess we just never met. I believe I've seen you around," she said.

"Ah, then we've probably cleaned together before and I just forgot. My apologies," Nohria said. Inwardly, she wondered who this woman was, and if she too was dissatisfied with her simple holder life. Sending off the three other holder women had been a victory she was still proud of. Maybe she should keep trying to convince more to leave, like this lady here. "I'm Nohria. Regards."

"I'm Pelanka," she smiled at her.

Something about the name twigged Nohria's memory, but she wasn't sure what. "Well, Pelanka, I hope you have a good day amidst the drudgery we're headed for." She stood up and stretched, not attempting to shield herself with her arms before she reached for her towel. They were both women; she didn't care what Pelanka saw. It wasn't as if there was anything unusual or offensive on another woman's body. Besides, Nohria had gotten over a lot of hangups in her time with the bandits. When it came to bathtime, whether with warmed water behind curtains, or at a cold river, it was more often than not with the other bandit women. And those who were squeamish missed the baths entirely and later wished they hadn't.

Pelanka had to swallow before she could talk. "Serving the men and catering to their needs, what's good in that," she said with bitter voice. The bait was set.

Nohria looked over her shoulder and grinned in a downright predatory manner. "We can always get ours eventually," she purred, and swiftly dried off and got dressed. If Pelanka got curious about what she meant, then no doubt she would track Nohria down.

Pelanka watched her go. Then she leaned her head against the pool's edge, closed her eyes and fell into pleasant day dreams that involved Nohria, her gorgeous breasts and lot of suds.

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