#Chinese Soaking Tub

[showerdoorfacfg]

The material of the new Shower Tray is important

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[lewiscarrolatemybrain]

Reading about the cultural and social importance of bathing throughout Chinese history (because I am exactly the kind of person who spends hours reading about the cultural and social importance of bathing throughout Chinese history for no particular reason on a Tuesday night) and obviously now I'm imagining the sects all lowkey competing with regards to their public baths -- or at least the ones meant for visiting disciples and dignitaries.

The Jin are obviously doing The Most and being incredibly tacky about it. The floor of the bath is made of gold tile that dull super quickly and the whole tub needs to be frequently drained so the tiles can be deep cleaned and polished, and of course once they're shiny they reflect light up and through the water in a way that's actually really distracting. The bath bean has crushed pearls and seventy four different types of flowers in it. The benches are intricately engraved and inlaid with gems in places that pinch your butt when you sit on them.

The Nie have a natural hot spring that they have turned into their main public bath. The massive cavern houses a number of varying-sized pools, some of which interconnect and others of which are freestanding. The free standing pools are typically treated with different soaks to give the water various medicinal properties (most often for things like muscle aches or minor injuries, but also for skincare and such.) I imagine the Nie recipe for bath-bean would include animal fat and pancreas, making it very rich and cleansing.

Part of me wants to say the Jiang would just bathe in the lake but that seems cheap to me, so instead: Through a combination of well-placed pipes and clever array work, the Jiang bath house feels like a mini indoor rainstorm, with water falling in thousands of warm droplets from the ceiling above to fill the pools, which are more shallow that a typical bath would be. There are built-in overhangs you can sit under to get out of the "rain" while still being in the water. If requested the rain can be "turned up" and the lights dimmed, and cymbals crash so you feel like you're really standing out in a raging thunderstorm, which some people find incredibly soothing and others find terrifying. I can't think of anything unique for the bath bean other than lotus flowers but I do think, given the proximity to the river, that mud wraps would be a common treatment offered.

The Lan... probably have the worst public baths, actually. They may not even actually have a public bath at all. If they do have one, it's not meant to be a place of luxury or entertainment, although of course it would be tastefully decorated and comfortable. Rather they'd find some way to make public bathing less about socializing and more about silently meditating while pretending you aren't surrounded by other naked people. I guess the cold springs kind of sort of count as a public bath but not really. Bath bean smells distinctly medicinal, but obviously whatever is in it works, because the Lan all look Like That.

The public bath in Qishan stopped being a popular attraction when Wen Ruohan stopped having visitors, but for years their bath was one hell of a marvel. Massive, bronze statues of phoenixes would be heated until glowing-hot and then lowered into the stone tub, filling the air with thick steam. Patrons would sit around the room on their benches, sweating it out until the statues had cooled enough for the water to be safe to enter. If you wanted a cold bath, the adjoining room was also home to a massive bronze statue, this one of a dragon that sat in the center of the tub and poured cool water out of it's mouth. Bath bean was made with plant ash rather than rice or soybean powder, and the water was all treated with volcanic ash.

And, because I am Me, the Wei sect: I'm imagining a dark hall deep in the cave systems, the floor lined with man made in-ground pools of varying sizes not entirely unlike the Nie baths, however these pools aren't connected to an outside water source or each other. There are illusion arrays carved into the walls that send out glowing, ghostly shapes of fish and otters and other river creatures swimming through the air. The pools are filled through overhead pipes that pour water, oils, and herbal mixtures into the pool, and each pool has access to it's own set of labeled levers, so a person or group of people can customize their bath while they're having it, adding more cool water, hot water, or various add-ins. The bath bean is more of a paste due to the addition of a ton of collagen. (They get it from the kitchen's bone broth. The bones are not human, but that doesn't stop visiting disciples from scaring each other about it. Don't piss off the Yiling Louzu or you'll end up in the soap.)

[i-live-in-spite]

You're just as smart as me

Summary: Reader is failing math and Spencer tries to make them happy

Pairing: Spencer x gn! reader

Genre: sad with fluff

Tw/Cw: Reader is in college but Spencer and reader are similar ages, self deprivation to the max, crying, Spencer fearing he's not good enough, Reader feeling like they're not good enough,

Word Count: 1.1k

I couldn’t stop the stinging in my eyes, I wasn’t too bad at math but my grades are slipping too close to D territory. The tears started to fall before I could stop them, gods I’m so stupid. Why can't this just click for me, why am I so stupid? 

I almost didn’t feel the hand on my shoulder, when I looked up I wasn’t surprised to see Spencer. He’s my boyfriend and he had a key, fuck why did I give him a key?

“My love? What happened? Did something happen to your brother?” I shake my head, unable to find the words to tell him. “What about at school, did something happen in one of your classes?” Though dating a profiler I’m not surprised he found the words himself, though, I’m sure it didn’t take a profiler to go down the list of problems I could have.

I start to pull away and he lets go of my shoulders but kneels in front of my face, “Darling please at least let me know what’s on that pretty mind of yours?” I couldn’t help but cry more, he thinks I’m so smart but I’m struggling in remedial math. 

I stop hearing Spencer worries as I cry and cry into my hands. I don’t know how long I was crying or when Spencer had laid me back onto the bed but when I was finally out of tears Spencer had my head in his lap, laying on my favorite pillow. His delicate fingers running through my hair as he rambles about the book series we were reading together.

“There’s my love.. How are you feeling? Tired? Maybe hungry?” I could tell he was a little unsure what to do, I was always the one who had my emotions in check better.

“I..” I rolled to lay on my back and to look up at him, his eyes were unsure but had streaks of worry filling that beautiful hazel. “Can I go shower?”

“Yes yes of course, do you want me to join you? I can read to you?” Every fiber in my being wanted him close but I couldn’t let him close. I merely just shrug and I see some of the life leave him, he’s so worried. So worried over stupid me, who couldn’t get simple math problems down.

“I don’t..know.” His hands continue to work through my hair. I can tell he’s disappointed, once every few weeks we would sit in the tub together and take turns reading chapters.

“You’ll call me if something happens right? If you need me? Right?” He has a subtle whine, it didn’t take a genius to know Spencer was craving to be the rock I needed.

I caress his face, my hands afraid to break the crystal of his beautiful features,  “Of course baby.. Of course”

“Can I run the bath for you?” I couldn’t stop the little sigh from my lips but I nod and he hurries to the bathroom. I looked through my drawers to find an outfit but nothing felt right, I grabbed a pair of loose shorts and felt them. I could feel my eyes start to water again, why couldn’t I do anything right? 

Why does nothing feel right, I couldn’t help the thoughts from flooding again. I snap out of it when Spencer opens the bathroom door.

“Hey hunny, the bath is ready. I can grab your clothes?” He eyes the shorts in my hands before going into his closet and finding a Tech sweatshirt. “Here, you can wear this? I wore to sleep on the last case, so it should smell like me? And..maybe the hotel?” I couldn’t help but chuckle but feel grateful for the sweatshirt.

“Of course I want the sweatshirt, it’s mine after all.” He chuckles at my little comment and hands it over. I feel the fabric before folding it nicely into a pile with my shorts and undergarments. “I’m gonna go soak for a little bit, okay?” Spencer nods and slowly holds my cheek.

“Please if you need me call me into the room, I’ll order some take out. I’m thinking chinese?”

“Oh please Spence, you can’t use chopsticks.” He shakes his head and his hands wrap around my hips gently.

“No but I know for you a good egg roll makes you such a happy royal, I see your little happy dances when you get your fried rice.” I give him a shy smile and just give in. “You want your usual lovely?” I nod and Spencer gives me a soft kiss to my forehead before I walk into the bathroom.

—-----

After the bath I walk into the living room and see a small nest of pillows and blankets in the middle of the room.

“I tried to find the softest blankets for you my love, I hope it makes you happy.” I turn to the man who could see into my darkest pit and still find the love to order food, to make nice spots for just us. I wrap my arms around his neck and his arms wrap tightly around me. “I love you so much, I don’t fully know what happened. I don’t fully need to know but I need you to know that no matter what I am here for you. I will always be here for you.” As I nod Spencer leads me to the nest of blankets. 

We cuddled together and ate away at our food, before I knew it the clock read 3:30 am. “I have a D- in math.. I just don't understand what he’s talking about.” Spencer looks at me surprised.

“Why didn’t you come to me sooner? Baby you know I wouldn’t mind helping you, I love helping you.” I look down feeling ashamed and the guilt rush to my face. “Hey baby..you don’t have to feel bad. Tonight we can cuddle and then tomorrow I’ll take a look at the class and see how I can help you?”

“You’re too perfect Spencer. I feel so..” He grabs my face with a little bit more force than I think he was expecting. 

“Don't you dare say you feel small, don’t say you’re dumb. I might be good with math but history is your specialty.”

“But you also-”

His voice turns a little stern, “I know so much because of you and my mom. I like history, sure but there’s too much guessing in some stories that I just don’t always find enjoyable. Your eyes light up the town when you get to talk about history, I could never have that reaction. We may have different niches in our type of smarts but you will always be just as smart as me.” I nod and he holds me tighter. “You could never ever change my mind on this. I love you so much.”

“I love you too, I love you so much.” He plays with my hair and I fall asleep to the song of his praise.

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I know it's late @spencerreidsreads but my laptop died

[sweater-daddiesdumbdork]

I'm sorry, this got heavy and angsty, so no worries if you don't wanna read it. But this gif just show's Curtis paying such close attention and feeling pain for Honey that this is where my mind went.

Life Is Short So Make It Sweet Masterlist

Warnings- mentions of a student's bad home life. No details mentioned.

Bad Day

Curtis wasn't expecting to find you sitting in your car in the driveway crying. When his truck pulled up next to you and he caught a glimpse of you sitting behind the wheel, your shoulders shaking and head bowed down, fear struck his heart that something happened to you.

He sprang out and knocked on your window to get your attention, frowning as you shuddered in a finality that said you accepted whatever upset you and you went to push your door open. "Honey?" He moved to a squat next to your open door, his hands reaching for you, taking your tear soaked hands in his. "What is happening? Why are you crying? Are you hurt or something?" His concerned eyes searched all over you before settling back on your face.

You gave a wet sniffle, sure that your ugly sobs had left you a wreck. "Bad day... I need to get inside." You tried wiping at your face but Curtis beat you to it, gentle with the sleeve of his shirt as he dried your cheeks. With a crunch of gravel under his boots, he picked himself up to take your hands and draw you out. You half turned to grab your bags when Curtis gently but firmly turned you towards the house.

"Inside Honey, I will bring your stuff in." His hand rubbed against your back as you hesitated. "I want you to go upstairs and draw a bath, use those lavender bubbles under the counter." Curtis instructed, you were completely unprepared for him. Curtis had never demanded you to do anything.

But today when your mind was a whirlwind of emotions, thinking for yourself was taking a backseat. It was easy to let him take over and just tell you what to do.

Curtis watched as your shoulders went slack and you silently went to do as he told you too, with the click of the door signifying you were inside, he breathed out deeply, releasing his own tension. The idea of anyone making you cry, that hard. He wanted to go strangle the asshole. Instead he reached in to turn your car off, making sure it was parked and grabbing your bags you faithfully toted with you everyday for work.

Inside, he could hear the old pipes groaning above him, meaning you were filling up the bathtub. He took a moment to empty your lunch box and take care of anything that needed to be right away. Grabbing his phone he called in a take out order from a nearby chinese place, neither of you were cooking tonight.

He was fast to make a cup of your calming tea, searching through all your little tea bags and dolloped your honey into the cup, testing it to make sure it was how sweet you liked it before going up the stairs. In the bedroom he set aside the drink on your nightstand and knocked on the bathroom door. "Honey? Can I come in?"

"Yeah... I'm just sitting here." You sniffled from the other side and when he opened the door you were sitting in the middle of the tub, knees folded up and hugging around them so you could cover your nakedness for now. Curtis suspected part of it was because of how vulnerable you were feeling right now. He eased his way in, pushing down the lid to the toilet to sit on it near you.

"Ease back Honey, let me wash your hair." Curtis said gently while rolling up his sleeves to his shirt. You did as he asked, making sure to dunk your head and slide back till you were closer to him. Heavy scent of lavender rolled off the hot water, leaving your tears slowly fading and hiccups in its place as you started to calm down. The shampoo he used was cool against your head as he started to work it in. Deep massaging pulls of his finger against your scalp made you sink in a little further, a appreciative moan escaping you.

"That feels so good."

Behind you Curtis chuckled softly as you tipped your head forward, letting him get to the base of your skull. "My grandma used to do this for Ella and I when we were little. I remember it always made me feel better." He let his fingers travel back up, rubbing gently around your temples, the pressure just right from him. "Do you wanna tell me about it Honey?"

You were quiet, Curtis could see over your shoulder how you toyed with your fingers, silently debating if you were ready to share. "Tip your head back so I can rinse." He was gentle with the water, not pushing you to talk just yet but kept working on your hair. The conditioner was applied next, worked in much like the shampoo till you pulled away from him to turn in the tub, facing him.

"His name is Jonathan and I want to help him, but I can't." You admitted, Curtis let his forearms rest on his knees while his hands all soapy and wet stayed over the tub, staying silent for you to continue talking. "At home, it's bad for him Curtis, everyday I see him struggle with it and he can't escape it. No matter how many times I report what I see or he say's."

Curtis gave a soft sad nod and reached his hand out to take yours in his, letting you slip your hand into his as you continued talking. Finally finding someone who would listen, even if he couldn't fix it. You spilled everything that had been racing through your mind, your voice cracking once in a while, but Curtis never interrupted you or asked you to stop.

When you finally were out of words to say, you two sat their in silence. Till Curtis instructed you to turn back around so he could rinse your hair. His fingers gentle as they swept through your strands, untangling them while taking the conditioner out. The water was starting to get cold when Curtis brushed his hand in it, so he pulled the plug and helped you out of the water, wrapping the big fluffy towel around you. As he dried you, he tilted your face up to look at him.

"It should be different, but until things change, you are doing everything possible for your student, and that is more than anyone else is. I'm sorry we can't make it better Honey." He pulled you in close and you sunk into him, water dripping over Curtis but he didn't care as you hugged him back.

In those quiet moments of you just hugging him in the middle of the bathroom, you were so thankful to be held in this set of supportive arms.

[eva-knits12]

Spa Night With CE Characters.

Steve Rogers

Steve and you come home after a long and exhausting day of work.

You've filled out paperwork, had a ton of meetings with Tony, Nick, and Phil, and you've had to fill out mission reports.

Steve was busy training new recruits, and going over the last mission with Tony, Nick, and Phil.

The end of the day is here, and you and Steve head home.

You're both exhausted.

You order a pizza for delivery.

You pull out your masks, pore strips, pimple patches, the bubble bath, and your hydrating foot socks.

Steve and you just collapse on the bed.

The pizza arrives, and Steve pays for it.

You and Steve eat the pizza, and enjoy the giant brownie for dessert.

Steve lies down some towels on the bed, and you both give each other a nice massage.

Then, you run the bath, and you and Steve just relax in the bath.

After, you apply a the first face mask, and you apply some on Steve, too.

You rinse of the first face mask, and then you rinse it off of Steve.

You apply the second mask and then apply it to Steve.

You then rinse it off, and rinse it off of Steve.

You apply the pore strip, and then apply one to Steve.

You let it sit on your nose for the 15 minutes that you're supposed to, then you peel it off.

Steve peels his off.

You and Steve both have blackheads galore on your nose.

Steve's lucky, so he doesn't need to apply a pimple patch.

You have to apply a few because you have a few breakouts that popped up overnight.

You and Steve just fall asleep in each other's arms, under the covers of your shared bed.

You're too tired to even watch Star Trek.

Luckily, the next day is Saturday, and you and Steve don't have to work for the weekend.

You're just going to be lazy slobs for two day.

It's the best.

You got to spend your spa night with your boyfriend, Steve.

Ransom Drysdale

Ransom doesn't want anyone to know that he gives himself a spa night.

He applies a charcoal mask to both you and to him.

You both just lie on the bed and relax while the mask does it's thing.

Then, he rinsed it off the both of you, dries your skin, and then applies a clay mask to the both of you.

You then wait for the mask to dry.

When it dries, he rinses it off the both of you, then dries your faces.

He then applies the final mask, which is a mud mask.

You both wait for it to dry.

Ransom then brings in two masseuses.

You both get a nice massage from the masseuses that he brought in.

You and Ransom rinse off the last masque, and then apply some serum, then some moisturizer.

You apply an acne patch on the spot that surfaced all of a sudden.

Ransom is lucky-he doesn't have to deal with problematic skin.

The masseuse gives you and Ransom an amazing massage.

You two end the night with some nice pizza, and some hot fudge sundaes.

You and Ransom brush your teeth, and fall asleep in each other's arms.

Andy Barber

Andy comes home, only you're no where to be found.

He finds you soaking in the tub.

You tell him to join you.

You have some nice, lavender scented bath salts, some epsom salt, and the water is nice and hot.

You also have some nice, lavender bubble bath.

You've had a hard week at work, it never seemed to end.

Andy strips down and joins you in the tub.

You two enjoy the nice, long soak.

Your head is resting on Andy's shoulder, and you two fall asleep.

You get out when the water turns cold.

You put on your pajamas, while Andy puts on his sweats and his favorite long sleeved tee.

You apply your sea mineral masque.

You apply a little to Andy.

You two just veg out on the floor of the bathroom, while you two wait for the mask to dry.

You rinse off the mask, and then apply a charcoal mask because your skin is oily AF.

Andy orders your favorite Chinese, and you two just enjoy it in bed.

You and Andy watch a movie, but after dinner, brushing your teeth, and the hard and long week you both had, you two fall asleep in each others arms ten minutes into the movie.

Tomorrow is Saturday, you two just spend the ENTIRE weekend in bed.

You and Andy took care of the grocery shopping by having the groceries delivered Saturday morning.

You both put the groceries away, then resume your lazy weekend in bed.

Colin Shea

You're pregnant with your first child, so Colin is giving you a day of pampering.

He begins with a nice face mask, and applies it to you.

You're naked on the bed, and he's kissing every inch of you're pregnant belly while you're relaxing.

The mask eventually dries, and he wipes it off with a warm cloth.

You then get are led to a nice bath.

You welcome the nice, long soak.

Colin joins you.

He can't keep his hands off your bump.

The baby kicks after a while.

After your soak, you and Colin get out and dry off.

Colin rubs some cocoa butter on your belly.

You put on a pair of Colin's sweats, since they're one of the few things that fit comfortably.

You also put on one of Colin's tees.

"Baby prefers your clothes," you say.

Colin orders you pizza, cheesy bread, and makes you a hot fudge sundae since that's what you're craving right now.

Colin is giving you a foot rub while you wait for the pizza.

The pizza arrives, and you and Colin watch a Disney movie.

It's the best night of pampering from your fiancee, Colin.

Jake Jensen

Jake is telling you about his day, while you're waiting for your face mask to dry.

You're also soaking in the tub, while Jake is stripping down to join you.

You two relax in the tub, but you also put a face mask on him!

He actually enjoys this.

Dinner is easy-you order Mexican take out.

You both enjoy your tacos, while watching a rerun of Bob's Burgers.

It's your favorite night of the week!

Spa night is amazing.

Johnny Storm

Johnny and you have a spa night once a week.

It helps the both of you relax and unwind.

You both work so hard, so you two need a night where you can both just relax, unwind, and just do nothing.

Spa night usually involves ordering your go-to Chinese order.

A nice, long soak? Done.

Face masks? Done.

Massage? Done.

A nice, long, slow lovemaking session? Done!

Spa night with your boyfriend Johnny is amazing.

It always brings you and Johnny closer.

You don't have the TV on, the computer, the tablet, or even phones on.

It's all about you two right now.

Right now, you and Johnny don't need the distractions.

You two fall asleep in each others arms, after your nice, long, slow lovemaking session.

You and Johnny wouldn't trade this for the world.

Cole Turner

Cole loves giving you nice day of pampering after teaching all week.

First, it's breakfast in bed.

Then, Cole gets rid of the tray when your done.

Cole carries you to the bathroom, bridal style.

You two enjoy a nice couples shower together.

Cole then gives you nice massage after you both are done showering.

Then, you are given a nice facial, courtesy of Cole.

He applies your first face mask, rinses it off, then your next face mask.

After, he applies a pore strip to your nose.

After, you put on a nice pair pajamas.

Later that day, Cole draws you a nice, hot bath.

The nice, long soak is amazing.

He put in bubble bath, bath salts, has candles lit, the works.

Cole has made a nice dinner for the both of you.

It's your favorite comfort food.

Spa day with Cole is the best.

He thought of everything.

It ends with you falling asleep on Cole's chest.

You wouldn't trade this for the world.

[rmhashauthor]

hey! this is chance & here’s the prompt for week 6. what are your oc's bedrooms like? messy? neat? carefully designed? or a collection of their favorite things? you can verbally describe or use photos, whatever you think is best.

Sorry this took so long - it's festival season 😅

At this point, my ocs Valen and Fang share a room. It's actually an entire suite, because he's, you know, royalty.

For context, it's important to remember that the Drassian palace is actually a compound inside of a mountain. Because dragons. So, the actual design of the palace leans heavily on natural caverns and old lava tubes that have been cleared out and carved into more serviceable spaces like apartments, libraries, ballrooms and kitchens.

Valen's apartment is in a somewhat older wing of the palace, so his rooms are a little smaller. This is fine, because he and Fang don't take up as much room as the rest of the family. They don't need the extra room for kids, so they make do with a main chamber that serves as their living room/parlour and Valen's working space, the bedroom, and a bathroom that is essentially a hot spring cavern.

In my mind the hearth-room is very similar in design to the drawing room in an old European castle or mansion - there's a hearth big enough for a couple of people to stand in, bookshelves carved into the walls, and neat amenities like a cooling cabinet (refrigerator) and light fixtures. There are thick rugs and drapes to keep the chill under control, though the fire in the hearth and the hot spring in the bathroom keep the place reasonably warm. When I think about the furniture I think of a sturdier variety of Chinese wood furniture, with intricate carving and detailed embroidery. Valen keeps his educational certificates and things in frames attached to the walls, which is a subtle reminder to himself that he does have some things to be proud of.

The bedroom is the picture of luxury - a huge bed blanketed in silk comforters and quilts, soft lighting, more rugs and now it holds Fang's dressing-table as well as a chest of drawers for Valen's things. They both keep trays for jewelry and accessories, though Fang has a lot more as well as makeup, combs, perfumes and other ladies' things. Fang has a little bench to sit on and a huge mirror on the wall so she can do her makeup and hair, though Valen hired a maid to do that so really she can just watch as she's transformed from a reasonably attractive woman to basically a princess. Lots of red and gold in this room, along with the grey and white marble floor, walls and ceiling.

The marble continues into the bathroom, which like I described earlier is a hot spring cavern that's been carved and polished into a luxury bath with steam- and shower-stalls, adjustable lights, a giant basin that functions as the tub, and gold fixtures all around. The spring is heated by the lava tubes that run all over the mountain, so there's always hot water for bathing, showering, steaming or just soaking. Drass love their hot springs and they love to soak, and while a room like this isn't uncommon on Anun it's definitely something Fang sees as nothing short of miraculous.

And of course, since Valen is a Dragon Prince there is always a bevy of maids and cleaners who sneak in and tidy up, so no matter what kind of wild honeymoon nonsense Fang and Valen get up to, his desk is always clean and the sheets are always freshly laundered. There are stacks of fluffy towels in the bathroom, Fang's dressing table is always neat, and Valen's socks are always folded and put away. Valen likes to keep a few sandwiches in his hearth-room and some drinks handy, so even though the lifestyle is alien to Fang it's amazingly convenient and not difficult to get used to.

I hope this was detailed enough - I can't draw to save my life anymore, so I've had to make do with words.

[pameladetoxplan]

Here Is How Natural To Detox Your Body Through Your Feet

There is an ancient Chinese medicine that can help you detox your body through your feet. According to the Chinese system of reflexology, feet have natural energy zones that are connected to every organ system in our body.

The experts claim that the detox through your feet can be an effective and easy way to help cleanse your body of toxins that build up over time.

Here are a few methods of detoxification

1. Ionic Foot Bath

You can also use ionic foot bath to detoxify your body from toxins. This bath is based on electrolysis, which is a method that uses electrical current to make a chemical reaction.

You should use warm water to open your pores and salt is used as an anti-inflammatory astringent. Ions are absorbed through the feet and your body is getting a detox. If the salt water becomes dark, that means you are eliminating toxins from your body. There are several forms of this bath:

2. Salt Detox Bath

This is the second method, and here is what you need:

Apple cider vinegar – one cup

Sea salt – one cup

Baking soda – two cups

Epsom salt – one cup

Two or three drops of some essential oil

How to prepare the bath?

Boil one bowl of water. Add sea salt and Epsom salt and stir. Then, use hot water to fill your tub and pour the mixture inside. In the end, add the apple cider vinegar. Your bath is now ready to soak your feet and keep them there for 30 minutes. The toxins will disappear in a natural way.

[curatedglobaltravel]

New year, refreshed mind: Destinations to revitalize your wellbeing

We all could use a little reset. Whether your 2024 resolution is to embrace a more mindful lifestyle or to check more destinations off your bucket list (I love that one), the below hotels and resorts are a great place to start. I’m here to assist you in booking when you’re ready to get a breath of the cleanest air, soak up some sunshine and pump up the serotonin.

READY, SET, RECHARGE: HOLISTIC GETAWAYS TO UNWIND

SHA MEXICO

Quintana Roo, Mexico

Opening this month, SHA Mexico is a 30-minute transfer from the Cancún airport, just north of the Riviera Maya. A variety of 2024 wellness programs focus on age prevention, leader’s performance, detox and fitness. The resort’s 7 hectares of paradise encompass white-sand beaches and crystal waters; don’t miss the cenote, a natural wonder typical of this region.

THE ALPINA GSTAAD

Gstaad, Switzerland

A mountain oasis, this eco-friendly hotel combines Swiss traditions with modern, luxury services. Six Senses Spa — a must-experience at this property — is a sanctuary of peace and wellbeing. Inspired by Asian practices and the Bernese Oberland’s peaks and pastures, this unique oasis of serenity offers world-renowned treatments designed to indulge the senses.

THE RANCH HUDSON VALLEY

Sloatsburg, New York

Opening this spring just 45 minutes from New York City, The Ranch Hudson Valley immerses guests in the best of nature. Reset your wellbeing via The Ranch programs — hiking, fitness classes, yoga, deep tissue massage and a plant-based diet. You’ll leave with an increased metabolism, cleansed system, better immunity and a heightened sense of mental clarity.

ÀNI SRI LANKA

Maaliyadda, Sri Lanka

This resort has a comprehensive approach to physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Embraced by the verdant jungle with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, ÀNI Sri Lanka is a private beachfront estate on the island’s south coast. You’ll love the open-air settings and pavilions dedicated to yoga and meditation. And my favorite part? Daily complimentary massages.

LEFAY RESORT & SPA LAGO DI GARDA

Gargnano, Italy

Set on the spectacular Riviera dei Limoni, this resort is surrounded by gentle hills, natural terraces and olive groves. Onsite, Lefay SPA World is an exclusive epicenter of wellness extending more than 14,100 square feet. Experience the Scientific Committee’s innovative wellness method that stems from the blending of Classical Chinese Medicine with Western scientific research.

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NOURISHED BY NATURE: KICKSTART YOUR PATH TO MINDFUL LIVING 

TIERRA PATAGONIA

Torres de Paine, Chile

The Tierra Patagonia hotel blends into mountains and the glistening Lake Sarmiento in Torres del Paine National Park. The Paine Massif’s silhouette is the backdrop for Uma Spa; indulge in the outdoor hot tub, or switch between the steam room and indoor pool. Explore the national park’s beauty on a variety of excursions, ranging from hiking and horseback riding to a scenic glacier voyage.

PACUARE LODGE

Limón, Costa Rica

Luxurious spa treatments, rainforest culinary and celebrated sustainability combine at Pacuare Lodge. Each bungalow is a unique dwelling immersed in the magic of the rainforest, and you’ll choose between a variety of nature-centric experiences, from birdwatching hikes to nocturnal animal encounters. Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at rafting, canyoning or zip lining.

ISLAS SECAS

Chiriquí Province, Panamá

A remote paradise with a focus on conservation, Islas Secas is a homebase for seeing some of the world’s most remarkable species. From majestic humpback whales to magnificent frigatebirds, re-wild yourself in the biodiversity around Islas Secas’ archipelago. The Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean is home to an exceptional species concentration, including giant manta and sea turtles.

NIHI SUMBA

West Sumba, Indonesia

Staff at Nihi Sumba say a visit here is not an escape from life, but the return to a life well-lived. Whether you choose to enjoy surf lessons at Coconut Cove alongside world-class instructors or hikes into the local villages, there are bespoke experiences to cater to your interests. Nihi Sumba specializes in excursions, whether its birdwatching in the jungle or swimming in the clear waters of Waikuri Lagoon.

BAWAH RESERVE

Anambas, Indonesia

Tucked into Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago, Bawah Reserve drapes across six private islands. Each of Bawah Reserve’s 36 Tented Suites, Overwater Bungalows and Pool Villas are enveloped in nature. This reserve is positioned at the heart of a 1,000-hectare marine conservation area with soothing outdoor adventures; try paddleboard yoga, twilight meditation or jungle bathing.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

STAY:Rosewood San Miguel de Allende Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel

SIP+ SAVOR:Ki’bok (coffee) Jacques and Lavanda (brunch) La Cabra Iluminada (breakfast, lunch) Moxi Restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner) The Restaurant (lunch, dinner) Vinícola Toyan (wine) Bekeb (cocktails)

SHOP:Mesón Hidalgo Objecto Central Dôce 18 Concept House Casamidy Mercado de Artesanías

SEE + DO:Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel Monjigangas papier-mâché workshop Casa Dragones tequila experience

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[1surfrocker]

10/14/2023

Last Friday Amy and I went out carousing in Downtown Long Beach. We ran into Craig at The Ordinaire, who I hadn't seen in god knows how long (since before Amy and I were a thing, so over 7 years). Craig lives in Long Beach now as well, but commutes into LA as he's still with the LAPD. Craig's one of those friends I didn't think I'd ever see again, as we're so different (he's a republican cop, and I'm me). But it was really good catching up with him, and I'll have to get a beer with him again soon. I spent most of the evening watching him and Amy debate about the housing crisis and what to do with vacant buildings owned by Chinese Nationals. It was like an episode of Bill Marr.

He mentioned that he hadn't talked to Josh in many years, and that Luke lives in Florida now with Toluca and has 2 kids.

After we parted ways, Amy and I walked down to the lighthouse and I smiled as she ran through the sprinklers twice.

The following day Matt and Chloe came over to record a song that they had very recently written together, a lovely ballad that reminds me a bit of Radiohead's Creep with a tinge of soul and R&B. It was the weekend of their 2 year anniversary, and I was honored to record them for this occasion, and thrilled they wanted to be in my studio instead of out at a nice restaurant or vacation getaway.

We wrapped up at 5 and then Amy and I headed to Sarah and Andrew's for dinner, ate porks chops with carrots, sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts, caught up with them regarding their Scotland hijinks (Sarah spent a month there this past August for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and soaked in the hot tub. At the end of the night we played Mario Kart while I slaughtered and Andrew pretended to have a good time.

Lisa came over on Sunday and we watched Fair Play, an amazing drama that kept us both glued to the edges of our seats while we watched the young wall street couple's relationship spiral out of control and take violent turns. Highly recommended.

The work week was slow but steady. I do wish I had some more exciting projects on the books right now, though if this deal with Raffael in Argentina goes through, that would give me a much needed jolt! We'll see.

Yesterday, there was an interesting incident with a crazy customer who was asking me to price match what looked to be a fake Vintage King listing for used Adam S3XH's almost a month after I sold him brand new S3XH's. He must have emailed me the same message three times in 30 minutes demanding I issue him a $224 store credit. I had to bring Steve into the mix to see if he was on the same page as me when I told him to basically go fuck himself. I was kind of hoping the customer would call me after I sent the email, just so I could bask in the drama. This guy's a really odd duck, always calls me from a blocked phone number and talks in this loud, overly formal monotone. It'd be funny if it wasn't so annoying.

Today we clean the house like crazy. It's finally looking good again after weeks of having all our stuff from the attic piled into the living room. Speaking of the attic, it's basically done. We went shopping for curtains and runs at IKEA last night (what a romantic way to spend a Friday night!) and so I'm feeling oh so domesticated as I write these words.

Off to Niloo's birthday shindig tonight at Dirty Beetles. Tomorrow: Me time.

Cheers!

[pennzance]

Ghostbusters: Port Huron (Episode 9)

Episode 9: The Quiet Night

Date: September 4th, 1998

Transcript of security camera footage of the break room, GBPH office.

Amber: “Who had the General Tso’s?”

Bryan: “Yo.”

Jeremy: “I’m so hungry that if the alarm were to ring right now, I would let Main Street slide into hell rather than not eat.”

Bryan: “Main Street wouldn’t slide into hell. It would be Krafft road.”

Jeremy: “With the theater? Dammit, I might have to do something if it was going to take the theater too.”

Eric: “Why? Its not like there’ve been any good movies lately.”

Jeremy: “Hey, hey, are you saying The Big Lebowski was a bad movie?”

Bryan: “Or Saving Private Ryan?”

Eric: “Not my taste in media.”

Amber: “Don’t you dare try to tell me that you read.”

Eric: “Ew, no. Do I look like Bryan? I play video games.”

Bryan: “Color me shocked.”

Jeremy: “What are you reading?”

Bryan: “I’ve exhausted most of my regular resources for research and I still haven’t come up with anything substantial on the talisman, so I’m expanding my scope.”

Jeremy: “… Yeah, but… Dante?”

Bryan: “Look, man, I’m getting desperate here.”

Amber: “I get that. What were the PKE levels on it last time you looked?”

Bryan: “They rose another 6% in the last week.”

Eric: “That doesn’t sound like much, honestly. Why the worry?”

Jeremy: “You don’t do math much, do you?”

Eric: “It’s a habit I broke after High School.”

Bryan: “The talisman’s PKE signature has roughly doubled since we acquired it. I’ve been keeping it in an isolation chamber, it can’t be absorbing it from anywhere, so yes, any increase at all is a distressing development.”

Amber: “Could we send it to the home office? Get Dr. Spengler to look at it?”

Jeremy: “The home office doesn’t respond to much these days. Maybe the Detroit or Flint offices might be able to help?”

Amber: “I know a guy in the Detroit office. I could try calling him? Or heck, we’ll see them next week.”

Bryan: “Calling might be a good idea. I trust the Flint office about as far as I could throw any of them.”

Eric: “So it’s not just me? They’re jerks?”

Amber: “Yes. To put it mildly.”

Jeremy: “Most of them used to be hockey players.”

Eric: “Oh, that explains it.”

Jeremy: “Pass the egg rolls?”

Bryan: “Oh, man, sorry, I thought you got one already.”

Jeremy: “No problem.”

Eric: “Where did you get this food? This is great.”

Amber: “There’s a little Chinese place next to the Radio Shack behind Blockbuster.”

Bryan: “Little Chinese places are the best. If I can see it from the street, it’s not going to be good. Make me walk around a dingey alley for it. Let me feel a little thrill just finding the front door.”

Jeremy: “Preach.”

Amber: “Oh, you guys packed for next week yet?”

Jeremy: “I’ve got everything loaded into the Ecto-908.”

Bryan: “She meant things like clothes and toiletries, Jer.”

Jeremy: “Ah. Then no.”

Eric: “So who’s riding in the company car and who’s riding with Amber?”

Bryan: “Jeremy’s taste in music is not conducive to reading on the road. I’ll ride with Amber as long as she agrees.”

Amber: “That’s fine, it’s only about 90 minutes away. Has Mr. Kaye gotten the hotel details yet?”

Jeremy: “It’s a Best Western. Sounds fine.”

Eric: “Is there a hot tub?”

Amber: “It isn’t a vacation, it’s a job.”

Eric: “Yes, and at the end of the day after chasing and being chased all over a big ass haunted asylum, I’d like to soak my tired and probably bruised muscles in a hot tub.”

Bryan: “He actually has a valid point.”

Eric: “What do you mean ‘actually’?”

Transcript Ends.

[sassonairbnb]

Discovering the Best of Los Angeles: A Traveler's Guide

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If you're planning a visit to the vibrant city of Los Angeles, you're in for a treat! This sprawling metropolis offers a multitude of attractions, and one fantastic way to experience it all is by staying in the charming Ensuite Condo hosted by Sasson Rejwan. This cozy yet colorful space provides a comfortable home base for your adventures. Let's explore some of the exciting things to do in the City of Angels.

Explore Iconic Neighborhoods

Los Angeles is known for its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm. While staying at the Ensuite Condo, you're conveniently located near the NoHo Arts District, where you can immerse yourself in creativity and culture. Venture further to Korea, China, and Japan Towns to savor authentic cuisine and experience the rich heritage of these communities.

2. Visit World-Famous Studios

A short drive from your accommodation will take you to Universal Studios. Unleash your inner movie buff as you explore the theme park's thrilling rides and shows, and maybe even catch a glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.

3. Embrace the Coastal Beauty

No visit to Los Angeles is complete without a trip to the coast. Just a stone's throw away are the stunning beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu. Sink your toes into the sandy shores, stroll along the iconic Santa Monica Pier, or watch the sun set over the Pacific horizon.

4. Delve into Glamour and Luxury

Beverly Hills is synonymous with luxury and opulence. Take a leisurely drive through the palm-lined streets, shop at high-end boutiques, and perhaps spot a celebrity or two. For a taste of old Hollywood glamour, explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the TCL Chinese Theatre.

5. Immerse Yourself in Art and Culture

Los Angeles is a hub for art and creativity. Visit art galleries and museums like the Getty Center, LACMA, and The Broad to witness an impressive collection of artworks from various periods and styles.

6. Indulge in Culinary Delights

The city's diverse population has given rise to an incredible culinary scene. While the Ensuite Condo doesn't offer a full kitchen, you're just a short walk away from Valley Village, where you can explore markets, restaurants, and local eateries.

7. Enjoy Relaxation and Recreation

After a day of exploration, return to your cozy condo to unwind. Lounge in your spacious room with its queen-size bed, enjoy entertainment on the Smart TV, and stay connected with Wi-Fi. The ensuite bathroom's tub offers a relaxing soak, and the central air keeps you comfortable year-round.

As you plan your trip to Los Angeles, keep in mind the house rules outlined by your gracious host Sasson Rejwan. With safety devices in place and essential amenities provided, your stay is sure to be enjoyable. Remember to respect the space, adhere to check-in and checkout times, and follow the host's guidelines.

With this inviting Ensuite Condo as your home away from home, you're perfectly situated to experience the city's diverse attractions. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a beach lover, a foodie, or an art aficionado, Los Angeles has something to offer every type of traveler. Book your stay, embrace the adventure, and create lasting memories in this dynamic and exciting city.

[luxurycandlescouk]

Stay Away from Daily Tension While You Relish

  Isn't it amazing how something as effective as natural candles uk could bring peace and tranquillity into a normally stressful, tense day, providing you with moments of enjoyment and utter relaxation? But how, you ask?

Selling a property

Initially, when you are offering your property for sale (which is regrettably becoming more common in today's economic slump), you will need to make it look as bright, fresh smelling, and attractive as possible. First, clear the clutter. Light a few fragrant candles, arrange some fresh flowers, and make a pot of freshly brewed coffee. The smells and visual hues will make your home feel cosier, more inviting, and more welcoming.

Please be careful. Because paraffin handmade candles uk are created from petroleum paraffin wax, they have a petroleum odour. You don't want to add a "burnt petrol" odour to your home.

Ambience at Special Dining Tables

No spectacular dinner party will be perfect without a delicate fragrance chosen to complement the meal. You should buy luxury candles on sale and then light the candle an hour before your guests arrive to fill the house with an inviting smell. Remember to extinguish any fragrant candles before setting out meals for dining. While selecting a fragrance, consider your culinary preferences. Musky aromas may be good for Chinese food, whilst exotic meals may benefit from a sweet or floral smell.

Flush away your worries.

Cover the tub with your preferred bath salts, fragrances, or bubble bath. Fill it with steaming hot water. Set your aromatherapy or fragrant candles and soak for 45 to 50 minutes. Scented soy candles uk flame cooler than petroleum waxed candles, therefore they last long, burn slower, & burn cleaner, preventing black soot from coating and covering your walls.

Do not be concerned about headaches; although chemicals burned in paraffin emit toxins, soy candle wax does not. Soy wax is a completely natural substance derived from soybeans.

Relax completely.

After a difficult day, I require some time to process everything. To get the aroma going, light a couple relaxing hand poured soy candles uk. Keep your eyes closed and relax on the couch while listening to your favourite music. Try to allow yourself an hour without any interruptions such as phones or televisions.

Some perfumes are considered to have calming effects. Chamomile, rosewood, bergamot, jasmine, & vanilla are excellent aromatherapy or luxury scented candles uk smells for relaxation.

Wonderful times in the bedroom

Candlelight makes it simple to create a seductive atmosphere in the bedroom. To create the ideal lighting, strategically position a few fragrant soy candles uk throughout the area. While manufacturing candles for romantic occasions, choose smells recognized for their seductive properties.

Bring serenity and increased clarity of mind to the workplace.

Some smells elicit well-known responses such as alertness, making a citrus-scented soy candle ideal for use in any workplace setting. Another beneficial step away from caffeine is improved clarity with less coffee.

Not all candles are made equal.

Another time, light a perfumed soy candle. Because soy candle wax burns cooler than paraffin wax, your handmade candles would last up to 50% longer. Clean air makes your home a safer place to live on a daily basis.

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[alfys-pigeon-house]

Been a while... 21, 37 and 75? (can't scroll up for the name but for the 22-12 ask game)

HIII miss ya! TYSM FOR SENDING THESE INN!!

21. Want any tattoos?

yes!!! a small four leaf clover on my wrist or chest, anywhere visible really and small! maybe a small cat or dog, or a star.

37. Showers or baths?

I like showers mostly bc I dont wanna go through the trouble of bathing again after a soak in the bath tub, also, it gets boring after a while lmfao

75. Something you know you liked as a kid that you don't remember much from?

ohh i loved playing chinese garter as a kid and dolls, but those memories have long faded qwq but those days were so fun and were the few times i didn't feel lonely at home lol

[fabricsun]

There is however one very thing that one should do

For many thousands of years warm water has been a great relief for many of the ailments that the rich fabric of life brings. In ancient Times in Egypt, Greece & Rome it was a very common practice to enjoy long hot soaks, not only was it considered to be a ritual but much more than that it was known to help bring relief from the very many aches and pains of life.In those days there were small water pools which had warm water piped into them from natural hot springs. We still have those today but these usually car sunshades wholesale Manufacturers smell of sulphur and are not always pleasant.

The belief which I do not accept for one moment is that it is only natural hot springs that have any beneficial healing effect as the chemicals in these pools are supposed to have magical cures, but it is in fact just the warm water that does the trick! A modern Hot Tub with the latest fully adjustable water and air jets is in my view much superior to a natural hot spring.A factory Hot tub I am afraid does not have the thousand year old setting but it is undoubtedly wonderful therapy, and the water is better for your skin. As soon as you immerse yourself in a Hot Tub and enjoy the warm spa water, it causes two very beneficial physiological events to take place in your body.Firstly of these, which is a scientific fact, is that it makes the capillaries in the body to increase thereby providing an increased blood flow to through your body and of course to your skin. Naturally an increased blood flow blood means better circulation and of course with goes the life force that makes up the Human Body with the nutrients that we need to maintain life.

Secondly, it slightly increases your heart rate which adds to the increased blood flow throughout your whole body. As we are made up mainly by water something like in excess of 90% is water, the fluids in our bodies are neutral (or nearly neutral) in weight. Our fluids then identify with the water in the spa (natural buoyancy) which means that the pressure of gravity on our circulatory system is very much reduced. This has the effect of making the distance between your heart and your feet much less. Although in reality, of course, this is not the case.The blood that the Chinese medicine doctor's call stagnant (really slow) is now able to move much more freely and it does so because of open capillaries (heat), and buoyancy (water).There is however one very thing that one should do to get the full benefit and that is to let go and just relax. Then the beneficial benefits of Hydrotherapy and Hydro massage help to provide respite and healing. Simply the blood flow is now in your body and not in your head, and your mind can start to slow down and relax and be in a more peaceful state.

[pameladetoxplan]

HERE IS HOW TO DETOX YOUR BODY THROUGH YOUR FEET

There is an ancient Chinese medicine that can help you detox your body through your feet. According to the Chinese system of reflexology, feet have natural energy zones that are connected to every organ system in our body.

The experts claim that the detox through your feet can be an effective and easy way to help cleanse your body of toxins that build up over time.

Here are a few methods of detoxification

1. Ionic Foot Bath

You can also use ionic foot bath to detoxify your body from toxins. This bath is based on electrolysis, which is a method that uses electrical current to make a chemical reaction.

You should use warm water to open your pores and salt is used as an anti-inflammatory astringent. Ions are absorbed through the feet and your body is getting a detox. If the salt water becomes dark, that means you are eliminating toxins from your body. There are several forms of this bath:

2. Salt Detox Bath

This is the second method, and here is what you need:

Apple cider vinegar – one cup

Sea salt – one cup

Baking soda – two cups

Epsom salt – one cup

Two or three drops of some essential oil

How to prepare the bath?

Boil one bowl of water. Add sea salt and Epsom salt and stir. Then, use hot water to fill your tub and pour the mixture inside. In the end, add the apple cider vinegar. Your bath is now ready to soak your feet and keep them there for 30 minutes. The toxins will disappear in a natural way.

[blinkngone]

wet (soaking)

They arrive at Grimmauld Place six weeks after the Battle of Hogwarts, funerals behind them, chased by ghosts. Ron and Hermione are in Australia.

Harry and Ginny, the both of them, are war heroes, but in the Muggle world, they aren’t adults yet. their shoulders sagging with grief and their nights haunted by battle cries, they might as well be eighty-year-old war veterans, Harry thinks

Grimmauld Place is cool and ancient, like the inside of a cave. It is dusty and dark, and standing in the foyer, the dirty carpet beneath her neon sandals, Ginny looks so out of place. Her inherent brightness, her shiny red hair and her sheer brilliance isn’t bedimmed by the gloominess of the place where his dead godfather lived.

Lots of work to do here, Harry. sure you don’t want to empty your vault and find a fancy apartment in say, London or Cornwall or someplace else? she asks, hands on her hips, brown eyes assessing the place, Molly Weasley’s daughter through and through.

Harry just shrugs and says, I own a wand, so do you. plus, your Mum agreed to lend me her copy of 26 Household Charms.

*

We need more color in here, Ginny declares on evening. With Kreacher’s help and occasional aid from Mrs. Weasley, they have managed to clean and dust the place. Currently, they’re seated on the same side of the dining table, eating Chinese noodles from plastic tubs.

You think so? he asks. Harry reaches forward to wipe away gravy from the corner of her small mouth. Then, he sucks it off his thumb without thinking. It’s so natural, neither of them notices.

Don’t you? she asks. He shrugs.

You can’t shrug every time you have to make a decision Harry, she complains. This your house for..well, for the foreseeable future.

Haven’t I made enough decisions for a lifetime? Pretty tough ones, too, he mutters irritably.

Stop being dramatic Harry, she rolls her eyes.

Fuck you, he sighs.

Sure, after dinner though, she agrees nonchalantly. Her smirk is mischievous around a spoon of wet noodles.

*

They decide to paint his bedroom first. It’s the same one he shared with Ron in their fifth year. They choose to cover the walls in sage green Muggle paint that smells like ammonia. Ginny reads the instruction on the back of the bucket sitting on her toes, and Harry admires her backside from the door. Then, she ties a piece of old cotton over her fiery hair like a scarf, paintbrush in hand, and turns to him.

Well? she raises an auburn eyebrow. His dark ones arch in reply.

Get busy, Potter. She throws the paintbrush at him. Like a true seeker, he snatches it easily.

Good reflexes, Ginny says, already dipping her paintbrush in the color bucket.

You bet, Weasley.

Later, they collapse on the floor, tired. She’s already falling asleep.

Hey Gin, wanna move to the bed?

We’re not sleeping here. The smell is disgusting. He carries her to the bedroom that she and Hermione shared. When he returns from the loo, she sleepy murmurs,

That summer, I was so horny for you, I’d finger myself several times a day.

Standing at the edge of the bed, he looks down at her face lit by the candlelight, looks through her pretense of being sleepy.

He gets into bed and spoons her from behind. His erection fits perfectly in the cleft of her cute little bum.

And now? Are you horny now? he whispers hoarsely into her ears.

What d’you think?

Only one way to find out, innit?

When he slips his hand inside her underwear, she is soaking wet.