Dec 03 17:42:27 107 PA - First Spa visitor
From Chronicles
Logfile from Rifts.
The current game time is: Sun Dec 03 17:42:27 107 PA.
With the advertisement for her business out, Sage has been finally gotten a chance to look to begin to repay a particular debt. As a result, she's sent additional appointment cards to Rubidia with an open invitation to drop by.
The door bell chimes hald a dozen times in quick succession, yep, it works.
When the doorbell rings, it doesn't take her too long to approach the door. A quick glance through the small window shows Sage who awaits on the other side. She opens the door with a smile coming to her lips. "Welcome, Rubidia." She comments as she pulls open the door and backing away a little to let the other woman in.
"Hey Sage." Rubidia chirps brightly as she steps in without hesitation. "Is this place as huge on the inside as it looks on the outside." She asks in good humor. "If so you must be loaded, I should have charged more." She adds with a wink as she slips off her shoes at the door.
Sage chuckles softly at the comments, "I am not sure it is that big." She replies, "But, a deal is a deal either way." She adds with soft amusement and a smile coming to her lips. Then she makes sure the door closes behind the other woman. "There is one thing I would like to show you before the spa..." She adds after a pause as she begins to walk down the hallway a little. "In case you are looking for options to impress someone."
"Oh I'm all about impressing people. And if you think this place is small you should see the places in Japan. The have some hotels where your room is literally a drawer. Its absurd." Rubidia rambles as she waits for Sage to lead on.
Sage makes a soft noise of amusement, "I am not sure about this Japan... but, I guess it is bigger than the kind of buildings I was used to in the wilderness." She comments, "Except maybe the community gathering halls." She adds with a faint shrug before leading the way to the dining room entrance. "What you are about to see isn't true of this entire place... just for customers." She comments before opening the door and walking into the room.
Kingsdale - Sage Alternatives Dining Room
This elegant dining room is spacious enough to comfortably seat a large party around a linen-covered retractable table that resides within the middle of the room. Around this table, one would notice that the walls have wainscoting that reaches about hip height with crown moulding near the roof. Windows give a pleasant view of the area and framed inspirational pictures further enhance the appeal of the room.
In the corners, there are pedestal tables that support vases with flowers or fragrant herbs as well as supporting elements of a small sound system should mood music be desired. The lighting is provided by wall scounces that allow for the lights to be dimmed. The only other light provided in the room is a candle within a decorative table piece.
Lastly the doorway between this room and the kitchen is kept as unobtrusive as possible that the door is hardly noticeable until it is opened.
Players- Objects- Exits-
<O> Out to Hallway
"Oh wow.. I dont think I could afford this one.. Not lightly. I mean wow.." Rubidia exlaims with clear awe. Amazed she traverse the room with her wonderment, stopping to smell the real plants and take in the authentic paintings. "You are so loaded Sage."
Sage steps off to the side to let the other woman enter before staying near the entrance. She smiles softly at the other woman's reaction, "I'm glad you approve." She comments softly, before chuckling. "That may be in the past tense now..." She adds with a little musing, "Just let me know when you're ready to see the spa... and whether you would like anything to eat or drink."
"I think I'll pass on the food this time. Had a good dinner." Rubidia replies politely. "Yeah, lets see this spa. Though if its anything like this dining room I'm going to take back what I said about charging more." She decides, clearly impressed.
Sage nods faintly, "As you wish." She replies, before giving a faintly amused look to the last comment. Then she steps out of the room and walks diagonally to the spa room to open that up and step within that room instead.
Kingsdale - Sage Alternatives Spa
There is an elegance to this spacious room as the walls have waist-high wainscoting and crown moulding near the ceiling. Also, mounted on the walls are wall scounces to provide variable light and framed inspirational pictures. Further light is provided from the windows that are constantly veiled by thin white drapes when the heavier curtains aren't pulled closed.
The use of decorative privacy screens and curtains allow for changing into robes and sectioning the room into separate areas where cabinets hold supplies related to the purpose of each. Within one area, there is a sturdy, adjustable massage table. Another area contains a simple bed where specially-treated linens, facials and other treatments can be applied. Near these, there's a preparation area that includes a small oven and water bath heater.
Lastly, there is an open space that features a comfortable mat placed within a small zen garden to allow for relaxation and meditation.
Players- Objects- Exits-
<O> Out to Hallway
Following Sage into the spa Rubidia is adjusting to the standards of this classy place and thus managing more reserved reactions. Not to mention rational thought. "Yes, this will do nicely indeed Sage. Are you a skilled beautician? might be worth looking into if not. I know I wond come to you for full preparation before a performance. Its good money if you have the market." She explains insightfully.
When the other woman doesn't react quite the same way, Sage decides it must be the similarities to the dining room insteads of the walls. She smiles faintly at the approval, before pursing her lips at the question. "Not yet, but I have been considering looking for someone to fill such a role or possibly learning myself." She comments, as she begins to close the door. "May I ask if you've decide what you'd like for your first appointment?" She asks after a moment.
"The full package, massage and facial. Second time around will probably be just a massage but I think cleaning my slate is the best route for me." Rubidia replies with utmost confidence in her new therapist. "Do you do waxing too?" She adds.
Sage nods faintly to the woman's decision, "Hot stone or therapeutic?" She asks simply, "And with or without oil?" She comments before she begins to gesture behind the privacy screens where the woman may change. She purses her lips, "As for waxing, I can look into obtaining some suitable wax if that is something you would like."
"Hot stone?" Rubidia asks, clearly unaware of the notion as she steps toward the blind to get changed. "With oil please, thats half the experience." She says before emerging with the robe on. "I would like to see about waxing in the future."
"It is a practice of placing warmed stones of varying size in key positions along the body." Sage says simply, "Allow me to prepare the oil..." She says, "Would you care for a little aromatherapy as well?" She asks as she moves to claim a vial of oil from the cabinet near the designated area and move to the water bath heater.
"Sure." Rubidia replies to the aromatherapy as she waits. "Think I'll go for the stones next time. Taken in so much new stuff today already. I want to be able to walk out without looking completely floored after all." She explains with a slight smirk.
Sage makes soft noises of amusement, "We'll see if we can manage that before you leave then." She muses good-naturedly, before she leaves the oil to warm. She goes to the cabinet once more. "I will see what I can find for wax in the future." She adds before selecting a Chamomile-scented candle. She places it into a jar before lighting the wick, and sets it into place. She also takes a bit of linen to drape over the massage table. "I will check on the oil." She adds before giving the other woman the moment of privacy needed to settle onto the massage table.
Slipping from the robe Rubidia hangs it on the nearby hook before getting herself comfortable on the massage table. This takes a moment as she's not used to sitting on someone elses padded table nude but thats how it is. Of course a light flush adorns her skin now. She holds back the desire to brighten for modesty.
It seems that Sage is in no rush to re-enter the area as the other woman takes her time to get more comfortably settled. When she returns to the area with the vial of warmed oil in hand, she takes a moment to place a smaller section of linen to cover the woman's bottom and surrounding area. She notices the slight flush. "Do you need me to adjust the table?" She asks softly, "And, it is alright if you're having second thoughts."
"No no, just takes some getting used to. No one has seen me nude except my parents, and even them not since before puberty.." Rubidia explains with the flush depening slightly. "Please continue, best way to get past this is to get past it." She says with resolve.
Sage hms softly at the explanation as she pours a little oil onto her hands and rubs them together. "Well, do let me know if I can do anything to put you at ease..." She comments softly before she moves her hands to rest on the other woman's shoulders. Her fingers workingly lightly against the top of the shoulder while the thumbs work in a circular motion from the side of the shoulder blade up the woman's neck. "Where I came from, it was not unexpected to see each other nude while bathing... but, I suppose there wasn't much choice about it due to the community sharing the bathing spot." She comments as her fingers and thumbs do their work.
"Yes, Japan is much more private about that for the class I was in. Our time in Russia was more like yours, but I was still pretty young at that point. Plus I can always bath with my light on for privacy and usually do. You need to see though. I'm sure its worth getting over." Rubidia continues, relaxing a bit with the help of the small talk.
Sage chuckles softly to the comment about needing to see, "Being able to see would be helpful, yes." She replies, before she moves her hands to let her thumbs explore along the sides of the shoulder blades to search for any tense points. "I haven't been to the places you have, though." She comments, "Perhaps you could tell me more about them sometime."
"Sometime other than now?" Rubidia queries with a giggle at the hesitation. Not having a very stress full life she does not have a lot stored tension. Her legs need the most work, looks like she is a very avid runner.
"I was thinking it could be nice to have a little chat over a drink... but I suppose I do have your at my tender mercies as it is..." She muses softly, "So, what can you tell me of those places?" She asks softly, as she considers the woman's body. She adds a bit more oil to her hands once more, as she begins to work her way down the bad. Her thumbs rubbing parallel to the spine to either side while her fingers work gently against the rest of the back. "And, you have nice legs, by the way." She adds softly.
"Why thank you." Rubidia replies to the compliment and relaxes much more. "Well at first glance Russia is demon infested wilderness. Wandering it you would probably die to the demons before finding any signs of human habitation. But it is there, clustered and protected, few and far between." She begins detailing a land she apparently grew up in..
Sage smiles softly when the woman seems to take the compliment as it was intended, before pursing her lips at the description of Russia. Her hands move up and down the back as she listens, but there doesn't seem to be much tension to work out here aside from offering whatever comfort and relaxation the sensations may provide. "A land of hidden gems, so to speak?" She asks softly to the few and far between settlements.
Rubidia nods enthusiaticly. "Very well hidden. When you do find habitation its often a rundown homestead with very suspicious dwellers. Not the welcoming sort, cant blame them, almost all unknown visitors are demons. They survive by hiding and magic. Most demons in Russia are vulnerable to certain wood and other pagan symbols. Communities survive via the protection of a champion or several. A hero who the demons fear that encrouages them to look for easier prey. Cities are ruled by Warlords of mixed agendas, constantly waring with eachother and the demon hordes."
"Not too different than things in this part of the world, it seems... although, circumstances and culture are likely different." Sage comments before she moves down to the legs. She is a little sparing with the oil as she simply rubs it onto the calves. "And, let me know if you want me to press harder or softer." She comments as she places her thumbs near the middle of the left calf muscle to begin with. The other fingers simply slide along the outside of the leg. The thumbs, she presses into the muscle and moves up and down the muscle.
"You're doing right so far, not much one for neading as i'm pretty delicate." Rubidia replies with a relaxed sigh. "Well once you get past that initial questioning they can be a very hearty and joyful people. They work hard and play harder." She explains in a soft relaxed voice. "My family traveled with gypsies through russia, performing nomads and theives. A very interesting culture for sure."
"I'm glad to hear that." Sage replies to the woman's comments, working the left calf muscle for a few repetitions. She hms softly as the dialogue on Russia continues. "I imagine Rasputin might be a reasonable representation." She comments, "Although, I have not seen him at play." She adds musingly, before she moves to switch legs. Once more a sparing amount of oil is rubbed on before the thumbs go to work in a similar manner on the right as had been used on the left. "I have felt like a nomad at times myself." She comments, "Although, I did not imagine that I would end up as I have."
Rubidia nods slowly. "I'm still quite nomadic. Staying at the in, traveling back and forth between places frequently. Its easier for me than the true Nomads though, for me trvaling takes next to no time and has no risk. I've hear other people speak of long trips and say the journey was more important to them than the destination. Thats not really a view I can relate to."
There is a slight pause as the other woman speaks about travelling taking next to no time with no risk, before Sage continues to rub her thumbs back and forth over the calf to complete an extra repetition. "You have my curiousity there." She comments softly, "I am beginning to think we may have a long, beneficial business relationship ahead of us..." She muses before she lifts her hands from her legs, "Perhaps..." She adds before she considers the woman, "Would you like me to massage anywhere else?"
"My fingers actually if you could. Playing guitar as much as I do can take its toll after all." Rubidia says gesturing to the delicate hands. "I can go anywhere I know how to get to often in a matter of minutes. Anywhere on this planet. Occasionally I can get confused doing so and be lost for a few days but that doesnt happen too often. I dont do it when that will be a complication." Rubidia explains comfortably
Sage's gaze shifts to the hands, before she wipes off her hands lightly. She takes a moment to collect the stool tucked away against the wall. She moves the stool and places it near the side of the table. "I can do the palms as well." She offers, as she settles down. A small bit of oil is placed onto her hand she rubs them together. Then she takes the other woman's hand so that the palm is up. She uses her fingers to support the wrist. She uses her thumbs in a circular manner against the palm. "You must know a number of interesting people."
"Yes, quite a few come to think of it. My family nd estended family in Scotland. The gypsies in russia, my agent and fans in Japan plus a few deligates I performed privately for. I've gotten around thats for sure. Still keen to see more though." Rubidia answers with a bright smile as she lets Sage work the tension out of her hand.
"Then, perhaps I could consult with you for possible ventures abroad... although, I imagine the mode of transporation used would differ from your's." Sage comments, "I am thinking there are bound to be some things I could use here that won't normally be available... but, such ventures will probably have to wait." She adds as her thumbs work on the palm. Then, once she's satisfied with the palm, she moves one hand to support the wrist. The other hand moves to grip a single finger firmly, wrapping her own fingers around them. She uses gentle squeezing and twist motions as she slowly pulls down the finger. This process begins to be repeated on the same finger and she gently moves the finger to add a gentle stretch. "How does that feel?"
"Better, but not quite nominal yet." Rubidia replies to the hand with a content smile as she considers the said venture. "Might have to look into that. Never really tested how much I can travel with after all." She replies after some thought. "But if it can be carried in a pack it should be fine."
As the other woman doesn't express any discomfort, Sage begins to move onto the other fingers. She'll treat each finger individually with gentle motions and a firm grip. "Good." She comments softly before considering the next comment. "Yes, I don't imagine it would be anything bigger than what can fit into a pack." She comments before pursing her lips. "I do know someone that can move a number of people without too much trouble if it turns out your ability is solely for you."
"It is solely for me. And I do believe those types of magicians need to visit the places before hand. I just need good directions." Rubidia clairifies to confirm the pros and cons.
Sage lets out a soft sigh before chuckling softly, "I guess you may become indispensible." She adds with a mildly teasing tone as she works through the last finger one the first hand. "Although, I imagine you'll want me to do at least a few more sessions before I start asking other things." She adds with a light tone before she gets up to move the stool to the other side of the bed to be able to work on the other hand.]
