Lovers on Distant Floors (1)

James and Nemesis were immersed in the water in the huge bathhouse, the steam from the hot water making everything hard to see, though Nemesis' silver hair and eyes were clearly visible.

"I actually thought you were going to take me into the guild when you got here," Nemesis said suddenly, sounding slightly offended.

"To tell you the truth, I completely forgot I was coming here, which is why I said I would give you that position when I got on the same floor as you, but there's no reason why I can't do it now," James replied, smiling and realising that Nemesis had suddenly lost all of her former coldness.

Nemesis was now moving a little erratically even though she still had the same expressions, he had to say it was a strange feeling, it was as if James was excited to see her in a different state.

At James's words the whole bathhouse fell silent. The sound of the taps running and the water moving sounded like music.