Nathaniel takes a clean change of clothes and is quiet on his way to the baths. But when they arrive, when the steam and the smell of soap catch up with him, he takes a few deep breaths and swiftly takes off tunic and undertunic in one motion.

"Maker bless you...Detlef. I'll find you later and explain everything, all right?"

He sits on a bench and starts pulling off his boots.