(hears the tone and feels his fingers flatten into a stiff hand that'd make for a very loud smack across the face — but he doesn't move, letting them curl into a tight fist instead. she reminds him of someone and it does the trick. stay calm, this is only your first exposure to her.)

It's what's called indoor plumbing, the tubes lead to water and it's drawn up like a bucket in a well.

(a sigh, troubled.)

The left taps are hot. The right taps are cold. What temperature you like when you shower or bathe has to be adjusted with those. Understand?