Chapter 179:- Preparations
Mara took a long time in the shower. She scrubbed her loofah all over twice, even borrowing a dollop of Jessica’s shampoo to rub over her scalp. Disinfecting and rewrapping her hand, she looked over the tiny collection of personal items issued to her that stood in the medicine cabinet. Even scented soaps were taboo, though when the occasional merchant came through there was always a selection that disappeared too quickly to let Mara have a sniff. Seeing herself preen in the mirror, Mara turned away and got into her dress, revulsion burning in her stomach. What was she doing?