Baiza was very careful when taking a seat next to Théadan's tub, that pristine white dress of hers would be ruined in seconds with the slightest splash. It made Théadan wonder why the attendants in this place did not wear something where any stains would be more difficult to spot, but then the Khluri had their fashions, and usually had their reasons for opting for something less practical. Théadan leaned his head back as requested, watching Baiza as her hand dipped into the mud, and she began spreading it further over him. This would likely feel far more intimate if it was Navia doing this to him, he couldn't help but think how much he would have preferred it if it was his lover on the edge of the tub, smoothing mud over him. But then he would certainly drag her into the tub too, and more mischief and taunts would ensue. It was just different with Baiza doing it, her spreading the mud was not the focus of his attention, but what she had to say to him.<br/><br/>She offered the story of her encounter with child Navia freely, a smile tugged at Théadan's lips to hear Navia was happy and energetic child. There had been hints of that from the stories Navia had shared, and it came as no surprise one of the memories Baiza dug up was of Navia causing trouble, it even involved her trying to steal, she had sticky fingers even as a kid. "Mischievous and a troublemaker." That was definitely his Navia then. Her story continued however as she described how Navia's mother had been loving, even describing the woman herself, and how she had so desired a daughter to dote upon. It was good to hear this little piece of Navia's history, and as Baiza carefully covered parts of Théadan's face with mud too, he listened as she recognised some of the same happiness in Navia now, and gave him some of the responsibility for her happiness. Théadan was happy to do his part for her, seeing Navia happy brought him great joy too.<br/><br/>It was no great shock to hear no other Mes'Mo'Tanian had ever been within the spa's walls, but it was still kind and touching to hear Baiza was welcoming of him regardless. If she knew the full story, would she be so welcoming though? Théadan could not be sure in all honesty, but he was the one in a foreign country, one that had been hurt and was still healing from a war that he had taken part in. If anyone had to take a leap of faith and show some trust in others, it would inevitably have to be him. "I appreciate that." He replied with a smile, thankful for Baiza being so accepting. "It doesn't surprise me that I am the first Mes'Mo'Tanian within these walls, I suppose my presence in Khlurios will result in a lot of firsts." More than he would likely be able to count, and not all of them would be as nice as being in this spa.<br/><br/>Théadan stretched his arms out before him in the mud, closed his eyes and let out a small groan as he gave his muscles a brief stretch. It allowed him a moment to summon the courage he needed to be entirely truthful with what Baiza had asked of him. She struck him as the understanding sort, one who would listen before judging. As someone who had been a friend of Navia's mother, and clearly cared for Navia, she deserved to know the truth. "You answered my questions, Baiza. It would be rude if I did not answer yours." He said at last, but still needed a moment to find the right words to explain himself. "Navia and I met outside of her home in Vanam. I wish I could say it was under pleasant circumstances, or that I was being brave and protecting her from my own people. But it wasn't the case." Recalling those memories of that was still so very easy, from the fires alight within Vanam, to the moment the hatch Navia was escaping from moved, only for her to turn her ire on him without a hint of fear. "My name is Théadan Rùl, the youngest prince of Mes'Mo'Tan. I was the one who abducted Navia, who took her back to Mes'Mo'Tan to be given over to the King, my father, as a prize of war."<br/><br/>A moment of silence passed for the sake of that piece of information being digested, he dared to open his eyes to look Baiza's way, and see how she was taking it. For the sake of some levity, he soon added, "Not exactly the most romantic of introductions she's ever had, I'm sure..." There was another beat of silence as he now suddenly felt very uncomfortable and awkward for having revealed this information too her. But here in Khlurios he could not hide from the past, he had to confront it together with Navia, and hope the Khluri they met would understand. Judging Baiza's reaction would be the first test of this. "So there's the truth of it. I took her away from home and country, now knowing that, what do you make of me?" He asked earnestly, "What do you make of the relationship Navia and I hold so dear."