Taryn woke, smiling but when she stretched was disappointed to find that Raschen was gone. Her back and shoulders stung from the loving bites and playful scratches that occurred during their love making. She gently massaged special antiseptic salve on them, although she really didn't have to worry. One glance in the mirror told her those claws had purified her. She chuckled at the stark white hair and skin that stared back at her.<br/><br/>A quick rap at the door followed by crisp steps that ended in a strangled yelp, let Taryn know her second had arrived.<br/><br/>"What in the name of giant carrots happened to you?" the Hase asked, gaping as he did.<br/><br/>"Raschen's talent. His claws purify water. You know my water is rusty, due to the color of my hair so if he happens to scratch me, I get purified." Taryn explained, trying to keep the blush from her face.<br/><br/>"Did he hurt you?" Jax had his hand on his knife as he eased toward the door.<br/><br/>"No, no, nothing like that." Taryn protested, laying her hand on his slender arm. "Don't worry. the effects wear off."<br/><br/>Jax took a long look at her and made a disapproving noise in his throat. "So it is like that? Well, you better wait as long as you can before the priestess sees you. and pull your hair up under a hat. We need that Kuguar with us and I don't think he will find walking easy if Herself castarates him."