The cauldron was large, but it was also quite full.  By the time the beast had sunk into a comfortable position inside the water had risen to the top of the bowl and began pouring over the side.  A small pile of what resembled blue grains of salt drifted with it into the flame.  As the water and incense poured into the coals beneath the cauldron it bubbled into a thick mist of scented steam, smelling of something between cedar and cinnamon.  The soft torchlight caught in the droplets, producing dim rainbows- and every other sight was dampened by the haze of mist surrounding them.<br/><br/>The sizzling cinders below did not concern Absok.  He was much too distracted by his company.  He simply sank in and let out a comfortable grunt, placing one thick arm about Zafina's shoulder.  Water clung to it and his hair clung to the contours of his body, emphasizing the lines of his bulky muscle.  His other hand fell between his legs, gently massaging the length of his cock.<br/><br/>“While I am pleased to have the two of you here as guests, I'm afraid that we still have business to discuss,” he turned to Zafina and gave her his most charming smile (a look that would still bring tears to all but the bravest of small children).  “Your companion has slain my pet,” he informed her “and must make payments.”<br/><br/>He reached out and seized Taki's hand in his own and guided it towards his cock.  His grip was firm- and with any resistance, it would go from uncomfortably tight to painfully so.  “It's time to pay up.”