Iku considered the consequences of various responses and ultimately came to the conclusion that she was damned if she did and damned if she did not.  Her hostess was insisting now, so refusal would have consequences whether it was just her sore ribs or actual insult levied against the Hokage's daughter.  Accepting, whether she was being honest in claiming that this would be not appropriate or not, would hopefully have lesser consequences.  She was somewhat glad she could not see, however.  It would lessen the shame if she could not see the faces of passers by, and she could unblind herself when they arrived.  She finished what was left of her comparatively tiny bowl of ramen and replied calmly, "as you say.  I would be honored to bathe with you, sensei."<br/><br/>She stood and carefully edged out of the booth, ready to follow along.