Iku began to strip, setting the towel down nearby.  Starting with her bow and quiver, working down through her pouches, and then finally removing her cloak and lower clothing.  Clothing could be a little cumbersome without eyes, but she would be putting her veil back on first so she could benefit from her superior eyesight in putting everything back on.  With her luck, she would put something on inside out even with proper diligence.  As pieces of clothing came off, it was easy to see that very little of Iku saw the sun very often.  If she did not have the blood of Wind in her, she would probably 'shine' with paleness.<br/><br/>"No thank you.  I will restore my eyesight when it comes time to redress so I will not be a burden to you." She smiles as she unveils her meager chest.  If the implication that she could not take care of herself because she could not see now had been intended, it certainly had not landed as an insult.  In fact, the choice to accept or deny had been taken as a compliment.  After all, there were times in the past when she had had not had such a choice.  Of course, what woman did not want to look strong in front of her squad leader?  She grabs the towel before pulling down her underwear, and very carefully pulls the latter down after wrapping the former around her waist, leaving her chest bare.  She winces a little as she wraps it a little too tightly around her waist, pulling her thighs closer together.  She settles for a looser arrangement, still not bothering to cover anything above her waistline.<br/><br/>"I am ready.  I am sorry it took so long...I am not used to bathing as a leisure activity, with comrades.  I..." She swallows lightly, hoping her nervousness is not palpable and that the warmness in her cheeks is not there. "Since I began training with Arakawa-sensei, I usually bathe alone.  So...again, I thank you."