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[how about a nice video post, asgard? have mr. egyptian here leaning back comfortably in a chair in his room, looking out the window in amusement as he runs a hand through his hair]

Such complaining about a little water, Asgard! It is about time for Akhet, where I come from -- the beginning of the year, and the annual flooding of the Nile River. If only those who had built these halls thought to accommodate for the possibility of a flood.

Ah, but perhaps one of the gods has experienced a loss recently. It is said the Nile floods because of the tears Isis sheds for her dead husband, Osiris.

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Pollen is what flowers release to fertilize their seeds and make them grow! And a lot of plants release it in spring and summer, and it irritates people's eyes and noses!

Hm ... I see. I have heard doctors speak of cases of difficulty breathing during that time of the year, but -- you say this pollen is what causes this?

Eh heh, yes! I usually eat a little extra garlic or pepper and run a humidifier whenever it gets really bad outside!

A humidifier? [bear with him, Orihime ... the Egyptians knew a lot, but not that much ;;] What is that?

It's a machine that makes water mist! So that the air in your house isn't as dry! It helps with a stuffy head!

Like a steam bath, then.

Yes, kind of! Except you don't have to go to the bath house for it!

Although you could do that, too, but it wouldn't be as sanitary...

Is there something unsanitary about the bath house? [it seemed fine to him ;;]

No, I mean! Going with a runny nose wouldn't be exactly sanitary, right? No one wants snot in the bathwater, eh heh!

... Ah. Yes, I suppose so. [he looks a little surprised that this girl will talk about that stuff so openly ...]

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[she does notice that he looks a little surprised, so it might be time for a change of subject]

So...

What are Egyptian bath houses like?

Well, usually there are many people there who are talented in aromatherapy and massage ... and then a pool in which you would bathe. It is a place of healing as well as a place to get clean.

Oh! So they're more like a spa than a Japanese bath house!

I have never visited either, so I could not say.

You've never been to your own bath houses? Do you have a private one, then?

[he chuckles] I meant that I have never been to a "spa" or a "Japanese" bath house.

But yes, there is a private bath room in my family's estate.

Oh! Eh heh, geez, it'd be nice to have your own bath house! You could have such a good time whenever you wanted!

There might be a public bath house around here somewhere! I should ask around!

A good time? I'm not sure the purpose is to have fun.

There is one in Freya District. The Folkvang House, I believe it is called.

But baths are fun!

Ahh--! I'll have to go sometime! I haven't been to one in a while because our rooms have their own bathroom!

I can think of things that are far more exciting. [LIKE YOU. sdkjlad I'M SORRY ORIHIME, he's kind of hitting on you, oops]

Yes, though they're very small in comparison. Hardly any room to spread out.

Eh? Like what?

[Whoosh, right over her head ~~never be sorry! Never surrender!~~

They're apartment-sized! They aren't much different from the one I have at home!

[ ... and that just makes him frown a little ... really? she doesn't get it? jeez ...]

Perhaps another time.

Do most people in your home live in such small quarters?

Aww! I won't forget to ask again, okay?

Uhn! Our apartments are small, but cozy! There are a lot of us in Japan, so there's not a lot of space for each person.

Very well. [hopefully next time it'll be in person; it's still so awkward for him to talk face-to-face with people without actually being next to them ... ]

Ah, I have heard of this Japan. How many people, would you say?

Oh, a little under 130 million! We don't have much space, though, so we have to be economical!