Monique-s Secret Spa- Part 1 -
Crucial Rule #1: Do not arrive early. Do not arrive late. Monique’s security operates on celestial time. Arriving early means you are anxious—a flaw she will exploit. Arriving late means you are arrogant—a flaw that will get you turned away.
End of Part 1. In Part 2: The Chamber of Echoes, where past selves speak and the true price of peace is revealed. monique-s secret spa- part 1
"The beginning," Monique replied, her shadow stretching long against the wall. "But to see the rest, you have to decide if you're ready to be honest with yourself." Crucial Rule #1: Do not arrive early
Monique looked toward the entrance of the tunnel. A tall, imposing figure was ducking under the stalactites, shaking rain from a heavy, woolen cloak. As the figure straightened up, the twilight glow of the cavern caught the glint of golden scales peeking out from beneath a human collar, and eyes that burned like molten coal. Arriving early means you are anxious—a flaw she
"The balm coats the vocal cords with a protective layer of obsidian dust," Monique explained, wiping her hands on a cloth. "It dampens the death-frequency. You’ll be able to speak normally for about six hours. Long enough to enjoy the rest of your evening."
How could a spa owner possibly know about the biggest corporate cover-up of the decade?