"It was good," he reassures him, setting down his change of clothing on the counter. Without a hint of self-consciousness, he starts unbuttoning his shirt.

"I should be able to handle a bath by myself." So, no, he doesn't need anything.

It doesn't take long at all to finish bathing and put on some cologne. The air of the bathroom is cool on his damp skin, and after a few rapid blinks, Jade feels more awake than he had all day. Cleaner, too, in more ways than one. Confident and self-assured once more, he strolls out of the bathroom, adjusting his shirt as he does.