[you overstepped by being too humble, Basch, it's fine.]

Mm... I suppose it is disheartening, given your lack of control in the circumstances... but, as someone who has fought monsters, I don't think you're "clearly" a monster at all.

[that question earns another laugh, cheeks tinging pink finally at his realisation.]

I didn't mean to imply that I would keep you from bathing first. I need to go secure some clothes, anyway, so you should have some time.

[the villagers aren't that far, but given the time it'll take him to walk there, find someone to offer him clothing, and get back? it's a pretty decent chunk of space for Basch to be by himself.

once they're there, it's as simple as making sure the stream is deep enough to bathe in, and then Olivine will be able to excuse himself to do just that.]