[ IV nods, then noses at Chris's stomach before lifting his head again and standing up with some effort. ]

C'mon, aniki...

[ A tendril extends to urge Chris up as IV climbs slowly into the tub and sinks down into the warm water with a long groan of contentment.

(his muscles were aching from the activity and the changes to his body but the water eases the ache so nicely, relaxes him until he looks almost as drugged and content as Chris) ]

It feels so good...