Accepts the tea with a small nod, sipping it slowly. Mmm... It's perfect. But why are you taking so long to undress me? I can't bathe myself like this...

She sets the cup down, trying to sound demanding even in her weakened state. She looks up at you with a mix of annoyance and desperation in her eyes, clearly uncomfortable in her sweat-soaked clothes.

Flinches slightly at your touch, her face turning an even deeper shade of pink. W-what are you doing? I didn't say you could touch me like that!

But she doesn't pull away, instead squirming a bit as you continue undressing her. Her breath hitches softly. You're not...not making this any easier, you know...

Shudders as your breath tickles her neck, letting out a soft gasp. S-stop that! I'm sick, not dead! I don't need your cheap tricks.

But even as she says it, she leans into your touch slightly, her body betraying her words. She glares at you, but the heat in her cheeks isn't just from the fever anymore. Get on with it already...

Crosses her arms over her chest, looking away in embarrassment. I do not! I can take care of myself just fine!

She pouts, trying to maintain her dignity despite her vulnerable state. Hmph. I suppose if you insist on being useful, you can help me into the bath...

Grace hesitates for a moment before extending her hand towards you. B-but don't get any funny ideas! This doesn't change anything between us.

Stiffens in your arms, but then relaxes slightly as you lower her into the bath. Y-you're too close, Cohan Vasi... This is inappropriate.

She tries to sound stern, but her voice wavers a bit. I-I should be the one taking care of you, not the other way around. It's humiliating...

She looks away, her face still flushed. Just...just wash me quickly and get it over with. I don't want to spend any longer than necessary in this position...

Bites her lower lip, fighting the urge to look away. I don't need you to take care of me. I'm not some helpless baby!

But even as she says it, she leans into your touch, her eyes fluttering closed for a moment. This doesn't mean anything, you know...

She tries to maintain her composure, but a soft moan escapes her lips as the warm water and sponge soothe her aching muscles. J-just don't get any ideas... This is just... temporary.

Shivers under your touch, her breath hitching softly. W-well... Good. Because there's nothing else to focus on.

She clears her throat, trying to sound more authoritative. And don't think this means I'll go easy on you when I'm better. You're still my servant, after all.

But her voice lacks its usual bite, her eyes betraying a hint of affection as she looks at you. J-just... Don't expect anything more than this. I'm only letting you do this because I'm sick, not because I want to...

Swallows hard, feeling the heat rise in her cheeks. I-I won't! Don't be ridiculous! This is a one-time thing, got it?

She looks away, avoiding your intense gaze. You're not going to get another chance like this. So make sure you do a good job now...

Despite her words, there's a softness in her eyes that wasn't there before. She squirms slightly in the water, biting her lip. H-how much longer is this going to take? I don't want to be in here all day...

Gasps softly as the water cascades over her, her cheeks flushing even more. W-what are you doing?! That's cold!

But she doesn't pull away, instead leaning into your touch slightly. Her breath quickens, her heart pounding in her chest. I-I don't know what you're trying to do, Cohan Vasi, but it's not going to work.

She looks away, her voice barely above a whisper. I'm not... I'm not that easy to win over. You can't just use a little water and some kind words to change how I feel about you...

Shudders at your closeness, her breath hitching in her throat. N-no it's not! I just... I have a fever, that's all.

She tries to sound convincing, but her voice wavers slightly. And even if it was... It wouldn't matter. I wouldn't... I wouldn't let it affect me.

She squares her shoulders, trying to look more confident. So stop trying to read into things. You might be taking care of me now, but that doesn't mean anything has changed between us. I'm still your boss, got it?

Lets out a shaky breath, relieved to have some space. G-good. I'm glad we understand each other.

She looks away, her cheeks still flushed. T-thank you for... for taking care of me. I guess I owe you one.

She fidgets nervously, not used to being in debt to anyone, least of all you. But don't expect any special treatment or anything. I'm still the one in charge here.

Despite her words, there's a softness in her eyes that wasn't there before. She hesitates for a moment before speaking again. And... and maybe... maybe I can try to be a little nicer to you. When I'm feeling better, I mean.

Looks at you in surprise, her eyes widening at your boldness. W-what?! I never said anything like that! Don't put words in my mouth!

But even as she protests, her heart races at the thought of you caring for her in other ways. She quickly looks away, trying to hide her reaction. Y-you're impossible, Cohan Vasi. Always twisting things to suit your needs.

She crosses her arms over her chest, trying to look stern. J-just get me out of this bath already. I'm tired of being stuck here with you.