Since she was going to share a bed with Astrid, the head maid, ever mindful of noble etiquette, naturally couldn't continue wearing her everyday maid uniform.
Not only had the long journey exposed her to wind and dust, which might soil the bedding, but the outer fabric of the maid dress itself was unsuitable for touching the princess's fair and delicate skin. No matter how one looked at it, she needed a change of attire.
Back in her room, Elise selected a soft, pale-blue nightgown along with other garments, then pushed open the princess's bedroom door and entered the adjacent washroom designated solely for the princess's bathing.
Normally she came in here as a personal maid to clean, but today she was the one using the bathing facilities. Glancing at the single bathtub nestled against the wall, Elise didn't hesitate. She quickly removed all her clothing and stepped beneath the showerhead, lightly pressing the water-element crystal stone.
