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Rainy out there, isn't it? Did you travel far to reach us tonight?

Well, we'll have you wrapped up nice and cozy in no time. Let's get you checked in,

and then we can start your first treatment and give you a chance to relax. Does that sound

good? Let me go take a look at the booking system for you. What was the name?

Wonderful. We have you booked in for a candlelit massage, followed by a hot stone treatment

and a facial. Now you're all checked in. Here is your complimentary rope and some of our

fluffiest slippers with a fresh pair of winter socks, of course. If you want to head into

the room on the left at the end of the hall, I'll be there in just a moment to get you

started. Make yourself comfortable. I'll just finish up here whilst you get yourself

sorted. Well then, it looks like you're all ready to get started. You're already

glowing with relaxation. If you would be so kind as to gently lie down on your front,

then we can go ahead and begin. I'm going to start with some massage. I'm going to

start with some massage oil. This one is infused with lavender, which I'm sure you can

already smell. The plant oil is designed to soothe your skin, but the scent will also calm

your senses. I'm just going to rub it all over your back around the

and into the base of your spine using my hands like so.

It can be a little cold at first but it should warm up once we get going in a moment.

I'm going to take a minute to light the candles and dim the overhead lights now.

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