[Behind the sauna's secret trapdoor is a chute with steep, smooth sides, its tunnel disappearing into the dark below. Looks like it was intended to catch its victims by surprise, thus preventing them from stopping their own fall. Rei has the advantage of not being dropped into the thing, but that doesn't mean he's going to be able to get down it with any manner of decorum... especially while naked. Frankly, he's glad Hijikata isn't here to watch him awkwardly brace himself against the sides to get down there!
Even as he gets further from the sauna, Rei notices that the temperature isn't getting any cooler. Hmm. That's not a great sign, is it. In fact, as the chute levels out and Rei sidesteps its intended right-into-a-mudpit trajectory, the reason for that becomes extremely clear.
That... is a fuckin' fire snake. Oh boy. Luckily it hasn't noticed Rei yet, what with Hijikata having been dumped into People Containment slightly earlier and giving it a hard time. How are you doing over there, buddy????!!!!]
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Even as he gets further from the sauna, Rei notices that the temperature isn't getting any cooler. Hmm. That's not a great sign, is it. In fact, as the chute levels out and Rei sidesteps its intended right-into-a-mudpit trajectory, the reason for that becomes extremely clear.
That... is a fuckin' fire snake. Oh boy. Luckily it hasn't noticed Rei yet, what with Hijikata having been dumped into People Containment slightly earlier and giving it a hard time. How are you doing over there, buddy????!!!!]