Beginning note: I don't own Spirited Away, I'm not making any money off it, and this is all for the funzys.
Ablution - A ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers
Apprehension
She supposed that apprehension was the logical feeling to have when a phantom voice spoke in philosophical double meanings at her, but really all she could muster was a bone weary relief.
"Its you." Was the only real words it seemed she could form, taking a moment for her to regain whatever brain power she seemed to be lacking. "I... The witch Zeniba said you could help us." she finally told the empty space, watching as the hunched form of an old man slowly manifested out of the steam that surrounded them.
"Well that depends; do you need help?"
She bit her lip slightly, watching as he slowly walked toward them. "Kohaku does. These... things touched him and-"
Her speech was abruptly cut off by his reaching for her hands, his feeling somehow smooth despite the calluses and wrinkles she could plainly see. "I know what trials you faced child. I merely ask if you need the help, or if you could use it."
She paused for a moment, trying to determine a difference between the two.
Finally, she spoke again. "I can't do it on my own."
The old man nodded softly, baring for her a toothless smile. "Then come, your friend looks like he could use a soak, and I think I know just what you can do for me in return."
Note: Hey look! It's the River God from the movie! :D And I'm making Brownies; while looking rather cute in the new clothes I picked up at the thrift store for a dollar, if I do say so myself. Now I'm off to Video chat whilst eating more of the batter than I'm actually putting in the molds. Enjoy!