While little Maren splashed her fingers through the water, playing, Azure got his tools ready.
He held onto the sponge-like leaf while he stood behind Maren. He stared at her for a while before he slowly approached like a hunter stalking its prey.
Slowly, he took a step with the sponge in his hand, ready to capture Maren and wash her clean. But as he drew closer, Maren suddenly turned.
Their eyes met as he hid the sponge behind him and flashed her a smile. "Hello."
Maren stared at him for a while and then looked around. She was looking for her mummy, but there was no sign of her anywhere.
She stared at Azure again, confused.
Azure slowly approached. "It's time to take your bath... Let's get you cleaned up." He brought out the sponge-like leaf. "It won't hurt or anything. It's going to be fun... So come..."
Little Maren didn't listen. She panicked immediately as she turned and dashed into the water almost instantly.
