Dorian did as he was instructed, bathing first one hand then the other in the warm water. He had to admit, this was a new experience even for him. He used to have his nails trimmed when he went to the barbers, certainly not as lavish as this, but there had been no need since the picture had been painted. Nevertheless, the experience was very relaxing. He certainly needed something after the "massage" which had turned out to be anything but relaxing.
"I think perhaps just a clean manicure today," he said after deliberating for a moment. "I have to work tonight, and I'm not sure a place like The Velvet Room would appreciate their pianist experimenting with polishes." Whatever polishes were.