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WHO: Illya Kuryakin and Gaby Teller
WHEN: 226412.12
WHERE: A spa on Risa
SUMMARY: Spending some time in a Russian sauna, like you do
WARNINGS: TBD


This planet really did have everything.

While it wasn't strictly called a banya, one of the spas on Risa had a room that was very similar to a Russian sauna. The interior was made of wood, and though the steam wasn't produced by the traditional firewood, it was close enough that nobody would be able to tell otherwise. Illya sat down on one of the long wooden benches and let the steam roll over him as he waited for Gaby to join him. He was completely naked aside from the towel around his waist, as that was how one was supposed to experience the sauna. He couldn't remember the last time that he had been to a banya. The relaxation would probably do him good.

There was even a bucket of veniks, or tree branch broom massagers, sitting on the floor. The leaves didn't look like that of a traditional birch tree, but Illya figured that beggars couldn't be choosers in outer space. Gaby would probably enjoy hitting him with them.

Outside of the sauna room was a small private pool of cold water for them to dip into after they had worked up a sweat. All in all, while not an exact replica, a very close experience to the traditional Russian banya. Illya was very pleased.