Grand Lord BungleFic
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I have a question about medieval inns.
Here's the situation: protagonist and female friend are staying in the same room. They have feelings for each other but for several good reasons nothing is happening. That may seem awkward but these particular characters wouldn't see it that way.
He really needs a few minutes by himself to figure out some key elements of the mystery. The trouble is that he also needs to talk to her briefly to learn an important piece of information.
I have him come into the room and find her already asleep. He's just been in a battle so he's covered in mud. The most logical thing for him to do at this point would be to bathe and change clothes. This, of course, would give him the time alone to think.
My main question is this: Would medieval inns even HAVE a washroom (I suspect not but I thought I should ask)? If so would there be anything for bathing? (A bucket of water? An old metal tub?)
As it currently stands, he gets an idea about the mystery, then dresses quickly and runs to wake her up. After a brief conversation she goes back to sleep. He lies awake and finally works everything out in his mind.
Sorry if this post is a mess. This section has been driving me insane for more than a week now so I'm desperate.
Here's the situation: protagonist and female friend are staying in the same room. They have feelings for each other but for several good reasons nothing is happening. That may seem awkward but these particular characters wouldn't see it that way.
He really needs a few minutes by himself to figure out some key elements of the mystery. The trouble is that he also needs to talk to her briefly to learn an important piece of information.
I have him come into the room and find her already asleep. He's just been in a battle so he's covered in mud. The most logical thing for him to do at this point would be to bathe and change clothes. This, of course, would give him the time alone to think.
My main question is this: Would medieval inns even HAVE a washroom (I suspect not but I thought I should ask)? If so would there be anything for bathing? (A bucket of water? An old metal tub?)
As it currently stands, he gets an idea about the mystery, then dresses quickly and runs to wake her up. After a brief conversation she goes back to sleep. He lies awake and finally works everything out in his mind.
Sorry if this post is a mess. This section has been driving me insane for more than a week now so I'm desperate.