The sound of the door opening, though, had her waking up a lot quicker. “Elisabeth Washington, you must wake so we may begin to prepare you. There is not much time and much to accomplish so please awaken and join us. No, over there, please, Marya. Yes, that will work.” “Are you Danykia?” she asked the beautiful Droushanian woman standing before her. “I’m awake,” she said softly and rolled from the bed. She smiled at the woman and took in a deep breath. “Okay, now what? I have no idea what I am doing. I have no idea what to expect, so will you please help me understand what will be happening?” “Yes, I am Danykia,” she said. “And yes, I will tell you the plan for the day while the others finish getting everything ready. We will speak here in case you are easily embarrassed, though you will have to learn not to be with our males. Sit,” she ordered. When they were both seated, Danykia began to explain the process. “We will be preparing you for the ritual. This includes removal of body hair or shaping it to a pleasing manner.
