Heya! You know, when I post things, often times I'll have a conversation with you all about it and it ends up being something of a game, you know, a bit of playful banter back and forth between us or between my characters and yours . Well, that's what happened here

This is a resulting RP between myself and that features some of the girls from the Sweet Shoppe. It was pretty fun going back and forth to do this between work It also really helped me to develop the personalities of the girls a bit. Putting them in scenarios that make them react was quite a lot of fun and really moved things along in their character growth.

OH! This is rated "mature" for minor suggestive content, but nothing over the top I hope you enjoy it

Thanks a bunch, Mikau! ^_____^






THE PARLOR


"Oh come on, Sweetheart!" Candy whined. "It'll be fun."

"No." the voluptuous shop owner replied, flatly.

"Please!" Tange chimed in, tugging upon the hem of her boss' apron. "It's very relaxing, I hear. Great for the body and the soul."

"No." she returned, again, snatching her apron from her employee's tenacious hold.

"But YOU deserve it!" Candy exclaimed, opting to switch her tactics. If begging didn't work, then perhaps flattery would. "You work so hard everyday, the least you can do is pamper yourself a little."

"I agree!" Tange sang. "No boss in town works as hard as you. If anyone deserves a moment to relax and be treated like a princess it's--"

"Oh come off it, girls." Sweetheart barked. "Honestly! How much thought did either of you put into this?"

"Eh?" the twins mused in their trademark unison.

"Exactly HOW do you think Boomer would react if I told him that I was going out with Candy and Tange to get a FULL BODY MASSAGE!!!?" she roared.

The pair of females regarded their employer blankly for a moment, dumbfounded by the realization of her words. Then, slowly, they turned to exchange glances with each other.

"How did we miss that one?" Candy asked.

"It IS a pretty glaring oversight." Tange agreed.

"I guess asking Sugar is out of the question, too, then."

"That and the fact that she's a virgin. Can you imagine what she would do if some gorgeous guy ran his fingers along her naked body?"

"I think she would die, right there right then!"

"Which means that Sweetheart would have to look for a new hire."

"Hmm..." Candy murmured. "Well, we could ask Mint."

"We could, but she wouldn't say 'yes'. You know how she can get."

"Then I guess that just leaves Plum."

"Plum..." Tange murmured. "You know, I think we can get her to go along if we play this right."

"I think so, too, but we have to--"

"WHATEVER it is that you HAVE to do, you're going to do it OUT of my office!" Sweetheart growled. "Unlike the two of you, I actually have work to do, so get out!"

"Aye aye, Cap'n!" the pair saluted before bouncing out of the room.

A sigh of relief escaped her breast as Sweetheart sank into her office chair and began to tackle the mountain of paperwork that littered her desk. "What a pair...what a pair..." she murmured, yet even as she said it, she couldn't fight the smile that crept onto her face.


Mikau, too, also tackled the paperwork that he received, though most of it was pretty simple, straightforward. The azure fox always kept himself busy and occupied, whenever he did not have a client to attend to. Today, however, he was shortstaffed, as one of the employees had to call in sick, due to a cold, but thankfully, it was still busy, as his employees continued to tend to their clients' needs.

Meanwhile, Vanessa, his gray wolfess receptionist, had just came into the shop, taking a break from her work, leaving an understudy in her stead. Perhaps she was going to purchase a few sweets for her manager? She had the spa's tag onto her vest, signifying where she works.


"PLUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!" a pair of voices called, booming into the employee's off-hour area in the back of the shoppe.

"EEK!" the maiden in question shrieked, dropping strawberry milkshake she had been idly sipping as she enjoyed a moment to relax on the sofa after a hard day's work before setting off for home. But, as usual, the forces of fate were conspiring against her chances to enjoy a peaceful moment. "WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU TWO?!" she roared, leaping to her feet and glaring furiously at the couple.

"Don't make such a fuss, Plum." Tange teased.

"Indeed. What would the customers think if they could hear you shouting like this?" Candy added.

"I don't give a damn what they might think!" she hissed. "You two are--"

"--here to invite you out with us!" Candy finished.

"No." Plum ground out.

"Not this again!" Tange sighed, dramatically. Cheerfully, she skipped over to her co-worker and forcibly sat her back down onto the sofa. "Come on, Plum. We're sorry for surprising you and making you drop your shake."

"We really are." Candy whimpered, sliding onto the couch to sit on the vacant side of the lavender kitten. "We were just excited. We really wanted you to come with us."

Plum sighed. "What is it, then?"

A look of sheer delight plastered itself upon the faces of the twins. "It's a spa, see!" Candy sang, handing the business card which was left by the Mikau. "They pamper you and groom you and...and...and, well, it just sounds like fun, don't you think?"

Silently, Plum perused the writing on the card.

"Please say you'll come, Plum." Tange pleaded. "We'd really love it if you joined us."

"...a spa...?" Plum drawled, her eyes still regarding the card.

"Uh-huh." the pair answered.

"For free?"

"Uh-huh." they chimed, once more.

Silence.

Nervously, Candy and Tange exchanged glances anxious glances as it seemed that Plum was suddenly without the capacity to speak. Like she always did when she was unsettled, Candy twitched her tail. Tange tugged on her ponytail in anticipation for--

"Alright." Plum said at last. "I'll go."

Once again, there was silence.

...but, only for an instant before the twins exploded in riotous cheers, pummeling Plum with excited pounces and tickles. At that moment, Plum began to wonder if she hadn't just gotten herself into a heap of trouble.

Vanessa started to browse the shop, to see what she wanted to buy. She has a general idea of what to buy, and who to buy it for, her heart set on wanting to make a purchase. Gathering a few goodies that she deemed would make a get-well present for her ill co-worker, she arrived to the counter, pressing the bell, requesting service.

Mikau had just called his previous mentor, who is now an employee of his spa, into the office, for yet another lesson in giving a foot massage, which she did so, quite well, rather, as he was making sure to pamper those luscious feet quite well. Little did he know, though, that those foot massage and pampering lessons, would soon pay off fully, to take his skills to the ultimate field test.


Though it took a while, a large part of the time consumed by both Candy and Tange dragging Plum along the way, the trio of girls arrived at spa and stepped inside.

"Ah, where should we go?" Tange asked.

"How about the reception desk." Plum answered, matter-of-factly.

"Oh yeah..." Tange chuckled, sticking her tongue out in embarrassment.

"Silly girl!" Candy teased, hopping onto her friend's back to tickle her with gusto. Tange resisted valiantly, but in the end she found herself sprawled on the ground under the mercy of Candy's relentless fingers.

"WILL YOU TWO KNOCK IT OFF!" Plum growled, stomping her foot angrily on the ground. "We are in public! Act like you have SOME decency! I knew I should have never come with you!" she bit out, stalking back to the entrance.

"NO WAIT!" Candy yelped, jumping to her feet with a cat's grace.

"WE'RE SORRY!" Tange cried, not even a heartbeat away from her twin and hard on Plum's heels.


Somehow, Vanessa had found herself returned to the spa with the girls in tow, carrying her purchased items she picked up at the sweet shoppe, back to her reception desk. Right at that moment, Mikau had just stepped out of his office, curious as to know what the commotion was all about, at the front entrance. Vanessa paid it no mind, though, hoping her manager would take care of the rowdy trio.

"What's going on out here?" came his voice, looking down at the three felines, his strong, muscular athletic form towering over Tange and Candy.


Candy and Tange had just managed to grab either of Plum's arms when the manager was upon them.

"Ah..." Candy muttered.

"Eh..." Tange echoed.

"Oi..." Plum groaned. "You both got us into this, so you'd better get us out." she decided, snatching her arms from the pair.

"You're so cold, Plum." Candy whispered. "Tange...?" she whispered to the other cat.

"Ah...umm..." Tange began, tapping her foot, nervously, "we were given this" she continued, handing him the business card, "at work and...so...we're heeeeere!" she sang, managing to sound more confident than she actually was.


He gazes at that card momentarily; he had been at the place earlier today, which explains his receptionist being there as well. Looking at the back, he sees the special coupon printed on the back. Some of his cards had coupons on the back; others are just plain. He then smiled, looking over at the three, with a soft glitter in his violet eyes.

"Oh yes, this," he said softly, "Which is originally meant for your manager; however, I think I may be able to make an exception and give one of you my services, while two others can help you relax fully in a massage." He pauses a moment, looking over at the trio. "Hmmm, who should I take..." he examines them very carefully, eyes, hair, body, legs, arms, hands, and of course, feet.


"Who should you take?" Tange repeated.

"Are you going to split us up?" Candy asked, her expression one of pure surprise.

Plum, for her part, stood with her back to the others and her arms folded across her inviting bosom. She was all but ready to walk out on this whole fiasco. WHY had she agreed to come along with Candy and Tange? Escapades with the two of them together was never a good thing for her.


Looking over at Plum first, he decided to make the offer for free to all three of them. "Your masseur shall be Ninetales Desertfox," he said to Plum, already deciding on it. She then walked over to Plum, nodding to her with a cheerful smile.

He then returned over to Candy and Tange. "Yes, you two shall be separated, as your next masseur is a male Ninetales, much like this woman, from Spain," he grins over at them, "Leaving the third to be with me." He flashes a wink.


Plum turned to face her masseur, pleased to find that her attending person was female. At least she would be comfortable and since he had said that they would be divided, she would be assured peace. Quietly, she returned the smile that Ninetales offered her and introduced herself. "My name is Plum. Pleased to meet you."

Meanwhile, the twins simply regarded Mikau with wide-eyed interest, appearing much more innocent than they actually were.


Ninetales nodded softly to Plum. "Likewise. I'm Ninetales, and I'll be your masseur today. If you'll come with me, please," she smiled, tails flicking individually. Such graceful beauty, this female is, and she soon left with Plum in her care.

At that moment, his next masseur came, also a Ninetales, except this one was male, looking quite fancy himself, even though he wears a simple pair of shorts, wanting to see the two lovely twins for himself, as Mikau looks over the twins very carefully, wanting to make sure he selects the best masseurs for the girls. His next masseur wore a simple necklace as well, with his workplace's affiliation and his name on it, written "Miguel Luis". Again, Mikau looks them over, examining their bodies further.

"Hmm, a twin pair, both of which are very playful," he hums, getting a closer look at both their rears, hips, feet, his three tails flicking to and fro.


Smiling elegantly, Plum followed as Ninetales bade her.

"Is it just me," Tange whispered, none too quietly, to her comrade, "or are these fellows eying us up and down like pieces of meat?"

"No, I feel like that, too." Candy returned, her whisper as loud as her near twin's.

"Now what do you think about that?"

"I don't know, it's kind of exciting."

"You think so?"

"Maybe a little." she giggled.


Ninetales led Plum to her massage room, where it would virtually be soundproof. As Plum was her customer, she'd wanted to ensure that she shall comply with her requests as to where she wants to be rubbed, as well as other types of rubs.

Mikau soon raised himself, standing right in front of the two, and nodded to Miguel, who in turn, nodded right back, the two fellows had finally come to a final decision of their destined masseurs. Miguel approaches Tange slowly, his form quite charming.

"La senorita, you shall be my client," the Spaniyard said in a smooth, charming tone of his voice, leaving the blue fox with Candy.

"And you shall be mine," he winks.


"Eh?" Tange cooed. "Muchas gracias, señor." she purred with a perfect Spanish accent. "A dondé vamos?" she asked, folding her arms pertly behind her back and strolling forward.

Candy gave a chuckle. Her friend loved languages and never hesitated to show off her skill whenever there was an opportunity to do so. She smiled up at the fella who announced that he would be her attendant and gleefully took his arm, wrapping her small hands about it. "We'll just see who shall be whose!" she purred.


Miguel saw that his client was able to speak Spanish as well as he, and gave a soft-hearted chuckle, guiding her to his massage quarters. "To my massage room, is where we go," he replied softly, soon leading her to a door, with his name marked on the plaque. He had hoped she won't mind his sheer playfulness when he massages.

Mikau, meanwhile, chuckled himself, letting his hand give Candy a gentle pat on the head, followed by a simple ear-scratch thereafter, wondering just what it is the young, springy feline has in store for him, and he could easily use his psychic senses to scan what she's thinking, if he really wanted to. He didn't. "Mm, if you'll come with me, then," he murred, escorting her to his massage quarters, just down the hall, making it the most private of massage rooms.


"Wonderful." Tange sighed with content, continuing along the trek until they arrived at the door. "What wonders await beyond the expanse of the shrouded alcove?" she whispered with feigned awe.

Candy's ear twitched when Mikau touched it. She didn't mind the caress. If she did, she certainly wouldn't have come to such a place as this. "As you wish." she chirped when he beckoned her to follow.


The door opens with a simple twist of the knob, Miguel allowing her in first. Charming and polite? Tange would be in for quite a relaxing surprise if she wanted a further massage, but that was for her to decide upon. Each room was quite soundproof, and his room had a few neatly arranged pictures on the wall, most of them being scenery. His massage table laid in the center, and a soft scent of pinewood was present.

From down the hallway, Mikau led her, allowing her to see the gorgeous backside he offers as a view, his three tails swaying as he walks, wings keeping closed, until they arrived to his quarters. It was very spacious, as he opens the door - there was a massage table, as well as a cozy sofa, a pole, and of course, cupboards to keep his massage supplies in. Classy! She'd be in for a good quality massage. And the soft, pleasing scent of tropical was filled.


Tange strode into her room, surveying the enclosure with curious eye. She strolled over to the table and allowed her fingers to gloss over its surface, admirably, before she hopped atop it and sat. "So, what shall I do now?"

Entering the room with Mikau, Candy touched her finger to her chin and absorbed the sanctuary she had found herself within. "My..." she murmured. "It smells like...the Caribbean in here." she decided, softly.


There was a window at the very top of the room, which leads outside. No one would be able to see inside, thankfully, as Miguel slowly closes, and locks, the door behind him. He examines her body once more, seeing it was uncovered, and he smiles some. "I offer high quality services," he responds, "Perhaps you'd like a full body massage, or if there is a specific area that you need rubbed, I may." He pauses, flashing a soft grin. "And then, there are 'special' services, if you wish to learn about them," he added.

"Well, more like the tropics, but that works, too," he chuckles, also closing and locking the door behind him, allowing her to examine the area as much as she wishes, his eyes stealing glances to her feet. "So, do you have a general idea of how you want your massage?" he asks, "I offer fine quality services, and would be happy to massage where you like, how you like... unless if you're willing to learn about... shall we say, special, services."

A thoughtful expression kissed Tange's features. "Well, I've never had a full body massage, so I think that's what I'd like." she announced. "Oh? What special services do you offer?" she asked, curiously.

"I honestly haven't been to either." Candy admitted. "The Caribbean, the Tropics, it's all the same to me." she added with a shrug before launching herself onto the table. "Eh? Special services? What would those be?" she asked, dubiously.


Miguel approaches her, giving her a good closeup view of his lower half. "This place... we do offer tender services... and our special services... they are erotic, if you will, to bring out sensual energies within. Would you like that?" came his sweet, charming question, letting himself browse through the oils he has.

Mikau, too, approaches his client, from where her feet laid out. He always had a constant jones for feet and other footpaws, letting them rest upon his thighs. "Erotic services," he winks, "Interactive type, to let the customer interact with the masseur."


Sitting nimbly on the edge of the table, Tange blinked, looking rather dumbfounded at the fella who propositioned her for more pleasurable escapades. Normally she liked a guy who knew what he wanted and didn't make any bones about it, but this was different. This person was a professional and offered his "services" to everyone who walked through the door. She wasn't any different than any other person who entered this room.

"Uh...I appreciate the offer, but I assure you I need no help releasing my 'erotic energies'." she returned, sweetly. "Gracias, pero no gracias."

Candy blanched beneath her fur. Oddly, she had thought that a full body massage might be erotic, but the idea of actually engaging the masseur in this way left her feeling uneasy. If you had a tumble with your handler, it was supposed to be a thing that just...happened! You didn't plan it out!

Looking away, nervously, Candy smiled and said, "Ah...no thank you. I'd really rather not."


With a soft chuckle, Miguel nodded some, wanting to make sure she was okay, but if she were to accept, she'd be his first customer to enjoy erotic services, yet he nodded casually. "Very well," he responded, "If you decide later on, I will see what I will do."

Mikau pouted slightly, hoping to bring out new energies from her body, yet his mind still seems to see her thoughts, without suspicion. If she were to engage with her masseur, she'd definitely be relaxed, her feet especially. "Alright then, if you change your mind during the session, let me know," he said softly, burning a fresh stick of incense, the soft scent of aphrodisiac released within, and soon brings out a bottle of his homemade massage oil.


"No need to worry on that count." Tange promised, reclining on the table. "Now, let's just do this thing." purred.

"Uh...sure." Candy mumbled, making herself comfortable on the table.


Soon, Miguel selected a right bottle of massage oil that many felines would agree upon... lightly scented tuna fish oil, with a hint of catnip. This was one time he's of the canine breed, as catnip wouldn't do him much. With the cap opening with a slight pop, he lets the scent gently waft into the room.

Mikau goes for a different oil - tropic sea breeze. He was always a big fan of the tropics, as it reminds him of his previous adventuring days. He opens the cap, letting the scent waft as well.


Tange's nose twitched. Did she smell tuna? Was he having lunch? A frown gently creased her brow. What was going on? "Umm..." she murmured, "what are you doing?"

Candy enjoyed the scent that filtered through the room. It was pleasing without being overpowering. It was...nice.


Padding next to her, he merely chuckled, looking over to her. "Selecting an oil for the massage," he replied, "I am intending to use this scent for you, unless you seek a different one." He shows her the massage oil, which he plans to use.

Soon, Mikau let the oil into his hands, not too much, nor too little, but just right, to coat her body evenly, as his hands now make contact with her shoulders, near her neck.

Immediately, Tange put up her hands to stop the other. "I would select another. Smelling like tuna and catnip is an invitation for some guy to maul me!" she pointed out. "I'd have to beat them off with a big stick. I'd be a walking meal. No thank you! Don't you have something that smells like...I don't know...flowers or something?" she suggested.

Candy submitted to the massage and relaxed.


Miguel nodded. "Flowers... yes, that I do," he said, putting it away, and pulls out a few bottles, all with flowered scents, giving her a choice as to which one she wants. "You may choose."

Mikau lets Candy relax, his pressure gentle, yet firm, as he scents her as well, with the oil, his tails flicking easily to and fro, smiling, rubbing carefully.


"Ah, much better!" Tange praised, sniffing the proffered bottles. "Hmm..." she murmured, perusing the viles, "this one." she decided, pointing out her selection.


Miguel nodded, seeing the wildflower scent, and puts away the others. "This? Good choice, I shall ensure you are scented as sweet as your body," he smiles, getting ready to use it. He hoped his manager is treating the other client well.


Tange had no complaints to that end. At least she wouldn't have to worry about walking down the street, smelling as a fine and enticing gourmet meal. Reclining against the table, she made herself comfortable and awaited the delights soon to befall her.


The massages continued on. Mikau works his way down slowly, with a towel softly placed over Candy's rear, strong, slender fingers working her back now, around the shoulder blades, and then some. "My my... you've got lots of tension there," he said, "All that work must be tough."

Soon, Miguel tips the bottle upside down, letting the cooling sensation of the massage oil ease onto her back. Ice cold, to the touch, it was, and yet, he spread it around enough for a perfect coating, soon his skilled hands worked their way, from the lower back, first, in reverse compared to Mikau's.


"Yes, it can be demanding." Candy agreed on a sigh, completely at ease as the massage continued.

Tange remained relaxed and quiet as the massage ensued. She had nothing much to say, but then, when she was relaxing, she usually didn't.


"You've certain chose a right time to be relaxed," he smiles, letting his hands work like magic, "Perhaps I should offer my services for everyone in your shop." He didn't want to use his magic quite yet, so he lets it all be natural.

While Miguel worked hard, he ensured his massages were deep, yet careful, careful, yet firm, as he begins working on Tange. His tails rested quietly, letting the soft, flowery scent fill his nose with such peaceful bliss.

Meanwhile, Ninetales was almost done with Plum's massage, now working very steadily on those feet of hers. Her eyes gazed down, amazed at how cute those feet of hers are, and smiled softly; sure, hers are quite beautiful and very stylish, but she can never forget that they can look cute, too.


"Mmm..." Candy murmured, her eyes shut and chin resting on her crossed arms. "Honestly, I don't think the others would go for something like this, except maybe Mint. But even there, your chances of getting her to do something like this are quite slim."


Oftentimes, naughty thoughts enter his mind, but he put them off almost immediately, wanting to keep his mind on the job. He was already at her middle back section, eyes stealing glances to her feet every now and then. "Ah, I see... well, you're always welcome to come by anytime for a massage," he smiles.


"Thank you." she murmured, sleepily.


He often thought about those other girls at the shop, looking like they could use a massage as well. With her back finished, he moves down to work on her thighs, working sensually, as the scent of sea breeze and aphrodisiac enter his nose.


Ever so gently, Candy began to purr in her sleep.


The teasing scents toy with Mikau, but he kept his mind on his job regardless, and thus he worked, relaxing Candy's muscles. He smiles, listening to her sleeping purr.

As for Ninetales, she finalizes the massage to Plum's toes, finishing up now. The purple kitty would have a fully rejuvenated body and relaxed feet. "There, we're all done," she smiles.


Stretching a bit, as cats do, Plum flexed her no longer bunched muscles and slid from the table. "My thanks." she said, praising the other woman for her talents with those two words. "I feel wonderful."


She gives Plum her business card, which has her contact information, as well as the spa, hoping that Plum would be a repeat customer one day. "I'm very happy to be of service to you," she murrs happily, flicking her tails each.


"Thank you." Plum said as she accepted the card. "I will be sure to recommend you to my friends." she said, bowing just a bit as took her leave. "Have a good day." she said as she departed the room.


Ninetales nodded and smiled, watching Plum make her exit. "Please come back soon!" she said cheerfully. A few other massage therapists passed by Plum as well, one being an angelic three-tailed female arctic kitsune, who gave a passing smile to Plum.

Mikau continued on, meanwhile, the two mixed scents were still toying with him, even to the point where a slight bulge showed up in his jeans. However, he's doing well to not pay attention to it, as he neared Candy's lovely feet now, finishing up with her legs.


The sun's warming rays felt nice against the skin beneath her lavender fur. She stretched once again, reaching for the sun as she did. "Hmm, I wonder where Tange and Candy are." she murmured aloud. "Ah well, they'll be along soon enough." she decided and walked the distance to a nearby park. Finding a bench, she sat, reading a novel while she waited for the others to finish up.

Tange was feeling as relaxed as one could be, yet she knew her massage was nearing its end as she had been thoroughly handled. Perhaps she would return someday, but for now, she was growing hungry and ready to take her leave.

Like Tange, Candy was beginning to feel the stirs of hunger upon her and awoke as her massage was also nearing its end.


Like both of them, Miguel, too, started to grow in hunger, and he has quite a penchant for a fresh roast beef sandwich. Perhaps he'll take his manager with him, or maybe he'll escort Tange. Massage therapist drew near finish, working firmly upon the toes of the adorable little kitty girl.

Mikau, meanwhile, fully ignores his urges, overcome by hunger as it approaches, working on those sweet, sweet feet, almost completing his massage. And afterwards, it'd be time for a supper break.

Wrapping up the massage now, Miguel completes his hard working task to relaxing Tange, allowing her to get up now, offering a hand in doing so, to help her up. "We are complete," he smiled.

Mikau gingerly lifts Candy's feet right up towards his fox muzzle, giving each of her toes a friendly little kiss, and settles them down, offering a hand to help her off the table. "Mm, we're done," he spoke.


"Thank you." Tange said, slipping off the table with ease. She had to admit, she did feel much nicer after her treatment. Perhaps she would visit again, some day. But right now...

"Well, I'd better go find Candy and Plum. It was a pleasure meeting you." she chirped, smiling at the male before ducking out of the room in search of her "twin".

"Oh, thank you so much." Candy sang, hopping off the table. "That was very nice even without your...special services." she added, cheekily. "I'm so glad I came. Perhaps another time I'll stop by. Thank you very much." she smiled before gliding out of the room.

"TANGE!" she cheered as she spotted the other female emerging from her room.

"CANDY!" she cried, galloping over to embrace the girl as though it had been years since she had seen her last as opposed to only a handful of minutes. "I'm starved! Wanna find Plum and get some food?"

"YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!" Candy cried, dramatically, then erupted in a bout of laughter, joined by Tange. "Let's go!" she cheered and together they left the establishment in search of Plum and a good meal.


The two males met with each other after they left. "Wanna go grab some roast beef sandwiches for dinner, Miguel?" Mikau asked.

Miguel grinned. "Si, senor, let us indulge in the delicious food that is Arby's," he murred. Mikau nodded in agreement, and soon, the two massage therapists wiped their hands clean with their towels, and headed for the fast food place.