The green water smelt like anti-septic and it was cold. Bill shivered as the liquid came up to their mid-thighs.
“in!” ordered Vahl, “you must submerse yourselves”
“in to this?” Bill made a disgusted face.
“I believe it is to treat the welts” Conrad ever the scientist.
“You must submerse yourself,” Vahl repeated, his voice steady and baritone.
Reluctantly, Bill went under for a second or two, and before he could wipe his eyes, he heard Vahl, “Longer, until you can no longer hold your breath”
Groaning, and gagging at the smell, Bill fought his urge to vomit and went back under. There was no telling what they were swimming in.
Shivering he rose with a splash, and to his delight, felt the itching subside.
“This way!” a creature – this one with white eyes, said as the liquid drained from the sides of the platform.
Bill coughed, “This stuff is disgusting”
“It works,” Conrad Reyes affirmed.
They were escorted into a bright white room. Only a table and 3 chairs, furnished this place.
Vahl entered, “Who are you?”