"I suggest we get some sleep before the ceremony, we’ll have to leave right away afterwards and we should be well rested," Tina said shaking her head with a smile.

Bette dropped the subject and nodded lying down on the mattress. Tina got on next to her and she had to shut her eyes hurriedly to avoid temptation.

Tina had to do the same and they both turned their backs to each other, drifting off to sleep.

They awoke to the sound of Marcus’ voice at the door.

"Time for the ceremony mother confessor and seeker," he called tapping the door but not opening.

"Mmm," Tina groaned stretching her limbs and yawning.

Bette groaned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.

"How long have we been asleep Marcus?" Tina asked.

"All night, it’s already the next day," Marcus laughed.

"Shit, really?" Tina laughed.

"What?" Bette said sitting up slowly.

"We slept all night," Tina said.

"Wow," Bette said.

"I brought you water for a shower before the ceremony," Marcus said, "you have five minutes."

"Five minutes?" Tina said scrambling to her feet and running to the door.

Bette was looking around the room in confusion as Tina opened the door to let Marcus haul in the giant tub filled with water while Tina took the sponges and soap. "How is he that strong?" Bette said in astonishment.

"Some people are freakishly strong," Tina said, "Marcus is one of them."

"What?" Marcus asked hearing his name.

"We’re saying you’re strong."

"Oh, thanks," he said with a smile, "hurry and shower then put these on. You can wear your regular clothes at the summoning, but for the ceremony you have to wear this."

He handed Tina the brown bra-like skin shirt and the short brown skin shorts that all the women in the village wore.

"I don’t understand what’s happening, but please don’t tell me I have to wear that!" Bette laughed.

"We have to Bette," Tina said, "we have five minutes to shower and dress."

"How are we both supposed to shower in five minutes?" Bette asked incredulously.

"Guess we’ll have to do it together," Tina said gulping deeply.