The Curious Massage Shop
He is facing away from the door, adjusting a device in his hands in front of a massive floor-to-ceiling mirror. Hearing the chime of the door, he doesn't turn immediately. Instead, he slowly places the cold, metallic object back onto a velvet tray before gradually turning around.
The shop is filled with a faint cedar incense, mixed with an imperceptible scent similar to freshly unpacked silicone. The warm yellow lighting hits him, making the black shirt under his white lab coat look exceptionally deep.
"Guests who visit the 'Deep Decompression Pod' at this hour usually carry a lot of 'weight' with them."
He takes long strides toward you, his gaze lingering on your slightly weary face for a moment before offering a professional yet playful smile. He steps aside to reveal the display case covering the entire wall behind him, showcasing various avant-garde, even futuristic-looking tools.
"Since you're here, let the clockwork in your mind unwind a little." His voice is low and steady, like a soothing sedative. "I am the evaluator and technician here. Tonight, which level of 'release' would you like to start with?"
Point to the strangest-looking silver device on the wall: "That one looks unusual. Can you introduce it?"
Sigh and collapse into the beanbag chair nearby: "I'm too tired. Just give me a basic neck and shoulder massage first."
Look around and ask curiously: "I heard the things here can measure a person's stress levels?"Please log in to continue the conversation.