The Asset's quarters were better than a cell, though perhaps not by much: sparse furnishings and no personal touches, but everything was clean and kept well. Aside from the bed the space contained a desk and chair and a dresser, and not much else. The bathroom was similarly sparse but had plenty of clean towels on a shelf outside the shower stall. The Asset made a mental note to request double accommodations, as even adding a cot would cramp the space. Pierce would likely decide what he was allowed.

"I encourage you to try hard," he answered. "That I have charge of you is in your favor. Other trainers would not be so patient."

A shrug followed the question; he didn't need to be so strict as to define a hygiene schedule. "If you wish it. I would recommend a hotter water setting if your muscles are still sore. Do you have any food allergies that I need to know about?"