You too? I think Law's the only one who isn't in this city at the moment.
I'm okay. And Hootle is too! I've been recovering from some burns that I got when fighting in Kiichpan, and some reading from books they let me borrow from the library so I have a better idea of what's going on.
I'm very glad to hear you're both well. Please let me know if you require any further healing.
Coatepec appears to have become popular overnight. I wonder if everyone is simply trying to get as far away from Kiichpan as possible, or there's another reason for this... convergence.
I mean to stake out the library as well. There is so much to be learned. I plan to start at one end of the library and finish at the other.
Was your hair singed off? Oh no... how terrible is the damage? I know wigs are very fashion-forward here, perhaps we could find you something pretty and beaded until it's grown back in.
In person? A month ago or so? With everything that's happened my concept of time has been less than reliable as of late.
Kiichpan feels both like yesterday and forever ago.
Just down one side. There's a little scarring now, mostly all healed up thanks to Shionne, but it shouldn't be too noticeable once it grows back. A wig seems a bit much for that...But why would there be beading?
Oh. Okay. Well.
I don't remember that. At all. I don't have any memories of this place prior to four/five days before everything happened in Kiichpan. Law found me just after I'd gotten to Coba, and we confused each other for like a good 30 minutes before realising what was wrong. Right now, we think it's something to do with the incense. We just don't know how or why it's affected my memory the way it has.
No matter where humans exist, they will always feel the need to express themselves with fashion. For the people here, that's braiding and beads of varying complexity and value.
That's strange indeed. It's likely an unusual side-effect of the incense. In some ways, I wish I didn't remember much of what has transpired here, but there's a difference in choosing to forget and having your memories taken from you.
Wow! I haven't really seen much of that yet, but I guess that's because most of the medics keep their hair covered. Are you getting braids or beads yourself?
I wasn't sure if Law had passed that bit on yet, but I wanted to make sure everyone heard it from me, too. It's one of the things I want to look up about the incense in the library here. I, if I had the choice, I absolutely wouldn't want to forget. Even if Kiichpan was...
[ A pause, ink staining the page as she looks for a comparison. ]
as bad as Niez.
[ If only because she hadn't reached Ganath Haros yet. ]
I have yet to decide. At the moment, I'm still trying to decide if I should allow my hair to grow or have it cut. My last coiffeur was with me for over ten years and knew my hair better than their own, to trust another is almost a betrayal.
Curls require a special touch, and I'm rather tender-headed. I've heard braiding can be quite painful for the first few days.
You're a brave girl, and I should hardly be surprised. If I come across anything interesting in my readings regarding memories I will be sure to let you know.
Go figure you had someone to take care of that. I just used to cut mine with scissors when it got too long to wear safely in the cold.
Well, in that case, why don't you invest in a wig then? That way you keep your hair as you like it right now, but have an idea of how it could look without making a permanent change?
I don't know about that, but..I'm trying. We all are. This has all been a bit scary. But anything you find, I'd love to hear about. And I'll make sure to share things with you too!
I'm not sure if that was meant to be a compliment or not. But given how long it used to take Kisara to help you with untangling your hair when we first started on our journey, I'll take your word for that where 'taming' is concerned.
Well, is that so bad? If you're only looking at styles to start, does the hair colour really matter for that bit?
Of course it was a compliment. You're a very beautiful young lady.
I suppose after a lifetime of standing out due to my appearance, and having taken some time to truly appreciate what makes me different, I am loathe to try and look like anyone else ever again.
[ That's. Well. It's quite honestly the second nicest thing he's ever said to her. (With the first thing probably being facing down Almeidrea and calling her his friend to that witch's face.) ]
..Thank you, Dohalim.
Oh. Huh. I see what you mean. That makes sense. Well, for what it's worth, your hair is a really nice shade of red. I don't think you need any beads for it at all.
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Well, I'm currently in Coatepec, but I am alive and well.
How are you?
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You too? I think Law's the only one who isn't in this city at the moment.
I'm okay. And Hootle is too! I've been recovering from some burns that I got when fighting in Kiichpan, and some reading from books they let me borrow from the library so I have a better idea of what's going on.
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Coatepec appears to have become popular overnight. I wonder if everyone is simply trying to get as far away from Kiichpan as possible, or there's another reason for this... convergence.
I mean to stake out the library as well. There is so much to be learned. I plan to start at one end of the library and finish at the other.
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I do plan to head back to Coba at some point, but..
I have a question, and it's going to sound a little weird, but I promise. This is really important.
When was the last time you remember speaking with me?
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In person? A month ago or so? With everything that's happened my concept of time has been less than reliable as of late.
Kiichpan feels both like yesterday and forever ago.
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Oh. Okay. Well.
I don't remember that. At all. I don't have any memories of this place prior to four/five days before everything happened in Kiichpan. Law found me just after I'd gotten to Coba, and we confused each other for like a good 30 minutes before realising what was wrong. Right now, we think it's something to do with the incense. We just don't know how or why it's affected my memory the way it has.
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That's strange indeed. It's likely an unusual side-effect of the incense. In some ways, I wish I didn't remember much of what has transpired here, but there's a difference in choosing to forget and having your memories taken from you.
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I wasn't sure if Law had passed that bit on yet, but I wanted to make sure everyone heard it from me, too. It's one of the things I want to look up about the incense in the library here. I, if I had the choice, I absolutely wouldn't want to forget. Even if Kiichpan was...
[ A pause, ink staining the page as she looks for a comparison. ]
as bad as Niez.
[ If only because she hadn't reached Ganath Haros yet. ]
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Curls require a special touch, and I'm rather tender-headed. I've heard braiding can be quite painful for the first few days.
You're a brave girl, and I should hardly be surprised. If I come across anything interesting in my readings regarding memories I will be sure to let you know.
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Well, in that case, why don't you invest in a wig then? That way you keep your hair as you like it right now, but have an idea of how it could look without making a permanent change?
I don't know about that, but..I'm trying. We all are. This has all been a bit scary. But anything you find, I'd love to hear about. And I'll make sure to share things with you too!
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I don't think they make red wigs here... I've only seen them in shades of black and brown. The locals are a rather monoethnic for the most part.
You'll be the first to know.
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Well, is that so bad? If you're only looking at styles to start, does the hair colour really matter for that bit?
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I suppose after a lifetime of standing out due to my appearance, and having taken some time to truly appreciate what makes me different, I am loathe to try and look like anyone else ever again.
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[ That's. Well. It's quite honestly the second nicest thing he's ever said to her. (With the first thing probably being facing down Almeidrea and calling her his friend to that witch's face.) ]
..Thank you, Dohalim.
Oh. Huh. I see what you mean. That makes sense. Well, for what it's worth, your hair is a really nice shade of red. I don't think you need any beads for it at all.
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And thank you for saying so. It's a little vivid for some, but I've become quite fond of it.