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[cuteisawayoflife]

[If something seems different about Quinn today, there is. She has a little patch on the side of her shorts, a little pink heart...and she sewed it on all by herself! It actually looks good, mainly because she had a lot of help, and she only stuck herself with the needle once! Hard work actually feels good, who would've figured.

She's walking around town, kinda showing off, with a major skip in her step. If she catches sight of you, prepare to be chatted up. Or, if you're a hot guy, flirted with. And feel free to chat up or flirt with her if you wish!]

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[cuteisawayoflife]

[She's about to gasp in horror at the idea if people going around in their bathrobes, but when he says "culture" she knows what he means.] Ohhh, you mean ceremonial robes. I guess it'd be too hot to wear those now. [Oh, those are flowers upon a closer look.]

[tea_lover64]

Ah, well sort of. Not all of them need to be. I have worn ceremonial robes on a few occasions though.

[cuteisawayoflife]

So your culture always wears robes? Even in summertime? [That's not only a fashion risk, but she can only imagine how uncomfortably hot that is!]

[tea_lover64]

Not all wear robes all the time. It depends on what sort of work you do, and the weather of course. Just because a garment covers a great deal, does not mean it can not be comfortable, and allow a nice breeze.

[cuteisawayoflife]

Oh, like the long dresses models wear in their summer photos? Or that silk robe I want but my mom says I'm too young to buy?

[tea_lover64]

Something along those lines, yes.

[cuteisawayoflife]

I thought so! I've been trying to learn more about other cultures' fashion and some of it's really weird. Like those people who get a million piercings! Doesn't that hurt?!

[tea_lover64]

Uh, I would assume it would hurt for moment and then would no longer hurt.

[He hasn't pierced anything so, not really the best source]

[cuteisawayoflife]

I mean places like the bridge of their nose, their eyelids, their lips! [shudders and turns pale] It only hurt a little when I had my ears done, but earlobes don't have as many nerves in them!

[tea_lover64]

Typically speaking there are ways to numb an area before doing any sort of work on it, so I would imagine similar things would apply.

[It made a vague sort of sense]

[cuteisawayoflife]

Ohhh, like ice. Yeah, I get that. Boy, I called my sister a pain wimp when she's probably seen a lot of those people in magazines and never batted an eyelash! But it scared me at first!

[tea_lover64]

There is no shame in being afraid of the unfamiliar at first. It is a natural reaction. It is in learning about others and accepting them that we can grow and develop further.

[cuteisawayoflife]

Really? Hm, I guess that makes sense... [She's never heard anyone talk like that before. Seriously, at least.]

[tea_lover64]

[There is a smile and a stroking of his beard]

Broadening one's horizons is always a worthwhile endeavor.

[cuteisawayoflife]

That's what everyone always says! I just...didn't think much of it till last summer, I guess.

[tea_lover64]

Something sparked a change in you?

[Those were always the more interesting stories]

[cuteisawayoflife]

It's...a long story. Not a very good one, either. [She kinda wants to talk about it but she doesn't exactly wanna relive it.]

[tea_lover64]

[He inclines his head]

If you ever feel like retelling, I would be happy to listen, perhaps over a cup of tea.

[cuteisawayoflife]

Thanks, sir. [tiny smile.] I know it helps to talk about things, but sometimes it's hard cause you don't wanna be thinking about them at all.

[tea_lover64]

[He has a sad smile at that, and closes his eyes a moment]

I know that all too well, young miss.

[cuteisawayoflife]

Really? Well, I guess you'd know since you're so much older. [pause] I don't mean that in a bad way, of course! Just...you have more experience. Yeah!

[tea_lover64]

I never assumed you meant it in a bad way. I take no offense.

[He is over sixty years old, being called old doesn't particularly phase him at this point]

[cuteisawayoflife]

Oh, good. Because...you seem like you've seen and done a lot of things. ...like having your heart broken. [Okay, so she is ready to talk about it. A little, at least.]

[tea_lover64]

Yes, heart break is part of life. I have been on both the receiving and giving end.

[He was quite the ladies man in his younger days. Being the heir to the throne, handsome, and shameless will do that]

[cuteisawayoflife]

I've broken a few hearts myself. [hollow laugh] I never thought it was a big deal...not till it happened to me.