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14th moon [video/action]

[It appears someone has left a tall pile of snow in the middle of the Goldenrod Department Store. In the make-up section, as a matter of fact. Honestly, young people these days. They play mean-spirited pranks, not caring that the store's employees will have to clean that up, not thinking about the poor overworked janitors who would rather be at home, safe from the whims of the storm, No, they care only about their amusement, leaving behind snow piles that-]

Would a forest green lipstick look good with my coloring?

[-nevermind.]

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That's alright. Dahlia and Miss Valerie were prettier than I was and more talented as well...My mother always preferred Dahlia to me anyways, so I was quite used to it.

...She did what she thought was right. In the process though, she killed someone...in order to silence him. If I had aided her perhaps that would not have been necessary. But in the end, her crimes came back to haunt her.

That's still no reason to give you up. Too many children are separated from their parents due to war or sickness. There is no reason to add to their ranks on a whim.

...That poor girl. To be willing to go that far, at such a young age... The two of you must have suffered terribly.

...If it was my father's wish...I did not mind. Besides, I found Sister Bikini that way...

Yes. Dahlia has been through so much. It is my wish to be able to shield her soul from any more damage, but I'm afraid I've failed in that regard.

...If only you could have met her without losing your family...

There are steps that people can only take by themselves. No matter how much you wish to protect her, she still makes her own choices, in the end.

_{[Iris smiles sadly.]} I'm fear that never would have occurred. ...I was a horrible child. I failed both of my parents. I couldn't give them what they wanted of me. Perhaps it was fate then that I came to live with Sister Bikini.

Yes...I suppose I can not shield her from anything. But...I know that she tries so hard. I just wish that I could help her...

Unless you were the type to strangle kittens, I truly doubt you were a horrible child. Even parents can have irrational reactions and impossible demands.

You could always encourage her to reach her goals through legal means, instead of violence. Help her build herself a new life here, in hopes that she will be satisfied.

S-Strangle kittens? No...nothing like that. It wasn't impossible...they just wanted me to be more talented...I'm afraid I was quite horrible at channeling spirits. And, because of where I was raised, spiritual power was everything...

Legal means? I-I'm not sure that's possible....Right now, all she wants is revenge. W-When we first met, I was so surprised I...didn't think. I didn't know she came from a time before she was arrested...Now she wants to make those that did that to her pay...

Not having a particular talent does not make you a horrible child, even if that particular talent is important to a community. You merely had a different vocation.

And in a stroke of bad luck, those people can be found here? In that case, she might stop if they all returned home, but...

D-Do you think so? _{[She perks up a little.]} Mother always said that I had failed her. Her one goal in life was to see her child as the Master, the position of power in our village. But without any spiritual powers, I was useless.

Yes...she is already on the run, as she has already attempted to poison Phoenix. I fear for who ever is next...

Being a Master is only one job out of thousands. I have no doubt you could have easily become a treasurer or a teacher, and been just as helpful to your community. Did your Mother also put that pressure on your sister?

Warrant last only two weeks in this world. She could easily live in peace, were she willing to stay away from her would-be victims.

Yes...but it was the only job that mattered to my mother. You see, she was meant to be the master herself. But her younger sister had more spiritual powers...ever sense then, she has wanted a daughter powerful enough to take the place of her nieces.

Yes...Dahlia was also pushed to become a Master. She had more spiritual power than me, but not by much. Not nearly enough to become the Master. Dahlia has always hated Mother because of that...

...The warrant may expire but hatred does not. There are many that want to see her hurt-even killed-because of what she has done to Phoenix.

Succession crises are always painful. Everyone's legitimacy is doubted, siblings turn against siblings, There are fights and assassinations... It could twist the mind of anyone, but young children are the ones who suffer the most.

Could she create another identity? Live as another person, in a quiet little village?

...Yes. It was...very painful. Hazakura was like a haven after all that.

I'm afraid that, in the time that I am from, she is in prison awaiting her execution.

Living with a woman as caring as Sister Bikini must have been a blessing.

In other words, this world is her last chance, and it can be taken away from her at anytime. ...I'm sorry.

Yes...Sister Bikini was so kind to me. I like to think of her as my real mother. If only Dahlia was given the same peace...

Thank you Mr. Harvey. But...just the fact that she has this second chance, that is enough for me.

If only she had not been separated from you...

...You truly are a strong person.

It is past now. There is nothing I can do. But...I am sure Sister Bikini would have shown her the same kindness.

M-Me? _{[Iris looks surprised.]} I've always thought of Dahlia as a strong person...I haven't had to deal with nearly as much.

I think the two of you would have been happier if that were the case.

But every time she suffers, so do you. And yet you can still smile with happiness.

Yes...I'm sure that would have been true. It would be nice to be able to spend time with my sister at Hazakura. I only see her when I visit her in her cell now...

I try my best. After all, one of us has to keep smiling...

Can you do so as often as you wish?

As long as you keep smiling, others around you will smile, too.

I visit her quite often...but sometimes she does not wish to see me. Because it has been several years in my time since she has committed a crime, I can see her more often.

_{[Iris smiles, as if to prove Cecil's point.]} Thank you Mr. Harvey. I...will do my very best to smile for everyone.

Having a regular visitor must beneficial to her, too. Prison life must be very lonely.

In that case, I'll also do my best to smile as much as I can.

I hope I'm helping her. She doesn't seem to like it much when I visit-perhaps she prefers the solitude...

You have a lovely smile Mr. Harvey. I'd be very happy if you did so.

She might find it hard to show her appreciation.

Thank you. I'll try to smile as often as possible.

...It's possible. Dahlia's never been very good at that.

I'm glad. I would like to see your smile in person someday.

14th moon [video/action]

[video] So, he's old enough for make-up but still not old enough for girls.

[video] Exactly.

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