[ She may not hold the same memories, but she's perfectly content in making new ones. To think that under different circumstances they may find themselves at odds, yet even as a shade in Amaurot, Hythlodaeus had been posed as a friend.

He's been nothing short of one since his arrival in Solvunn too, even if part of her had felt a little guilty about it. Her loyalty is as ever to the Scions and enjoying the company of well-meaning ancients is something that has been at the back of her mind, yet...she can't help herself. He's a decent person, a good person. So remarkably easy to get along with, the sort she can imagine getting into all sorts of mischief with as well. Hythlodaeus may be a connection to a past she cannot recall, but he's also a connection to their star--something that can't sell short.

Plus what he's doing with her hair is extremely relaxing. Himeka is all but humming as he works, allowing her eyes to fall shut. She's sitting but she may be swaying a bit. ]

Hmm?

[ Oh, wear. Right. ]

I found a dress in town, I think. And Maeve-- [ One of the Solvunnites she's been living with since her own escape to the Commune. ] --is letting me borrow some of her family's beaded necklaces. Which means I have to be on my--






--sort-of best behavior. Not to ruin them and all.