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Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've made an announcement like this, but I'm afraid I've been a little busy lately. I hadn't intended to stop taking clothing commissions, but I've been training with Lady Orihime over the past few weeks to learn more about creating divine raiments and it's been taking up most of my free time. I've finished my first major project, though, so I've got a little more flexibility lately.

I still won't be taking commission work until I've finished my training, but I do have enough time to open the temple up for beauty treatments. The pools in the garden behind the temple have healing properties and help keep skin soft, and I can also do hair and nail work for anyone who's interested. In addition, I'll be teaching a sewing class once a week at Hakkai's school. And once Lady Orihime is satisfied with my progress, I'll be able to start making clothing again too. So if anyone is interested in any of that, feel free to let me know and we can either set up an appointment at Lakshmi's temple or get you enrolled at the school.

[Forrest smiles, nodding at the feed.]

I'll be looking forward to hearing from you all!

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I think we all have that worry from time to time. [There's a knowing smile on Maria's face, as if she's speaking personally, but she doesn't press on the subject. She can take a hint of when someone doesn't want to talk about something.

His affection there is very obvious, and Maria has to wonder what the nature of his relationship with Kairi actually is. But again, she doesn't press, her smile merely widening a little.] You seem excited. Though it does seem like you've gotten rather good at it, so you have reason to be.

I'm just glad to know I'm not the only one.

[If he was half as good at fighting as he is at this, Forrest would be a pretty powerful combatant. Of course, he's better at it than he says he is, though - for all his hesitancy, Leo's magical blood runs strong in him.]

Ah... yes.

[He gives an embarrassed little laugh, accompanied by a slight widening of his smile. This is definitely the expression of a young man in love thinking of his special lady.]

I'm sure she'll love it. Maybe I can make it look like a rainbow for her!

It's a helpful thought. [Maria doesn't elaborate too far on that, but she remains sounding understanding. Knowing people have experienced the same hardship you have is always a balm of some kind.

Forrest's reaction to Maria's comment only confirms her suspicion on his relationship, and one side of her mouth turns up a bit as she watches it. It's rather cute to see young love like that.]

I'm sure she'd love that. I haven't met her too many times, but it seems like something fitting for her.

[He's content to leave it there, and Forrest confirms her suspicions even harder when he blushes in reaction to her smile.]

She loves colorful things. I think it would suit her perfectly.

[And speaking of suiting people perfectly, he's finishing up her pinky toe with one last careful stroke.]

There! All finished. I think it turned out beautifully.

I agree. The effort would certainly be worth it. [Doing it in rainbow would take much longer with having to switch colours and mix different ones, but for someone Forrest loves, Maria can't help but think it's a fitting gesture.

As he finishes up with her other foot, Maria leans over a little to look at the work, and smiles softly.]

I think so too. I appreciate all the work you've put in.

I think I'll make that my next project, then!

[Forrest seems satisfied too, nodding back at her.]

It was nothing. Feel free to come back whenever you need it touched up or if you'd like to try a new color.

I'll remember that. Thanks again, and if there's anything I can help you with in return, don't hesitate to ask.

[It only seems polite to offer that in return, considering the work he's done. Sometimes it's good to have help with things, even if you could do them yourself.]

If I think of anything, I'll be sure to let you know. Would you like anything to drink or anything while you wait for your toes to dry?

Just some water, if it's okay with you. [She doesn't want to be a bother, and as far as she's concerned, Forrest has done her enough of a favour by doing her nails.]

Water it is. I'll be right back.

[Forrest heads off into the temple proper, returning with a glass of water.]

Here you are.

Thank you. [Maria accepts the cup with a grateful nod and takes a sip, looking around the temple a little as she does.]

This is a very different sort of temple to what I'm used to now, but it's definitely more what I would have pictured when I heard people talk about temples here at first.

It's very traditional in design, though there are some modern conveniences too. I didn't change very much when I got here except for this room, which used to be the audience chamber. That sort of thing seemed a little too pretentious for me.

Yes, I'm not sure any of us here have much need for audience chambers. Those are more for those who'd consider themselves above others, and that seems to be rare among the gods here.

[Off the top of Maria's head, the only person like that she's really met here is Hibiki, and that's more a Hibiki thing rather than a being a god thing.]

Everyone's different, I suppose. I'd rather make friends than feel superior to anyone here, though, personally.

Thankfully, I think that's how many of us feel. Having the role of god pushed on you seems to have that effect.

[It definitely did on Maria, at least. Something sobering to think about as she takes a few more sips of water.]

I think so too. Almost everyone I've met has been very helpful and willing to work together.

Well, we have also all been thrown into a new world. It's natural to seek out those kinds of connections to keep ourselves afloat. [Maria sounds like she's given the idea some thought since coming here.]

That's true. I do sometimes wish we had a little more guidance from the old gods, though.

I think we all do. They're not exactly a reliable presence. [Maria offers a wan smile before it fades a little, and she looks at the roof.]

It makes me wonder how long this is going to keep going for.

Until the missing gods come back, probably.

[Forrest still thinks that's a thing that's going to happen.]

And nobody has any idea when that will be... [Or even if it will be, really. Maria gives a slightly absent smile before wriggling her toes experimentally and standing up.]

They're dry, it seems. I'll leave you to the rest of your busy evening.

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