Full bloom.

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[ooc: THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'M TYPING THIS. SCREW INTERNET AND ELECTRICITY. Private. Rei rei. x3]

My bare feet padded softly on the grass that sprouted across the field. Before me, a few meters reach maybe, lay the bushes wherein numerous flowers of different colors and sizes bloomed and grew in such a captivating manner- delicate yet prominent enough for me to see through my window. In fact, they were the real reason why I decided to come out of my quarters and take a break from my studious afternoon; the sun was warm and comforting, not scorching hot; the winds blew gently with no signs of storms; the white fluffy clouds overhead drifted lazily across the sky. I was certainly happy I had decided to come out after a while.

Clad in a somewhat dark yet comfortable dress, its skirts long enough to reach my knees and the straps holding the whole garment in place only an inch wide, I skipped and swayed as I made my way, enjoying the particular bouncing movement my ridiculously long hair made. The soft blond locks barely touched the ground and swung again, repeating the cheerful movement as I skipped lightly towards the plants. They were position near the wall, and on the other side of this not-so-wide garden of some sort, lay the other entrance to the North woods. Perhaps there'd be a time I'd venture in there, but that was not the point right now. I had other, lighter plans.

It's been only a few days, yes, but I feel contented with where I am now. Even if I might have to endure a few years of a not-so-pampered lifestyle, I had started my stay with a good foot. Meaning, I've made a few acquaintances without turning them away, and that was quite a success for me. I never made friends. I always liked the accompaniments of my dolls.

With the Alice ban in issue, though, I knew all they could do was stare back. They won't blink, and their smiles are lifeless. When I had unloaded all three from my trunk, I had stared at them all day, almost in the brink of tears. I remember that irksome loneliness that plagued me there.

But now it's alright. After all, I am strong. I can stand for myself. And maybe it wouldn't hurt to have human friends for real. That's the reason why I'm going for a whole new change as myself. The arrogance and pride I usually harbor within me will soon be not a problem. There will be challenges, yes, and some difficulty, but I knew I would succeed.

I always do, after all.

Upon reaching the bushes, I was torn between the idea of picking a nice large bud and putting it my hair and just staring at it. But the hell, why shouldn't I touch it? There's no one else around, so why not? My small fingers found their way onto the particular lush flower, and stroked its light petals. As soft as feathers, in fact. It felt like Raven's wings. Glossy, ebony, like silk.

I withdrew my hand and pouted at the flowers, thinking of what to do. I don't think I'm allowed to pick them. Or am I? I gaped at the plants. Should I?

I sighed.