Not anymore. When it happens, it's a little uncomfortable. But we don't feel pain like animals do.
[ that's what Sensei said, anyway, and Cinnabar's observations of insect life seem to confirm it. ]
It needs to be stronger than this. Strong enough to hold stone together... At home, we make it ourselves from the sap of the trees in the Yellow Forest. I don't know the details, though.
[ that's not their job, collecting and making that stuff - they'd just ruin it if they touched it. Like everything else. ]
I see... [there is a pause at that before they move toward to the direction of the library] Come this way. I am unfamiliar with such delicate work, so allow me to ensure that we will do it correctly the first time.
[ Well!! They wanted help, so they'll follow after him, trailing a very generous several feet behind, as always. ]
You don't need to do any work. Just give me an adhesive...
[ they'd rather not have this guy touching them, frankly. It was hard enough having Rutile do it for them. ]
Lili told me there was someone trapped in that big box. It was wooden, so I thought it should be easy for me to break. But for some reason, it barely splintered, and this happened to me.
[ they stare at him for a few seconds when he opens the door for them, like they don't quite understand what he's doing - but when they realize it, they hurry on past him, giving him an overly-wide berth as they go through the door. ]
I need to learn how to best reapply your arm. As I said, it is not particularly my field... but I am always open to learning in order to make sure the job is done correctly.
It just needs to be strong enough to glue stone together. How difficult could it be? That stuff in the clothes house was for paper, so obviously it wasn't acceptable.
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the finer details of adhesives - it was not something that I often encountered in my experiences. I possess less confidence in being able to conjure that which I am not familiar with, and do not want to mislead you with something that is meant to keep you together and might fail to do so.
[ they huff a sigh through their nose, but say nothing more. They don't even know where to begin looking; they never spent any time reading the historical and crafting documents the gems kept, for fear of ruining them with their staining poison. There's only one thing they know about it. ]
... The kind we use at home is made with sap from a certain kind of tree that grows on our island.
[that's fine, lune seems to be familiar enough with the library to reach the side of the library that would have more information on this. does dana know where it is? no, but lune would]
Could you tell me more about your home? There are other gems such as yourself?
[ this is a miserable topic, but whatever. They put themself in this hole. And they'd better play along if they want their arm back. ]
... Some of us were destroyed recently by the Lunarians. But the biggest loss is because there was a traitor among us who convinced some of the others to join them.
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[ very polite, Cinnabar. They speak as they get back up to their feet, picking up their arm with their remaining hand. ]
The kind in that house full of clothes doesn't work.
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there's a pause at that]
... You feel no pain from this? Could you describe what type of adhesive would be best?
[lune just sounds. so apprehensive and even lightly concerned - it's a bit of a departure from their usual flightiness]
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Not anymore. When it happens, it's a little uncomfortable. But we don't feel pain like animals do.
[ that's what Sensei said, anyway, and Cinnabar's observations of insect life seem to confirm it. ]
It needs to be stronger than this. Strong enough to hold stone together... At home, we make it ourselves from the sap of the trees in the Yellow Forest. I don't know the details, though.
[ that's not their job, collecting and making that stuff - they'd just ruin it if they touched it. Like everything else. ]
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[lune has some learning to do??]
Will you tell me how this happened?
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You don't need to do any work. Just give me an adhesive...
[ they'd rather not have this guy touching them, frankly. It was hard enough having Rutile do it for them. ]
Lili told me there was someone trapped in that big box. It was wooden, so I thought it should be easy for me to break. But for some reason, it barely splintered, and this happened to me.
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Even so, I hope you will be more careful in the future. Your well-being should not be the cost of your aid.
[lune can't say they're too happy about this arm situation?]
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[ unless you're a diamond, and even then, Diamond's been broken before, too. ]
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However...
I find myself often worrying over those that are broken. There are humans who will discard them after they find them beyond repair, after all.
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Well, I don't know what humans are like in the first place.
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[there is a vague gesture toward the houses in the village]
What do you think of them - if I may ask?
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[ a sterling review. ]
They're all like newborn gems... wanting to get into everything, but not understanding anything. They're young, so it makes sense. But it's tiresome.
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No? You do not find them endearing?
[that's what lune thinks anyway, though they're at least approaching the library now. lune will hold the door open for cinnabar since like. arm.]
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[ they stare at him for a few seconds when he opens the door for them, like they don't quite understand what he's doing - but when they realize it, they hurry on past him, giving him an overly-wide berth as they go through the door. ]
Why are we going here, anyway...?
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I apologize for the wait.
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I told you, you don't need to do any work. I just need you to give me stronger glue, and I can do the rest myself. Stop meddling.
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[lune is just going to keep on keeping on]
I do not wish to complete the job improperly and cause you more hardship.
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[ they don't know it's called a boutique still ]
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[that'd be really depressing??]
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[ they sound a bit edgy at the suggestion he might not be able to make it, though. Then what will they do...? ]
... You think you can't?
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[lune sees no reason why they shouldn't just read about anything they're unsure about? what else are books for, after all]
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... The kind we use at home is made with sap from a certain kind of tree that grows on our island.
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Could you tell me more about your home? There are other gems such as yourself?
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Mm. [ they cross their arms... or, well. Arm and a half. ] There used to be 28 of us, but now there are 16, including me.
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they'll listen to cinnabar as they go]
May I ask why your numbers have lessened?
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[ this is a miserable topic, but whatever. They put themself in this hole. And they'd better play along if they want their arm back. ]
... Some of us were destroyed recently by the Lunarians. But the biggest loss is because there was a traitor among us who convinced some of the others to join them.
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