indigo

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I'm really jealous of you, Indigo. You've got such long, wonderful hair. You look amazing no matter how we style it.

You think so? Why, I've never really thought of it that way.

What do you mean?

When I still lived by the seaside, my hair often got pretty damp because of how humid the air there is.

Tilt your head a little to the left, please—Okay, just like that. Don't move.

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...That stopped happening after I came to Rhodes Island.

But the air has gotten a lot drier the last couple days, and it's gotten more difficult to take care of my hair.

We've probably driven into a more arid area.

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Is that so...?

Right... I suppose that's probably why.

Because of how dry the air is, I've started having static electricity build up in my hair.

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Even hair as pretty as yours? Is it serious?

Let me think... When I comb my hair in the morning, it's like...

Like...?

How do I describe this...?

Like D32 Steel.

And sometimes, the shorter strands stand up like RMA70-12.

Bang!

Did static build up in my hair again?

Uh, no, that's not what it was...

—But I never knew you had such serious problems with static!

Static can really hurt your hair. I've had a lot of trouble with it myself! You can't just leave it alone. You have to take care of it!

Hm... Is it really so scary?

It's not a huge problem if it's only for a short while, but if it lasts, your hair will start to get dryer. You'll have to worry about breakage and hair loss, too.

Besides, Indigo, you're an Iberian. You just said you used to live by the sea, and your hair was often damp, right?

Oh, yes.

Then that's all the more reason not to ignore this. Your hair is used to humid environments, but you suddenly moved to a dry area. It'll upset your hair more than it does others'.

I suggest you try these anti-static hair masks. They work really well keeping moisture in, and they're a great fit for your hair since it's on the dry side.

Why, this smells wonderful.

How much?

No need to pay me.

This is only a trial-size pack, so feel free to take it. If you think it works for you, you'll just need to file an application with the Logistics Department and they'll issue you regular ones for free.

Blue Poison? Glaucus? Why, hello there.

Hello, Indigo and Goldenglow.

Oh, Blue Poison... and Glaucus. Hello.

I figured it might take you a little longer to cut Indigo's hair, so we brought you something to eat.

Thanks, you two. She just finished, actually. Let's have something to eat before the treatment.

Do you want some, Goldenglow? Blue Poison's really good at making desserts.

I... I would love to try some, but this... this cake is colored lake blue... What exactly...?

Don't worry, it's nothing difficult to make. It gets its color from only one ingredient.

One ingredient...? But what could possibly make your batter... um... this color?

It's not a very common ingredient, probably. The kind that you don't want to eat too much of in one go.

Eh—? Eh?! D-Does that mean—No, that can't be this color...

Is this that thing that I keep hearing about...?

Sorry, sorry. We're just pulling your leg.

It's nothing as scary as you're thinking. Actually, it's quite normal.

But what exactly gave it this color...?

It's food coloring.

—Coloring?

Naturally.

Blue Poison is very particular about the color of her desserts. If normal ingredients can't bring her ideas to life, she has no choice but to rely on food coloring.

Phew...

And here I was thinking if anything could've given it this color... it'd have to be something poisonous.

So, um, is it okay I give this cake a try?

Of course.

Okay... Here I go.

(Munches)

(Eyes glitter in a golden glow)

Can I have another?

Of course. Help yourself.

We have some drinks here, too. Right, try some of this rose-colored one. It goes really well with desserts—

Huh? What just happened?!

It looks like the power went out.

I'll head outside and check out the circuits. You guys stay here. I'll be right back.

Why did the power go out all of a sudden? I-Is it because I didn't keep my static under control?

I don't think you're the reason.

I'm not?

When you cut my hair just now, I didn't get shocked even once. That's why I don't think it was you.

Um... Actually, I did get shocked once...

Really?

Speaking of static electricity, maybe some appliance in here short-circuited?

Why, that might just be—Oh, right!

Is the power back?

That's Indigo's Originium Arts.

You're right. It doesn't look much like the lights we usually have here. The colors are so much warmer.

But wouldn't this take a toll on your body?

It's no problem.

If you start feeling tired from casting your Arts, be sure to rehydrate and have something sweet.

You don't have to worry. I used to be a lighthouse keeper. Even without any equipment, this much is nothing to write home about.

I'll light up our surroundings. You should go back to your rooms and see if your appliances are still working.

Thanks, Indigo!

Let's see. Hairdryer, hair clippers, heater...

There's a water kettle and a TV here...

Blue Poison, can I have something to drink? I'm a little thirsty.

Help yourself. Remember, it's the rose one.

Why, thank you.

The perm machine... Okay, that's all the appliances I have. They're all working fine.

Everything looks okay over here, too. It might be an external issue. We'll figure out what to do after Glau gets back.

Indigo, you can stop casting now. Come take a break.

Indigo?

I'm more used to places with at least some light.

Light can give us hope. That's what my teacher always told me.

Why, when I used to be a lighthouse keeper, my teacher and I would try to keep the lights up for as long as we could.

As long as you don't tire yourself out.

It's not a big deal, like I said.