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[The time has come. It was yet another birthday in Genessia. On this day, Anastasia will be 14 years old, and yet she couldn't help but notice that she hasn't been growing. She has been the same height since she arrived. It was certainly weird, but today, she doesn't have much time to contemplate why it was as it was.

Anastasia's birthday is being held on front lawn of her castle in her Sub-archway, her cold and snowy capital city. Half a dozen maids setting up only a few tables, getting them decorated and bringing snacks and drinks from the castle kitchen. She doesn't plan on a large turn out, given how disastrous her last birthday was. So instead of inviting everyone to join the festivities of a separate holiday in her city, she is limiting her invitations to just her friends.

With a list of those she will permit to visit, she gives it to the guards at the castle gates. The list includes:]

Abel Nightroad
Ayame Sasaki
Satsuki Kiryuin
Theodore Satchel
Tony Clark
Koishi Komeiji
Satori Komeiji
Prince Xander
King Saber
Sun Wukong
Blake Belladonna

[She's well aware half of her list won't show up, and she's mature enough to know the reasons why. She won't let herself be saddened by a low turn out. With everything set up, snow begins to fall like confetti on Anastasia's birthday, but it's just a ordinary day for as she moves around the yard, trying to pass the time waiting for any guests to show up.]

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[Another birthday already? And much like the year before, Satsuki finds time to slip from her shift in Nova City to pay Anastasia a visit, which involves the annoyance of having to travel quite a distance. Why did the archways have to be so.. Far? Someone should invent a teleportation system.

Anywho, she arrives not exactly dressed up, but her attire is undoubtedly law-enforcement in apperance; not to mention she carries a box in hand along with her.

Of course, it doesn't take long for her to find Anastasia, whom she greets with the usual nod.]

So it has been another year already, has it?

[Upon her approach, the gatekeepers nodded at Satsuki in approval at her strong and stoic demeanor and allowed her in.

Anastasia smiles as Satsuki greets her.]

"Indeed it has. I am 14 years old now, but I do not believe I have grown any."

[It really does appear Anastasia has not grown in height at all.]

I can confirm that you have not.

[There's probably room for a joke there, but nothing really comes to mind. She raises a hand to her chin.]

The phenomenon is just one of many mysteries here in Genessia; though it is not an unusual case so far as this world is concerned.

[A pause.]

It was an unusual experience for me when I first realized. How are you feeling?

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[Anastasia took a moment to consider how she feels.]

"A little confused. I don't know how I'm supposed to grow into a proper woman if I'm not even growing at all."

[Was this Genessia's doing? Or is it the magic she is carrying? She'll figure a way to spin this realization into something more positive than confusing.]

"But anyway, how are you, Satsuki? Have you had any trouble on the way here?"

I see. I was in a similar position; I had not realized I had made growth of my own until it was brought to my attention. It is not so much your physical appearance that is important compared to your mentality.

It is true it may make things more challenging for you when the time comes for you to become Guardian, but it is hardly an insurmountable issue.

[Satsuki.. May have missed the main point there.]

Speaking of which, we still need to speak with the Guardian of Fayren, don't we?

[A nod. As for the question.]

I am well enough; and nothing out of the ordinary.

[A much shorter answer, and with that she hands Anastasia her gift. It is a long, slender box, white in color with a pink ribbon that wraps it closed.]

This is for you; though I warn you ahead of time that you may not enjoy it as much as your holiday gift, but it is necessary.

[That she did. Anastasia's idea of adulthood didn't revolve around a Guardianship candidacy.]

"We do, but I don't think Guardian Xander wants me as an political student. In fact, after meeting Ayame, I think I would much rather slow down and enjoy myself. Do 'girl things."

[One can never go wrong with clothes.

After receiving the gift from Satsuki, she beamed in delight. She started to slowly undo the ribbon, unable to wait.]

"Thank you. What is it?"

You will have to discover for yourself what it is.

[It feels a little heavier than clothes, but not too much so. Inside is a big fleece blanket, folded of course so that the 'top end' is visible. Along the top are designs of fire runes through dark stitched in matching color thread. Atop it though, is a white scabbard for Anastasia's sword; it has a black, metal fitting where the sword would enter the sheath.]

Is that so.

[A pause as she crosses her arms.]

That is not exactly my area of expertise.

[Anastasia knows this, and can't really call herself an expert on girl talk either. She felt bad about wanting to ask if she can spend more time with Ayame. But then, it will come up eventually.

She didn't remove the fleece blanket yet, but the scabbard did hold her interest a little longer than what the blanket was hiding. But soon though, with the scabbard carefully moved aside, the princess seeks to unfold the blanket.]

You have a ways to go but your swordplay has come a long way since you first carried your sword. Unfortunately I had this made before.. The one who granted it to you revealed her true colors.

[A beat.]

Still, I have come to realize it is time to move on from the blade you were given before anyway. It is time to find a style that better fits you. Something more..

Elegant. [Then the blanket is brought out and she falls silent a moment to gauge Anastasia's reaction. She remembered when Anastasia told her about warm blankets; it could be large enough for two people.]

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[This is true. Anastasia can't stand to look at Confiance now and has thought about destroying it. But now, with this scabbard, what will she do?

Her attention was briefly divided when Satsuki mentioned moving on to something more elegant.

She wasn't even aware she had removed the blanket entirely by now and wrapped it around herself. It was warm and her instincts took over.]

"Something more elegant? Like what?"

There are several options; Weiss Schee, for example, adopts a fencing sort of style which uses a similar rapier-like weapon. I do not specialize in it myself but I could teach enough to get you started.

[Satsuki pauses for a moment to stare at Anastasia though it probably doesn't look any different an expression on Anastasia's eyes. Well; she wasn't kidding, her people are drawn to blankets like that!]

Then there are the arts of kendo and kenjutsu, which my own style evolves from and uses a weapon similar to mine.

[Don't try to stop her, she's quite cozy and comfortable now.]

"Fencing, with the use of a rapier-like weapon? Oh yes, I already have formal instruction there. Fencing is generally taught to female nobles."

[She wouldn't dream of it! But it is somewhat surreal to witness.]

Is that so.

If that is the case, then why did you take up a differing blade?

[Don't mind her as she adjusts the blanket so she now has a nice hood to cover her head as well.]

"Because Confiance was the first kind of sword I got. Plus, Nivian Sword Artes are very similar regardless of what kind of sword is used."

Interesting; now I understand. If that is the case then I would recommend taking up fencing once more; though the choice is yours to make.

[And with that she can't help but smile, just a little bit, at how the blanket has practically become a cloak now.]

I take it you approve of the other gift?

"I am okay with it. I should be able to catch on to lessons quicker with a rapier or any small sword made to copy a rapier."

[Other gift? What other gift?]

"Umm... This blanket? I love it. It's really soft and warm."

Very well; I will see if I can have an instructor arranged for you at the Academy.

[An amused sound passes her lips.]

Good to hear. [And after that she glances to her network device.]
It is about time I head back to my rounds. Enjoy your day, Anastasia.

[Though she does pause for just a moment, giving her company a chance to say whatever else might be on her mind.]

"Aww, you have to leave already?"

[Anastasia can't help but look at Satsuki with puppy-dog eyes.]

"Okay... I'll be home before dark."

Very well; and I do.

[Ah geez not the puppy-dog eyes. A light sigh passes her lips.]

Improve upon your swordplay and I can consider you accompanying me on some of my patrols.

"On...Your patrols...? But, Satsuki... Aren't your patrols outdoors and in the day time?"

[With summer coming, is that wise given her weakness to heat?]

Indeed. However, patrol vehicles do have air conditioning.

[So she didn't mean that she was going to have Anastasia actually fighting with her if it came to it.]

"Oh, yes of course. I would accompany you when you think I'm ready."

[She doesn't want to keep Satsuki any longer than she has to.]

[There's a pause, then Satsuki returns to rest a hand upon Anastasia's head.]

Happy Birthday, Anastasia.

[And with that, she turns and heads off.]

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