Such a simple thing yet such a magnitude of difference. Her complexion following her mien. She’d never quite … countenanced the idea of it like that before, but it seems so obvious now, that if inner beauty and peace can be seen outwardly, so then can control of one’s features reflect the intended equanimity internally. She tries to do as her reflection has done, without thinking, for a moment.
But, if she is the one copying the mirror, does that not make her the reflection? And perhaps that is all the mirror needs…
“Ah!,” Erudisia hears the mirror say in her head, “You are lovely, my dear. I would change nothing, except… have you considered a slightly less… martial look? Perhaps something lavender to match your fair complexion, or even a classic neutral like charcoal?” As these words are spoken, Erudisia sees her reflection shift to show the different wardrobe choices, all perfectly fitted, and impeccably attractive.
Such a simple thing yet such a magnitude of difference. Her complexion following her mien. She’d never quite … countenanced the idea of it like that before, but it seems so obvious now, that if inner beauty and peace can be seen outwardly, so then can control of one’s features reflect the intended equanimity internally. She tries to do as her reflection has done, without thinking, for a moment.
But, if she is the one copying the mirror, does that not make her the reflection? And perhaps that is all the mirror needs…
“Ah!,” Erudisia hears the mirror say in her head, “You are lovely, my dear. I would change nothing, except… have you considered a slightly less… martial look? Perhaps something lavender to match your fair complexion, or even a classic neutral like charcoal?” As these words are spoken, Erudisia sees her reflection shift to show the different wardrobe choices, all perfectly fitted, and impeccably attractive.
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