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[Back dated to the 11th.

Four. Four birthdays in Luceti. Honestly none of them have ever been very exciting, but maybe it's better that way. Calling attention to age, especially now that she's 20, is a little of a scary thought. Instead she'll act like it's a normal day for most of it. Taking her dog for a walk in the late morning, spending time in the smithy, and even grocery shopping a bit. Eventually sometime in the afternoon, before dinner, she'll ask the village a question:]

A question for everyone: How do you feel about growing older here? Whether you already have or not. Is it scary to think about?
[Families? Relationships? Are they even a good idea? Despite the fact those are things she wants.]

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I have no idea who that is. [A beat.] And that's gotta mean something. I mean, me and Ed? We're pals. He'd tell me if he thought smooching some other girl was better.

She's a mutual friend, and do you really think he'd talk about something like that at all?

Sure! Me and Ed, we hang out. Talk about manly things. You know. Guy stuff. About girls. Beating things up. Who kisses best. Normal, regular things. That guys talk about. You're fine. He thinks you're a great kisser.

You're making half that up.

No, really! It happens. Just like that. Only with lots more loud grunting.

I seriously doubt that.

Really, Ed grunts. A lot. It kind of makes me uncomfortable.

Maybe your height intimidates him.

My height? Come on, he's not that that short.

He might be taller than me, but he's no tree either.

And really, just because he's taller now doesn't mean he doesn't still think about that. Insecurities don't just disappear. Also he has a weird taste in what's "cool" and what's "manly." It might be from that.