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“Oh. Ouch. Was someone there for you?”
“My foster family. The ones I call cousins. Our foster mom taught us to cook, and our foster dad taught us to fix cars. Penny’s brother was the best physiotherapist afterward, and his wife helped me get back on my feet. I lived with Edgar and Janie for a few years until I could pay them back. I opened a business as my change continued, and then I paid for it with another. They helped me through it all, and I have begun to pursue my life and my dreams and things that I enjoy. Penny, Edgar, Janie, and the kids are my chosen family.”
“Were your businesses successful?”
“Wildly.”
“So, why did you come here?”
“I had the thought I would be needed. That’s my kink.” She snorted. “I am having a difficult time blending in.”
Solai laughed. “I know it is early days, but do you want help standing out?”
“I think I could use the help.”
“Excellent. Not a lot of people like Myele that aren’t related to her. She has the personality of wet rope.”
Ven smiled. “I agree.”
Haril chuckled. “Mom says she’s a fucking idiot.”
Solai gasped and said, “Haril, get behind me.”
Ven turned her head and saw Missus with her kittens. One in her mouth and one waddling behind her. Missus lay down next to Ven and started giving her babies a bath.
Solai was staring. “What’s she doing?”
“Bathing her kittens. It’s almost time to feed them. Why?”
“She doesn’t come into the residence.”
“That was before. Too many boys.” Ven chuckled. “She hates being outnumbered.”
Solai slowly began to finish the nails. “How do you know that?”
“She told me... somehow. I guess it came with the spots.”
The lovely blue took on a metallics shine. Solai kept working on her nails, and then she bent down to do the final top coat on the toes.
Ven flexed her fingers and smiled. “They look lovely. Thank you so much. They feel hard again.”
“Dip nails are basically powder and super glue with a topcoat. They are definitely protective. And no worries about denting them. Go on about your day. They will be a little stiffer than a normal nail, but when your nails grow out, these will soak off in a few minutes, and then I will reapply until your full nail is there again. Then, you have a choice. This should last seven to ten days.”
“Thank you.”
“You are welcome. I was going to put something on your skin, but it has healed. How did you do that?”
“I don’t know. I just heal new damage quickly. Soft tissue only.” She smiled and touched her face with her strangely heavy fingertips.
“So, could any other damage be fixed?”
“I don’t have any other damage. Well, my cuticles, but they have healed.”
Solai smiled. “Never mind. All right, miss. You are ready to go and have lunch.”
“Will you join me?”
Solai packed up. “No, we are going to have lunch with my mother. I would like to meet up with you later in the week.”
