[ her braiding slows but doesn't stop. ]

It makes you think, if that is the darkest part of them or if it's no part of them at all. If the monster influences or if it's something separate. It's difficult speaking with them, but... most times, I've seen them come back and seen how they still remain, so even if I have to steel myself to see them go, at least I know they aren't completely lost in all the ways that matter.