and the rush of crashing water surrounds me with its sound

Sea spray flicking up onto her face in droplets, ruining her makeup that used to take her hours to do (not so much, anymore, as she's streamlined her routine), doesn't exactly please Alex, when she first visits Cadensia with Ouroboros. Fornis is dry, except when it rains, and she knows how to plan for that, which includes her makeup. This place...not so much.

Fiona notices her little noise of frustration, of course, and so asks if anything's the matter, of course.

"No," she lies, easily.

"I think you look fine," Fiona reminds her.

If no one else can see...