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Noah had long hair because nobody had ever told him to cut it, because there was nobody around who really should know to care.

That was at first. Then, Noah had long hair because Crys had long hair, and because Crys said nothing about it either, but offered him ribbons to complement his hair tie.

Crys wore the off-seer uniform well, with its cravat and sweater. Noah would have practiced in the mirror, if he'd had one - how he looked turning around and bringing his flute to his lips.

To be Crys's mirror was itself a fine duty. Noah soared.