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[ The thing about having stunted growth, being raised by monsters, and then subsequently raised by a boy around your age, is that sometimes you miss out on being informed about key parts of life.

Arietta sniffles a few times before she manages to address the journal. ]

Is there a doctor... um... Can a doctor come here? A lady would be better... I think.

[ She takes a few unsteady breaths. ]

I don't know what happened. It won't stop bleeding...

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Where's your room? I'll go get you a new pair.

It's that one.

[ And then she points to the IC correct one because what is actually determining whose room is which. ]

I'll be right back then. [AND SO HE WALKS OUT TO GO TO HER ROOM AND FETCH SOME CLEAN UNDERWEAR.

It doesn't take him but a moment before he comes back into the bathroom, with the new pair in hand, and kneels beside her, taking the little package of pads that he left on the sink. He shows them to her first]

These are called pads. They absorb the menstrual flow--blood so that you can stand without having the blood drip down your legs and through your underwear. When you wear it, you place it on top of your underwear... [He takes one pad out, unwraps it and peels off the paper, showing her the sticky side] This side is the side you place on the bottom of your underwear. It's somewhat sticky, like a sticker, so it'll stay in place. [Taking her underwear, he puts it in place, making sure she sees of course.

Paying attention Arietta? He's trying his best to tone down the smarts...]

[ She is! ]

... I think I get it. So do I just wash it later?

[He shakes his head as he peels off the other two little pieces of paper and shows her where to put the wings down on the other side]

No. After about two hours of wearing one of these, you'll need to replace it with a new one and throw the used one away. If you don't remove a used pad every few hours it may irritate and possibly cause an infection in the vaginal area. [Way to say that bluntly.

And now he'll hand her her underwear since he's finished putting the pad on] Here, you can put it on now. I imagine it'll feel weird at first but you'll adjust to it.

[ Wait infection what ]

That sounds dangerous... do I really have to wear it? Is there something else I can do?

There are other substitutes for pads, like tampons, however considering this is your first time I think pads are suitable for you for the time being.

[He gives her a reassuring smile] Don't worry, it's not dangerous. Infections due to pads are rare and only occur if you're negligent. If you shower every day, it will help prevent any infections too.

[ She quickly nods. ]

I'll make sure to! So I don't get sick. I don't like getting sick... [ Which is why she's so unhappy right now.

But she slowly puts the underwear back on, though she doesn't pull it up all the way. She's staring at it... ]

Not many of us do. [He continues to smile to keep her reassured then blinks when he finds her just staring]

Is something wrong?

...

Is it okay if I pull this up now?

Yes, you can pull it up now.

[ Which she does! Slowly. Once it's all the way up, she twists a little and moves, trying to get used to the feel of it. ]

This feels kind of strange. Is it supposed to be like that?

Yes, it is. It's because you aren't used to the feeling of it being there.

In time you'll adjust to it.

Oh, okay.

... Thank you. For your help. Even if it's confusing...

[He chuckles sheepishly] You're welcome, I'm glad I could help.

Is there anything else I can explain to you to make it less confusing? [He'll try to turn down the smarts Arietta... ]

Why can't I make it stop?

[ She seriously does not want. 8( ]

It isn't something that can be stopped at will. Menstrual cycles are necessary for re--women to be able to have babies so it's something that naturally occurs throughout a woman's lifetime because they are able to have children until they reach menopause around the ages of 45 and 55.

Menopause is the end of the reproduction phase in a woman's life and only then will the bleeding stop.

[ 45 to 55 what D8 D8 D8 ]

It takes that long?

Yes. [A beat] Don't worry, your menstrual cycle only lasts between five and seven days every month so it won't be bothersome but for a short time.

That doesn't sound short. I don't want it to take that long.

[Uwah Arietta you're making him feel bad and putting him in a tight spot here]

I-It's much shorter than it sounds, I assure you. Days tend to pass by quickly when you keep yourself busy.