Aurora could still feel the lingering tension around her even after the system's announcement faded from her mind. The females gathered nearby continued staring at her with curiosity mixed with caution. Their eyes lingered on her strange clothing, her clean skin, and most importantly, her hair.
Unlike the beast women whose thick hair hung wildly down their backs or was tied carelessly with strips of hide, Aurora's hair looked smooth, glossy, and impossibly neat. She could practically see their interest growing stronger with every second.
Smiling softly, she glanced at Mira before speaking slowly so they could understand her better. "This is called styling," she said while touching her hair. "It means making hair look prettier in different ways. Loose hair is beautiful too, but styled hair can make someone look even prettier… and it's fun."
The unfamiliar word instantly caught their attention.
"Sty…ling?" Mira repeated carefully, her eyes going wide with fascination.
