What are you talking about' Duci is a pro with clippers! Casts Katt a look as she looks up from clipping. "Of course I owe you, you're one of my best friends!" Interrupting, briefly, but her look softens as she finishes.
"Oh, I'm sorry.." Akwardly, not quite understanding how big a mess she meant. "I'm sure she only meant the best for you." Nodding earnestly. "Yes, I remember them..." Her smile slowly falters, turning into a frown at her words. She didn't like the idea that people were hurting her friend. Done clipping anyway, she takes both Katt's hands and squeezes them. "I'm so...so...sorry.." And she meant it, her heart bleeding for her friend.
Seeing Katt's smile causes her to brighten again, smile blooming. "So I've heard, I'll have to stop by sometime soon and raid your kitchens." Grins almost sheepishly, squeezing her hands again before moving to file them. "I'm so glad to hear you do have someone to count on, tho—..." Stops, staring.
"Excuse me" Still dead?" Hopes she means figuratively. Brows furrowed as she paused in filing to stare at her.
"Winterfest princess?" Grinning. "That's no surprise.." Giving her an up and down look. "Well, obviously you have changed. And for the better. Are you happier?"
Avoiding Katt's gaze while she files, she replies after a deep breath. Katt had every reason to ask. "I was...off world." Makes a face, looking up at her through a sheet of blonde curls. "We kind of...faced some legal issues in Ayenee. We spent several, long months stuck in Vaelo. The ruler there is very...ugh, she's just a demon. I was.." Sucks in a breath, not really wanting to elaborate. "It was just awful." You could see faint scars along her back where flesh was exposed.