"Maldecka" Knight Nettesh called gently.

Maldecka tilted her head to look at Knight Nettesh, "You don't need to whisper. My headaches not that bad."

Nettesh scoffed lightly and went back to braiding Maldecka's hair, "Maldecka, I've had concussions before. Don't lie to me."

Maldecka rolled her newest bead between her fingers, "Okay, my head still hurts a little."

Nettesh slid one of Maldecka's five beads onto her braid while Maldecka looks around the room quietly. They were on an ice planet at one of the Jedi Houses. The stillness of the snow outside seemed to carry inside, creating a cozy and mellow environment.

Nettesh went about braiding the next part. Maldecka stared out the window at the snow.

Nettesh sighed, "Are you upset that we didn't let you do a 'proper birthday challenge'?"

Maldecka almost pulled her braid out of Nettesh's grip when she whipped her head back around, "No, I thought the challenge was a lot of fun. And the bead is really pretty."

Nettesh looked Maldecka in the eye until Maldecka returned her gaze to the snow.

Nettesh stilled her hands and looked outside too. A handsome teenager walked past and Maldecka blushed.

Nettesh didn't even bother to hide her grin, "I knew you've been acting differently."

Maldecka's blush got worse, "What?"

Nettesh slid another bead onto Maldecka's braid, "On the mission. You and Zarro were both acting…tired? Certainly not the same as the last mission we got to enjoy together."

Nettesh winked at Maldecka, "But now I know it's just you growing up. He's cute. Should have known strong boys would be your type."

They both settled into the silence as Nettesh finished Maldecka's braid.

Maldecka held it up in her hand, "You know I can do this myself, right?"

Nettesh tugged it in response, "Yes, but sometimes it's nice to play with other's hair."

Maldecka's eyes glanced at the window again.

Nettesh leaned back, waiting for the words Maldecka clearly wanted to say.

Maldecka rolled her shoulders and looked at Nettesh, "Could you teach me to be pretty?"

Nettesh smiled, "Maldecka, you are already pretty. But yes, I'd be happy to teach you how to apply makeup."

Fresh snow began to fall as they walked away from the window.