Karin
"Well that sounds very dummie! I don't really read... At all. But I heard that reading in the dark makes your eyes turn into stone or something, its really about science!" *Ardon would say as his top two arms crossed together while the furry little figure would continue spiraling down towards the now revealed woman, it was interesting the way he said his statement about eyes was like he was so sure and confident about them even though it was really flat out wrong. He was curious to learn what was under those rags that she was so keen on hiding.* "Alot has gotten me down Miss Random Person." *The question made him let out a deep sigh that showed the woman it seemed he has alot of stuff in his mind. His eyebrows furrowed alittle as they looked intently towards the woman curious to how she'll react to his dipleomma*

"I'm down because a few weeks ago my body has been changing alot! And I don't mean things like growth spurts and stuff like I grew a new pair of arms changes. The arms were also weird in color and for a while I was really only used to four arms but now I have six! And that's not all I got so much more heavier and alittle bit taller after that. *Huh so maybe it was kinda a growth spurt* But I really thought it was gonna end there, the changes weren't much but they were fairly life changing atleast for me but then a few days ago I changed again! While I was coning back to New Salvainia after doing some quest in Irunia I got a weird dream... Oh did I mention I had a weird dream on the first one too? But yeah I had a dream on the first one and second one and now when I woke up I literally had thick red skin! RED SKIN! Who can say that happens to them!"

*Ardon after this part would slowly begin to go melancholic as he explained to the woman his story. His big expressive eyes went sad and just simply focused more on the street where he was walking at* "Once I got to New Salvainia it was clear that everyone found me strange, there really weren't much 3 meter tall, thick, red skinned titans with 6 arms that I could talk to that would understand me. I was weird, I was strange and I was no different to the monsters that mercenaries on a daily basis. You might not get it but people treated me differently and not in the good way, everything about me was monstrous and scary but that's not the part I'm most afraid of... What if one day I just wake up and barely see myself in the mirror? What if suddenly one day no one recognizes me as Ardon? That's really the thing I'm most afraid of and even my bestest closest friend Momo was unable to cheer me up, I really am sad about it, I'm scared and I just want to fit in... I feel like that's really gonna be the thing that's just gonna fix all my problems right? If I was just a little bit shorter, had four less arms, no more red skin I'd be normal. I won't be feared or treated differently by other people too. That's why I'm down." 

*As he said his words he really wasn't bursting into tears or groveling and wailing while on the floor but he was extremely sad to tell his tale. Everything he said was really alot that he hasn't been able to vent out much to his actual friends. Really being able to tell this to a random person like her made it alot easier to talk about his struggles but nonetheless he was still indeed upset. Momo... He wished that one day they'd be able to happily have a picnic in a nice garden while just smiling and laughing. No more sad times.
Please*
Kevin
"...Mm-hmm."

*Hitoshi ignores the comment about stone eyes and reading at night... And just listens to the man's rant, about what she already suspected was true but didn't quite want to make that judgment just yet.*

*A magical mutant Titan, as she suspected, who laments his changes and only wishes to blend in with the sheep of the world, the millions of average, boring, unthinking idiots filling the streets of Salvania. Such a common lamentation... And one that Hitoshi cannot for the life of her ever understand. Who wants to be one of them? Another useless, mindless crowd follower who laughs at those even slightly different to them? Hell, if anything, those six arms are a huge benefit!*

*As for the angle of not being recognised... Well, there's always that, she supposes. The mutations clearly are only going to get worse and worse, as the Titan mutates more and more and eventually becomes unrecognisable. An understandable concern, really...*

"I... I... *Sigh* If you want all this to stop, then the least we can do is check you out in a local healer or a mage or... Something when we get the chance, to deal with these unwanted mutations. If the red skin is new, then yeah, it's... Not great for anyone.

But fitting in is... I mean, wanting to, I get, but if you don't? It's not a *Bad* Thing. If people judge you because of mutations you can't control, and try to avoid you because of that... Then.. You know, they probably weren't nice people anyway."
Karin
"Ahhh so you're one of those people..." *Ardon would let out another sigh of exhaustion as it seemed he once again had to explain his reasoning of wanting to fit in. He's said this spiel many times in the past already to that tall lanky guy and to Momo. Quickly his mind flashed to a memory of him angrily explaining to Momo why wouldn't you want to fit in?!?* "It is a bad thing though! I've spent most of my life helping people I meet on the street and just doing what I can to atleast try and make the world alittle less sad but I'm not sure if you do but alot of people don't really accept help from deformed monsters! If a regular person who doesn't encounter much monsters and dangers in the world sees you. And sees you looking like a freak they'd run away! Is running away from something that looks different like that of the monsters your parents read you right? Maybe, maybe not but it's a regular reaction isn't it?!? If they saw a strange large monster they'd want it killed in fear of being hurt! Being different is to be feared and I don't want to be feared so its why I don't want to be different." 

*Ardon ended his spiel there. He could ramble on alot more with how he can't ever enjoy the things that many people take for granted like wearing proper clothes or sleeping on a bed or even just sitting on a stool. All of those things are for him things he can't do because he's different! Because he's not normal. Because he's special. He wished to try out cool and different clothes but he can't because of the extra arms that prevent him from actually wearing any proper clothes or even armor, everything for him is too weak due to his size and weight. Those things many take for granted and don't even think twice about but for him... Oh he just wishes for once he could lay down on a bed and have a nice sleep. The cold floor was uncomfortable but its the only thing that can actually fit him and won't break due to his weight*
Kevin
"...Okay, you haven't listened to me. Listen to me this time.

I'm not saying you should just accept that these things are happening. They're obviously not normal, since they're happening all of a sudden after these weird dreams. I'll... Look, I'll put my opinion on the side for a moment, although I disagree on your fitting in point. Let's look at the issue. The obvious one.

You're mutating. It's not normal. I'm saying that the least we can do is look into what's happening, and see if we can put a stop to it somehow. Maybe fix the damage. You're obviously not enjoying all these weird changes to your body, and if you want them gone, that's cool. Maybe there's a way to get rid of them, and maybe you'll... Uhh, fit in, or something... We could go see a healer, tell them about what's happening and they can try to cure it. I have... Personal body issues myself, I don't want to talk about them too much, but... They're there. We could even help each other here."

*Hitoshi doesn't want to get on Ardon's case about fitting in since obviously all that'll do is cause an argument. And it seems as though that spiel is something he's heard many, many times, judging by the "One of those people" Remark. In Hitoshi's mind, the smartest thing to do at the moment is to approach the obvious issues, the physical changes, since they seem to be causing the emotional issues. If the physical issues are gone, best case scenario? No more self esteem issues! Worst case scenario, they're at least not as bad, since the physical aberrations are more than likely linked to this worry.*
Karin
"I'm... I'm fine with that. But I'm also scared, what if there isn't a way to reverse it? What if its magic beyond healing?!? I know a little bit of healing magic myself and I know that my spells can't undo THIS." *As he said this he just used his bottom to hands and pointed at himself. He had an annoyed frown on his face but he wasn't able to deny that the woman's idea was a fairly good one but he wasn't good with ideas!!!! Worst case was that he'd find out that he's gonna forever be like this and continue to change upon which his mind would throw into a deep state of self loathing as he eventually ends the pain with him a form of self ending. Best case is that the healer can reverse everything and it all just goes back to normal and he can live happily ever after with Momo!!! He's really hoping on the best case scenario right now. The thought of this person having "Personal body issues" Did make Ardon curious of what this was though but she herself said that she didn't want to talk about so I guess they won't. Would this be the reason why they wore such covering clothing? Cause they have like weird color fur or something?*
William
"...I'm not sure how I can help you then. I'm sorry. It's worth a look though."

"As for me talking about "Fitting in", I.. I'll stand by that point kinda, but when what's making you stand out is something you don't want, something forced upon you, you know, yeah, fix that if you can. You're right there. It's not what you want, so yeah, "Those people" Shouldn't just tell you *"Oh, it's okay! You shouldn't worry about fitting in!"* That's ignorant of them, and it was ignorant of me. So I'm sorry."

*Of course, Hitoshi will still stand by the fitting in argument... **If the reason you aren't fitting in is something you want.** Ardon doesn't want these changes. Therefore, yes, someone should be trying to help him. And it looks like for now, that someone has to be Hitoshi...*

*Hitoshi would just then walk beside Ardon silently. Besides this attempt at therapy and assistance, Hitoshi (as we already know) isn't exactly an extrovert.*
Karin
"Well I appreciate you for talking to me like this and really trying... Its been a while since I've had a conversation like this. Its nice" *Ardon said as he gave a smile. He was happy that the woman even though she disagreed tried to understand him and his point of view. He almost wanted to just hug them incredibly tightly!!! But he was also sort of scared because he didn't want him to accidentally break her spine and kill her or something* "Hey Miss what is your name? I wanna know, mine is Ardon! Ardon Surfist. Also where would be a good healer for us to even go? Should we do it now or some other time?" 

*He'd think as he put one of his hands on his chin to do a thinking pose! It always helps him think. Upon the hearing of friend though Furry would immediately perk up and rush down towards the woman pulling out one of his pieces of beef jerky stuck to his feathers and just offer it to her as a sign of friendship. This was what Ardon did to Furry when taming him and now this is what he does to everyone he wants to be friends with! Who doesn't like food anyway?!?!*
William
"Uhh... Hitoshi Hisikawa. I don't think we should look just now, it's a bit late. Don't think we'd get a very warm welcome anywhere..."

*Hitoshi looks at the beef jerky given to her by the Furrow, and although her cowl still covers her face somewhat, she looks almost disappointed as she slowly puts the jerky in her pouch.

As a ninja, eating meat of any kind is frowned upon, for it can cause the body to exude strong odours. Hitoshi has never been much of a meat eater anyway, mostly tolerating but not **Enjoying** It, rather just eating it when she felt unoriginal at a dinner table and someone else had a meal choice to bank off, but it still hurts to be reminded of the strict diet. Most of Hitoshi's diet consists of basic, boring foods like porridge or potatoes, foods that didn't cause the body to smell. Useful? Yes. Dull? Also yes.*

*But yes. Healers probably wouldn't be too happy to see these two idiots pottering about outside their door, one of whom is talking on and on about red skin and extra arms, the other trying to say that they spontaneously grew boobs and lost all their testosterone... Not at this time, anyway. Let's leave that conversation for later.*

*One conversation that they could have this fine night, however.. Is none. Yeah, the lack of conversation is nice, really. Just enjoying the lovely sounds of... Probably very shifty people, planning some petty crimes...*

"Hey, Ardon, watch your wallet, will you?"
Kevin
*Hitoshi would pat herself down, trying to find her own wallet, before sighing with quiet relief... And then deciding that no, although she enjoys no talking, Ardon will probably see it as awkward. SO...*
William
"...Uhh..."



"Uhh, you said you had, uhh... A friend called Momo. Tell me about them, they sound nice.."
Karin
*Ardon was surprised that the woman was the one asking questions and continuing the conversation now! Usually he was the one who asked the questions and asked about things* "Well nice to finally know your name Ms. Hitoshi! About Momo huh that's a curious question? Momo's a nice friend of mine when I got here to New Salvainia I did one of my first quests with her. They're one of the members of New Sunlight too, really they're the best and really nice... We didn't really end our conversation very well the last time we met though. I was still pretty upset about alot of stuff with my body and I kinda dumped all of my frustration on them, they probably think I suck now." *In the beginning while he talked about him and Momo he was all happy and giddy telling Hitoshi how the two of them did a quest but slowly he just saddened as he reminded himself of the really jerk thing he did to Momo and all the things he said. He really shouldn't have told her about so many frustrations he had, it wasn't the right time nor was it very fun to hear...*