The Butterfly Effect [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 1.17 ー Widened

Now, I have to confess, I completely knew Tomoe was joking about being drunk at our failure of a wedding. This is because of what occurred next, finally getting back to the 'present time' of the story.

I'm not much for descriptions, but I'll try my best to describe what she looked like, top to bottom, before giving my first impression. Ombrée black to light green hair, like the tips were dyed a while ago and they never got around to redyeing it, styled into a flamboyant sweep. It was short, and pretty uneven, with the sort of length that any guy could have pulled off.
Dark eyes, bouncing from person to person, that even landed on me a couple dozen times. Laced choker, that matched her outfit, and olive skin with a not so faint tan.

My eyes traced back up to her mouth. Her lips painted a glossy pink, but awful scars swirled around her face, like an extended smile was forced into her skull. A Glasgow smile, I think. Sinisterly, it was perfectly carved, almost like a clown's makeup. Except, the corners were stitched shut with wire that seemed long overdue being taken out. It was a bit messy at the ends, like she had tugged at them for a while. I didn't stare at her face for much longer, just looking at it made me want to cry out of sympathy.

Now, bare with me here, because her attire was a tad bit out of place. A slim fitting trained dress with a cuirassed bodice of all things. I only know this because I distinctively remember reading about it in an old storybook. Her dress was vibrant blue and green, but it had the same style all the same.
Lastly, white silk gloves, similar to what Tomoe always wore, except one of the ring fingers were ripped off,

I was lucky enough to find a page out of the very book I read among my things later on. It's not in the best condition, but it's still understandable, I think.

She stretched out her arms, "Ten thouuuusand years can give you such a creak in the neck!"

It was, without a doubt, Kaosu.

Hibiki started to argue, but was already cut off before he could even say a word.

"And go back into some shitty rock, like a genie in a lamp? No thanks, pal." With a vividly quirky smile, she made her away around to Hibiki, her gown trailing through the grass as she did, stopping to throw an arm around him.
I couldn't help but stare at her gloves, knowing that the missing finger had to have had some significance. "Anyway, how's life been kiddo? Meet any girls? Guys? Or have you been too busy with work?" Kaosu chuckled, and giggled. Somewhere in between that I've never really heard anyone try before.

Finally, he said, "Can you shut up for just a moment?"

Her language was admittedly pretty wild, and I detested every moment of it, so despite my even bigger irritation towards rudeness, I kept my mouth shut. Besides, talking during the situation didn't seem like a good idea