[ Rutile blinks in confusion, especially at the change in focus - it was rare they discussed anything more than Ilda's problems. ]

My hair ... ?

[ Then they've got it. The truth is that they haven't a clue why their colors have darkened, and they'd rather not betray that anxiety to others. ]

Ah, yes, the coloring. It's really a rather standard look for rutile crystals, though not for my particular arrangement... it's possible the Dreaming is having some effect on me. It might go away.