"I did approach you, my dear." This was said with some tolerance; China was well accustomed to how she took some people, at first. It would be interesting to see how fast this one got over it. If she did at all. "You'd have to have it on your skin, to have its effects for yourself."

All writing media wore, and more so when introduced to the oils of skin and the constant pressure of everyday use. This was what had led China to tattoos.