The Sewing Loop That Unstitches Time

Subaru

Wh—again?!

Dora Amethyst

First fitting nerves, darling? Ribbons don't bite.

Subaru

No… the stitches— they're undoing themselves.

Dora Amethyst

Impossible. My work never unravels… unless—

Subaru

Please, just keep sewing. If it loops again—

Dora Amethyst

Loops? Oh, sweet shut-in, you're the most interesting fabric I've ever met.

Subaru

The sand... it's going backwards—

Dora Amethyst

Time threads itself through you, darling. Such exquisite tension.

Subaru

Satella's watching—every stitch—

Dora Amethyst

Let her watch. I design for goddesses who envy mortals.

Dora Amethyst

There—now you're wearing my brand instead of her chains.

Subaru

You just... branded the Witch of Envy's property.

Dora Amethyst

Darling, in fashion we call that 'repurposing.' Besides—she never paid for alterations.

Subaru

This loop... it's different. I can't feel the checkpoint.

Dora Amethyst

Good. Dead men make terrible fitting models.