002 Feather
Well, everyone has been very nice to me. I am very grateful for this.
Thank you very much Alice, Edward and Bella for letting me stay with you. I am still getting used to this place. It’s really nice to be able to say with you all.
Since I don’t have anything to give everyone that has been so nice to me so far, I have decided to tell you a story instead.
Once there was a town by the name of Glie. The town of Glie is a peaceful one. The inhabitants live their lives in this quite town and do not wonder from it. Sometimes, when they are young, they wonder what lies beyond the wall. However, thoughts like this do not last as they come to enjoy the lives they have already.
The town it self is surrounded by tall thick walls that have mysterious power. Those that live there do not touch the wall, because of this power.
The wall and the people are watched over by the Haibane-Renmei. They are the ones that look after the walls. Within the Haibane-Renmei there is a Communicator. This Communicator is the only person who is allowed to speak with the Toga, or the people from out side of the gate who trade with the people of Glie.
The Haibane-Renmei also have another task. They watch over the Haibane that are born in Glie and make sure they are watched after. Why do the Haibane need watching? It is because the Haibane are not human.
The Haibane are born from a simple puffball. It floats down from the sky and starts to grow wherever it lands. These puffballs always land where there are other Haibane living. After the puffball lands it starts to grow. It does not take long for the small seed to grow in a large cocoon. The size of the cocoon depends on the size of the Haibane. Remember that Haibane are not human, so they are not born the same way.
When the Haibane is ready to be born the cocoon turns charcoal gray. It is tradition that the Haibane in the cocoon break from the cocoon by them selves. It is said that they must do so in order to grow strong. After a Haibane is born it usually sleeps for a good while. When it wakes up the others of the house greet them.
This is when they are asked about the dream they had in the cocoon. All Haibane have a dream while they are in the cocoon. It is tradition to use this dream to name the newborn. The newborn will not remember who she or he was before becoming a Haibane. It is believed that the Haibane were once humans as well, though no one can remember.
Haibane are not born with their wings or halo. The halo is given to the Haibane by a ring barer who received it from the Haibane-Renmei. The ring barer places the halo on top of the newborn's head, where it floats and becomes a part of the Haibane's body.
The wings are different. They are born from the Haibane's back. At first it feels as though the Haibane has a cramp in his or her back. The wings feel as if they are pulling and the Haibane gets a fever. When the wing tips break the skin it can be quite painful and even more so when the rest of the wing breaks through the skin. Many pass out from this. The Haibane who was watching after the newborn washes the new wings of blood and grease. This is to make sure that the feathers are not stained.
After a Haibane has his or her wings and halo they are slowly introduced to the young feathers and the rest of the town of Glie. They are accepted by the Haibane-Renmei and given a book. The Haibane either lives in Old Home, located outside of the town, or in Abandoned Factory, a little closer and on the other side of town. He or she will eventually find a job and grown to be a part of the town. It is tradition that a Haibane is not really a Haibane unless they are working. However, they are not allowed to receive money from the town. Also, the Haibane are only allowed to use the things that the people of Glie no longer need. The book that they are given by the Haibane-Renmei keeps track of what they earn and the Haibane use this book to pay for things that they might need. It is a happy life.
However, there will come a day when the Haibane will take his or her day of flight and go over the walls. This is the day when a Haibane is given a guiding hand into the eastern woods and is allowed to leave the town of Glie. It is tradition that the Haibane tell no one when it is his or her time to leave. It can be sad for the other Haibane when one of them goes. However, the Haibane believe that they will see each other again on the other side of the wall when it is their time.
Thank you very much Alice, Edward and Bella for letting me stay with you. I am still getting used to this place. It’s really nice to be able to say with you all.
Since I don’t have anything to give everyone that has been so nice to me so far, I have decided to tell you a story instead.
Once there was a town by the name of Glie. The town of Glie is a peaceful one. The inhabitants live their lives in this quite town and do not wonder from it. Sometimes, when they are young, they wonder what lies beyond the wall. However, thoughts like this do not last as they come to enjoy the lives they have already.
The town it self is surrounded by tall thick walls that have mysterious power. Those that live there do not touch the wall, because of this power.
The wall and the people are watched over by the Haibane-Renmei. They are the ones that look after the walls. Within the Haibane-Renmei there is a Communicator. This Communicator is the only person who is allowed to speak with the Toga, or the people from out side of the gate who trade with the people of Glie.
The Haibane-Renmei also have another task. They watch over the Haibane that are born in Glie and make sure they are watched after. Why do the Haibane need watching? It is because the Haibane are not human.
The Haibane are born from a simple puffball. It floats down from the sky and starts to grow wherever it lands. These puffballs always land where there are other Haibane living. After the puffball lands it starts to grow. It does not take long for the small seed to grow in a large cocoon. The size of the cocoon depends on the size of the Haibane. Remember that Haibane are not human, so they are not born the same way.
When the Haibane is ready to be born the cocoon turns charcoal gray. It is tradition that the Haibane in the cocoon break from the cocoon by them selves. It is said that they must do so in order to grow strong. After a Haibane is born it usually sleeps for a good while. When it wakes up the others of the house greet them.
This is when they are asked about the dream they had in the cocoon. All Haibane have a dream while they are in the cocoon. It is tradition to use this dream to name the newborn. The newborn will not remember who she or he was before becoming a Haibane. It is believed that the Haibane were once humans as well, though no one can remember.
Haibane are not born with their wings or halo. The halo is given to the Haibane by a ring barer who received it from the Haibane-Renmei. The ring barer places the halo on top of the newborn's head, where it floats and becomes a part of the Haibane's body.
The wings are different. They are born from the Haibane's back. At first it feels as though the Haibane has a cramp in his or her back. The wings feel as if they are pulling and the Haibane gets a fever. When the wing tips break the skin it can be quite painful and even more so when the rest of the wing breaks through the skin. Many pass out from this. The Haibane who was watching after the newborn washes the new wings of blood and grease. This is to make sure that the feathers are not stained.
After a Haibane has his or her wings and halo they are slowly introduced to the young feathers and the rest of the town of Glie. They are accepted by the Haibane-Renmei and given a book. The Haibane either lives in Old Home, located outside of the town, or in Abandoned Factory, a little closer and on the other side of town. He or she will eventually find a job and grown to be a part of the town. It is tradition that a Haibane is not really a Haibane unless they are working. However, they are not allowed to receive money from the town. Also, the Haibane are only allowed to use the things that the people of Glie no longer need. The book that they are given by the Haibane-Renmei keeps track of what they earn and the Haibane use this book to pay for things that they might need. It is a happy life.
However, there will come a day when the Haibane will take his or her day of flight and go over the walls. This is the day when a Haibane is given a guiding hand into the eastern woods and is allowed to leave the town of Glie. It is tradition that the Haibane tell no one when it is his or her time to leave. It can be sad for the other Haibane when one of them goes. However, the Haibane believe that they will see each other again on the other side of the wall when it is their time.