"Unfortunately," Rufina affirmed with a sad, but resigned, smile. "Truly, though, Dearest, it is not so bad once you grow accustomed to it. In time, you will be able to predict the comings and goings of your cycle so you know when to anticipate it, and it shall simply be an inconvenience—after all, before now, had you any idea that I am so afflicted for part of every month?"
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