I'm happy to see it was an entertaining intro. I have found that when my creativity is near a peak, my written words tend to reveal a more poetic nature. Others have previously described my style of writing as being eloquent. I'd say, if everything at least makes sense, then I am doing something right.

I too thought the purple ribbon through her braids was a nice touch, yet an unexpected one at that. Didn't ever come to mind until I saw a picture online of a french braid using a blue one. But then I thought, why not try it out. Definitely looked better than the previous headdress I contemplated over. We seem to think a little of the same; what else could possibly fit more perfectly than an Orchid.

Shhhh... the weather spheres are supposed to be a secret. No one can know how they are created. >_> 

Seriously though, I am glad to see you noticed a connection between Melina, the glass blowing fairy, and those weather spheres. Might even find out about these so-called 'sprites' and 'elves' that Iona seems to be so drawn towards. They are not what one might typically presume.