Skylar

This is just.. Like, it's so weird, and when I first read it, I just kinda thought it was weird abstract stuff, and while I still kinda think that, it's also got a story that I didn't notice before. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that it makes me smile, but also furrow my brow in confusion.

This is pretty good so far! The main thing about your story that I would fix is that you say her name very often. Personally, I have a problem of saying 'he' or 'she' too often, but you say her name a little too often. It's probably just the one spot at the top of the story ("... Pricking at Aniya's nerves, repeating every few seconds. Aniya's breath...") and it threw me off, making me see her name more prominently, but it bothered me. Sorry for the long criticism. Keep writing!

I think I agree with melissak (again :3). I don't really know what it is though. Something to consider about the dresses is that they might have tried to give her less fancy dresses to help her ease into her new life. Less frills, less poofyness, less lace, but still soft and silky. Also, about how old is Lu?

This isn't my first time reading this, but unlike the other times, it really connected to me. I'm not sure if I read the tone right, but it feels (to me) like stating fact. The narrator isn't bemoaning their life, in fact, they occasionally seem morbidly amused. To them, they're stating facts of life, even if it it sad. Anyway, good work.

I do believe I know where this is going... :)

Same.