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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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 Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:33 pm
Sreda led Lynora to the royal seamstress, who was grumbling about making dresses for girls who should have had enough already. Seeing the girls at the door of her quarters, the old woman hobbled over to them. She scrutinized them a little before reading the description of a dress Sreda had written down earlier."One that simple? I have a better idea," the seamstress said as she took the oddly-dressed girl by the hand and had her stand on a stool to take her measurements. "Just as I thought. I already have the perfect dress for you. Stay where you are." With that, she left to the back of her shop to fetch from her storage of rejected projects.
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:07 pm
The room she was led to was quite messy, there were strings across the floor and scraps of fabric on the work table where she could see sewing needles, bows, and buttons. The old lady seemed sweet but had a sharp tongue, she was almost reluctant to go onto the stool for measurements and the old lady was pretty quick about it. Lynora watched the lady disappear into the back of her shop and looked at Sreda a little perplexed. "Boy, she's quick at this!" she said with a small laugh.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:23 pm
"She isn't the royal seamstress for nothing," Sreda replied and kept a lookout at the door. "I wonder what she has in mind for you." She also hoped her wages could cover that. She did hear that things were getting more expensive. Perhaps it would be the same here? But the seamstress had so many customers that maybe it was unnecessary to raise prices?Before long, the seamstress reappeared with a luxurious blue and white frilly dress, holding it up to see how well it fit her customer. With an approving grunt, handed the dress to the girl and helped her off the stool. "Quickly try it on. Let us see how well it fits!" she urged as she led her to the back of the shop where a private dressing room was. "Knock thrice when you're done." Once the girl was inside, she closed the door.
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:41 pm
Lynora took the dress she was offered and almost had no choice but to try it on since she was practically shoved into the dressing room. She slowly undressed and slipped the blue and white frilly dress on before coming out. "This dress is so pretty!" she said softly, looking at herself in the mirror and twirling a little. She looked over at Sreda and gave a shy smile. "Do you think the Prince will like it?"
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:17 pm
Sreda clapped her hands. "Perfect!" she wrote, since the seamstress was right there. "His Highness might glance at you more than once!" It was usually an accomplishment among women to be attractive enough to catch the Prince's attention, and they got bragging rights if he glanced twice or more.The seamstress nodded in approval. "As I thought. A perfect fit!" she commented as she circled the girl once. "Perhaps we need a few adjustments. Some gloves, yes. With a blue ribbon, perhaps. That long hair will need to be managed as well." Going to a drawer, she took out two pairs of frilly gloves, one light blue and another white with blue ribbons sewn into them. She compared them and handed over the white ones. "Try those on, deary. I shall work on your hair." Getting behind the girl, taking a blue ribbon, she started to assemble the hair into a bun. Her hair was so long, however, that the old woman could not bind all of it. Instead, she let the golden locks trail out of the moderately-sized bun. Once finished, she stood a ways away to admire her work.
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:16 am
Lynora tried on the gloves as she was told and looked in the mirror. The gloves were a good idea but the mismatched colors were kind of bugging her. "Um....I like your idea but...can I wear just two white gloves?" She asked discreetly, not wanting to hurt the old seamstress.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 10:00 am
The seamstress was confused at first. She could have sworn she gave the girl two white gloves. Looking at the remaining pair she held, she realized she must have given her a blue one by mistake. "Oh, these old eyes of mine," she grumbled and she replaced the blue glove that the girl was already wearing with the white one. "All fixed. Now what do you think?"
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:50 am
Lynora closed her eyes while the seamstress worked her magic with her hair, when the old woman was finished and asked her opinion, Lynora opened her eyes and gasped in surprise. "It's beautiful!" she said in a breathy tone and ran her fingers along the ruffles. "No...No this is too much, I can't accept something like this!!" She said worriedly, turning back around to face the seamstress and Sreda.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:02 am
"Too much? Why, it fits you too well!" said the seamstress. "It would such a shame if you leave without it. Hm... I don't normally do this, but perhaps I can afford to give you the entire set for a very low price. I have enough customers with spendthrift daughters, after all, and you've been such a sweet girl. Besides, I was about to unravel the old thing anyways." The seamstress noticed the servant girl hold out a handful of coins, from which she picked out seven golds and ten silvers. Adequate payment. "It's all yours. Do come again sometime."
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:20 am
She would have protested more but the dress was already purchased before she had a chance to even open her mouth. "O-okay....well I guess there's no arguing now." she said softly, though she felt extremely awkward in such a formal dress. Lynora smiled and thanked the old woman for her help as they left her office, already she could see more people dressed very formally entering and passing through the corridors. "I think the guests are starting to arrive." she said softly as her heart dropped into her stomach, suddenly she wasn't sure if she wanted to go to this party.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:41 am
Sreda once again gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry. You look as lovely as the noblewomen," she said gleefully. "Perhaps I shall accompany you until we find the Prince. It wouldn't do if I left now and have you wander alone." Taking Lynora by the hand, she led her back to the ballroom, where Prince Althalos was greeting the many guests and appearing to roll his eyes when some flirtatious girls tried to show him their legs. He clearly wasn't enjoying anything.
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:53 am
Lynora felt as small as a mouse with so many people filling the ballroom, the fact that many of the men towered over her didn't help this feeling much either. She saw Al and thought to go say hi but there were so many girls surrounding him that she was sure he couldn't see her. Lynora turned around to face Sreda but she wasn't there anymore. She looked everywhere for the servant girl but found herself alone in the ballroom full of strangers and too afraid to move forward. Lynora started to make her way out of the ballroom but a large group of men and women came through. The next thing she knew, she was on her knees; she could have sworn one of those girls shoved her.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:04 pm
Althalos grew tired of greeting as quickly as the guests arrived, and he was relieved when his father arrived to take over. Excusing himself, he dodged various women in hopes of finding Lynora. Seeing a young lady fall somewhere, he made his way over to her when no one else would help her. Might as well act on chivalry, as much as he loathed the principle. He preferred to be nice to those who likewise had good hearts.
"Are you alright, fair maiden?" he asked as he took the girl's hand, putting on a false smile despite his disdain. Upon seeing her face, the smile became unintentionally genuine and surprised. "Lynora? I didn't recognize you there. I'm glad you've made it."
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:12 pm
Lynora tried to get herself up but she was afraid of ripping the dress and was surprised as well to find Al at her side. Suddenly the annoyance of being pushed seemed so silly to her and she couldn't help but give a small laugh. "Yeah I'm okay." She said softly, taking his hand and standing up without damaging the dress at all. "I guess I'm a little clumsy." Lynora dusted off the nice dress and caught a few girls in the distance who were staring at her and talking behind their fans. She ignored them and continued to give Al a smile. "A-Are the parties always this busy?" she asked softly, hoping to change the topic of conversation.
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BrokenScreamBox Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:23 pm
"Usually. You should see how busy it is when it's my birthday," Althalos replied. He couldn't help but stare at how well the dress suited Lynora. It was simple, yes, but he found her appealing all the same. None of the other girls caught his interest in such a way. Noticing that he was staring, Althalos shook his head and coughed into his hand. "We should perhaps speak in a less crowded area, do you not agree?"
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