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someone mind to tell me if I actually have to put one of these for every
chapter? Can we just put one and say it's for the whole story?
Chapter Six- Preparations and Dresses
The day of the ball arrived quickly. Although Kel wasn't fond of balls, or events where her presence was of substantial note, she couldn't help but be excited. She feared being surrounded by people for the whole evening and not being able to enjoy herself.
Well, she thought, at least I'll have Dom to rescue me if I get tired of listening to people chatter mindlessly.
She smiled as she thought of Dom. In the two days between their first meeting and the current day she had spent much of her time with him and the Own, learning how to track and listening to them tell stories and sing bawdy songs. There was also the occasional friendly duel to settle friendly disagreements.
At first they had been wary of her, seeing as she was a lady, but once she showed them that she could curse with the best of them, and the more time she spent with them, the more they got to know her and they came to accept her.
She returned her thoughts to the problem at hand: her dress for the ball. Normally she wouldn't have worried about her dress, but this was her first official introduction to the Royal Court. She knew she had to look nice, without being overdone.
She voiced her concern to her maid, who said she knew of a dressmaker in Corus who would be more than willing to help Kel with a dress.
An hour or so late a knock sounded on the door. Kel opened it to reveal a pretty, slightly plump, girl with big brown eyes.
"My lady," she said with a curtsy, "I'm Lalasa. Your maid told me that you were in need of a dress for tonight's Midwinter ball."
"Oh, you're the dressmaker! Please, come in." She stepped aside and ushered the girl into the room. She took a seat in a chair by the window and invited the girl to do the same. Lalasa sat across from Kel in another chair.
"I'm having trouble finding a suitable dress. I want something flattering, but not flashy. I don't want something too low cut, either. I'm not sure about the color. I think green, or maybe blue, but I don't know." Kel explained.
"Well, stand up and let me take your measurements. Then I'll have a better idea of what will work for you."
Kel stood from her chair and held her arms away from her body patiently as Lalasa took her measurements.
"I have a dress in my shop that I think will look lovely on you. It will have to be altered, of course, but I can have that finished in plenty of time. Would you like to come down and see it?"
"Alright. Come with me to the stables and I'll have horses saddled for us."
They left the stables a few moments later and headed to the main streets of Corus.
Lalasa's shop was located on a side road in a good location for business. They stepped inside and Lalasa went into a backroom, returning with a beautiful crimson silk gown.
"This will be lovely. See, it's not too low cut or too elaborate."
"Oh, it's beautiful! I love it!"
"I thought you might. You seem like the type who would prefer to be at home, reading, than at a ball. If you'll come back in an hour or so, I'll have the dress done. Or I could bring it to the palace to you."
"Could you bring it to me, please? I'd come myself, but I don't know if I'll be able to get away and then get back in time."
"That will be fine."
"Now, how much do I owe you for this?"
"Don't worry about it. I've taken a liking to you. Call it a favor to a friend."
"Are you sure? I'm more than willing to pay you after you're going through all this trouble on such short notice."
"Please, my lady, it's nothing, really."
"If we're to be friends, it's Kel. I really have to go now, but thank you again! You really don't know what this means to me."
"You're welcome, Kel."
"I'll see you in an hour!"
She left the shop, happy that she had finally had her problem resolved and happy that she had a new friend in Corus.
Chapter Six- Preparations and Dresses
The day of the ball arrived quickly. Although Kel wasn't fond of balls, or events where her presence was of substantial note, she couldn't help but be excited. She feared being surrounded by people for the whole evening and not being able to enjoy herself.
Well, she thought, at least I'll have Dom to rescue me if I get tired of listening to people chatter mindlessly.
She smiled as she thought of Dom. In the two days between their first meeting and the current day she had spent much of her time with him and the Own, learning how to track and listening to them tell stories and sing bawdy songs. There was also the occasional friendly duel to settle friendly disagreements.
At first they had been wary of her, seeing as she was a lady, but once she showed them that she could curse with the best of them, and the more time she spent with them, the more they got to know her and they came to accept her.
She returned her thoughts to the problem at hand: her dress for the ball. Normally she wouldn't have worried about her dress, but this was her first official introduction to the Royal Court. She knew she had to look nice, without being overdone.
She voiced her concern to her maid, who said she knew of a dressmaker in Corus who would be more than willing to help Kel with a dress.
An hour or so late a knock sounded on the door. Kel opened it to reveal a pretty, slightly plump, girl with big brown eyes.
"My lady," she said with a curtsy, "I'm Lalasa. Your maid told me that you were in need of a dress for tonight's Midwinter ball."
"Oh, you're the dressmaker! Please, come in." She stepped aside and ushered the girl into the room. She took a seat in a chair by the window and invited the girl to do the same. Lalasa sat across from Kel in another chair.
"I'm having trouble finding a suitable dress. I want something flattering, but not flashy. I don't want something too low cut, either. I'm not sure about the color. I think green, or maybe blue, but I don't know." Kel explained.
"Well, stand up and let me take your measurements. Then I'll have a better idea of what will work for you."
Kel stood from her chair and held her arms away from her body patiently as Lalasa took her measurements.
"I have a dress in my shop that I think will look lovely on you. It will have to be altered, of course, but I can have that finished in plenty of time. Would you like to come down and see it?"
"Alright. Come with me to the stables and I'll have horses saddled for us."
They left the stables a few moments later and headed to the main streets of Corus.
Lalasa's shop was located on a side road in a good location for business. They stepped inside and Lalasa went into a backroom, returning with a beautiful crimson silk gown.
"This will be lovely. See, it's not too low cut or too elaborate."
"Oh, it's beautiful! I love it!"
"I thought you might. You seem like the type who would prefer to be at home, reading, than at a ball. If you'll come back in an hour or so, I'll have the dress done. Or I could bring it to the palace to you."
"Could you bring it to me, please? I'd come myself, but I don't know if I'll be able to get away and then get back in time."
"That will be fine."
"Now, how much do I owe you for this?"
"Don't worry about it. I've taken a liking to you. Call it a favor to a friend."
"Are you sure? I'm more than willing to pay you after you're going through all this trouble on such short notice."
"Please, my lady, it's nothing, really."
"If we're to be friends, it's Kel. I really have to go now, but thank you again! You really don't know what this means to me."
"You're welcome, Kel."
"I'll see you in an hour!"
She left the shop, happy that she had finally had her problem resolved and happy that she had a new friend in Corus.