Chapter 11

Look like a Lady

"Look at the women who pass by, what do they all have in common, look at what they wear." Tyan said.

"Their heads are covered with scarves and they're all wearing ankle length dresses and boots, even the little girls." Tana said as Ledell came in.

"Tana, it's time." Ledell said.

"You'll do fine." Tyan said as Ledell led tana away.

The shop was very large and many elaborate gowns and dresses were displayed from the most elegant ball gowns made from brocade and chintz to linen and velveteen to plain but still very lovely ordinary gowns such as riding gowns, travel, and outdoor gowns.

Many silken scarves and wraps lay out for display and delicate gloves, both long and short, made of smooth satin, soft delicate lace, kidskin, and anything in between, but most of all dresses.

"Lady Ledell, Lady Annora it's been quite a while since I last saw either of you, what can I get for you today?" A bothan woman asked as Ledell and Annora came in, not noticing Tana.

"Actually Tala, Tana is here to be fitted and to see if we can't find her some proper clothing." Annora said.

"Oh goodness, a human, I don't think I've ever had a human come to me for clothing, I do hope I can find something for her. Hmm, let's see here . . ." Tala said as she looked at Tana's measurements on a data pad. "I have just what you need, come on back to the show room" Tala said leading them to the show room, Tana following behind Ledell.

"Alright first what's your figure like?" Tala asked.

"Umm, uh it's uh- figure-ish..." Tana answered in confusion.

"Never mind, alright first things first, let's get you some new undergarments; hosiery, slips, camisoles, corsets, nightgowns, dressing gowns and the like." Tala said

So it went on all morning and well into noon.

A few shops down Tyan was doing a little shopping of his own.

"Do you think she'll like it?" Tyan asked, holding the delicate silver chain with a tear drop diamond pendant.

"It's a little plain don't you think?" the shop keeper commented. Then held up a necklace "I'm sure she'd love this, pure silver, with the finest rubies and pearls."

"No, she doesn't really like big fancy pieces, she- what's that" Tyan asked, his eyes fell on a small nook on one of the shelves.

"Oh that, it's just a piece of junk." The shop keeper said as Tyan pulled out a gold locket.

"It's perfect." Tyan said as he fingered the locket then opened it, the inside held a setting for a gem. "I would like a diamond set inside, along with this inscription." Tyan said writing something down on a piece of paper.

"Alright, I'll have it ready in an hour if you're sure." the shop keeper sighed and read what he wanted put on the locket, 'Never far from you my love, be never far from me.' and looked back up at Tyan. "You really do love her don't you?"

"Yes, with all my heart." Tyan said as he left the shop.