Spiffy
Koschei tightened the tie around his neck, convienced that the thing hated him. He couldn't get it to look right. Or maybe he just wasn't used to Earth clothing.
As part of the tradition of the Planetary Ball, every student got to wear anything from any planet, any time.
And Koschei chose Earth.
He didn't really know why. It was just the first thing that popped in his head. Maybe Theta was starting to rub off on him.
After giving the tie one more yank, he turned to his side and examined himself in the mirror. He was wearing a black tuxedo, with matching pants and gloves. His shirt was grey.
"Well… you look spiffy."
Koschei spun around to look at Theta. He was wearing a long brown coat, and a fluffy multi-colored scarf was wrapped around his neck. The whole costume made him look smaller and shorter than he actually was.
"Spiffy?" Koschei asked.
"Nice, sharp, well dressed, etc." Theta explained, looking in the mirror and brushing his hair.
"Thanks… you look… scruffy."
Theta smiled. "That's the idea. Now come on. Ushas well be waiting for you."
Koschei blushed and smiled, and took one last look in the mirror. The black suit did make him look… sophisticated. And spiffy. Maybe the look would grow on him.