I give a little twirl in my new half-robe, loving the way it swishes as I move. Mmhmm, just perfect! It's oh so cute and comfy, if just a little thick for the heat of the desert. Heh, it's all about looking good though.
I'd been really tired of just sitting around in my mismatched half-top and pantalettes for practicing alchemy, as cute as they are it's not really too smart dressing in so little in the dark alley ways of Ul'dah. I'd always wanted a half-robe too! Only.. A culinarian of my rank wouldn't be caught dead wearing anything less than velveteen.. So that's why my new cotton half-robe is just for studying alchemy in. And I'm sure it'll end up more than a little grubby by the time I'm more learned in the profession, but better it catching the splashes of whatever concoction I'm making than my skin.
I pull on my cotton tights and my big dodoskin thighboots before fastening my badly frayed chef's belt around my waist. Hm.. I glance at my reflection in a passer-by's shield. Just one last thing is needed.. I rummage through my bags until I eventually find my lovely blue beret. I dust it off before slipping it on my head, adjusting my ears until they fit through the ear holes and sorting my hair.
Running after the roegadyn with the shield I again glance at my reflection. I don't care that he's watching me warily, no doubt expecting me to steal his coin purse. My new alchemy outfit is just perfect! Now, and only now, am I ready to start mixing my potions.
~Rakshi Zahrann