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Fall-From-Grace's coy glance at Annah sealed the deal.<br />

Goncalves glanced up and seemed <strong>to</strong> see Annah for the first time. Tutting<br />

s<strong>of</strong>tly, he shook his head. "Lass, what in the maddening winds <strong>of</strong><br />

Pandemonium has possessed you <strong>to</strong> dress in such a way?"<br />

Annah looks surprised. "Eh?" Her surprise quickly fell in<strong>to</strong> a frown. "What<br />

d'yeh mean?"<br />

He gestured at Annah's outfit. "The leather, miss. The sheer impracticality <strong>of</strong><br />

it. The emphasis on the bust-line, especially the oh-so-convenient<br />

cross-slash across the bodice. Your outfit was obviously designed <strong>to</strong> placate<br />

someone's hormonal urges rather than <strong>to</strong> keep you comfortable. Even if you<br />

are trying <strong>to</strong> make a statement against authority and decorum like you<br />

tieflings tend <strong>to</strong> <strong>do</strong>, the message is really harming you in the long run..."<br />

Morte floated close and whispered, "Not me. I can deal. Eh, Chief?<br />

Wink-wink, nudge-nudge..."<br />

Goncalves continued <strong>to</strong> scold Annah. "I mean really, you look more ready for<br />

a session at the Festhall than..." He frowned. "By the way, you aren't a<br />

Sensate, are you?"<br />

Annah seemed confused. "Nay. Nay, I'm <strong>not</strong> a Sensate..."<br />

The tailor nodded. "I didn't think so. Not at all. Why <strong>do</strong>n't you let me attire<br />

you in something else a little more modest..."<br />

Horrified, Morte leapt in<strong>to</strong> the fray. "No!!! Man, are you mad?! That's barmy<br />

talk!"<br />

"Nay, I like these. I <strong>do</strong>nnae need ta worry about th'cold or heat, it's me<br />

blood, I think. An' watch th' talk about th' tieflings, aye?"<br />

"As you wish, then, my lady," he shrugged.<br />

Again Grace gave me one <strong>of</strong> those s<strong>of</strong>t looks, lips slightly pursed, as if<br />

expecting a little more.<br />

"Could you perhaps make something for Annah then? In her own style, that<br />

is."<br />

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