Ryn notices Zev and Nyxra still standing naked as they talk, noting the close proximity and the look in the elf's eyes. Nudging Azura, she nods in their direction.
Azura's struggling with the knots on her bodice when Ryn nudges her, and she spares a quick glance before she whispers back, "Poor Zev probably hasn't yet figured out that she's cruising. " She finally gives up on the topmost knot in frustration. "Dang it, getting too big for this bodice. And I liked this style. Maybe I can get a tailor to take it out."
She brushes her golden hair and her usual sunny disposition returns as she smiles and says to Ryn, "Thank you, my dear, for participating. I know it's a little unusual for you but I really appreciate it." She stands up on her toes to give Ryn a delighted kiss. She rests a hand on Ryn's arm and says, "We've still got nearly half a day left, any plans?"
Hairs on the unmarked parts of him starting to bristle, Zev’s eyes shift the side in introspection before back to the model. ”Thank you.”
Cassariel’s announcement snaps him out of his thoughts and he grins at Nyxra’s grumbling ”True. But hey! Free food.” he happily says as he begins looking for his clothes.
Ryn smiles as her hand slips around Azura's waist. "I really enjoyed it after getting used to the idea. Thank you for sharing the experience with me."
"Well we could do a bit of shopping." the says after a moment of thought. "Check out a seamstress like you just mentioned, and I was thinking of finding a jewelery shop and picking out a few more rings."
Once the models have had a chance to get dressed, Cassariel beckons them inside the house proper. "Now, before I get to the matter of your payment, let me first say that I'm especially grateful to you all for participating today. I understand that for several of you, this was your first time doing modelling work--and each of you performed exceptionally well."
"To that end, I'm prepared to offer each of you 50 gold pieces as payment for your participation."
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Zev blinks. I was expecting food but that’s nice too I guess. Oh! I can get Ada something nice with it! ”Thank you, this was-for the most part-lot's of fun! I’m glad I did it.”
Ulfr accepts graciously. Thanks. That's generous of you.
Saersha looked to the red dress and then to Embyr before she asked, "Do you want to take the dress with us or have it sent home with the rest? I don't know if we're returning to the exploration or not today and I wouldn't recommend wearing it down there."
Madame Albina snaps her fingers twice, and her freckle-faced, timid employee races to her side. "Have these clothing items carefully packaged. They are to be delivered to Miss Saersha's abode without delay. And do make an effort to not ruin them--if we have a repeat of last Toilday, I'll fire you and get one of my own servants to make the delivery." She glares at her employee, her eyes cold, narrowed and furious.
The young man meekly swallows, nods, and scampers off with the dress and uniforms.
"Now, for the matter of payment..." Madame Albina saunters over to the tailor's counter. "...the uniforms, dress and delivery service will run you 32 gold pieces and 1 silver."
Ada stops in the middle of the doorway as she sees Nyrexa touching Zev. She backs quickly back into the room, and stays out of sight until the group is ready to leave.
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With that Saersha turned to Embyr and said, "Well, I guess we should try and find the others, any idea where we might go an look for them?" As she spoke she headed for the door as she listened to Embyr's response.
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"Thanks daddy, but you know I can't take your money," says Azura. She gives Cassariel a peck on the cheek. "But my friends should definitely be compensated for their time. This is pretty new for most of them!"
Leaning into Ryn she says, "Yeah, let's head to the fabric ward and see if I can get something with a better fit. Besides, there's a nice symmetry to doing an errand with no clothes and then an errand with all the clothes."
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Rn chuckles at the dichotomy, slipping an arm around Azura's waist. "Thank you very much." she says to Cassariel accepting the payment, "It was definitely an enlightening experience....sort of liberating too." she says smiling at the bard.
"Shopping it is! Anyone else have any plans?" she asks the others.
"Yeah, thank you again for letting us do this." Zev says to Cassariel before his attention returns to wherever he droped his clothes. "Ah!" he lets out on spotting them.
"I don't, what about you Ada?" he asks while getting dressed.
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"I don't have any plans. I guess we can go shopping." she looks down at her simple outfit. "If I'm going to go places with Embyr and Azura, I'll need better clothing." She doesn't look at Zev when she replies, and her shoulders are held stiffly.
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"Ooh, Ada, I bet we can get you something that will be nice and subdued, practical, and a good match for your complexion," says Azura. "Not an attention-grabber, that's not your style, but something that reflects your confidence and your sensibility."
"Everyone ready?"
Once everyone is paid and dressed, Azura gathers up her friends for the afternoon trip.
Still with one hand resting on Ryn's arm she asks Ada, "So if you could have an outfit just to, y'know, look your best, to feel good about yourself, to really speak to how you want to look, what would it be?"
The group wends through the busy streets, dodging crowds and hawkers along the way, and Azura doesn't seem to have much trouble navigating the twisty buildings and lanes.
Nyxra takes her payment and strides away, taking Mach's hand.
"Uh... yeah, I guess we've gotta go. See you guys later!" Mach waves as the elf pulls him along, her stride filled with utter confidence and poise.
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It isn't too long before the modelling group bumps into Saersha and Embyr in the finer shopping districts of Magnimar. The blonde rogue is trailing behind the imperious mage, looking more than a little lost.
Zev listened in as Azura quizzed and suggested clothes for the librarian, he might be able to pick up a gift idea from Ada's answers.
As they walk Zev suddenly stops for a moment before resuming his pace, patting the backside of his coat as he does so. "Ahhh, much better."
Zev waves at the lust mage and former burglar when they finally meet back up. "I like your charm," he tells Embyr.
Embyr blushes furiously and adjusts the clasp of her cloak.
"...thanks?"
Zev gives her a happy smile. "Did y'all have fun shopping?'
"Oh hey!" says Azura happily when the group bumps into Saersha and Embyr. "I was just about to try to find someone to take out this bodice, or maybe get a new one. It looks like you two met with success; any recommendations?"
"Yeah, I think you have a bit more experience in this part of town than some of us Saersha." Ryn adds with a grin, taking in the shops.
"I was hoping to maybe find something nice for Ryn, too, and Ada could maybe use an outfit?" says Azura expectantly, glancing toward Ada to make sure she isn't overstepping. "If you know a good place to look, we could use the help!"
"Well. I've only had practical clothing. You know the type of material that doesn't stain much, and wears forever. I'd like something pretty, but still sturdy. No over abundance of lace or velvet. Know anyplace to get an outfit like that?" she answers Azura as they walk along and includes Saersha and Embyr in her question about finding an outfit.
"You both look nice."
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Zev's ears perk up when Ada starts talking. Pretty and practical, just like Ada herself.
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Ulfr just nods his greeting and follows along, trying not to show his fatigue. It's not nearly as bad as it was before, but still. He unconsciously drifts toward every meat vender he passes.
"Did y'all have fun shopping?"
Embyr looks back the way the two women came and nods once.
"I was just about to try to find someone to take out this bodice, or maybe get a new one. It looks like you two met with success; any recommendations?"
Embyr points back down the path they came. "Well, Madame Albina's tailor shop is that way... she struck me as being a bit cranky."
"You'd know more about her, right, Mistress?" She looks back at Saersha.
"Yeah, what do you think, Saersha? Would Madame Albina handle the alteration well, or should we try someplace else? Especially since a few folks are thinking of maybe getting some new pieces," says Azura.
Ada looks nervous. "I'm not good a shopping. I don't think I want to shop at a cranky person's shop. Half-orcs sometimes aren't welcome places. Especially fancy dress shops."
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"In that case better not. I'd rather not have to get us kicked out by punching someone for an idiotic comment." Ryn says, giving Ada a supportive grin.
"I'm not good a shopping. I don't think I want to shop at a cranky person's shop. Half-orcs sometimes aren't welcome places. Especially fancy dress shops."
"O-oh, I didn't get that kind of cranky impression from her..." Embyr meekly replies, her cheeks turning pink.
Saersha was pleased to see everyone again and smiled as she said, "It took you longer to catch up to us than I expected." As they began to discuss getting clothing adjusted and buying new she considered Embyr's suggestion of Madame Albina's and then said, "Embyr is right, we just left the Madame's and she is one of the best in the area. She provides clothing for the nobility in the area and their servants."
Saersha glance at Embyr and made a very slight gesture indicating she should come stand beside her. She turned her attention back to the others and said, "Madame Albina isn't so cranky as opinionated and snobbish. She has a sharp tongue at times but is also a professional when it comes to providing service to anyone with the coin."
Ulfr now has a hefty slap of street-vendor meat that he's chewing on. None of you saw where he got it from or even noticed him leave.
"Well do you think she would have something nice for Ada? And that we would be able to deal with her?" Zev starts before his nose leads him astray. "Where'd you get that?' he promptly asks Ulfr.
Ulfr points back behind the group and says, Just around the corner there. They can char it if you want too.
"Thanks, but I like my meat red," Zev says as he starts walking in the direction Ulfr pointed, before he turns back to everyone "Did anyone else want anything?"
Azura replies to Saersha, "We tried to find you at home, but you'd already gone out for the day, so we had to hurry to the art exhibition. Sorry we missed you! But we can wrap up the day with a little fun, I think." She grins at Ryn and says, "I'm not really hungry, but feel free to grab a bite with Zev." She gives Ulfr a nod and adds, "Your performance must've really taken something out of you! I really appreciate you giving it your all."
Looking back to Saersha she adds, "If the Madame is as prickly as it sounds, she might not be quite right. I think Ada and I are both looking for durability more than fashion, but with at least some fashion sense. Any recommendations?"
Giving Azura a wink and a little squeeze, Rn joins Zev, heading toward the smell of food. "So let's see what he has shall we?"
"Yeah!" Zev lets out, happy that Ryn tagged along.
The street vendor Zev leads Ryn to is a small stall, the smell of skewered meat coming from a spit in the back. Manning the stall is a freckle-faced young man, his demeanour relaxed and... perhaps not entirely there.
"Heyyyyy, folks." He waves at the two as they approach. "Lookin' for a little nosh to get you through the day?"
"Yeah, our friend just bought some of your stuff and it looks pretty good." Tyn replies, taking in the food.
The vendor grins and motions to the various skewers of meat he has behind him. "You mean the half-orc big boy? Yeah, he was quite a hungry one--bought four of these skewers here. Gotta have that meaty goodness after a good workout, eh?"
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The observant among you will note that he was only holding one before. Hungry indeed!