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The royal tailor is consummately professional and has dealt with many and varied requests over the years. Still, Edmond is a little hesitant to express just what he’s looking for.
“A little more airflow in the heat, perhaps?”
Edmond nods mutely as the tailor holds the measuring tape up.
“Not entirely in one piece.”
Edmond makes a sound of assent.
“A feather robe should accentuate the lines of the body; something to show off your trim waist and create a visual draw to your long legs.”
“And heels.”
“I would suggest stockings, with detailing, and sandals.”
“Sandals with heels then.”
The tailor nods and fetches a skein of fabric that he wraps around Edmond’s waist.
“With slits of course.”
“And ah… could you make it a little tighter?”
“Tighter?”
“I’ve been told that… well, complimented on….”
“Of course! Say no more.”
The tailor politely ignores Edmond’s blush.
“And might I suggest, if sir is looking to draw the eye down the back; a waist cinching corset?”
“Something in a slightly contrasting shade?”
“Of course, but still in keeping with the overall tone, as well as complimenting your gentleman-friends’ colours as well.”
The tailor winks; Edmond coughs but doesn’t deny it.