flashy. Something tasteful.’
‘Anything specific?’
‘Hmmm... What do you think, Draco?’ The dragon almost jumped, not expecting to be drawn into the conversation. Especially since he really didn't know what to say.
‘Maybe a subtle tiara and a small necklace to match?’ It was more of a question than a statement, but the dragon couldn't think of anything else to say. ‘It depends on the dress itself, of course,’ he added quickly.
‘Indeed, it's difficult to choose anything without seeing the dress itself.’ Gizel thought for a moment before turning back to Shehedes. ‘Do you have any suggestions?’
‘Let's see...’ Siti gave the elf another disapproving look, which also rested on the dragon for a brief moment. ‘Maybe something like this.’ She began to pull out small dolls dressed in various outfits from behind the counter. From simple dresses fitted to the figure, through cavernous robes of magicians, to frilly ball gowns. Everything was in a uniform grey colour. ‘This... No, not this. Maybe... No, not that either...‘ She muttered under her breath, picking up and putting down the samples. This went on for a good while, until there were only three outfits left on the counter. ’One of these will fit you perfectly. Please choose."
The elf didn't need to be told twice. She immediately began checking, lifting, twirling the models and viewing them from every angle. Draco didn't know what to do, so he began browsing the assortment on display with curiosity.
‘I'll take all three,’ the duchess finally decided.
‘In what colours?’ The seamstress must have known Gizel's taste very well, because before she could answer, Shehedes waved her hand and bolts of fabric began to slide out of the shelves and obediently spread out on the counter.
‘The one fitted from this fabric.’ The elf pointed to a silk in a shade of lush green, embroidered with olive thread in delicate patterns. ‘The other one might be more for next season. Maybe this orange one?’ Another roll reminded the dragon of a ripe pumpkin, which even had small seeds embroidered with dark brown thread in the
