VIII: Red and Purple (10/28)

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As promised, this chapter will be a lot of pictures. I did my best to stay true to the time periods when it came to the clothes. Some Victorian, Edwardian, and Regency gowns that you find can look like costumes, but I did my best to find true period pieces.

Well, without further ado.

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As promised, when Hannah walked into Elysia's house the next day, it was filled with dress forms covered in silks, velvets, and taffetas. So many vivid and gorgeous colours, it made her head spin.

"Elysia, my goodness, what?!"

The girl laughed and placed her backpack on the kitchen counter as she made her way through to the living areas, "I just need you to ask the host what the garb standards are. I have found a few lovely Edwardian and Regency pieces, and I think they would be just perfect."

Hannah only vaguely knew what Elsy was talking about, but sent the text to Scary's phone anyway.

"Let's see these dresses!" she clapped her hands, jumping up and down next to Elysia, giggling.

"Well," the white-haired woman cleared her throat, "I'll go in order. For the masquerade, I have these Regency-style pieces I found in a trunk in the attic."

"I thought you'd look darling in this red one

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"I thought you'd look darling in this red one. Your hair is so dark and curly, pinning it up in a chignon would show off your skin and neck."

Hannah gulped. The thought of her neck showing so much made her shiver. In fear or anticipation, she didn't know.

"The rose embroidery details on the front, sleeves, and trim just make me think of you. Do you like it?"

Honestly, Hannah could hardly breathe. Save for the fact she couldn't wipe the idea of vampires from her brain, she was taken away by the beauty of it.

"This cream one next to it is yours then? Look at those flowers too!"

Laughter, "I thought we could make statements together. What do you think? Do you approve of the pairing?"

"Absolutely!"

Ping!

A quick peek at her phone and Hannah squealed, "Regency and Edwardian are okay too."

"Yes! Now we can definitely wear these! I have one more set of Regency-era dresses for us a few sets of Edwardian evening gowns that make the perfect nightwear."

"How did you get all of this together so fast?"

The taller woman giggled and continued towards the next set of mannequins, "Magic."

Elysia may have been chuckling, but Hannah would have bet all of her money on the fact that was probably true.

"These next three sets are those Edwardian evening gowns. A set for the three nights we'll be there."

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