Twisted Wonderland: Glorious Masquerade - Let the Bell of Solace Ring

Chapter 1-13: Clothing is Culture

Sometime later, everyone else is outside of the courtyard and waiting for the others to change.

The Vice President asks, "Have you all finished changing?"

"Just...gimme a minute... My stamina gauge is in the red over here..." Idia answers.

"Don't even think of keeping Malleus waiting. All of you, get changed this instant!" Sebek says.

But Azul says, "No one's done yet, yourself and Malleus included."

"Ah ain't never seen a getup like this before... How do I even put it on?!" Epel shouts.

Aide laughs, "Ahaha, that's where you put your arms, not your head!"

Vice President giggles, "Heh heh heh, by all means ask us if anything confuses you!"

"All this goofing around..." Rollo says, annoyed.

Soon, Professor Trein walks over, "Hello, Flamme.'

Rollo turns to see the professor, "Ah, Professor Trein. What can I do for you?"

"I wanted to thank you for your generous hospitality," Trein says, "Clothing is an embodiment of the culture it comes from and can provide us with a glimpse into different time periods. This is a fine opportunity for my student to get a hands-on history lesson."

'Please, think nothing of it," Rollo replies, "Perhaps we should have arranged attire for you as well, though. That was a grave oversight on our part."

"It's quite all right, I assure you," Trein says, "I don't need the other teachers poking fun at me for dressing like the students when I get back."

"Hmhmhm, sounds like you're on friendly terms with the rest of your faculty," Rollo says.

Trein chuckles, "Heh heh, hardly. They're a raucous group and a constant source of embarrassment."

Trein & Rollo soon laugh, "Hahaha..."

Suddenly, they hear Silver's voice, "Sorry that took so long. I've finished dressing."

"Ah, I see our professor and Rollo have hit it off in grand fashion!" Rook says.

The two turn to see Silver and Rook wearing their new outfits.

Silver's outfit is black pants, black shoes, a black vest with a green shade on the bottom. And with a black and green colored cape. He is also wearing a black hat with a green feather on it.

Rook's outfit is a purple jacket with burgundy sleeves, black gloves with gold cuffs. He is also wearing a dark purple cape as well. He is also wearing a beret of purple, black, and a little gold.

Then they hear Riddle's voice, "From the way they sounded, I almost believed there were two Professor Treins."

"Yeah, Rollo gives off major old man vibes," Ruggie says.

Riddle and Ruggie walk out wearing their outfits.

Riddle's outfit contains of black and red, and also some hearts around the area. The slaves have black and red stripes. And his cape also has a dark red ribbon on it. His hat is black with a red band and a red feather.

Ruggie's outfit is a rather beige and brown color, and has a white shirt underneath. He is also wearing black gloves. His hat is round, and has holes that his ears can stick out. There is also an orange feather as well.

Soon, Deuce's voice appears, "Hey, I'm all done! There are so many pieces to this outfit, it was hard to tell what went where, and in what order."

Followed by Epel, "It's kinda heavy...but oddly, not all that hot."

Deuce's outfit is black and blue. His shirt has black and blue diamonds, and has black and blue sleeves. He has black gloves and gold rims. There is also a blue and gold pattern on it. Then has blue capes and black and gold rims. Similar to Riddle's hat, he has a black hat, a blue band on it with a club, and a blue feather.

Similar to Rook's outfit, Epel's had blue and burgundy colors. A black vest, a burgundy shirt, and black gloves. He also has black designs and a belt with gold on it. He also has a dark purple with burgundy rims and gold tassels. He also has a black and purple beret and a black hat.

Soon, it's Jamil's turn, "The fabric's much more breathable than it looks. It's definitely comfortable."

And Sebek, "Both practical and stately. I like it!"

Jamil's outfit is a reddish brown color with black and gold. There are also gold accessories and a cape that has a gold silhouette of a cobra on it. The hat is rather unique, and looks like one that a priest wears, and it has a gold crown on it.

Sebek's outfit is very similar to Silver's outfit, same color, same style, and same hat.

Soon, Grim laughs, "Myahahah! I'm all done changin' too."

"Me too!" Sereia says.

"So are we," Jasper and Tanzanite says.

Grim's outfit is a black cape with purple and has tears on the bottom. He also has a black ribbon attached to the cape and his stone is attached. His hat is also black with a purple belt band and a blue colored feather. He also wears a black belt with a gold buckle.

Tanzanite and Jasper are both wearing similar black outfits with similar capes and hats to Grim. Only Tanzantie's is icy blue, and Jasper's is orange colored. Of course, they both also wear black jackets and the sleeves are the color they are coordinated in.

Finally, Sereia walks out and she's wearing a different outfit to the rest. Sereia is wearing an ocean green dress with a black cloak with bluish green underneath. She also has golden hair accessories of seashells and pearls on her head.

"Whaddaya think? Isn't my getup way more stylin' than yours?" Grim asks.

"I think you look great, Grim," Sereia says.

Grim chickles, "Heh heh. Sure, you can't hold a candle to me, but you look pretty slick in that cape."

"Your ribbon spreads out in the back like a cape too, Grim. It looks like you two are wearing matching outfits," Deuce says.

"I don't know about that," Jasper says.

Grim glares at Jasper, "Oh, you think you can go toe to toe with me? Don't let ONE set of cool threads go to your head!"

Sebek scoffs, "Hmph. You're both equally unbecoming."

"Goodness, don't you all make a striking ensemble,' Trein says, impressed.

"The clothes have a very classical design, I note," Riddle says.

"I believe they're patterned after designs that are over 500 years old," Rollo says, "Supposedly people in those days had a tradition of wearing new clothes and shoes on festival days. And the outfits grew brighter and more elaborate as the years went on. People would emulate those in prominent positions, such as nobles, royalty, merchants, knights... Which led to the outfits you're wearing now."

"I getcha. Everyone likes getting fancied up, even if it's once a year," Ruggie says.

And Rook says, "It must have been quite exciting for everyone. I can tell this festival was beloved then as it is now."

"Indeed..." Rollo says, but mutters under breath, "More's the pity."

Sebek turns to Rollo, "Hm? Did you say something?"

"No, nothing at all," Rollo answers.