At Silks and Sapphires
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:03 pm
The assistant brightened as she saw the slight figure come through the shop door. On a slow day it was always good to see a regular.
"Another Philosopher's robe, sir?" she enquired.
"No, indeed!" replied Fionn. "Something fashionable, for the Autumn Feast; I hope I can get it made before the rush.
It must look scholarly but stylish. And make sure it is hardwearing: this is my first appearance at Court, but I don't expect it to be my last!"
The assistant laughed dutifully, but rolled her eyes unobtrusively as she turned to the grey satins. How many more times would she hear that joke this month?
"Another Philosopher's robe, sir?" she enquired.
"No, indeed!" replied Fionn. "Something fashionable, for the Autumn Feast; I hope I can get it made before the rush.
It must look scholarly but stylish. And make sure it is hardwearing: this is my first appearance at Court, but I don't expect it to be my last!"
The assistant laughed dutifully, but rolled her eyes unobtrusively as she turned to the grey satins. How many more times would she hear that joke this month?