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[royaltyingreen]

[Tiana is currently hanging out in the store, rummaging through clothing. She is wearing a full-out ballgown (you can see it portrayed in her icon), although her tiara and necklace are set neatly aside. She clears her throat, looking at the open journal.]Excuse me? I hate to bother y'all, but it looks like the only clothes they've left that are

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[goldenfirefly]

[Since everything is already relatively explained, Stella will be shopping here, too. She's always looking for new clothes, not just for her, but for her whole family. So, she has a dress over her arm, a nice button-up shirt for Senel, a cute little outfit for Sophie...

And she glances over and sees Tiana in that gown. It looks... really, really nice. Stella can't help but inquire curiously as she heads over.]

Pardon me... Did you find that here?

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[royaltyingreen]

Oh! Well, yes- but it was mine before I got here. Well, actually it was Lotte's, I can't imagine what the kidnappers thought I could do with it here. It's not at all practical, is it?

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[goldenfirefly]

No, I wouldn't think so. [She looks it over - It's still so charming despite it being so out of place!] The kidnappers haven't been known to be very accommodating... But it's still a very pretty dress.

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[royaltyingreen]

My mother made it for her. She's probably the best seamstress in New Orleans- at least Mr. La Bouff keeps telling us that. Never had talent with a needle myself.

[backseat_dragon]

I rather like the Welcome Center myself...

[royaltyingreen]

It is very nice, but I don't want to take up space if y'all are expecting more company.

[backseat_dragon]

That's... a good point.

[royaltyingreen]

Besides, I think it's time I start taking care of myself here and not imposin' on you fine people in the Welcome Center. I'll stop by now and then once I get myself settled, though!

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[miamijustice]

[...Dat accent.

But no, aside from that, he's curious and a helpful older guy. Thing is, by this point she's probably gotten a heads up from a couple to a half dozen people, so once some of those are gone through] A costume party?

[Voice]

[royaltyingreen]

That's right. Lotte held it just a little while ago, for Mardi Gras.

[Voice]

[miamijustice]

Mardi Gras. [A pause and...] Mardi Gras... tell me, if it isn't too forward, are you from the United States?

[Voice]

[royaltyingreen]

Yes, indeed. From the state of Louisiana, in fact.

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[waypastcool]

Costume party? Are we talkin' Halloween or somethin' else?

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[royaltyingreen]

It was a costume ball for Mardi Gras that my friend held. I was there to serve the refreshments, really.

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[waypastcool]

What'sa Mardi Gras?

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[royaltyingreen]

It's a big celebration you have just before Lent. There's parades, parties, all sorts of celebrating goin' on. Don't they have Mardi Gras here?

[eidolon_soul]

You're welcome to stay at the center as long as you need, but finding a place to stay is easy enough. Any unclaimed apartment is there for the taking, same with the clothes. You don't have to get permission for any of that. I did bring some winter clothes to the center, so feel free to help yourself.

[royaltyingreen]

Well, thank you! It was very nice of you to bring us warm clothes.

[eidolon_soul]

Given that the Malnosso aren't considerate enough to gift new arrivals with them, someone ought to do it!

[royaltyingreen]

It's awful sweet of you to take on that job for yourself, then.