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Finally! Martha thought. She could not phantom what would make one talk for so long. 

"They are from the palace and wish to have their clothes sewn by the one and only fashion genius of Shadow's Kiss." Darcy was obviously proud of her papa. 

Martha had to keep from rolling her eyes. This place was a dump and she refused to come back after today. 

"Which of you will be getting your clothes done?"

Clarissa spoke up. "I want something done for the little boy, myself and my guard here." she said pointing to Leonard.

"Come close then, I need to see your bone structure and color."

Clarissa moved closer and he took her fingers raising it up slightly. 

He nodded and noted something down after muttering to himself. "Do you have something in mind  or perhaps I could recommend some designs to you."

"I'd like some recommendations and if you have some designs on ground already I'd like to take a look."