Chapter 84 - A Suit To Weigh Like Noble Armor, Lightened By Your Clutch

An austere chamber deep within the Yecine estate existed in bleak opposition to the style of the Goltbred's temporary fitting room. Stone walls - bare but only for a few ancient swords - loomed around Qatrand. The room's only concession for the occasion was an exposed full-length mirror propped against the far wall.

'A gilded frame. How bizarre for someone here to send for my use.'

Adequate sunlight struggled to pass narrow windows so most of the space curled with shadows. However, a few rays did make it through to glint off the silver threads of the suit laid out on a table nearby. Seeing it did make everything else about the occasion matter a little less.

Three attendants moved around the young 'heir' with efficiency. Impassive faces made it clear that there was to be no excited chatter or gasps of admiration. The only sounds were the rustle of metallic fabric and the occasional murmur of measurement figures.