Dimming

"Your dress is ready!" Jania's voice echoed through the room as she barged into Eira's quarters. Her announcement, however, was met with silence. Frowning, Jania scanned the room and found Eira seated in an armchair by the window, her gaze fixed on the greenery of the garden bathed in the dimming evening light.

"Are you alright?" Jania asked, walking over and bending down until their faces were level, her raised brow full of concern.

Eira sighed, finally tearing her eyes away from the window. "I'm fine, just... thinking." She stood, smoothing the wrinkles from her denim pants. "Let me see the dress."

"Alright," Jania drawled, still eyeing her suspiciously, before turning to the maid standing in the doorway. "Bring the dress here."

The maid stepped forward, carefully holding up the dress. Jania took it from her and held it out for Eira to inspect.