According to Ronald's original assumption,
Nicole was either dressed in her investigator uniform or in some casual clothes when she visited his home.
But instead...
Her upper body was clad in a neat pearl white blouse, over which she wore a small winter coat for warmth; her lower body was draped in a pale green printed long skirt that hid her legs, revealing only a pair of slightly raised heel leather shoes at her feet.
Especially noticeable beneath the slant of her beret,
the investigator's smooth hair cascaded from beside her ears, resting upon her shoulders.
The negative effects of casting spells had streaked a strand of her hair white, resembling a trendy highlighting technique.
Had Ronald met her for the first time in this attire,
he probably would have thought this beautiful young woman was an artist or musician walking the artistic path.
But Ronald knew in his heart that this was merely a guise for Nicole.