บท 249: Violet: New Velvet

21 December, 1347. Thierre Manor, Duchy of Orravalo, Islia

Violet stood as still as possible as the seamstress took her measurements, though she wanted to wriggle from impatience. Ilse sat on the day bed, next to another seamstress who was patiently showing her swatches of different fabrics.

They were in their parents' presence chamber and for once, there was abundant firewood burning in the fireplace. Lady Thierre had suggested the fittings should occur in her presence chamber, as they would be easier to manage in a larger room.