Beasté Élegance Boutique
The moment I stepped inside, I was ambushed.
"Hello, dear customer!" a girl with a high ponytail beamed, appearing in front of me like she had been summoned.
"What are you looking for?" another with high pigtails chimed in, already circling me like I was a limited-time offer.
"Would you like to browse our latest magazine?" a bob-cut girl added, shoving a sleek tablet into my line of sight, filled with outfits that probably cost more than my dignity.
I opened my mouth.
Closed it.
Opened it again.
Nothing came out because they kept talking.
And talking.
And talking.
I can't even understand what they're saying anymore.
"—we also have—"
"—this season's trending—"
"—custom fittings are available—"
'I am going to leave.'
I was one second away from turning around and walking straight back into the comfort room and accepting my fate as a permanently hidden individual when—
"Ladies."
One word yet terrifyingly effective.
