Laurel's smile widened like she had just been personally validated by the fashion gods. "Of course, Miss! After all, this is the number one boutique in the Imperial Capital! Would you like to try one on?"
I nodded again, already emotionally attached to the item.
The three assistants didn't even give me time to react before they gently but firmly dragged me toward a full-body mirror like I was about to undergo a transformation arc.
"You can open your eyes now," Laurel's voice came, smooth and confident, like she already knew the result.
I opened my eyes then blinked. 'Am I even wearing the veil?'
And then, just to be absolutely sure I wasn't being scammed by fashion this time, I waved my hand in front of my face.
I leaned forward slightly, squinting at my reflection like it might suddenly glitch.
"…Wait."
I reached up, touching the veil draped over my eyes, expecting something—a distortion, a shadow, anything—but there was nothing. It was like I wasn't even wearing one.
