*Reader flips through catalog after catalog as she sips tea. Umbra is scampering about the room looking at different fabrics*
Reader: I need something that says, "I mean business, but I'm still chill"
*Umbra holds up a navy blue fabric*
Reader: *Nods* Close but that's too "military business"
*Umbra holds up a sky blue fabric*
Reader: Too casual and feminine, they won't take me seriously
*Umbra holds up a pink fabric with a smirk*
Reader: Oi! *Narrows her eyes with a grin* That's not blue! We're going for an ocean theme, remember?
*Umbra holds up an ocean blue fabric*
Reader: ... Well... *Shakes her head* No, no, not literal ocean
*Umbra huffs as he digs through the rest of the blue fabric before he spots something. He holds up an indigo fabric with a grin*
Reader: *Gasps* Oooh! Indigo! It's not exactly on theme, but that's the perfect color! *Takes the fabric* Michael told me that it means spiritual connection to God *Kisses Umbras head* Good find, Umbie
*Umbra purrs as he follows Reader back to the couch to look through the catalogs to find a style*
Reader: I know nothing about fashion *Sighs* I really should have listened to Velvette more when she was trying to teach me *Groans as she deflates*
*Reader tugs the crop top down futher before Velvette smacks her hand away. She currently has Reader wearing a break dancers fit with puffy jacket, snap back hat, and parachute pants*
Reader: I don't know this form of dancing Vel
Velvette: I don't need you move, babes, just holding poses *Holding up two different pairs of shoes as she tries to pick one* Do you even know any form of dancing? *Smirks mockingly*
Reader: Just what Alastor's taught me, jazz, waltz, tap *She lists*
Velvette: So old people crap? *Unimpressed*
Reader: Yap! I mean, he was from the 20s and he's incredibly stuck in his ways
Velvette: Ugh! Tell me about it! *Drops a pair of shoes in front of Reader* His taste in fashion is horrendous! His suit is in tatters!
Reader: It's on purpose *Ties the shoes on*
Velvette: *Nearly breaks her phone while her head spins around 180 degrees* WHAT!?
Reader: Ya, I think it's for the scare factor, like the feral gentleman or Voodoo king gentleman
Velvette: Hmm *Taps her chin with her phone* That makes sense...
Reader: You should see him when he actually tries though! *Pulls out her phone to show Velvette pictures*
Velvette: *Scoffs* Talk about being stuck in the past! Hah! He actually dressed up like one of those barbershop quartet losers?!
Reader: *Sighs dreamily* Ya
Velvette: Pfft, Didn't know you were into wrinkly old men. Is that why you dress like an old hag?
Reader: *Grins sheepishly* Alastor... picked most of my outfits out. Angel and Val helped with a few comfy items too since I'm not that good at picking out clothes
Velvette: So you're either a slut or a prude
Reader: *Opens her mouth to object, but...* ... Ya, pretty much
Velvette: Unacceptable! *Drags Reader into her office and forces her to sit as Velvette summons holograms of different fashion styles* We're not leaving this room until you can tell me the difference between Avant-Garde and Haute Couture
Reader: *Shrinks down in her chair* Lord have mercy
Velvette: *Grins maliciously* God can't protect you here
*Reader screams in terror as Velvette laughs*
Reader: And I retained none of that information
Reader: *Glares at Umbra* And I still can't believe none of you boys came to save me!
*Umbra points to his ears*
Reader: *Gasps scandalized* Alastor told you all not to come save me?!
*Umbra raises a knowing eyebrow*
Reader: ... *Huffs* Ya, I know he's figured out the difference between my screams
*Umbra wiggles an eyebrow*
Reader: *Blushes and pushes him away* Not that kind of scream!
*Umbra laughs as Reader grumbles and goes back to her catalog*
Reader: Oh hey, *Shows the book to Umbra* This looks like one of Rosies outfits! Think I could pull it off?
*Umbra purrs and nods before pretending to swoon causing Reader to laugh*
Reader: *Sighs wistfully* Now this reminds me of when Rosie threw a fashion show
*Rosies Emporium is abuzz with activity as Cannibals and Cannibettes run around carrying armfuls of outfits, corsets, accessories, shoes, and more. Rosie stands in the middle of it all directing people here and there as she gets the cannibettes ready in outfits before she turns to Molly, Helen, Dorothy, and Susan who are all surrounding Reader getting her ready in her own pretty little outfit*
Reader: *Choking on air* I think that's enough perfume, Helen *Waves the fragrances away from her face*
Helen: *Frowns* How are you going to attract a man if you don't smell beautiful?
Reader: By not being dead *Deadpans*
Molly: *Ties off another ribbon in her hair* You're already dead sweetie
Reader: *Huffs* You know what I mean!
*The four women laugh as they finish up her outfit*
Dorothy: I'm surprised your little jealous deer didn't show up to see you all dressed up *Winks*
Reader: ... *Fidgets embarrassed* I snuck out of the hotel without telling him
Susan: Ha! Good! That whipper snapper has no respect for women anyways. He wouldn't know the first thing about flattering a lady
Molly: You mean he's never attempted to flatter you *Teases Susan*
Susan: *Hits Molly gently with her cane* You darn right! He hasn't and he doesn't deserve our little lady. Why if I had a grandson, I'd set them up right now. He would have been a much better fit than that radio demon
Dorothy: Helen would have gotten to him first
Helen: Oooh, a man related to Susan would definitely be a strong hunk
Rosie: Shame such a man doesn't exist *Walks up to the group and smiles softly at Reader* You look lovely dear, Alastor would adore it
Reader: *Blushes* Thank you
Susan: *Taps her cane* I never had children because no man could ever handle a woman like me! They were all too weak!!
Reader: *Nods seriously* Men tend to be afraid of strong, independent women
Susan: *Nods decisively* Quite right! They couldn't handle me!
*The other four cannibettes look away awkwardly as they know it's for more than just Susan being "independent"*
Rosie: *Claps her hands* Now then, shall we get the show started?
Reader: *Looks herself over in the mirror as she wears the Rosie like dress* I totally understand why she wears these now
*Umbra nods appreciatively of the perfect silhouetted figure it gives her before he points at his ears and wiggles his eyebrows again*
Reader: *Blushes* I am not wearing this for Alastor!
*Umbra raises an eyebrow in doubt*
Reader: *Shoves a hat on his head* Hush! *Grumbles as he laughs*
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