the crisp   clacking  of heels make an announcement before adelaide ever reaches the counter :  ringlets of snow nestled into the crook of her long neck ,  clad in a thick layer of white fur .   she looks severely out of her element ,   stranded like a  winter fox in the sahara --- but her step never falters ,   nor does she hesitate to venture within their den .    â  how much?  â    cheek bending into dainty doll-shoulders ,  she offers no elaboration .  indelicate and oddly casual ,  the question  sits there ,  in silence ,  marinating for a few seconds too long .     she doesnât smile ,   but her shoulders slouch an inch upon relaxion .  â  how much for you?   â  Â