The ladies were still talking as they emerged from the dressing room.

Charlie had been waiting outside for a while and was caught off guard when both Tanya and Quinn glided outside in their traditional Oskian dresses.

It went without saying for Quinn, who was an heiress born in Eastcliff and educated in arts and culture since a child. Her mannerisms were virtually the image of a noble maiden from olden times.

As she strode toward the door, her gown seemed to flutter like a field of reeds agai