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[powdered]

[ Effie clears her throat. Taps the microphone. Puts on her best smile even though nobody can see it and parts her rouged lips to speak in that designer Capitol accent.

She is a woman on a mission and for once it isn't entirely selfish. ]

Attention.

Attention everyone.

Thank you.

There has been some concern as of late regarding the lack of feminine necessities available to the recruited ladies of this establishment. I have taken it upon myself to run a charitable drive for distribution of these items to any person who requires them.

We would be delighted to accept your generous donation of fine fabrics and aesthetic materials such as powder or perfume that could contribute towards a woman's well-being.

Please note, gentlemen, that this effort is as much for your sake as it is for ours, and on behalf of the ladies in Exsilium we appreciate your cooperation in advance.

Comments

hi new best friend

[powdered]

Oh, I know.

Life without a stylist, makeup artist or walk-in closet is just hardly worth living!

For all that we have an "important" reason to be here, I don't see why we shouldn't have been allowed a few pieces of luggage to make our stay bearable.

omg she loves you so much rn

[onemistress]

[ there's a nod, glad that she sent this message properly. Hurrah! ]

They were my confidants in all such manner of things, and now I find myself bereft without them. [ Even though they did a little more than just dress her, she finds the merit the same. ] Indeed so! I have not found even one item of clothing here that is suitable to me, neither if we are to fight, or to go about our daily lives.

[powdered]

My feelings exactly. It's not just the comfort and convenience of another person making sure the back of your neck is powdered, it's the intimate discussion! Stylists are simply the best secret keepers, you can tell them anything.

Oh, and I just have to tell you, those pearls are simply divine.

[onemistress]

Mine have seen me through just about everything. One of them practically raised me since I was but a babe. They are completely irreplaceable. Especially in court, for most others can hardly even be trusted outside of your own circle.

[ Elizabeth smiled then, her fingers trailing over the necklace. ] They are my dearest possession, here at least. But even before I had jewels, ah -- [ fit for a Queen. ] -- but pearls have always been my preference. One of my favorite gowns has them sewn inch every inch. For formal occasions, mind.

[powdered]

How touching.

[ She really does mean it, Effie is a sentimental woman at heart. ]

What a shame you couldn't have brought it with you, to touch a dress covered in real pearls would almost be worth all this trouble.

I can picture it though, how breathtaking.

[onemistress]

[ You are becoming her favorite person here forever. ]

Set upon white silk, hair pins to match. It is a glorious thing. [ she's so wistful for home right now. ]

Though what is your preference? I cannot imagine our fashions are exactly the same, you do not sound of my home.

[powdered]

Oh stop, you're making me cry. It's so hard to live without beauty.

My preference? It's changing all the time. I like to be ahead of the current trends and my look often fluctuates with my mood. There are just so many colours, textures and shapes to be worn! I couldn't possible choose just one...

[onemistress]

Something that must be given up in times of war.

[ Elizabeth lent on her hand as she listened. ] Constantly setting the... fashion, I suppose? Or following the latest one?