Arriving at ‘The Sewing Needle’, I spot their spool and cross needle logo. It did brighten my day a tad every time I saw this surreal logo. I have no idea if this world has anything like pirates. Since it is faster to travel by land or sky, sailing wasn’t widely used, unless you were going to one of the many small islands around Iacela. I mean Iacela was the only continent and it was a big contiguous land mass, so not much sailing happened.
I walking in the store I was greeted by a red bearded Dwarf. He was undoubtable standing on a stool behind the counter. “Why if it isn’t the Crown Prince! What can I do you for?” He smiled.
“I would like to some adventure outfits for little Aria here.” I say as I jab my thumb in her direction. As if she felt the attention falling on her, she looked up from the candy she was happily munching on.
“Ah, good evening, I am Aria.” She said in a hushed tone. She immediately returned to eating her candy. I step closer and pull her under my wing… literally. I had my black feathered wing spread over her body trying to make her feel secure. I could feel the tense aura she was giving out a moment ago almost fade to nothing.
The tailor looked amazed, “My, my, you have gone and grown yourself a pair of magnificent wings. The feathers would make great materials for a dress I have been working on.” He said as was staring at a feather that had come loose and floated through the air.
“Then how about I purpose a trade? There aren’t many demons with black feathers, and you have a desire to make a dress with black feathers, which means you would want to sell the dress eventually. So how about I trade my feathers for the dress?”
The old tailor’s eyes grew in fascination but quickly returned to that of a business man, “How many feathers are we talking?”
“My wings have been shedding quite a bit lately, even they are shedding, and the growth rate evens it out. So about 650-ish black feathers.” I say trying to guess how many feathers I kept. Among the feathers, I kept one of my Uncle’s feathers, as did my mom and dad. It was a custom among the Void Demons. It wasn’t that well known, even before the war. I will continue to keep that feather, for it was beautiful. It was different than mine, because where mine was straight black; his had a small purple tip.
The old tailor couldn’t contain his excitement, “Deal! I have the dress mostly ready, I just need a few hours to add the feathers. Have a look around for what you’re interested in.” He hopped down his stool and came by to get the measurements off a very flustered Aria. After he was down he received a large sack of feathers from me and disappeared behind the doors beyond his counter.
I walk over to Aria and pat her head. “Ok, now what do you think you could move comfortably in?”
She gave a thought then answered, “Umm, do you remember when we first met?” I recalled that time and pictured a very naked Aria. She continued with, “You magically pulled a shirt out of the air and gave it to me.” She had whispered in fondness.
Ah, that. “You know those were just immediate provisions. Why not find something more feminine? Like this for example,” I picked up a shirt that would draw out her developing curves.
She shook her head and said, “No I like your clothes!” She was adamant about it.
I let a sigh escape my lips and thought for a moment. “Ok, fine. How about I propose a compromise?”
“Compromise?” she repeated
“Yes. It’s where we meet in the middle of opposing demands. I want you to buy something that will suit you, and you want my clothes. How about I get you a matching set?” I asked carefully.
She turned it over in her head a few times, and then slowly agreed. I then set out to find a pair of tanned leather pants and frilly noble man shirt along with suede leather boots. A matching set to my adventure garb.
When we found the necessary equipment to match mine I called the tailor out to hem up the clothing, he sped through it and quickly returned to the back. I think he is obsessing with the dress. Oh well, I look over the stitch work of his speedy hands. Despite not doing his best, it was still a hundred times better than my own. It was so well made that I was a regular customer. I mean I had torn through many of my clothes through exploration of some woods near the palace.
With new clothes for Aria, we moved out to the Merchant’s Guild, it hasn’t been too long but I suppose we could meet up with everyone if we wait there. When Aria had arrived we had idle chats as we munched on more sweets. After an hour or two we heard the laughs of Louise, Chloe and Ashley as they approached the guild.
“So you guys stuck together all day?” I inquired.
“The original plan was to go our separate ways but, we wanted the opinion on what we chose to wear.” Louise said as the others giggled. They each had bag full of clothes, I guessed.
“Alright I…” I noticed what they were wearing. It was a white frilled top with a tan leather bottom with a pair of suede leather boots. The very same outfit I chose for Aria. “Why are you guys in the same thing?”
Chloe busted up laughing and Ashley shyly looked away. Louise spoke again, “It seems we like the look you carry yourself in. We all appeared to have the same idea.” She said as she pointed at Aria’s apparel. You got me there. I smile to myself.
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After chatting for a few hours dusk had settled, so we moved in the direction of ‘The Sewing Needle’ to pick up Aria’s dress. I figured they must’ve got dresses as well so I say, “It might be awhile before we can have a nice dinner again, and so do you guys want to eat out formally?” Everyone stopped in their tracks and stared at me for a while. Was it something I said?
Chloe had a little mischief in her eye, “So are you asking all of us on a date?”
Louise was nodding to herself as if understanding something, “As expected of the father of my near future children.” Near future?
Ashley looked away, “Such a player.” What? I was just… well I guess I was a player now.
Aria’s tail was wagging in anticipation as she stared at me with those red eyes.
Everyone was now chatting excitedly as we entered the old tailor’s shop.
“Oi, Old man, are done with the dress?” I called out to the old man.
I heard a strained voice in the back as if it was choking on tears, “It is complete. My masterpiece is done! Oh I gave my all to this very dress!
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The girls stepped into their own changing rooms before the tailor came out with a folded fabric in hand. When he got a foot away he kneeled down and presented the dress with tears in his eyes. The merchants of this city are way too passionate!
I humbly accept it and present it to Aria. She took it and stared at me, not moving a muscle. “Is everything ok? You need to get changed.”
She mumbled, “I want you to be with me. I’m scared. I don’t like tailor shops, so please…” Her voice started trailing. She looked up at me with pleading eyes. You know this bends me to your will! With a sigh I lead the way to small changing room. I guess I’ll get changed as well.
With both of us in the same room, it was cramped. Even more so with my wings, I had my back turned to her as I tried to peel off my pants. I was grabbed from behind. Aria had buried her head in my wings. I was about what she was doing but I could feel her shaking. “I’m sorry,” is all I could mumble before I turned around. It was much like the first time we met, I couldn’t leave her alone or turn my back on her.
The dress was unfolded as I picked it up. I was left in awe. The dress was absolutely gorgeous before it was even on a body. I put it on the floor for Aria to step in. The now very naked Aria had stepped into the dress and allowed me too slowly pull up the dress until I had the shoulder straps over her shoulders. When the dress had been donned on her, I take a step back to see her do a small twirl. From front to back, there were no feathers that faded to small feathers that gradually went back to larger feathers. All the feathers were facing down, diagonally away from the center. The dress also formed a small train that trailed on the ground. The back of the dress had a huge opening that exposed her shoulder blades and went all the way down to her tail. The front had a small dip that exposed the top of Aria’s cleavage. This was truly a divine sight to behold.
“How-how does it look?” Aria asked with a flushed face. On impulse I leaned in and kissed her. I couldn’t help it, a shy Aria in an elegant dress was too much for my heart.
When I pulled back from the kiss, I whispered, “Like a goddess just stepped out from the heavens.”
Aria then stared at me in a daze. Oh, did I break her? While she was in a daze I quickly changed pants into a black pair of slacks. Since the room was tiny, I would have to put on the black petit coat in the lobby. I take the still dazed Aria by the hand and lead her to the lobby.
Louise was the first one done and she stared at me in complete, unfiltered envy. “Yes?” I ask timidly under her unrelenting stare. She took a look at Aria in total awe and returned her look of envy. “I didn’t know what the Old man was creating!” I desperately tried to defend myself. She stood up and walked over to me.
I noticed the elegant deep purple dress she had put on. The ruffled skirt came a little past her knee caps and the top seemed to defy gravity as it was strapless and was staying in place despite her movements. Her red skin made the dress pop in color; it was a splendid view as well. By the time she approached me she stood on her toes and brought my face in toward her own and made covered my lips over hers. When she pulled back she seemed satisfied a little but I knew why she had felt envious. So I lean forward and recommence the kiss making it deeper than before.
She had let out a surprise ‘mmph?’ but quickly took pleasure in it. As she felt had surrendered to desire I back off.
Turning around to if we were alone, I quickly realized that we were not.
Princess Chloe was looking at us with a look of a predator spying its prey. She had a dress that was much like the Cinderella dress but a much darker blue. With the plain skirt that reached her ankles and a raised swirl pattern that went all the way around her top. She looked like a proper princess in my opinion. I didn’t notice she was airborne before it was too late. She had me pinned under her and had stuck her tongue in my mouth. I returned the motion and fought over for dominance in our mouths with the tongue. I had the feeling if I was ever left alone with this princess; we would be doing many, many naughty things until dawn and a little after as well.
I was very susceptible to her lust filled aura, but as it was, Ashley and Louise managed to pull back Chloe before it turned out that way. Looking at Ashley she had on a dress that was Canary Yellow that also reached her feet. Instead of frills or ruffles, it had a twisted look, like someone had twisted the whole dress. It didn’t look as awkward as my limited vocabulary made it sound but looked rather stunning. When I got to my feet I had put my lips on the flustered Ashley. After we pulled back, gazed into each other’s eyes, me in her sparkling green eyes, and her into my black and red eyes. The gaze was awkwardly broken by the sniffles of the old man behind his door.
I left 90 silver coins on the counter before leaving. I know I agreed to a trade of my feathers for the dress, but with all the passion going into the dress, I felt guilty and paid. As we walked out of the store I saw an Earth Demon started to walk in but I stopped him.
“The old tailor is emotionally unstable, I would give him a break for tonight.” Afterwards I left the confused Earth Demon behind as we made our way to ‘Sister Appleroot’s Sweets'.
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You stammered. You liar.
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I wonder if you are type of exhibitionist?
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