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Post by sybbil on Apr 28, 2011 15:41:33 GMT -8
Maggie stood back to allow the white queen try out the shoes. She was a little concerned about the wobbling gait so she stayed nearby, just in case.
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Post by wolfiso on May 3, 2011 22:51:32 GMT -8
Victoria managed to get the shoes off, although it took her shaking hands a tense minute to work the buckles. The next pair slid on and fit better in length. Getting to her feet she wobbled back and forth before the counter. She still wasn't sure how she felt about so open a style, but she would need to make a decision before leaving the store. Unless they sold shoelaces, she thought, but that would be a waste as the boots themselves were nearly done for.
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Post by victoriousscarf on May 3, 2011 23:01:12 GMT -8
Electra watched her with a keen eye. "Are those working any better for you, honey?" she asked. "Size wise and such?"
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Post by wolfiso on May 3, 2011 23:09:13 GMT -8
Victoria nodded "They do fit much better. I guess I'm just wondering how they'll hold up once the summer is past."
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Post by victoriousscarf on May 4, 2011 20:58:39 GMT -8
Electra considered. "Well, so long as you stick to sidewalks and have wool stockings, there's rarely if ever any actual problems, even when it's snowing," she said, glancing to Maggie as if hoping the other might back her up.
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Post by sybbil on May 4, 2011 21:59:38 GMT -8
Maggie nodded in agreement, smiling kindly. "Woolen stockings are your friends."
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Post by wolfiso on May 4, 2011 22:02:54 GMT -8
Victoria smiled a little easier. "Thanks. That helps." She looked again at her boots, old and broken. This felt right, getting these shoes now. "How much is the store asking for them?" She could raise her head and look the saleswoman in the eye now. Please don't let them be more than I can afford, she thought.
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Post by victoriousscarf on May 4, 2011 22:22:57 GMT -8
Electra considered for a moment before naming a slightly lower price than they usually were. "But, they're also good quality, and should last you a long time while still being comfortable too."
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Post by wolfiso on May 4, 2011 22:39:15 GMT -8
Victoria smiled. They weren't nearly as expensive as she'd thought they'd be. "Thank you. I'd like to purchase these then." She fished around in her coat as she said so, retrieving her wallet.
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Post by victoriousscarf on May 4, 2011 23:14:15 GMT -8
"Sure," Electra said, motioning up for the counter. "If you would? Would you like me to wrap them for you, or shall you be wearing them outside?" she asked, politely ignoring the snapped laces on the boots and making it appear she hadn't noticed.
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Post by wolfiso on May 4, 2011 23:43:51 GMT -8
"I'll just wear them out I think." Victoria wobbled over to the counter. She could feel her own skill and grace growing with each step, but she imagined that the other queens wouldn't be able to tell. These would take a lot of practice before she could go dancing with Mistoffolees. Even the thought was exciting, and unaware her smile reflected that.
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Post by victoriousscarf on May 5, 2011 8:20:06 GMT -8
Glancing over at Maggie again, Electra went up to the counter, watching the other queen's progress as she drew up the bill. She was very glad to see the other look so pleased with the purchase. With another glance at Maggie, she asked, "So, any plans to go dancing at all anytime soon with your new shoes?"
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Post by wolfiso on May 5, 2011 11:19:46 GMT -8
"Well, I erm... yes actually. Only- well, I don't know any of the modern steps. I've never been dancing before and I'm actually really nervous but excited too and I really don't want him to think I'm stupid and maybe this wasn't such a good idea and-" Victoria cut herself off and covered her face with her paws. "It's okay. I'm fine. Just. Really excited and really nervous and-" She wasn't sure anymore if her shakes were from excitement or nervousness or what, so she concentrated on breathing for a moment.
((Nervous babbling YAY))
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Post by sybbil on May 5, 2011 15:39:44 GMT -8
Maggie had been about to speak when Victoria had interrupted. Bemused at first, she felt worry bubble when the white queen began to speed up and then stopped speaking all together. She tried a gentle smile. "I think you will enjoy dancing a lot, I know I do. Do you know where you are going to go dancing?"
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Post by wolfiso on May 5, 2011 21:40:55 GMT -8
Victoria shook her head and lowered her hands. "He hasn't mentioned. But I'm due to be off my crutches in a few days, and he said we'd go dancing once we were both well."
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