"Y/N the tailor has arrived," Petra bounded into the office, causing Mr. Squid to startle from his place on Levi's desk.

OH YAY

"Have fun," Farlan grumbled, not bothering to look up from the mound of paperwork he was dealing with.

I'M SO SORRY

I'LL GET YOU SOMETHING 2

AND ILL FIGHT LEVI TO GIVE YOU A RAISE WHEN HE COMES BACK

"Good luck," I shot him an apologetic glance before leaving with Petra, Mr. Squid darting between our legs while we walked.

HE'S GOING TO NEED ALL THE LUCK HE CAN GET

"Kuchel is waiting with Nifa-" Petra talked quickly, clearly excited. "I heard that she rushed to come here as soon as she got word from Farlan- it sounds like she's been waiting."

SHE SOUNDS WONDERFUL BUT </3 IDK WHO SHE IS

u r so clueless it hurts

I WAS LIVING IN PRACTICAL ISOLATION FROM 18 YEARS CUT ME A LITTLE SLACK

"Nifa is the same person who designed your wardrobe- she did an amazing job considering how little forewarning the Duke sent before your arrival!" Petra continued to ramble on.

OK WELL THAT EXPLAINS THINGS KINDA

SHE'S TALENTED

I'LL HAVE 2 THANK HER

"That must've been really difficult-"

...

DID LEVI PAY HER WELL ENOUGH ???

I HOPE SO .

"She has an entire team at her disposal," Petra seemed to pick up on my worries. "You're very lucky Y/N- she's picky about who she designs clothing for, I hear that she's even declined members of the royal family."

OK MY BIGGEST QUESTION ABOUT THIS WHOLE SITUATION IS HOW YOU KNOW ALL OF THIS ???

OR RATHER

HOW I DON'T KNOW ALL OF THIS ?? BC IT SEEMS LIKE COMMON KNOWLEDGE BUT IT'S ALL NEW TO ME

I ALSO FEEL LIKE IM MISSING AN OPPORTUNITY BY USING THIS TO MAKE CLOTHES FOR LEVI

IDK IF HE'LL EVEN APPRECIATE THEM .

I MEAN THAT DOESN'T RLLY MATTER

YOU'RE RIGHT THE IMPORTANT PART IS PUTTING HIM IN CLOTHES THAT I WANT TO SEE HIM IN <333

YES

DRESS UP

"I'm sorry if I kept you waiting," I entered the room- one of the ones that Levi and I had explored late that one night.

it is so much less ominous in the day time :/

"No need to apologize, I am honored to be of service to you Duchess Ackerman," a woman with short red hair greeted me.

HELLO

"It's a pleasure to meet you Nifa," I beamed, "thank you for my wardrobe."

-HOW MUCH WERE YOU PAID FOR IT ?

WAS IT WORTH IT?

WHAT EVEN IS MINIMUM WAGE HERE-

IS IT LIVEABLE ???

IS LEVI STARVING HIS SUBJECTS ???

"Do you like it? Is there anything you would like adjusted?" Her eyes lit up at my compliment, "I understand we're here for something related to the Duke but please, if you have anything you'd like I would love to have a hand in it."

ANGEL

"The ducal household has more than enough money to fund whatever you would like," Kuchel, who had been watching our introductions, cut in.

ALL OF U RLLY WANT ME TO GET A DRESS HUH .

"I have no idea where I would even begin-"

IT'S A LOT EASIER TO DRESS LEVI THAN IT IS TO DRESS MYSELF

I WANT TO SEE HIM AS A CATBOY THAT'S EASY

AS FOR MYSELF ??? IDK ??? MAYBE JUST SOMETHING WITH DEEP POCKETS ??

"No worries," Nifa paused. "What were you thinking of for the Duke?"

OK SO

"Levi's wardrobe is-" I frowned trying not to insult him too much in front of someone who clearly admired him. "A bit boring- I mean it's definitely practical! He does have some nicer outfits for attending parties but I wish it was more interesting."

I KNOW HE CAN PULL MORE OFF THAN HE'S WILLING TO TRY

"I get what you mean," she nodded in agreement. "Men's fashion lacks diversity and the Duke tends to only switch things up when he has to."

YEAH

I HAVEN'T LOOKED IN HIS CLOSET BUT IM SURE ITS JUST THE SAME BASIC WHITE SHIRT, BLACK PANTS, AND CRAVAT WITH THE OCCASIONAL UNIFORM OR CEREMONIAL OUTFIT THROWN IN A FEW TIMES.

HE COULD AT LEAST GET FUN CRAVATS TO SWITCH THINGS UP ...

WHATEVER !

I'M NOT ASKING HIM TO COMPLETELY OVERHAUL HIS WARDROBE I JUST WANT TO OPEN HIS EYES TO WHAT HE COULD HAVE

"He could really pull off practically anything, it's a waste," I muttered quietly to myself.

MAID LEVI !

THE WORLD ISN'T READY

IT WOULD BE WAY TOO POWERFUL

"Should we get started?" Nifa gestured towards a table covered in possible designs as well as fabric swatches in a wide array of colors.

YES PLEASE

"I'm going to leave you two to it," Kuchel bowed and then exited the room.

bye bye <3

"I feel like it would be safe to get a few more basic pieces to start," I hummed, flipping through a few designs Nifa put in front of me.

"I have matching dress designs for these ones," she pointed out a collection of suits, "they're simple but suitable for tea parties or garden parties- you can choose which accent colors you would like and I can make the dresses to match."

omg

i don't think i ever want to attend another tea party after that last one but <3

we would look cute

"That sounds wonderful," I paused, flipping through a few more designs, pointing out what I wanted and what adjustments should be made.

IMPORTANT WORK

"I'm guessing that you have one big piece in mind?" Nifa asked excitedly.

OK BARE WITH ME I'M BAD AT DESCRIBING THINGS

"I want to see him in something a lot less stiff-"

i mean- neither of us are really that old

but he dresses so formally most of the time

he clearly hasn't ever experimented with his look ever .

someone told him he looked good once and he's been replicating that look ever since

like a prepubescent boy

"Something that flows more?"

"Yes- some sort of cape or robe- fur and or feathers aren't off limits but I want something that feels both formal and comfortable at the same time."

THAT WAS THE WORST DESCRIPTION OF ANYTHING EVER

"You've given me a few ideas," Nifa made note of a few things on a pad of paper.

IM GLAD YOU GOT ANYTHING OUT OF THAT

"I trust your judgement on this- I've loved everything you've made me."

"I hope that this won't disappoint, thank you once more Duchess."

TWO WOMEN UNITED BY CLOTHING <3

if she does a good job with this i will commission catboy levi

<3

"I believe that's all I'll need," she began picking up her materials. "Everything will be ready in around a month."

YOU'RE THE BEST

"I'll see you out," I got up to help her.

"No need!" Nifa waved me off quickly, "if you need anything else send a letter, I have always enjoyed working for the ducal household."

oh ?

"Of course."

"Party gowns are my specialty," she beamed before bowing at the door, "have a good afternoon Duchess Ackerman."

JUST WHAT WAS THE PREVIOUS DUCAL COUPLE LIKE?

________________

I HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME DESCRIBING THE OUTFIT I WANT LEVI TO WEAR SO IM GOING TO BE BREAKING ONE OF MY PERSONAL RULES AND POSTING A PICTURE <33

ANYWAY !! I HOPE U ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER <333

- ami