LARA
In my room, I found a small bag of coins together with the dress for me which lady Fiona sent, as well a note saying that this was my first payment for all my work. Not being able to help myself, I got all the coins out and counted them. It wasn’t much but the satisfaction I had inside of me was real. This was the first time I earned something. Not given, not gifted… I earned those coins and I was proud of myself for it.
The dress was simple yet beautiful. Deep blue velvet with silver embroidery at the edges hugged my body perfectly. Long sleeves, however, implied that it wasn’t a ball dress. It was not lavish but elegant enough for me to not stand out among the Dark Selection crowd. I put my hair into a small bun and let a few curls loose to frame my face. Festive enough for
