13 The Unveiling ContinuedTwo bottle blonde fashion critics sat gossiping to one side of the catwalk, lamenting the outrageously early start that had been necessary to secure a place at the ringside for the illustrious Pierre Sadorney’s show. Opposite, Skinner sat in his reserved seat gripping tightly the thin white silk thread that discreetly skirted the flowing catwalk. The copious bundles of white material crowded the models as they emerged onto the long horseshoe walkway and any blood flow from the unseen victim had been easily absorbed into the deep folds of silk. The pulsating music was far louder at the front of the stage and all the while a procession of spotlit beauties took turns to flaunt their near-naked bodies - covered only by the most exotic furs and skins.
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