Makina was extremely pleased with the things she had recently purchased with the substantial amount of gold she had found hidden in Cross's room. Her favorite of these items was a long winter coat. Beautifully crafted from some material or another, she honestly hadn’t paid the shopkeeper that much attention, it hung down almost to her ankles, with a large hood lined with the softest fur that Makina had ever felt. She had no doubt it was for this reason that it was so extraordinary expensive.
It was the perfect coat, fitting her like a glove without even needing the barest need of alterations. And, as Servilia put it, the shimmery blue fabric made her eyes shine like diamonds, which was just an added bonus.
The timing could not have been any better, as only three days after purchasing it
