Rutile's not oblivious; they can see doubt written across Pepper's face. It changes very little, though it does cause some fluctuation in their resolve. "It is not as though stains are uncommon in my line of work," they say, but it is to themselves more than anything. Red Beryl is not around to make them a new outfit every month, they have to remind themselves. Pepper is right to suggest something that will last.
They proffer the lady a smile of gratitude and nod, though it's almost more of a bow. "I would appreciate your assistance, though I hardly want to impose," they say with some embarrassment. "I think it's obvious how out of my depth I am. Do you have suggestions?"
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They proffer the lady a smile of gratitude and nod, though it's almost more of a bow. "I would appreciate your assistance, though I hardly want to impose," they say with some embarrassment. "I think it's obvious how out of my depth I am. Do you have suggestions?"