Rutile can't hide the faint deer-in-the-headlights look that steals across their countenance as Pepper gives them a once-over. It's like having the undivided attention of Red Beryl, which historically, has never been a good thing. But, Rutile reminds themselves with no small amount of chagrin, this is about trying something new.

"Tunics seem sensible enough, though I'm not sure what they have to do with height," they offer by way of agreement. "And I'll definitely need another coat; I wouldn't want to get anything new dirty.

"... And, turquoise sounds lovely," they add after a moment, trailing behind Pepper. More tentatively, they suggest, "Or maybe some sort of green. A yellower one? Or more blue? Perhaps it would be better to forget about color."