[Mayuko steps in, accommodating for the hoop of the skirt, and places a hand on his shoulder.]

All of the credit goes to the Lapointes in Sunset Falls; with only a few days notice, they were able to craft a masterwork.

[If the ball really was "inspired" by the Alliance, no doubt the news spread through the social media channels like wildfire once it was confirmed.]

Really, though, if this became the fashion, I would have to wake up much earlier in the morning to make myself presentable. And invest in a stronger coffee maker.