Kate looked at Abigail not wanting to begin another argument, "You are capable of choosing your own clothes. I would suggest living in the manor but you might be happier here in town. At the manor my father has rules. A lady has to dress like one. I get around it by dressing in mage robes. My younger sister, Sara, she is a battle mage and like you, is not native to these parts. She lives in the manor and for formal occasions wears a dress. Otherwise she is in riding attire, furs, has feathers in her hair. I am sure Mrs. Snead can make you something of a cross between a warrior and a lady. There are so many choices of styles. It is not customary for a female to have a sword in town. There are exceptions. Just as Jasper can wear a kilt and pink. He might get attacked and called a sissy. Usually anyone carrying a live blade is left alone."<br/>Kate got a  plate and added food, "I have gone into town alone. You did make a promise. Abigail you want to go shopping? I will not let you get worn out. We will stick to three places, the Sneads clothes shop, the cobblers, and the bakery. We can have lunch here."