<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/de/Sara1.jpg)</div><strong>Tagging: Kairen, Evan, Lauriel, and Aleena</strong><br/><br/>Maria stood outside the tailor's shop dressed in an elegant blue gown.  It was her finest outfit, though it didn't look particular fine when compared to the expensive looking outfits on display in the store windows.  On the plus side, it did a good job of showing off her rather impressive cleavage, where the beautiful amulet her mother had given her was nestled.<br/><br/>Maria felt a bit naked without her armor, but she suspected she'd have a better chance of getting to talk to the store's proprietor if she wasn't dressed in chainmail.  That irritated her a bit -the armor of a knight should command respect- but it couldn't be helped.  At least she hadn't had to leave her sword behind -instead she'd given it to Kairen, who was acting the role of her bodyguard.  It looked a little strange for the other woman to be carrying an extra sword, but Maria doubted it would be noticed.<br/><br/>The plan was simple: Maria would act the part of a pretty young noblewoman, ask to see the store's proprietor, and<em>then</em>reveal the true purpose of her visit: to enquire about the owner of the shirt.  She hoped answers would be forthcoming.  If not, well... she'd suggested Kairen play bad watchman to her good watchman if that were the case.  She didn't like using intimidation, but it might be helpful if the shopkeeper proved reluctant to talk.<br/><br/><strong>"You can come along too if you like,"</strong>she suggested to Aleena.  The girl was pretty and seemed intelligent, so she might be useful for getting information out of the shopkeeper.  "The rest of you should probably wait outside.  Keep an eye out for suspicious activity.  We shouldn't be long."<br/><br/>With that, she entered the store and approached one of the staff.<br/><br/>"Excuse me.  We would like to speak with the proprietor of this fine establishment.  Where could we find him or her?"