<div class="floatleft">(https://img00.deviantart.net/7315/i/2016/179/9/0/mechanical_mage_by_isis_blue_fire_3_by_isisbluefire-da81o13.jpg)<br/><div align="center"><strong>Felice</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=290166.msg14258283#msg14258283)</div></div><br/>Felice admired the balance and craftsmanship of the paired blades. Although the fighting style was unfamiliar, the tinkerer was certain they were more functional than decorative. She carefully replaced the hidden weapons, despite finding herself momentarily distracted by the friend's pose (and Gerdi's complete lack of concern over her nakedness).<br/><br/>"Ingenious," the young woman agreed, "Every young lady should have one."<br/><br/>She looked back at the sculptures, acutely aware of how Gerdi's unselfconscious nudity was impacting her. Felice was no prude, but she just wasn't that comfortable in her own skin. Hearing her friend's comment, she focussed a little more closely on the collection, wondering just what she might have missed.<br/><br/>"Okay," Felice admitted after a long pause, "I'll bite. What<em>interesting</em>surprises did I miss?"<br/>