<div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/88zM6kO.jpg)</div>Landa took a deep breath as Alcina reached out to calm her.  She smiled bravely and took the blond woman's hand.  In an equally soft voice she continued.  "I'm glad you think I'm doing ok.  I've never been in a city like this or around so many people.  This is all overwhelming and I want to do a good job.  My foster father said that I had a particular aptitude for the doings of this place but I don't see that yet.  The yelling and rudeness just flustered me.  And then... he wants us to dress... well... slutty..."  Landa looked shocked at the last bit.