"Thank you." Ariala said, going behind the corner to change into the clothes she had come in then slipped on Dimitrius' jacket, breathing in his cool scent.

She came back out from behind the curtain and handed the skirt and blouse to Cindalina. "Thank you so much for the clothes, Cindalina." Ariala said, bowing her head to the elder elf.

Cindalina laughed, "Think nothing of it child! Were those the only three outfits you wanted from the pre-made selection?"

"Yes, please." Ariala said politely. Her eyes passed over the white gown again in awe. She did look very beautiful in it, but it might seem strange to walk around Winterglade in a gown obviously designed for a more formal event.

Cindalina followed Ariala's eyes to the gown as she attached the card to the outfit she was holding, "Yes, it is a bit formal. But I still wish for you to have it. Save it for a special occasion, a wedding perhaps," she added as she placed the outfit on the rack.

Dimitrius shook his head as he poured Ariala a cup of tea, "Tea, Ariala?"

Cindalina smiled as she walked over to Dimitrius and sat opposite him, "I would love some as well, Trius."

Dimitrius nodded as he poured his Aunt a cup of tea, "Of course, Auntie."

Cindalina looked over at Ariala and motioned for her to sit beside her, "Come child, we shall enjoy our tea while looking over sketches. Maybe we can come up with the rest of your wardrobe if we have some ideas to work from."

Ariala took the warm tea with a smile and sat beside the elder elf. "Oh." Ariala said as Cindalina showed a page of a light pink, somewhat short, skirt with white tights. "That's very cute." She said, adoringly.

Taking the page out of the book, Cindalina set it aside and continued to flip through the pages, "I'll set whatever you like aside, then we'll take each piece individually and see if you want any changes made to the design. We'll then note any changes and I'll set to work making them for you. Until they're ready, which should take about two weeks, you can take the oufit already ready to go, along with the white gown to keep for yourself to wear if the occasion arrives, as well as the outfit you're currently wearing. I'm sure Dimitrius will give you coats, shirts, and the like to wear until the rest of your wardrobe is finished."

Dimitrius chuckled, "Auntie, I do not think she wishes to wear my clothing while in Winterglade."

Ariala smiled. "I would look a bit strange in a boy's clothes." She said. She leafed through the pages, pulling out a few more designs to her liking.

Cindalina laughed, "Nonsense, child. You look perfectly fine in that jacket, and that was designed for Dimitrius. However, I'll send you the outfits as I finish them, so you won't have to be without Winter clothing for long. And I promise, they'll keep you warm as well as look stunning on you with your complexion."

"Thank you." Ariala said, smiling up at the older woman. Then she cast a quick glance at Dimitrius, taking in his gorgeous eyes. It was as if she was in a dream.

Ariala snapped her attention back to the elder elf and sipping lightly at her tea.

"You're very welcome, child," she said with a smile. After a few more designs were placed aside, Cindalina closed the book, "I think we have a pretty large selection to choose from at the moment. Once we have these finished, we shall check the rest of the books if you are in need of anything more. How does that sound?"

"Perfect." Ariala said, afraid of overstaying her welcome.

Cindalina smiled as she gathered up the sketched and set them aside. Standing up she glanced over to Dimitrius, "Now, Trius, you two must stay for dinner. I will not have you taking this poor child back to Elimlee starved. Imagine how rude they would think us!"

Dimitrius chuckled, "It's up to Ariala. If she is hungry, we shall stay if she wishes it. If she'd rather get home to Elimlee, I will not force her to stay in Winterglade."

Cindalina waved her hand, as if shooing a fly away, at Dimitrius, "Come come, surely you don't think I'd strap her down and force her do you? Of course it's her choice. So what say you, Ariala? And don't feel obligated, I won't be too hurt if you refuse. Understandable, really. You're probably frozen to the bone and can't wait to get back to Elimlee!"

"I'm not cold at all." Ariala said, "Dinner sounds lovely, thank you."

Cindalina grinned, "Perfect! It should be ready in just a few moments. Make yourself at home, I'll call when it's ready." Soon, she was off in the direction of the kitchen to prepare their meal.

Dimitrius smiled over at Ariala as he set the paper aside, "Sorry about my Aunt, she's a bit enthusiastic when she's taken a liking to someone. If you'd prefer to leave, however, just say the word and I'll tell my Aunt we've changed our mind."

"Of course not." Ariala said, looking up at him and taking his hand in hers. "I like your aunt. She's so generous, I just wish that I could give something back."

Dimitrius smiled as he gently pulled her over to his lap. Wrapping his arms around her waist, he kissed her lips gently, "That's easy. Let her see you in her outfits to show you love them, that's the greatest gift you can ever give her."

Ariala put her arm around Dimitrius' shoulder and cuddled into his lap, reminding herself not to get carried away but how amazing his pale skin looked in the firelight. "I think I can manage that."

Dimitrius smiled as he tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear, "I'm glad to hear it, love, for that means I'll see you quite a bit."

Ariala shifted so that her head rested in the crook of his neck, her hair falling over her shoulder. "Now, what would make you think that we wouldn't be seeing each other?" Ariala asked, tilting her head slightly up and tracing the length of his neck with her finger, dazzled by the glow of his skin in the firelight.

Dimitrius smiled as he ran his fingers through her hair, "I was afraid the cold might keep you away. Either that, or my Aunt scared you off with all that marriage talk," he added with a chuckle.

"I like your aunt." Ariala said, resting her head back in the crook of his neck. "And I think that if you're willing to brave the heat of Elimlee then I'll have no problem with the cold here."

Dimitrius chuckled as he gently wound and unwound Ariala's hair around his fingers, "Of course, love. Whenever you wish it I shall come to Elimlee. I shall expect a full tour, however," he added with a smile, "I've never had the joy of touring Elimlee before; especially not with a beautiful creature such as yourself."

Ariala blushed. "Then I'll be glad to take you on the full tour. Of course that means that you will have to see Erreminette again, and meet Marreck."

Dimitrius smiled as he kissed Ariala's forehead and continued to gently play with a few strands of her hair, "Then it's settled; Whenever you wish for my company in Elimlee, we shall make a picnic trip out of it and you can take me to any of your favorite places in Elimlee, how does that sound, love?"

Ariala smiled up at Dimitrius, "That sounds perfect." She said, giving him a small kiss.