Jiao had heard rumours about the barrier, about new people beginning to wander into the Greatwood and Outlanders practically falling from the sky. She would definitely have to go and check it all out later. But for the moment there was a dress to be working on. Something for her to wear when she went to greet those who had been stuck in the Hallowed Grounds.
It had to be lush, beautiful. Something that would make them say wow, I just met a Fae girl and she was gorgeous. She had selected fabric with a green-blue tinge that came out in the light, a thin lace around the edges in a pale gold. It would form a skirt then she could find something perhaps in a darker blue to create bodice, golden stitching detailing the whole thing. She held up the fabrics to the light and smiled to herself, pleased with her progress so far.
The door was held open with a large stone from the forest, letting in a light Flowerbirth breeze as she worked and making it clear the shop was open for customers. She had surprisingly few orders at the moment, allowing her to work on her own things. While she liked the joy of her own projects the shop was there to take offers and she glanced out the door when she heard passers by, hoping they might want a new dress or waistcoat or anything else.
Jiao
And the bittersweet of every new defeat
Is I'm stronger than before
