"Hmm…should be around here somewhere…"

You glance down at your phone, looking at the message Rumi sent sometime in between Arrival Day and God knows what else. 

'Hi boo! My pop-up boutique is located in the south wing of the palace! Come by anytime.'

Looking up once more, you know you're in the south wing, but don't see anything resembling a boutique. You round a corner and suddenly hear soft jazz music and lots of giggling. You approach an ajar door and see Rumi measuring Robin's waist in the middle of the room. 

"I think you just want an excuse to touch me, Rumi. You know my measurements are easily searchable," Robin says with a chuckle as she steps down from a small raised platform, back to the door. 

"I have to measure all the contestants. Even you, dear!" They exclaim, letting the tape measure hang around their neck. "Though, I thought I'd be measuring you soon after $!{player_first_name}, not this late."

*page_break

There's a sudden silence after Rumi's words. You're pretty sure neither of them have noticed that you're near the door yet.

Do you creep closer?

*fake_choice
    #Yes, absolutely.
        *if cunning < 70
            You creep closer, but accidentally too far over to be well hidden. 
            
            "$!{player_first_name}, you're here!" Rumi exclaims, breezing past Robin to greet you. They ghost kisses over your cheeks while Robin watches on quietly. 
            
            "Dear, just come on in next time. We weren't talking about anything important," they add, shooting their eyes over at Robin for a fraction of a second before returning their attention back to you. 
            
            "Right. See you later, $!{player_first_name}," Robin says politely before slipping out the door. 
            
        *if cunning >= 70
            *set robinfrederick = "yes"
            You inch as close to the door as is humanly possible. Holding your breath, you risk a look inside and see Rumi and Robin are talking and have both of their backs to the door. 
            
            "$!{player_first_name}…an interesting one, that's for sure," Robin begins. "King Frederick told me to watch out for $!{royal_him_her_them}—"
            
            "Oh no…don't get me wrapped up in your schemes," Rumi interrupts. "I happen to like ${royal_him_her_them} very much."
            
            "I have no scheme, Rumi, but King Fredrick obviously wants me here for a reason. I didn't even have an Odessa Dates profile made before the announcement of it. He apparently made it seem like I did have one though, allowing me to blend in with everyone else. Including $!{player_first_name}."
            
            *page_break
            
            She sighs loudly and spins on her heel, walking back towards the platform. You quickly duck your head back around the doorway, glad she's talking loud enough for you to hear from your current spot. 
            
            "I'll make an amazing queen one day. I know I can't model forever, even with how progressive Odessa is. I need to start thinking long-term. This is it," she finishes.
            
            The room is silent for a moment before Rumi speaks again.
            
            "Dear, you can model until you're 95. I think you just want $!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} back. Side note, King Frederick should definitely not be telling you what to do or any information about this whole thing, but I'm not about to argue with the guy that signs my checks. Just…"
            
            You dare one more look around the door frame to see Rumi holding Robin's hands. 
            
            "$!{royal_title} $!{royal_first_name} deserves to be happy with somebody, even if that person is not you."
            
            Even with her back turned, you can tell Robin is smiling. 
            
            "It is me, though, Rumi. I'm sure of it. What does $!{player_first_name} have that I don't?"
            
            *page_break
            
            A ringing phone breaks the two up. You easily slide away from the door just as Rumi and Robin say their goodbyes as Rumi picks up their phone. 
            
            *if robin < 60
                Robin's eyes widen when she spots you near the door.
                
                "$!{player_first_name}, didn't expect to see you here so early. I think you've been dressing so cute so far!"
                
                *fake_choice
                    #"Cut the small talk. I heard what you said about me."
                    #"T-Thanks?" Definitely not the words I was expecting to hear given what she just said about me to Rumi. 
                    #"You too, Robin!" I exclaim and mean it. I have no hard feelings towards her, even though she clearly is not my biggest fan.
                    #"You too, Robin!" I exclaim and definitely don't mean it. Two can play at the fake game.
                    #I don't say anything in response to her and just head inside to see Rumi. 
                    #I blink away tears before letting out a quiet, "Thank you."
            *if robin >=60
                Robin doesn't look surprised to see you outside at all. She gives you a smile and a quick look over.
                
                "Hi $!{player_first_name}! There's loads of cute styles in there. Good luck trying to choose."
                
                You take Robin's own outfit in for the first time, a pretty modest jade green jumpsuit with platform black boots. You don't get the chance to reply back, as she's already walking back down the hallway you just came from.
                
                "See ya around!" She exclaims before disappearing around the corner. 
    #No, though the curiosity is killing me. 
    #Actually, I'm going to just walk inside. 


*fake_choice
    #I actually like what Rumi has on, so I grab a cape, frilly undershirt and dress pants.
        *set player_clothing_style "rumi"
        *set bold %+5
        *set reputation %+2
    #Something revealing. I like the way that sheer shirt and those skin-tight pants look on the rack, so I grab those. 
        *set player_clothing_style "revealing"
        *set bold %+5
        *set flirty +1
    #Something revealing. I’ve always been a fan of short skirts and tube tops, so I reach for them both.
        *set player_clothing_style "revealing"
        *set bold %+5
        *set flirty +1
    #Something casual. I pull out a pair of high-waisted jeans and a graphic t-shirt.
        *set player_clothing_style "casual"
        *set formal %-5
    #Something casual. It might be a bit warm for a sweater, but I grab it and modest pair of shorts.
        *set player_clothing_style "casual"
        *set formal %-5
    #Something royal inspired. I pull out a suit and tie, even a pair of white gloves for extra effort. The tie has both of Odessa’s official colors on it.
        *set player_clothing_style "royal"
        *set formal %+5
    #Something royal inspired. I decide on a floor length gown and white gloves to match.
        *set player_clothing_style "royal"
        *set formal %+5
    #Something smart. I love that houndstooth designed blazer, so I grab it and a matching skirt. 
        *set player_clothing_style "smart"
        *set polished %+5
        *set formal %+3
        *set smarts %+3
    #Something smart. I pick a button down shirt, dark colored jeans and a trenchcoat.
        *set polished %+5
        *set formal %+3
        *set smarts %+3
        *set player_clothing_style "smart"
    #Something edgy. I grab a leather jacket and whatever I can find that's black and has silver studs on it. 
        *set player_clothing_style "edgy"
        *set brawn %+3
        *set cunning %+3
        *set bold %+5
    #Something frilly. If it's bright pink with a lot of bows, I get it.
        *set player_clothing_style "frilly"
        *set polished %+3