Wintersend Gifts

[madame_de_fer]

WHO: Vivienne and YOU
WHAT: Giving out Wintersend gifts
WHEN: Wintersend (backdated to Feb 1st)
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: If you have a shred of positive CR with Vivienne, or happen to be someone that would be considered a key political ally to have, gifts are forthcoming.

Shoot me a message and I'll set you up a subthread. Come get your goodies!

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[madame_de_fer]

"Of course I did. You do so much for them, you deserve a little something for yourself."

Inside the wrapping is a stunning silk gown the precise shade of Adelaide's eyes. It should make them pop in a remarkable way. Lace gloves rest on the top, delicate and light. This is not a winter dress, but it is Wintersend and with the spring will come an opportunity to wear these things.

And then from behind her back, Madame de Fer produces the finishing touch. A bottle of Rowan's Rose. She holds it out wordlessly to Adelaide. The statement is there: this is for the long days. They both know there are many of them.

[fleurdesel]

"If you insist." And Vivienne does, as it so appears, insist and Adelaide isn't one to turn down anyone's most gracious gesture. Gowns her mother had sent but- it has been years since they've seen one another. This? This is something chosen by a woman that knows how she looks, how she stands, has more than the vague shape of what she might be to go off of- and in her mind is infinitely more flattering for it.

The gloves now- delicate things she's never truly had the time or cause to wear before- always working, always teaching. Such things aren't for mages. Well. Not mages like her. "This is- it is beautiful."

[madame_de_fer]

Ah there is the smile of a woman pleased with her gift and it brings Vivienne no small amount of joy. Especially since Adelaide gives so much of herself to others, but so seldom takes the opportunity to indulge herself.

"I've instructed Harritt to provide any alterations you might require." Instructed and the man grumbled, but Vivienne silenced him with a glare and a repetition of her instructions. If he heckles Adelaide, there will be more of the same for him. Gowns given as gifts almost invariably needed a little touch up work, par for the course. "I'm so glad you like it, my dear. You deserve beautiful things of your own."

[fleurdesel]

"Before I might have asked 'but when will I have the opportunity to wear them' and then I recall the Council, Orlais, and the game." She will be judged on her wardrobe along with the rest of them soon enough. But with Vivienne as a guide and her family doubtlessly attempting to wrangle some support for the Inquisition on their end, perhaps it would not be quite so dire.

Or she was feeling optimistic due to her students being well pleased and spoiled. Probably the latter. "Thank you, Vivienne. Truly."