Mina was worried, she had received the dress that Madam Rue sent to her, but other than the belt that opened and shut like a bangle bracelet; Mina felt that the gown was underwhelming. She had been cautioned by Director Porter about her appearance at the gala. The man had told her that although it was not explicitly said, it was a fashion show and the best dressed women always won. When Mina had asked about the men, her boss said they did not matter.
"Willow are you sure you can help me?" Mina asked, worried that she was putting too much pressure on her friend. Cylus had offered to send someone to help with hair and makeup, but for Mina that blurred the lines between a friendly outing and a date, so she declined. It was also why she had refused to allow Cylus to give her the money for the dress his mother confiscated.
