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Blanche sat on a suitcase, smaller than the average packing size, but big enough to hold all of her belongings, which isn't a lot, mind you.

She played with her hair and braided the ends of each lock. Soon, the sun began to set and evening came around, making Blanche feel something she hasn't felt since she came to Paris: anxiousness.

Madame Weiss strolled in, humming, holding a new dress, similar to Blanche's. It was adorned with new lace and had a brighter brown on the skirt and vest, with golden thread accenting it. The cream sleeves were so clean looking, and so were the cream socks held in Madame's other hand.

Blanche stared curiously at the outfit and that same emotion she felt yesterday night washed over her again. She was beginning to love that feeling, and wanted to experience it more.

"Come here, mausi, I want to dress you one last time before Herr Klavier arrives." Madame set the items on the counter and held out her hands to Blanche. "I made you new clothes last night, so you will look perfect for your new owner! I didn't know what you liked, so I went with the design your clothes are already in."

"Thank you, Madame, it makes me really... well, indescribable, right now." Blanche hugged Madame and sighed. "I wish I could tell you how I felt, if only I knew what it was."

"Oh, it's called happiness, my dear... You're experiencing an emotion called happiness!" Madame lifted Blanche onto the counter and began undressing her.

Blanche smiled her mind and let herself be dressed. Madame always loved dressing her, and Blanche loved being dressed up.

When she was fully clothes in the new attire, Blanche jumped off the counter and twirled around, enjoying the freshness the clothes made her look.

"There's one last thing, mein mausi." Madame giggled. "Hold still for a moment." She bent down on her knees and took a lock of Blanche's hair in her hand. She undid the loose braid and re-braided it, tying it with a dark green bow. "There, this green bow looks beautiful on your bronze hair!"

Blanche felt that emotion again, happiness flow through her.

Moments later, the door opened and the jingling bell on the door sounded. Herr Klavier sauntered in, holding a briefcase in one hand and a cake box in the other. "Frau Weiss," he said, his voice sounding as smooth as he looked. He had long, blonde hair and a beautifully pale complexion. His hair was pulled back in a low ponytail with a bijou blue ribbon. Blanche studied him intently and couldn't take her eyes off of his face. "Thank you. I bought you a cake on the way here, that is why I am late."

"Oh, you're just a few minutes off your timing, you're still as punctual as ever, Klavi." Madame chuckled and lifted Blanche's suitcase onto the counter. "Here is her stuff, she doesn't have much, so you don't have to worry. Oh, and I haven't gotten to repairing her, so she's very delicate

"I'll work on her repairs, then." Klavier said, bowing.

Blanche looked down at her outfit again, and smiled inside. This was the end of her life in the shop, and she was now going somewhere else. Somewhere grand, I am sure... she thought.

She looked up at Klavier, who was smiling towards her. "Shall we head off, Frauline?"

"Blanche, this is farewell..." Madame Weiss chuckled. "I'll miss you. Tell Klavi to go shopping for gifts for you here. I'll create beautiful things for you just for you."

Blanche walked back to Madame and hugged her. She only reached up to her abdomen. Madame returned the embrace and pat her head. "All right, au revoir, Madame Weiss."