Facing the mirror, Astrid tied the black bow neatly in front of the girl's clavicle, smoothed the collar, and half-bowed her body. Her arms circled around Amalia's smooth, flat back, gently adjusting the hem of the dress.
Then, she reached under the skirt, carefully feeling around. Seemingly sensing her sister's movements, Amalia relaxed her body, and her two legs, wrapped in delicate white silk stockings, quietly straightened.
After helping Amalia adjust the petticoat, Astrid finally stood up. Gazing at the pale, black-haired little girl before her now dressed in a pure black Lolita dress radiating a cool elegance, she nodded in satisfaction.
According to the etiquette of the Valeria Empire, scenes of a hearing were required to wear black.
