On the way to the city, Lightchaser had been changing appearances frequently. Now, standing at the outskirts of Asaein, she finally dropped her disguise and returned to her original form.
She tossed a neatly folded set of cloth armor and a pair of soft leather boots to Rita. "Asaein values etiquette and aesthetics. It's not just vanity—taking time to present yourself well is a form of respect, both for yourself and for others. Once you enter Moonlight Marsh, you'll be representing more than just yourself. You'll represent Asaein."
She paused, then added, "But don't waste too much time on it."
Seeing the confused look on her apprentice's face, the elf continued.
"Beauty doesn't always mean power, but true power is always beautiful.
