The first boutique Elara and Kira had gone to was a cozy one in a quiet spot tucked between two larger stores.

It was the kind that smelled of fresh clothes, freshly printed tags and soft perfumes. It wasn't too big, but it was a lovely place to shop in.

Elara was currently admiring a dress she had found, twirling in front of a mirror, while Kira, who had gotten most of what she wanted from the boutique, carefully folded the items into their shopping bags.

As they rounded up, they made their ...