[ The motion of Abby's hand towards her hip doesn't go unnoticed, but she doesn't dwell very long it, far more focused on picturing the dress in her mind's eye. It sounds like something she had breezed by in the shops earlier, but without being sure if it's the one she had seen, it's at the very least a good enough reference. ]

If it has a bit of a neckline, we should definitely find you something that will accentuate and elongate your neck. Do you like necklaces? Or some earrings? Have you thought about how you're going to wear your hair?

[ Her stream of questions is cut short as her brain processes what Abby is saying. ]

You're new? [ The unofficial welcome committee member in her immediately melts, empathizing with everything that came with being a new arrival. What's more, Abby, from a quick glance, looked young. ] Welcome to Abraxas, Abby. I'm Hilda. [ She lets out a wistful sigh, a teasing glint in her eye in an attempt to bring some levity to what is probably a very overwhelming situation. ] You're so lucky that you get a gala as your first welcome to Abraxas gift.