The Unshakeable - Part 5

"Mm, does it not bother you having to hunt in a dress?" Beam asked, noting it. He figured it'd get in the way.

"That's what the trousers and boots are for," Nila said. Her woollen trousers peaked out from underneath her dress, allowing her to wear it shorter. And her leather boots – a luxury for a family as poor as hers – covered half her shins. "I'm still a girl though, after all. This is about as much as I can get away with. Besides, should you not be saying 'good morning' before you start criticising my clothes?"

"I wasn't really criticising, I was just curious," Beam said, seeing that from the flash in her eyes, his comment had actually angered her.

"Then keep your curiosity to yourself. I would much rather be dressed differently, y'know. I don't need your comments making me feel worse about what I'm wearing," Nila said.

"I'm not saying it looks bad, though…" Beam said.

"Are you saying I look good then?" Nila teased.