Chapter 49

• Simone stared down at the beautifully elegant, detailed purple gown hanging in her closet. The masquerade was starting in half an hour, and she was still finding it hard to put the dress on.
• All the girls were wearing the same old vintage 18th century ball gowns, but in different colors. Simone’s dress was a nice imperial purple color that had a hit of pink mixed in with it. It came full, with a bodice and huge flared skirts. She didn't know where to begin putting it on. Athena was supposed to help her get it on, but was called away for an emergency down in the ballroom.
• Simone began pulling the corset over her body, and it just about deprived her of all mobility. There was no way she was reaching her back on her own.