It might not be so easy to use this kind of tactic in a spice shop, but who knows what kinds of recipes and ideas she'd be going home with. Or what she might decide to do here in the Nexus.

Verity's blushing now too, partly from having embarrassed Alex and partly from the surprise snuggling. She shifts an arm around Amelia's shoulders to make room for her to look. "It's really gorgeous. I think anyone would look good in it."

She's curious about the design for Amelia, but doesn't try to peek until Amelia offers a look. "I told you you'd be the prettiest. You're going to look fantastic. That trim you found with the beads would work nicely around the neckline." She hopes the suggestion is okay.

She'll follow Amelia's lead for the fitting.