"Certainamente!" Epaulet declared, tapping his wand on the sketchpad. All the sketches changed to show Cooper in a series of elegant black dress robes with exquisite lines and conservative style. Though a handful of the styles included a delicate touch of dusk-toned accents, most were entirely black as requested.

Epaulet turned the book to Minister Cooper, sure that these sedate designs would appeal to the man. He pointed to one sketch, featuring only the tiniest touch of deep, dusky purple on a chic set of black robes. "May I say that I personally recommend this design... It would flatter your form well, and the touch of color would honor your bride's chosen theme." Most of his clients who expected a show of outrageous behavior from an artiste such as himself, but Epaulet sensed that Minister Cooper was a stoic man who would be unimpressed by dramatic flair, so he eased off on his 'accent' a bit as well.

"May I begin taking your measurements?" His charmed tape measure flew out of his pocket, hovering at the ready as though eager to begin its job.