Karina actually entered Treetop Fashions just ten minutes after the call, and half of that time she spent on gathering her courage. Terri was really elegant and pretty woman and the boutique came out to be a really fancy place so the Ogre felt out of place. She tried, though. She wore the best clothes she could find (it's unbelievable what people are throwing out sometimes) and clean as far as she could while living virtually on - or under - the streets (as she wanted to know a bit more about the local Hedge before putting up in there).
Still, even in a bit too big light-green 3/4-sleeved blouse and tattered jean trousers the girl couldn't just relax. Don't be stupid, Karina, she thought, she's not gonna eat you. She's not one of Them. She's Lost like you, just found her place. She'll help you find yours.
It's not so certain.
Just try.
I'm afraid.
Of course you are. You'd be stupid if you were not. Come on.
O-ok...
"Uh... Good morning?"
The Ogress' voice was meant to carry more confidence with this greeting, but she became a bit overwhelmed with the place's elegance and sheer amount and variety of clothes. The girl looked around for the shop's owner.