Her shirt definitely is ruined, but she pulls out her jeans and ankle boots and gives Nakia a sad look until her friend laughs. "I will have them washed and returned to you," she promises, and offers Sharon a light sleeveless jumpsuit in a geometric pattern and a pair of sandals, both of which Sharon takes gratefully.

A few minutes later, they return to the group, chatting lightly about the places in the city where Nakia likes to shop when she's home. Sharon slips her hands into the pockets of the airy jumpsuit and smiles at them all. "Ready?"